Say hello to your new favorite shopping accessory with our DIY fold-in-pocket reusable shopping bag tutorial. This guide is designed to help you create a compact, foldable shopping bag that’s easy to carry and store. With a focus on simplicity and functionality, this bag features a front pocket into which the entire bag can be folded. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this project is a step towards sustainable living. Follow along to make a shopping bag that’s as handy as it is eco-friendly.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 13½″(34㎝) W × 23¾″(60㎝) H.
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◎ Main Panel
② 20½″ × 24½″ (52㎝ × 62㎝) Outer layer
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
Fold the pocket right sides together in half, and sew leaving a 2-inch opening.
Turn right side out. Topstitch the top edge with opening.
Fold the upper curved seam of the main fabric twice by 1/4″ and iron.
Overlap the top and bottom of the pocket by 1″. Place it on the main fabric and sew.
Place the right sides together of the outer layers and sew the top edge of the handle.
Flip the layers so the outer layers are wrong sides together. Sew the sides and bottom.
Turn it inside out again and sew on both sides.
Fold half the width of both handles. The folded part at the bottom is about 3⅜″. Sew the bottom.
Sew the handles.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
