Miser Bags

These are Miser Bags, a down-and-dirty craft straight from the 1970s. I know what you're probably thinking, missy. "Those look an awful lot like... something useful that I want!" Well go for it! You'll probably like miser bags!

Nice Miser Bag!

Cut a 16" x 12" piece of material (preferably something latex-ey), fold in half lengthwise and sew the ends together. Then sew along the side, leaving a 3" opening in the middle. Watch Silence of the Lambs. Turn the sack right side out. Slip two poultry or small plastic rings over bag. To fill one end of bag, slide the rings to the other end. When full, slide rings over and fill other end. If it falls on the floor and gets lint and hair all over it, that's ok. Show others your miser bags. Your miser bags may be so impressive that they stare in disbelief!

Hold your miser bags whilst looking for treasure on hikes and field trips. Hang them from your belt or the off the side of your hat. Every miser bag is different, and they float in water!