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Reusable & Multi-purpose Bags
Reduce
waste & recycling trips by carrying your own durable & multi-purpose
bags Poly-Mesh,
Pack Cloth & Acrylic All of these bags are made with strap webbing that wraps front to back across bottom of bag for significant additional bag strength. See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastalseams/collections/
Because these three fabric types are mold-, mildew- &
stain-resistant they are interchangeable for many uses: (*) An understandable complaint that many grocery clerks & baggers have about personal shopping bags, is that many they have to handle are, as one put it, "grubby." This is why I make
utility bags in synthetics rather than in cottons, as they do not hold food
& food odors, and are very easy to clean. For camping I put my mesh bags
directly in my cooler to keep foods separate, and they don't get moldy. Tote
Bag sizes & details for Poly-Mesh, Pack Cloth & Acrylic: Medium (still roomy at approx 12" high & 14" wide) with pocket on outside front and and strap webbing that wraps front to back across the bottom for additional bag strength. Both sizes include a sturdy loop securely fastened inside the upper hem for attaching keys, cell phone case, small wallet, etc. (you'll need a "carabiner" or other clip device to attach your item to the loop.) Seams on all of my
bags are double- or triple-stitched and all stress points are securely
reinforced. Poly-mesh info: Breathable, mold- & mildew-resistant mesh resists stains & particulates (soil, sand, etc. shakes off) & can be rinsed under cold faucet or hose. Very sturdy, lightweight and will carry a lot of weight. This fabric can be torn by very sharp objects (it takes much effort to do so), but if that occurs the fabric will not fray because it's knitted rather than woven. Poly-mesh bags are additionally useful for wet clothing, swim wear, snorkeling gear, etc. All seams are double-stitched and all stress points are securely reinforced. Poly-mesh Colors: Forest green, sapphire blue, black, desert sand, red, dark brown and burgundy (aka "mocha plum" as the thread that matches it is called.) Strap webbing is also available in many colors, providing an opportunity for "mix & match".
Pack Cloth fabric:
Extremely sturdy, light-weight, abrasion- & water-resistant 430-denier nylon pack cloth.
Seams on these bags are what I call "French/felled" (classic French
seams which enclose raw edges & are then stitched flat like a flat-felled
seam; resulting in
triple-stitched seams). All stress points are securely reinforced. Additionally
useful for wet clothing, swim wear, snorkeling gear, etc.
Acrylic Colors:
Currently available in two pretty floral designs (see the photos site for
examples):
Prices
for Poly-Mesh Bags: Medium:
$20/each * (two external pockets; pocket fabric is wrapped front to back across
bottom Medium: $18/each * (one pocket on outside front; keys loop in hemline)
Prices for 430-denier Pack Cloth Bags: Medium: $22/each * (one pocket on outside front; keys loop in hemline) Optional:
Add $6 to price for the addition of a zippered mesh pocket on the inside of
bag
Large: $20/each * (one pocket on outside front; keys loop in hemline) Medium: $18/each * (one pocket on outside front; keys loop in hemline) Bag Weight Info for above fabric choices - I routinely carry 5 - 7 of these bag types at a time while shopping (living & working away from town means shopping less than once/week) and the weight of the bags is insignificant. Yet when filled, they collectively hold several pounds of groceries and other items with no problem. CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE
COTTON & COTTON/NYLON BAGS I make a variety of cotton bags for gifts, as keepsakes and tote bags. Some feature pockets of cotton or nylon; most have nylon strap webbing handles. All of my cotton bags are made with double- or triple-stitched seams and securely reinforced stress points. Some are lined depending on fabric and style. All cottons will fade after prolonged exposure to direct sun so please keep that in mind when you are considering the purpose of your bag. Prices depend on fabric and size, but are generally in the $16 - 25* price range. Check with me for my current inventory of cotton bags. Custom orders for cotton bags are special order only & not always available. Photos of a few of my cotton bags are at http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastalseams/collections/ Tax & Shipping: * Plus applicable
sales tax & shipping. I charge only what the shipping costs me, or as close
to it as possible. In most cases I am able to re-use packaging from other clean
shipments. I also deliver or meet in person when that opportunity is practical. In all cases I will communicate with you via phone or email (your
choice) so you know when to expect your merchandise. Coastal Seams is a business
registered with the state of California. In the future I hope to be able to
accept credit cards, but currently it's excessively and impractically expensive. CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE RETURN TO COASTAL SEAMS HOME PAGE Feedback: If you have an item made by me, I welcome your feedback! Email, phone or postal mail (I will return all phone calls with the U.S.A.): Phone:
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