22 Better Uses For Ikea's Iconic Blue Shopping Bag

    Better you never thought to turn one into a dress, did you?

    Atsuyoshi Narumi
    by Atsuyoshi Narumi

    鳴海淳義 BuzzFeed Buzz Editor, Japan

    If you've ever been to Ikea, you'll recognize the iconic 99¢ reusable bags you can find by the checkout counters.

    IKEA / Via ikea.com

    In fact, you probably end up buying one or two each time you make a trip to Ikea, and have tons of them at home. Have you ever thought about repurposing those bags for an awesome DIY project? These Instagrammers did:

    1. A stylish bucket hat:

    2. A luxurious handbag:

    3. An attention-grabbing sweatshirt:

    4. A large trail backpack:

    5. A functional fanny pack:

    6. A striking corset:

    7. Of course, you could always just go with a full outfit:

    8. Adjustable caps:

    9. Which doubles as a rain-proof baseball cap:

    10. A tasteful camera strap:

    11. Sandals, which are perfect for summer:

    12. A cute, functional messenger bag:

    13. A stylish purse:

    14. Jean modifications that show off your corporate allegiances:

    15. An Ikea air mask. Perfect for bargain shopping after the apocalypse:

    16. A roll-top climbing pack:

    17. A kinky pair of Ikea underwear:

    18. A cute pair of Ikea boots:

    19. High fashion suspenders to hold up your old-fashioned pants:

    20. A small handbag with a lovely accent:

    21. Flair for your training pants:

    22. An Ikea choker:

    This post was translated from Japanese.