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After crushing hard on this vintage net bag spotted by Phil Oh on the streets of NYC, we knew we had to attempt to DIY it. Sprucing up a reusable cotton bag from the grocery store with some hardware and carabiners? Sign us up! In just a few simple steps, we’ll show you how to make our rendition of the net bag – perfect for a stroll in the park.

Supplies List

Start by cutting each of the straps down the middle, creating 4 loose straps. With a marker, mark 2 dots on each strap about 3 inches apart.

Carefully pierce a small hole through each mark with the tip of the scissors. Fold one of the straps through the carabiner, aligning the two holes with each other.

Push the screw post set through both holes and tighten with a screwdriver.

Add another set of screw posts about an inch of the way down for more support. Repeat the steps for the rest of the 3 straps.

Your bag is finished! You can also experiment with dying the bag a different color before assembling.

Attach keys, charms or pom poms to one of the carabiners and you’re all set!

(top image by Phil Oh; rest of images by Honestly…WTF)

98 Comments

  9. Eva    July 26, 2011

    Genius! I agree with the above posts too, yours is much better than the original… Love!

  10. Keira    July 26, 2011

    That’s gorgeous. I can’t believe you made that from a grocery bag. You girls rock my world.

  14. Céci    July 26, 2011

    good job!
    PS: love the bright orange nail lacquer, can you tell us more? Thanks :)

  17. Christine    July 26, 2011

    This is so cool! Too bad we don’t have a whole foods, so I’m going to try to make my own with macrame and a hammock pattern. Wish my luck!

  26. Nancy    July 26, 2011

    Wow – your DIY tutorials are the best! I’ve been so inspired by the fashion and the DIYs I see here.

  34. Disa    July 26, 2011

    Holy smoookkeeesss, this is too good. For one your bag looks better, and speaking of crushing, talk about those PANTS. Sign me up!

  40. monique    July 26, 2011

    I so love yours! The other one wouldn’t have even turned my head. LOL! I especially love the look that you’ve created with the skirt and sandals. Gorgeous!

  50. Grace    July 27, 2011

    I’ve ordered all my stuff to make this, can’t wait to see the results!

  56. Elke    August 4, 2011

    This bag rocks- I went out to get the screw posts & fell in love with the endless possibilities. I couldn’t find the giant caribiners so I played with a piece of leather & ended up with a VERY simple DIY bracelet that’s on my blog today. Thanks for the hardware tip- i’m finding a ton of ways to use the cool screws.

  57. veronica    August 5, 2011

    Such an incredible idea. Instead of doing homework, I am making this. I love it, along with every other DIY you have.

  60. cathy    November 15, 2011

    I
    thought the bracelet is cool and easy to make also.i love fiddling with my hands and doing something like

  61. Kooki    December 9, 2011

    Absolutely luv it , I’m so wining this year in talent show !!!!
    Thank y for showing this

  62. addie    February 16, 2012

    i loooooovvve this idea! i like the one uptop better though cuz its smaller and managable! i think the pom poms on it look really fashionable! (they would be even cuter if dyed the bag cobalt blue)…..give a “oh hi ya i just got back from the beaches costa rica!” vibe! :)

  63. Jan Ang    February 18, 2012

    I’m having a hard time finding the cotton net bag here in Singapore. Can you please help me find the net bag, I really want to give this as a present to my friends. Many thanks :)

  64. Jules    March 3, 2012

    Did you paint the carabiners in the photo? If so, what paint did you use?

  65. Catherine Yarmosh    April 18, 2012

    Sooo cute! Can’t wait to make one myself

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