Soda Bottle Carry Alls

Here’s an upcycle that also helps you get more organized! Turn plastic soda bottles into carry all’s for storing all kinds of things! The scrap fabric is glued onto the bottle, though some minor sewing is done for the part the tie goes into. Ü blank630x20

Fun little carry all containers for storing just about anything that will fit! Another wonderful way to upcycle those plastic soda bottles.


 Supplies Needed

  • Plastic Soda Bottles, straight sides preferred. Aprox. 32 oz size is shown.
  • X-acto Knife
  • Goo Gone
  • Material
  • Pull string cord of some type.
  • Glue Gun
  • Sewing Machine to hem fabric. You could also do it by hand.

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Remove the labels on all your bottles. After doing so use Goo Gone or something similar to get rid of the residue without marring the surface.

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blankMeasure and mark your bottle with a wipe off marker. Make it as tall as you wish.

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blankMeasure around the bottle to determine the amount of fabric needed. Cut your fabric into a rectangle leaving about 1/2 inch on the ends for a hem and a little extra on the top and bottom. My larger bottle fabric was about 4 1/2″ tall and the smaller bottle was 4″ tall. The height of the fabric, like the bottle, is a personal choice.
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blankMake a hem on the top of your fabric for the drawstring. You can also do a small hem the sides if desired though the ones I made I left raw. Make sure your fabric is cut to allow for the hems.
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With the fabric inside out hot glue it to the open edge of the bottle. (This is not super strong but it will hold for lighter items.)

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Flip the fabric up. The fabric should be cut large enough so that one side overlaps the other a little.

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blankAttach a pin to your draw cord to help you pull it through the hemmed top of your material.
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Here’s an upcycle that also helps you get more organized! Turn plastic soda bottles into carry all’s for storing all kinds of things! The scrap fabric is glued onto the bottle, though some minor sewing is done for the part the tie goes into. Ü blankHere’s an upcycle that also helps you get more organized! Turn plastic soda bottles into carry all’s for storing all kinds of things! The scrap fabric is glued onto the bottle, though some minor sewing is done for the part the tie goes into. Ü

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15 Comments

    1. Nancy Author
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      Yeah I actually mentioned that in the post. These would be for holding lightweight stuff. You’d need to sew for heavier items for sure.

  4. Barb E
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    Have you considered using a long stick on your sewing machine to attach it to the bottle? I love the idea. My grandoughter has so many craft items to store. It would be perfect. Thanks

    1. Nancy Author
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      That would definitely make it sturdier. I was trying to make it as easy as possible but gluing it means you can’t put heavy stuff in it. So that’s a great idea for those who have the ability to do it!

  5. carolyn | homework
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    Wow these are so clever. I love recycled projects and the pretty fabric is perfect! I’d like to invite you to share this project or any of your projects on The Inspiration Board at my blog homework.
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