The main benefit of a reusable grocery bag is that it’s much better for the environment than disposable bags.
So being able to make your own bag, especially rewarding when making such this bag.
And by making your own bag, you get to personalize it by choosing your own fabric.
I recommend Polyester or Nylon fabric for this foldable shopping bag.
Easy Reusable Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 21″(53㎝) W × 13½″(34㎝) H × 7⅛″(18㎝) D.
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
Outer layer ( quilting cotton ) – 1 yard
1 21¾″ × 35½″ ( 55㎝ × 90㎝ )
2 21¾″ × 5¾″ ( 55㎝ × 7㎝ )
2 3½″ × 27″ ( 9㎝ × 68㎝ ) – for handle
1 Strip Elastic 14″ (35㎝)
25㎜ Sewing button
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
Place the right sides together and sew Sew 10¾″(27cm) on both sides.
Sew the four bottom edges diagonally.
Then cut it off, leaving a seam allowance.
Fold the handle pieces in half, right sides together.
Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn right side out, then sew it close to the edge of the long side.
Place the made handle on the bag and sew.
Then place a elastic in the center of the top of the bag and sew.
Place the right sides together of the pieces of inside the bag and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Then turn right side out.
Place the right sides together and align the top of the bag.
sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Fold the inner piece of the bag in and topstitch the opening of the bag.
Fold the bag and sew the buttons at the appropriate points.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
