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Waterproofing a rolling bag!

Posted on 02/20/2012 by

Because my back is so messed up, I need to use a rolling backpack. This comes with its own unique set of challenges, most of which (missing bricks, stairs, etc.) I can adapt to without any real ingenuity needed. There … Continue reading →

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T-shirt bag! (This post rambles and jumps topic a lot. You have been warned.)

Posted on 11/06/2011 by

I found a tutorial for a ruffled T-shirt bag from UrbanThreads (http://www.urbanthreads.com/pages?id=744) and thought, “Hey! I can do that!” (Note: I actually couldn’t. I can’t sew ruffles onto things. I was smart enough to realize that before I made more … Continue reading →

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Old jeans? Say it ain’t so!

Posted on 07/30/2011 by

I was cleaning out my dresser drawers and found . . . old jeans! Heavyweight, too-short jeans; lightweight, too-big capris; stained, torn, dirty jeans. So here’s what I did:                       … Continue reading →

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