Jute material is a plant fiber. It is used to make various things, crafts, and is also used to create garden furniture. This article talks about the popularity of jute bags and how to knit an accessory for yourself.
Material Features
Jute is a bast plant that looks very similar to willow. It grows in Bangladesh and a few areas of India. The plant is harvested when its stems grow to 4 m. The leaves are tied together in a pile, then soaked in water for two weeks. During this time, the plant becomes tender and easier to process. Then the raw material is sent to production, where it is divided into fibers and dried. It is brought to Russia in bales in the form of jute fiber.
For your information! Basically, jute fabrics are produced using plain weave of the fiber. Bast fibers alone or with the addition of cotton, flax, lurex, polymer threads can be used as the base.
Description of the properties of jute fabric:
- hygroscopicity;
- tensile strength;
- resistance to damage;
- breathable;
- does not become electrified;
- thermal conductivity;
- unique structure of the product;
- naturalness;
- low price.
Please note! By adding some threads the characteristics of the material change.
Materials and tools for making a bag with your own hands
For the bag you will need 2 skeins of light-colored rope, 1 skein of knitted yarn in the color of the ropes, 3 skeins of thin yarn in different colors of your choice, as well as decorations: stones, beads, shells.
The tools you need to prepare are a thick hook, wooden round blanks approximately 25 cm long. You will also need 4 cm thick felt fabric for the inner lining, 3 snap hooks, a 20 cm zipper, preferably in the same color as the product itself and with plastic teeth.
Master class on creating a product
The circles need to be knitted in a spiral on top of the knitted yarn. Make a circle with a diameter of 25 cm, comparing it with the workpiece. It is better if the finished circle is slightly larger than the workpiece itself. To do this, you need to knit half of the last row. It is not necessary to strictly adhere to the scheme when working, you can improvise.
It is worth fixing the felt-tip pen as a reference point for where the new row should go, since it will be quite difficult to determine by eye.
Important! Instead of a felt-tip pen, you can use a pin or a needle.
When the circles are ready, they need to be ironed from the front side, this will make the material much softer.
Now you need to cut two circles out of felt, for this you can trace the workpiece, taking into account a small indent for the seam. You can use chalk or a disappearing marker. The last step is to sew the knitted and felt circles, sew on a zipper, a handle, and the jute bag is ready.
Using the same crochet technique, you can make summer bags of various shapes, bags. There are many schemes on the Internet.
What models of bags are presented in stores
The most popular are jute-shop and eco-bags. These are those that are made from natural materials, used as beach, summer, and also used in everyday life. Jute fiber and cotton threads are used for creation
The most popular jute shop bags:
- Beach. Bright, practical and original. They will be a good addition to the summer image and are irreplaceable for wearing things. Sizes from small to large;
- promo. They may have some logo or advertising on them;
- Wine bags. This interesting packaging is just beginning to gain popularity in the fashion world. It is convenient, spacious and unusual. It will be a great gift in addition to a bottle of sparkling wine. There is a small window to see what is inside.
Beach bags
Beach bags have long been in demand. And now, string bags made of natural materials are at the top of popularity. Jute rope and cotton are well suited for this: they are inexpensive, easy to care for, and at the same time they look stylish. Despite the fact that they are made of environmentally friendly fabrics, they are strong enough to last for several seasons.
Advantages of jute bags:
- stylish and original design. Goes well with a light dress;
- inexpensive goods. The materials from which things are made are cheap.
Bags with print
Stylish and bright accessory, available in a wide range of colors.
In Russia, the popularity of such bags is just beginning to grow, but many girls already have them in their wardrobe.
Bags with prints are also made of natural materials. They can be used in different ways: as gift wrapping, as an original accessory or a bag for a wine bottle - the result will be excellent. Bright print, simple design, original texture - this is what makes them more popular.
How to care for products
You can't put a lot of things in jute bags, making them heavier. Strong bending, weight, and squeezing will lead to deformation of the product. The main purpose is decoration, not household, so you can't go to the market for groceries with them.
Please note! If you did put something heavy in the bag, you should not carry it by the handles, but rather by the bottom, so that it does not fall out and the base does not stretch out.
It is also strictly forbidden to wash it in a machine or even wet it. Do not use soap or powders in care. Only dry cleaning with a soft brush is allowed. If all such products get wet, then you need to let it dry at room temperature, but it is desirable that this does not happen, otherwise the thing will lose its shape.
The jute bag is highly flammable, so it is better to keep it away from fires, heating devices, lamps. If you properly care for the product, it will last for many years.
Thus, jute bags are mainly used as summer accessories. Many girls prefer this fabric because it is not expensive, but looks very original.
