This is a collapsible reusable shopping bag.
Using reusable shopping bags rather than plastic bags is one of the best ways to protect the environment.
It is light because it does not apply lining.
And this bag is easy to sew if you have basic sewing techniques for straight sewing method and curved and corner sewing method.
Let’s get make this useful fabric bag.
How to make a Unlined Grocery Bag
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 12¾″ (32㎝) W × 15¾″(40㎝) H.
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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 )
2 18⅝″ × 17⅝″(47㎝ × 44.5㎝)
2 4⅜″ × 19¾″(11㎝ × 50㎝)
2 4⅜″ × 9″(11㎝ × 23㎝)
Hook and Loop 2″(5㎝)
This bag requires no patterns or interfacing.
Face each other and sew 3 sides with a seam allowance of 3/8″. Turn inside out and topstitch 3 sides.
Fold the handle pieces twice and stitch along both long edges of the handle.
Place the cover on the body and sew.
Sew the handle in two rows on the body.
Attach the handle to the other side of the body.
Place the wrong sides together of the body pieces of fabric and sew 3 sides.
After turning over so that the inside is visible, sew both the sides.
Fold the sides as shown in the picture and sew the bottom.
Fold the entrance of the bag inward twice and sew in two rows.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
