Five Crafty Projects to Upcycle Your Potato Chip Bags

by Julie Finn April 24, 2011, 7:30 am 3 Comments

Figuring out what fabrics can be safely used to sew leak-proof re-usable food packaging for lunchboxes and backpacks is challenging. Vinyl? I don’t think so. Oilcloth? It’s a vinyl. Laminated cotton? Well, I used it to sew my babies’ diapers, but I don’t know if I’d actually want them licking it, if you know what I mean.

The genius behind this mylar snack bag tutorial from French Sleep Deprivation Study is the choice of material. The mylar that you use is an upcycled chip bag. It’s not plastic, it is leak-proof, and we already know that Frito-Lay, at least, considers it food-safe. It’s a great alternative to wrapping your sandwich in vinyl.

[The image on this page is the property of French Sleep Deprivation Study.]

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Written by Julie Finn

I'm a writer, crafter, Zombie Preparedness Planner, and homeschooling momma of two kids who will hopefully someday transition into using their genius for good, not the evil machinations and mess-making in which they currently indulge. I'm interested in recycling and nature crafts, food security, STEM education, and the DIY lifestyle, however it's manifested--making myself some underwear out of T-shirts? Done it. Teaching myself guitar? Doing it right now.

Visit my blog Craft Knife for a peek at our very weird handmade homeschool life, and my etsy shop Pumpkin+Bear for a truly odd number of rainbow-themed beeswax pretties.