Make your own DIY foldable shopping bag in just 30 minutes using one piece of fabric! This easy sewing project is perfect for beginners and ideal for reducing plastic waste. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a reusable and stylish bag for everyday use.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 13¾″(35㎝) W × 13¾″(35㎝) H × 6″(15㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main panel
① 21¼″ × 35⅜″ (54㎝ × 90㎝) Outer layer
◆ Handle
② 21¼″ × 2¾″ (54㎝ × 7㎝) Outer layer
② 19¾″ × 2″ (50㎝ × 5㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
Fold the handle fabric inward by 3/8″. Fold in half again and sew.
Fold the main panel inward 1/4″. Fold again 5/8″ and sew.
Place the handle with the top of the main panel and sew 6¼″ on both sides.
Fold the main panel wrong sides together in half, and sew both sides with a seam allowance of 1/4″.
Turn it wrong side out. Fold the bottom up 3″ and pin it.
Sew with a 5/8″ seam allowance on both sides, turn it right side out.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
