Weaving+Sleeping+Mats,+Part+2 HD

[@lisaduncan1239]

this is the BEST tutorial on KZbin for mat weaving......beautiful job!!

[@harshavyas133]

Thanks,This is the best video amongst all the videos I have seen

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

Your mats colors are so beautifully blended!!

[@amelia5981]

thank you...greeting from Indonesia

[@rosedubois5210]

thank you .i willSure make some.❤

[@lindakelso1221]

How far apart are the nails?

[@lindakelso1221]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@gamerg1rl761]

You can use any bags, it depends on the thickness and size. You might have to add more bags or fewer, but you can do it with any.

[@jeanettehowell8906]

🌸🌺🌸amazing I want to make one not crochet one, I hope I can find video 1

[@kellyl7360]

How do u make a frame? And what did u use I’m looking to weave a sleeping Matt

[@ranellwolf8638]

How do I make the frame? I have watched both videos, the first one said to watch this one for instructions but it hasn't been covered in either of them.

[@orietrecknell2982]

great stuff. like the idea very much

[@rondy4854]

Can you add on this to make it wider and longer?

[@bettinaroth]

You can make it any size! Check the "How to " page of the "milkbagsunlimited.ca" website.

[@mehnazabbasi8204]

Thanks a lot u solved my problem l had an incomplete weaved mat and did not know how to end it .thanks for sharing

[@angelakesthely9137]

happy this video helped you.

[@KCCAT5]

Ty Ty. Of all the videos I seen nobody shows me how to cast off nobody does eye of the needle. I am so glad I found this because you are very thorough. And I love the fish tank in the back what is that big orange fish you got?

[@bettinaroth]

Thank you for the comment! Don't know what type of fish was in the tank at that time.

[@DreandaLorraine]

Where can I get a loom please?

[@sharonraposo835]

how many bags will be needed

[@sheliajones8238]

Do you sell any of them. You done a beautiful job. Wish that I could do that but I've got author rytas and psoriasis it would be hard for me. But you do a great job they are beautiful

[@bettinaroth]

Shelia Jones this is strictly a charity project and the mats are not fire sale .

[@bettinaroth]

Those mats are donated to the homeless and people in 3rd world countries that have nowhere to sleep.

[@nofrackedgasinmass8820]

Hi - What kind of bag? at 20:53 she mentions what kind of bag it is and it sounds like "Milk" bag. Don't know what that is. Please reply and let us know. We'd love to take up this project.

[@bettinaroth]

In some of Canada's provinces the milk is available in 3 / 1lte bags contained in a lager one. It is those outer bags that we use to make the very soft, long alsing sleeping mats.

[@angelakesthely9137]

Hi.. it is a milk bag.. In Canada most of our milk comes in bags. The bags are not biodegradable and every company has the same thickness of plastic with a different logo. We use these bags because the mats last for a very long time and also it does not matter what brand of milk bag you use, the mats come out with an even consistency.. not thin in one place and thick in another. You can use other bags, but if they are biodegradable the mat will only last as long as the plastic holds up.

[@dancingnature]

Making a giant potholder out of plastic for sitting . Thinking instant picnic blanket so I won’t have to use my old cloth blankets

[@bettinaroth]

Great idea! some make doormats, others sitting mats, and more...

[@tarasalley7075]

How many students can work together at a time?what size is your loom?

[@anntiller2920]

Am trying to set up a group in Mount Pleasant, SC. What is the outside size of the large frame and how apart are the nails. Thank you for the wonderful directions.

[@bettinaroth]

Hi Ann, We have instructions for various frame sizes they can be found on the "HOW TO" pages of our Milkbagsunlimited.ca website. Let us know if you need more help.

[@bettinaroth]

Hi Ann, Just saw this...Go the this page of our website: milkbagsunlimited.ca/how-to/ I hope this will help you.

[@MiseryMisery-k4d]

Bettina, could you give me the dimensions of the frame you made? I would like to make one but not sure .

[@lindakelso1221]

We don't have milk bags. I will be using grocery bags.

[@sherrydee7880]

Does anyone know the approximate weight of a finished mat?

[@bettinaroth]

We never actually checked. They will all be different some people weave very tight others very loose. The loose ones are obviously more puffy and lighter than the tight ones.

[@sherrydee7880]

@@bettinaroth Can someone weigh one for me? Apx weight is all I need.

[@bettinaroth]

@@sherrydee7880 It is about 8 pounds.. like I said it depends on the packing down of the weave and size of the frame. The mat we weighed is about 5.5 and 3 feet across.

[@sherrydee7880]

@@bettinaroth Thank You. This might explain why so many of them are just left after one or two uses in the US. The plus side is that the bags are much easier to clean up when they are woven together! When I was homeless, that much extra weight on my back would be too much for me to cart around.

[@bettinaroth]

@@sherrydee7880 Hi Sherry, The mats made of milk bags are primarily designed to be use as mattresses that stay in place. They last more than 25 years, are ultraviolet rays resistant, can be washed, are soft, don't let bugs go through and they are very soft to lay on. Ideal in simple homes in hot climates, not made to backpack.

[@senkabobovcan8275]

God bless you !

[@kerylcooper2314]

We don't have milk bags in America regular grocery bags won't work?

[@julianasin2697]

What are the dimensions of this milk bag frame?

[@angelakesthely9137]

have a look at the milkbagsunlimited.ca website under the "how to" section and you will see the frame sizes

[@angelakesthely9137]

go to www.milkbagsunlimited.ca and there are various sizes of frames and their dimensions .. hope this helps

[@row1479]

I've had made over 20 matts, but could not find a facility to send out where needed. There are countries were their government would claim and resell to the tourists on vacations.

[@bettinaroth]

Wow, this is great! Where are you located? We may be able to take them , we have never had mats that we send to the needy resold. We send some milk bags to some groups in the Caribbean and South America. Those people have been taught by us on how to make the items and run micro-businesses.

[@row1479]

Oh that would be a blessing, I live in Norwich, Connecticut. I would love to help out as possible. Thank you. Retired Minister Richard.

[@angelakesthely9137]

@@row1479 Hi Richard.. Angela here, the lady who made the video. Thank you for making the mats and wanting to donate them to someone who needs them. I live in Canada, so getting your mats to me would be very costly. May I suggest you give them to the homeless in your community or downtown area. Many homeless in Toronto sleep and sit on their mat so they stay dry and a bit warmer. Hope this helps and keep up the good work, you are helping your environment and the poor who so desperately need something soft to lay upon.

[@elaine212kitten]

Wait sell I thought you were donating these to those who need them.

[@bettinaroth]

None of the ones made in Canada are sold. However some that are made by local people in 3rd world countries may be sold by the weavers so that that they can buy some essential. We do not control those weavers.

[@lauracarswell6820]

love this idea what other bags could be used the US hasn't got it together and still use plastic jugs-------love the idea and think it is great to do this for the homeless

[@bettinaroth]

The bags used in Canada are Milk Bags milk come in special bags that are not biodegradable. The plastic in a grocery bag is biodegradable and the mats will not last long, but told her it is still a good project to help the homeless even if the mat only lasts a year or so.

[@lisaproctor4856]

Just any plastic bag can't be used. The reason why the milk bags are used is because of the integrity of the plastic. This is the most complicated way I've ever seen these mats made.

[@stephanielewartowski5389]

Lisa Proctor , thank you i thought it was me ...

[@patrisha3]

Wonderful,

[@monster3d921]

Thanks for this instructive video !!! I'm wondering... Could I sew this mat to a long chair frame and that would be secure to lay down on it or I couldn't do that ???

[@angelakesthely9137]

yes

[@JoGaPeach4259]

That would make a great bathroom mat!!!

[@bettinaroth]

Very young children work on mini frames to make door Mats

[@leapowell2410]

beautiful

[@bettinaroth]

Thank you!

[@markjoyce3032]

Omg gonna try this!

[@markjoyce3032]

This is soooo fab- u- lussss

[@darindacaudle5015]

How did you make the frame

[@bettinaroth]

go to: milkbagsunlimited.ca/how-to/ you will find the instructions

[@kerylcooper2314]

Thank you how do you make the frame?

[@bettinaroth]

Go to the "How to" page of milkbagsunlimited.ca/. All the instructions are there.

[@jolenegoodwin6746]

Amazing

[@dorisleyba5916]

Does this weave method keep out water as well as when it is crocheted? Soft is not as important as Dry, Water coming up from the ground is what makes plastic better than cardboard, but if they arent tight its useless.

[@angelakesthely9137]

tight weave blocks the water and dampness.

[@angelakesthely9137]

correct.. a good tightly woven mat is soft, and thick enough for water to not penetrate.. unless it is in a giant puddle of water. But, they are good quality, very durable and water resistant.

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

Yes, the core of the body needs to be the warmest

[@carolinelogue6071]

Hi, i live in the uk. To make these i am going to buy some bags, please can you give me the measurements of the bags that you use.

[@bettinaroth]

The bags used in Canada are Milk Bags milk come in special bags that are not biodegradable. The plastic in a grocery bag is biodegradable and the mats will not last long, but told her it is still a good project to help the homeless even if the mat only lasts a year or so.

[@conniepoteat3554]

Why can you not use regular grocery bags?

[@angelakesthely9137]

You can, but the mat won't last as long as most grocery store bags are biodegradable. A milk bag is a very good quality plastic and will not biodegrade; horrible for the environment, but great for making things.

[@angelakesthely9137]

you can, but if they are biodegradable plastic the mat will fall apart quickly. Milk bags are not biodegradable so the mats last for a very long time.

[@chickad5820]

What size nails are these for the proper head size. I don't want my bags coming off when weaving or applying any kind of resistance after all this work. Hopefully with everything being donated you don't sale these to any refugee or homeless person. That would be extremely sad, especially from a church. PLEASE take a few min and clarify. No one should think negatively of you and your group if what you said ISN'T what you meant. Is the wood 1x2's or 1x3's?

[@bettinaroth]

We only donate: the sell word were geared for the people in third world countries that make them to sell in their local markets. milkbagsunlimited.ca/ to see what we do!

[@isabel300585]

I would lov to have some of this mats. Rohinga's crisis is going on and they actuary need some of this mats. I will try to do som on my own. Let's see. Dis I hear Angela send this mats to countries in need?

[@bettinaroth]

Those mats go to many countries around the world with shipments from charitable organisations. They are mostly put into containers that hold everything from food, clothing to medical supplies wherever it is needed.

[@angelakesthely9137]

would love to help you, but I don't have shipping access to the area where the Rohinga people are. Also would like to get mats to Syria.. there are so many people who could use them. Very sad.

[@julialammot7653]

Did she say 'sell' these mats? Has anyone any answers to other people who also heard her say she "wouldn't sell this one for as much as the larger one", please someone if you know what she meant can you clarify, cos she doesn't seem to be answering anybody's questions on here!

[@bettinaroth]

When Angela, said sell, this was directed to the women in third world countries that make mats to sell in their local markets.

[@angelakesthely9137]

I do NOT sell the mats. If I can get bags not mats to Haiti and if the women make THEIR OWN mats it is up to them if they want to make a living by selling them. EVERY mat I send is GIVEN not sold. In the past I had boxes of bags go to Haiti and the women there were creating their own things. I had nothing to do with any income they made. I don't think they sold any mats anyway, they were using them in their own homes. If they wanted to start a little business with the local ladies, I did encourage it for their sakes not mine. Show original message

[@bettinaroth]

no mats are ever sold... they are donated...

[@Hazeleyes49]

I got confused at the 23 min mark.

[@angelaglenn62]

ruff bent over I say stand it up on chair least. on wall

[@angelakesthely9137]

I only did that because where I was making the mat we did not have a table. Personally, I like to lean my frame up against a wall, and weave from the floor up to the top. I stand when I weave.

[@JUSTMAR1E]

People are making these and giving to homeless people.

[@irenesaucier4633]

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