Grow bag fabric

kccellall · Feb 27, 2018

If anyone is interested in DIY fabric pots Dollar General has a 3ft x 45ft for only $5 each bout to hit up offerup and find me a decent sewing machine

dragonsfire · Feb 27, 2018

Was thinking of doing that, have a decent basic sewing machine, just have to get the cotton canvas on sale.

kccellall · Feb 27, 2018

$5 for 45 feet is a decent price, do you have a Dollar General close to you dragonfire

dragonsfire · Feb 27, 2018

Non in Canada, tried store locator.

AndyW · Mar 6, 2018

This sounds like a pretty good idea considering I'm struggling with pots. Though, I can't sew so I may have to try it out with a ton of staples.

dragonsfire · Mar 6, 2018

Lots of youtube vids on sewing

Does not have to be pretty lol

Walchit · Mar 7, 2018

The dollar general weed mat is usually paper thin, I got some really nice fabric at either Lowes or home Depot last year. It was definitely more expensive. I also plan on sewing my own. Post pics for sure

dragonsfire · Mar 7, 2018

I have some burlap, might try that for starts, it cheap by the roll. Stuff used for wintering.

Walchit · Mar 7, 2018

Depending on how tight the weave on the burlap is that would probably work. Idk how long burlap lasts outdoors, but definitely worth a try.

dragonsfire · Mar 7, 2018

What I have is about 5 years old, used it to wrap some seabuckthorn bushes.

Walchit · Mar 7, 2018

My only experience is with jute, on a bite sleeve for dogs. My friend really mistreated his and it lasted quite a while.

dragonsfire · Mar 7, 2018

This is the one I got.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.40-inch-x-30-ft-burlap.1000160291.html

Walchit · Mar 7, 2018

Use it, post pictures! I will post here or somewhere at least when I make mine

dragonsfire · Mar 7, 2018

Will work on it tomorrow, stay tuned lol

dragonsfire · Mar 8, 2018

Done

Nice morning project

Material has seen a few winters so not flat, will be much easier with new fabric
Pics self explanations. 13" square base, saves material instead of round, will end up round any ways once soil in their. I folded over the material to give it a 2 ply thicker rigidity.
Once you have a pattern it should only take 5min a bag to sew.

Walchit · Mar 18, 2018

Nice, turned out really good!

kccellall · Mar 18, 2018

dragonsfire said:
Done Nice morning project

Material has seen a few winters so not flat, will be much easier with new fabric
Pics self explanations. 13" square base, saves material instead of round, will end up round any ways once soil in their. I folded over the material to give it a 2 ply thicker rigidity.
Once you have a pattern it should only take 5min a bag to sew.

wow cant believe how good it turned out, I will try to make some this week myself

kccellall · Mar 18, 2018

youtube.com - Large Grow Bags made from Landscape Fabric

ShowMeDaSauce · Mar 20, 2018

Our Costco just got in the good weed barrier fabric. Its a seasonal item only during the spring.

Dalen Pro Shield commercial grade 4'x220' with staples for under $30 a roll. Thats close to half cost vs other stores.

pro-sheild-commercial-grade-heavy-duty-landscape-fabric-costco.jpg

dragonsfire · Mar 20, 2018

Will check it out next time Im up their.