This an easy project and a great way to cover up your windows, this idea would look wonderful in a loft apartment or kitchen.

Tools:
Burlap Coffee Bags : as many as you will need to cover your window(s).
Grommets : You can get these at any crafting or home supply store.
Raffia ribbon (optional, you can use any ribbon that you would like)
Grommet Maker

The best place to pick up your burlap coffee bags is online, a great website is http://www.greenbeanery.ca or ebay. Once you have purchased your coffee bags in the quantity that you need them you are ready to start your curtains.

Lay out your burlap bags back side down and lay them out side by side until you have the width that you need. Next lay them top to bottom until you have the length that you need.

Once you have the size that you want it’s time to insert your grommets. Once you have your panels laid out side by side and top to bottom to get the length you need to attach the grommets in the corners of each panel make sure they are not to close to the edge of the bag. You can choose how many grommets you would like to use to attach the curtains it’s a creative decision as well as the more grommets the more privacy.

Once each of your panels are attached you need to link each long rectangle of burlap bag curtains together so they will move freely on a rod and close. You can use various items for this including shower curtain hooks as there are so many varieties including beautiful metal ones, or you can use metal key chains the beaded kind.

These also make amazing movable walls if you live in an open concept apartment or loft these will run beautifully on any track system.

Then all you need to do is hang your curtains with cafe clips and your done. You gather your curtains together with the straw raffia ribbon and in no time at all you have made homemade burlap coffee curtains.

I love these curtains and have made quite a few for various people over the years, one thing i like about using recycled or used coffee burlap bags is the often slight coffee smell that accompanies them for a while. It is so nice to wake up in them morning smelling that faint fresh coffee smell. This does leave over time but it one of the little qualities of the these curtains while it lasts.

But along with those who welcomed the move, there are few like plastic manufacturers, shopkeepers and consumers who are against the decision taken by the government. The reasons are aplenty – some say the timing is wrong and the consumer should be informed well in advance, others say they are losing customers and some others say it is just not right to ban use of plastic completely.

The move, at present, is certainly causing some problems to the consumer, shopkeepers and plastic manufacturers but if we look at the wider picture – this is all in our interest, and for our well being. The ban will help us in developing a better environment, a greener atmosphere and a healthy India.

Usually, such decisions are criticized. We still remember the days when the capital government had banned diesel and petrol as fuel for public transport vehicles (transport buses, auto rickshaws) and ordered the use of CNG as fuel in all such vehicles. The decision came under huge fire from one and all. We ourselves used to criticize the government at that time for taking such a decision.

We used to witness snaky queues of vehicles at CNG stations (there we very less number of CNG stations at that time). But with passing time, and the government not giving in to public pressure, today, we have reduced the level of pollution emitted from diesel and petrol public transport vehicles 6-7 years ago.

Back to plastic banning, the shopkeepers in the capital are restoring to different measures to comply the ban. Some have started keeping jute and paper. Some are giving them on rent. Some plastic manufacturers have started making jute and paper.

Cost-wise, jute and cloth are in the higher range, but if we look at the durability and eco-friendliness of these score a lot over plastic.

In India, there are a several small and medium enterprises indulging in manufacturing of different products including jute, some smaller ones are manually making, the bigger ones are taking the help of technology and machinery.

One thing, I would like to talk about here is Internet. Internet technology that has touched our lives, has also found users in these small and medium enterprises. The manufacturers and suppliers are now using the services available on the internet for making jute products, for buying raw material and then selling them through the internet.

You must be wondering, why I am telling you about internet technology and Indian SMEs? The reason is that if you are a shopkeeper or a consumer or a simple businessman based anywhere in India or outside and looking for jute manufacturers, then you can hooked on to the internet for the same.

So, all those who are aghast at the decision of the government, remember, every cloud has a silver lining. The banning on the use of plastic will help us in developing a greener environment and a healthier India.

Go and buy yourself a jute, cloth or a paper bag and say NO to plastic!

The burlap coffee bags often have the name of a co op or grower printed on them along with a picture. This makes them pretty unique looking and people love to use the burlap coffee bag for a variety of purposes. No bag is turned away as both new and vintage burlap coffee bags are valuable to their seekers.

So just want do people use burlap coffee bags for? Well, here we go!

1) They are “food grade” products which means that if you’ve got a garden you can store your harvest of dried beans in them. This is because burlap coffee bags have a loose weave that helps air flow.

2) The interesting texture and spiffy coffee-esque pictures on these burlap coffee bags make amazing curtains that would work well in a variety of home decor styles. There is no need to have a sewing machine, but one might help!

3)Burlap coffee bags can also be an Eco-friendly option for mattress stuffing

4) They can be used to help with roof insulation.

5)Burlap coffee bags can be used in construction for concrete curing and vehicle coverings.

6) Winter time is nothing to your shrubs when they are covered by a burlap coffee bag.

7)How about a lamp covers if your so inclined?

8)Burlap coffee bags can be burnt in smokers that for beekeepers own. (They use a smoker to relax the bees before working with them.)

9) How about Burlap coffee bags for artistic uses?  You can often find burlap coffee bags that are  in excellent condition framed, used as wall hangings or sold in trendy art stores.

10) What about turning a burlap coffee bag into a reusable shopping or tote bag.

You can see why their so valuable. If your interested in finding some for yourself you can start online. Both Ebay and Craigs list often have some posted.You could also try local classified ads. Oh, and don’t forget local coffee shops. Often suppliers will send bags along with their coffee to get rid of them!

If you get your burlap coffee bags online make sure the description tell you what kind of shape they are in. After all, they are an industrial item and often damaged though wear.

I hope this article will help you take your first step into the wonder world of burlap coffee bags.

Now a days people have different uses for these sacks. Granted the burlap coffee bag is still being used to ship java. But it is also being used for many other things. This article should guide you to these uses. Also if you don’t have one in your hands, have no fear. I will provide you with some helpful advice on where to find some.

The primary usage of these are is very apparent. One might put items inside, or use it to move things. All things including dirty socks to oranges. The sacks is really great for food as oxygen can move within the sack. Hence the green java being transported in them. But consider the many things you could store and you will be happy. The burlap coffee bag is excellent!

Following those uses is the idea that the sacks can be used to decorate. These sacks have an old school look, a cultural look, and look great period. It’s not uncommon to see a burlap coffee bag in a frame. Nor is it uncommon to see them filled and made to look useful in some corner. People have even fashioned them into drapes. Can you say green decor!?

More recently I have seen the them made into a shoulder carrier. These shoulder carriers rock because they are strong. Not to mention being great for the earth. And also, they look amazing. Check online for patterns and other burlap coffee bag ideas.

As I said before, if you don’t have a one they are relatively easy to obtain. A Google search should be all you need. I also know for a fact that I have seen the burlap coffee bag on ebay. If the internet isn’t your cup of tea why not try some local shops? I worked at a cafe and we would get these sacks shipped to us along with our black bean orders all the time.

I hope you have found my article inspiring enough to try your own hand at making use of your burlap coffee bag.