How To Turn A Luxury Shopping Bag Into A Handbag | DIY Shopping Bag To Handbag | The Craf-T Home

I saw this trend on TikTok several months ago and it has been on my mind ever since. It is a kit that is sold, but it only comes in certain sizes. So what is a girl to do but figure out a DIY for even cheaper than the original! Today I am sharing how to make this easy handbag from a shopping bag. Every time you make a luxury purse, you can now get two for one by repurposing the shopping bag! WIN!! I hope you enjoy this tutorial!! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. All items used are listed below. Thanks for watching!
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Materials needed:
Shopping bag of your choice FREE
Clear Vinyl~I used 1 yard of 6 gauge clear vinyl in store purchase with coupon $2.58
Handle Connectors $9.99
Handles $8.99
Total Cost For Project (after tax) - $22.70
Formula for calculating dimensions of material:
Front & Back of Bag:
2 PCS of [Height + Height + Width + 1"] x [Length + 2"]
Sides of Bag:
2 PCS of [Height + Height + Width + 1"] x [Width + 2"]
Bottom of Bag:
1 PC of [Length + 2"] x [Width + 2"]
Happy Sewing!!!! :)
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[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

I think this is a cute makeshift rainy weather proof bag. Great way to reduce waste and turn it into something practical to use in a pinch.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Yes! Thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@TheNichole72]

Use. A blow dryer so the plastic can conform better to the bag and also be more pliable.

[@teejackal2000]

Thank you for the tutorial! Will definitely be trying this method. Will probably add some feet to the bottom. Beautiful!

[@thecraf-thome1712]

That’s a great idea! Thank you for watching! 💕

[@1068emma]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing the tutorial. Big 👍

[@mirandadavis2730]

BEAUTIFUL,BUT I GOT LOST ON THE MEASUREMENTS❤❤👍👍I'M GOING TO WATCH VIDEO AGAIN.

[@TheCharDiva]

I can’t wait to try this. Thanks so much, it is the easier thing I’ve seen on KZbin in a long time. My perfume Chanel bag will come in handy.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Awe yay!! So glad you find this helpful! 💕

[@goudagirl6095]

i swear years ago I saw a pre-made type of kit that would allow you to do just this - turn a shopping bag into a tote or purse. No idea where or when I saw it, but I remember at the time thinking how clever it was. Also wondering, for the D-ring thingies that you screw onto the bag, if you couldn't somehow reinforce that area with some stiff fabric or even a piece of wood veneer (black of course) to keep that area from tearing or ripping? Seems a bit delicate, with that heavy duty hardware there. I have a Hermes shopping bag, and other than sell it somehow, I'd LOVE to do this! (because I'll NEVER own an actual piece of Hermes at their prices!) Such a great idea, thanks for this!

[@mdeleon1708]

Omg thank youuuuuuuu; this was so detailed and easy to follow 👌🏽💝

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Awesome!! So happy it might help! Thanks for watching!! 😊💕

[@cab102361]

Easier than the other tutorial I saw. Awesome

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Glad to hear that! 💕

[@mirandadavis2730]

NOW WHERE DID YOU PUT THE FABRIC?

[@sarahm9723]

OMG how clever!!! I just subscribed to your channel!

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome, so happy to have you!! 💕

[@TheCharDiva]

OMG! I love it! This is the BEST tutorial ever.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@TheCharDiva]

@@thecraf-thome1712 Sorry, I got so excited I posted a comment a couple of times. 😁

[@thecraf-thome1712]

@@TheCharDiva oh gosh, no worries at all!! I’m so glad you commented! 😘

[@indiaglamstar69]

I love how your bag came out what’s the name of the site that sold the kit ?

[@mommygarcia9137]

Omg ! You are so creative & talented ! The bag is beautiful !

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@stutisharma9965]

From where did you order the DIY kit? Please share the link

[@drgdinkinsjohnson157]

Thank you for that fantastic tutorial!!! I appreciate your demonstration.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you so much for watching!! 💕

[@cab102361]

Well done, thanks for your tutorial

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@leeblessed7498]

Very nice. GOD BLESS.🙏🏽

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you!

[@eyeonart6865]

Excellent! Make sure you length stitch for sewing vinyl. 3.25

[@denisejordan35]

a must, thank you, beautiful job

[@karinadahir8521]

Hi, beautiful diy, it looks so fancy , now I want one, another diy in my list lol thank you for sharing

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@deniseaubry6101]

Hello;) ty for sharing how to make these. What’s the kit name n place if I wanna get the actual kit pls??

[@denisekindacraftyo2635]

Totery

[@jillllllllian1]

Such a cute idea

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you! 💕

[@reddtattedkutie7245]

That’s too cute!

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you! 💕

[@evatorbeles3511]

You are talented

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you!! 💕

[@packayastalone]

Fantastic job 🎉❤

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you ❤️

[@SafariRain]

Thank you for the video! Im trying to make my own I noticed you mentions 6 gauge pic plastic but the link below is for 8 gauge... which do you think makes a better bag? Also I'm hand stitching instead of using a machine.. Thanks for sharing!

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I think either gauge is adequate. There isn’t a big difference in thickness, although if you’re hand stitching I would personally go with the thinner material. It could end up being tough pushing the needle through thicker material. The 6 gauge was out of stock when I added the link. But really either would work great. Hope you enjoy your bag! It’s such a cool project! 💕

[@mystique1224]

Where can I buy the kit at and how many how many kit

[@kippykippyphoebe9203]

🤩 brilliant

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Thank you! 💕

[@lynnlauber]

Hey! I love this tutorial! When you added in the 1-inch seam allowance did you truly sew with a 1-inch seam allowance or 7/8ths? I started way too close to the edge and moved into a 7/8th and it looks great so far

[@rbncj]

Pretty u did a great job! We’re u able to use a regular needle to sew the vinyl???

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Yes! It was very easy to sew. Thanks for watching! 💕

[@SarikaVerma-zo3ji]

@@thecraf-thome1712 bs😂

[@1carvers]

Hi- That turned out beautiful but I prefer the kit lol, I’m not a sewing person 🤣 You did a great job! Can you share where to just get the kit please 😬

[@thecraf-thome1712]

😂 I get it! I’m not sure exactly of the website. Maybe search shopping bag handbag kit. That should pull up something. I think you may be able to find it through TikTok also. 💕

[@bootscanlas9995]

Same I’m not into sewing so d kit works better for me thank you

[@W1ldK1ttyK4t]

Where can you purchase the kit?

[@engulfedbymetal8544]

Where did you get the clear plastic cover? I've been looking all over and can only find already-made plastic tote bags. I can easily find handles and hardware, but the outer plastic I'm having difficulty finding.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

At Joann Fabrics. It’s back with the upholstery fabrics. 😊

[@JW-bh2ud]

I found mine at Walmart in the fabric section

[@lizylize9866]

Nice tutorial. For lazy people like me 🙋🏽‍♀️. Instead of sewing you can also use heat to attach seams. Works just as well.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Great idea!!

[@sylviabrown6617]

Nice

[@jessicalyle1149]

Is there a site where you can just purchase the bags.

[@itzthaliah]

I want to know too to make them

[@Kymbur202]

Where the lining you made.. where did that go?

[@itzthaliah]

Can you get the shopping bags separately

[@thecraf-thome1712]

I think you can buy them on eBay. But fun fact…you can get some of them when you buy the makeup or beauty products. So the Chanel bag I used it from a makeup purchase. 😊

[@janicetucker3984]

I love the video but where can we find the plastic for the bag

[@goilo888]

It's literally in the description below.

[@cdugral]

Just didn’t know vinyl could be sewn. I thought it’ll break. Anyways it sounds awfully complicated since all my measures would be metric. The imperial system drives me nuts. Someday I’ll give this a try

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Sorry if I made it seem complicated. It’s actually really easy once you know the sizes to cut. I hope you try it someday! 💕

[@theresacalhoun8845]

How much u charge to make one

[@melissad8824]

Maybe I'm missing the point of the trend but...why not just cover the shopping bag with clear Contact paper instead of having to sew the vinyl? Then there wouldn't be any sewing required. Would it be too flimsy? The flower could be removed first, sprayed with clear acrylic spray to make it waterproof, then hot glue it back onto the Contact covered shopping bag. Add the handles as you did, the foam core board to the interior bottom, and feet.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

I think you could totally do that! The vinyl, I think, gives it a look of an actual handbag rather than a shopping bag and there may be more longevity to it as well. But there’s no reason why contact paper wouldn’t work. I think the only negative would be where the seams meet at the corners. It would run the risk of the edges peeling up over time and exposing the bag. It would be interesting to see someone try it out though! Thanks for watching! 💕

[@lilacfairy.]

I would like one, I don't own any brand names bags.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

The Chanel bag I used was actually from a cosmetics purchase. And you can also buy the shopping bags used on websites like eBay. Might be worth a shot to have a “brand name” bag for a reasonable price. 😊 thanks for watching! 💕

[@billyzhang1447]

Nice day! I am Billy, from China handbags factory, we made this kind DIY handbags Kits, do you want to have a new supplier ? Good quality and cheap price

[@quaycarter5090]

Where's the link to the kit because I can't sew

[@thecraf-thome1712]

You can probably google for the kits. They sell out very fast though and you are limited to the sizes they provide. This is a tutorial for DIY so I don’t have a recommendation for the kit. I’ve never personally tried one, but they do look pretty easy. You can search on TikTok too, and that may help you find it. Thanks for watching!

[@quaycarter5090]

@@thecraf-thome1712 this was beyond helpful thank you! I saw you sewing and lost my mind. But I have to try. Thanks again

[@thecraf-thome1712]

@@quaycarter5090 haha, I totally get that! I’m no expert sewer. I don’t even really know how to use patterns or anything. But I figure if I can do it so can others. Hope you get to make a cool new handbag whether you sew it or get the kit! 😊

[@يامرحبابقدرالله]

ممكن اسم الورق الشفاف المستخدم بصناعة الحقيبة

[@cicismall789]

I never believed in fake handbags, but since my friend recommended me #mirbags replica handbags are shocked by the true 1:1 image restoration.

[@emarteliz]

Oh I didn’t know there was mathematical equations involved 😳😩🥴🤒🤕🤒 can I use super glue?

[@thecraf-thome1712]

😂 actually, I bet you could staple!! 😜

[@morganapalma251]

😂😂😂😂

[@sharonking2124]

Nice try! However it looks too fake the plastic is loose on the sides! Sorry but it looks cheap!

[@Nefer_Bri]

Use a blow dryer

[@denisekindacraftyo2635]

The kit is less expensive

[@thecraf-thome1712]

I couldn’t find one that was less or that was in stock. ☹️ That’s why I made my own. Plus there is a nice opportunity to personalize it any way you want with a DIY. 🤗 Thanks for watching!! 💕

[@sarawasif7424]

Brand makes you crazy🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 just ignore all brands... use your ideas & make your own brand sister.

[@thecraf-thome1712]

Oh I wish I was that creative! That would be awesome!! 💕

[@sarawasif7424]

@@thecraf-thome1712 nothing is impossible be confident and take a strong step....you can do what ever u want n see no will stop you except Allah.

[@miriamgalan1810]

🤦🏻‍♀️ omg pls don’t do this crap!

[@LYMillValley]

No offense but I would be embarrassed to carry that. Come on save for a real one, don’t fake it.

[@mommygarcia9137]

Then why are you watching !! Just shut up & don’t watch !!

[@LYMillValley]

@@mommygarcia9137 because I can and because I can comment

[@GH-hr5xc]

HAHAHA why bother, just buy yourself a real chanel hand bag and level up yourself! A paperbag is not going to level you up!