Making June Tailor Shopper Totes | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial

Create these stylish totes made with the stunning Sensibility Collection from Maywood Studio! Using the Quilt-As-You-Go pre-printed interfacing by June Tailor, sewing these totes is quick and fun! Follow along with Tammy in the video below as she walks you through the steps to making these gorgeous totes!
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WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT
Sensibility Collection from Maywood Studio: SOLD OUT
Quilt As You Go Shopper Totes Batting: SOLD OUT
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[@juliebeard6424]

Wonderful designed totes. Oh and quilt as you go!!!! I love them. Thank you for sharing the making of your tote. I love your results.😍😍

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoy this cute project. -Kristen

[@RebeccaRodriguez-dy5hq]

Thank you for a fantastic tutorial....you are so thorough and make it so easy...you don't drag it on like some of your associates...thanks again and hope to see more of you!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching! -Michelle

[@cherylcolby1954]

Great demonstration to get the sewing details right. Makes for a lovely piece! ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you very much for your kind feedback, Cheryl. Thanks so much for watching. -Michelle

[@cherylcolby1954]

I purchased the bag set and just picked out my fabric. You did an amazing job explaining it and demonstrated it well. I’m just a little scared I could mess it up. I will let you know how it comes out.

[@marytheresascahill7378]

A wonderful lesson today! Thank you so much, showing us how it’s done, looking forward to the next one!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are so welcome and thanks so much for watching! ❤️ - Beth

[@marycourtney4271]

Thank you for a great tutorial! I bought this kit to make Christmas gifts but was stumped on getting started. I love how you went step by step. Now I have the confidence to tackle this project! Thanks again!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad it was helpful! - Yajaira

[@patriciapaquette9482]

I loved your tote bags and have made some too. So many comments on them and so much fun doing them.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you enjoy them! Thanks so much for your comment. -Michelle

[@susielessard4304]

I am so impressed with all the sewing tutorials from Shabby Fabric. Thank you, Tami!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! These totes are so fun and you can use them for anything! ~Leah

[@barbaraheinrich2217]

Loved it. Very helpful.👍

[@ShabbyFabrics]

😍 😎 -Michelle

[@heatherfairgrieve3681]

fantastic love your explanations so easy to follow

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! Happy sewing! ~Leah

[@lizagray805]

Thank you for sharing this. I love the bag !

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you enjoy it!! -Michelle

[@annebrunner3649]

French seams would be great for this and you would not lose a lot of space in the tote. Beautiful project. Can't wait to try this.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's a great idea! Let us know how your project turns out.

[@blimcore]

Anne Brunner i had the same thought re french seams!

[@TheWanderingWife]

Anne Brunner I had the exact same thought. I think raw edges don’t hold up well when you have something with heavy use or frequent washing. French seams on this would be super easy since they’re all straight seams.

[@arualarual7215]

Would I need to make adjustments to the boxed corners if I do the French seam ?

[@crazysharklady]

Tammy is awesome! She makes the tutorials so easy to understand! :)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@dinkdink735]

Nice and easy for my first bag.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! We'd love to see your finished product! ~Leah

[@suellenrowan4309]

Love this bag and the Maywood Studios Fabrics. Thank You.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so happy to hear it! Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan

[@CherylLynnEdmond]

They look beautiful and sturdy!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! They are perfectly strong to hold groceries! ~Leah

[@judyeverett4553]

great tutorial. very easy to follow. thank you.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching. -Michelle

[@jandroid1962]

Great tutuorial!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

See glad you enjoy it! 😍 -Michelle

[@ediefrasier2932]

Bags are so pretty!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! - Yajaira

[@TheWanderingWife]

I bought that hot ruler last year, and it’s a game changer! A must have!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you like the ruler! It really is SO useful! - Morgan

[@pegasus8873]

BEAUTIFUL! Love them.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! We love these bags! ~Leah

[@sherriesthilaire]

Oh my goodness! These are beautiful bags. I love watching you work...your tutorials are excellent! Planning to get some of these going for gifts. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so happy to hear you enjoy the videos! These will make perfect gifts - the recipients are going to love them. Let us know how your projects turn out! Thank you for watching.

[@chrisb5391]

These are really nice bags! You can be stylish while shopping! lol. Thanks Tammy for a wonderful tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Stylish while shopping is perfect! ~Leah

[@lisaswan8659]

What a great project, love the fabric and great tutorial. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@lindaguedo3171]

I love the thorough tutorials. I’m never in doubt as to what to do because everything is explained so well and it’s so much appreciated. Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much, we're so happy to hear you find them helpful and thorough! :) Let us know how your project turns out! - Morgan

[@elizabethfrisby9919]

Thank you for your excellent tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Yajaira

[@alleynehardaker8155]

So adorable. I think my daughter would love them in black, grey, white and red for a splash

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Those colors would be beautiful! ~Leah

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Love them!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Loraine! ~Leah

[@padmepadme]

Wonderful demonstration of how to sew these very useful and pretty tote bags. Thanks. :)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah

[@baby4377]

Beautiful! Thank you for an easy tutorial to follow as well! I love these bags!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! These bags are beautiful and useful and we love them! ~Leah

[@rhondaridgellsimpson4581]

I love love these bags!! Beautiful ❤️

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Rhonda! ~Leah

[@1tinac]

A fabulous, creative, and interesting totes. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you like them, thank you for sharing! - Morgan

[@cynthiaaden3270]

I just love these bags !!! So Cute !!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Cynthia! They are super cute! ~Leah

[@ImaQuilter]

Love, love these bags! Thanks for the tutorial !!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Tami I Love those bags. And I am a sucker for Maywood Studios Fabric. Absolutely Love it. Thank you for another Great tutorial

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! I will pass it on to Tammy! ~Leah

[@robyncallander]

Thanks for your tutorial of these fantastic tote bags. I love how simple it was watching you putting them together. Cheers from Robyn

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this tutorial! We love Sew by Number and Quilt by Number because any skill level can accomplish it and have fun! Thank you for watching, Robyn!

[@judithkirk5515]

Like the bag very much.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! We love these bags! ~Leah

[@brandy-pearlscott7660]

Love this tutorial so so much!!! Prob my favorite so far, bc of how it was done. Great job!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! We love these totes so much! ~Leah

[@cek7940]

Brandi-pearl Scott, I agree and love it too!! when I first learned how to qayg, I stayed up all night long making potholders! She's a great teacher, isn't she?

[@brandy-pearlscott7660]

@@cek7940 yes!! Since I'm still a beginner I love the tutorials that go in depth showing the sewing and explaining things a bit more so I understand better.

[@brandy-pearlscott7660]

@@cek7940 all I want to do is quilt and sew now lol, I just made my first full project and little simple patchwork purse for my young niece and I was so excited when it was done to show her, even though it def was nothing close to perfect

[@mariawells8026]

Thus was fabulous! Want to order.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@deborahgoethe362]

Great bag

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Deborah! We love these! ~Leah

[@nataliefinch6713]

Great tutorial, thank you

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you like this fun project! Thanks for watching!! 💕 -Michelle

[@brendadriedger4531]

You have nailed video tutorials Tammy! I subscribe to Shabby Fabrics videos and have watched you progress. Well done!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Brenda! I will pass this on to Tammy! ~Leah

[@suejameson1517]

What a great bag!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Sue! We love these bags! ~Leah

[@dianebolles8534]

This is fantastic. I just love the Sew-By-Number idea. Perfect!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Diane! We love June Tailor's projects! ~Leah

[@franthibert9321]

Love your Tutorials. Very informative.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching, Fran! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah

[@lindalee601]

How cool. You guys have the best stuff for quilting 💗🧵💗🧵

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Linda! We love these totes and everything from June Tailor! ~Leah

[@cek7940]

Thank you for your honest heads up! You saved many irons, lol! That's a beautiful fabric line and bags, great job!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! Saving the irons is a top priority! ~Leah

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Love those bags. Definitely want to get the kit.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@deko2485]

Love those bags and that fabric is gorgeous! I can see myself making several of them for myself, daughter, and sisters. Unfortunately, the kit is not very affordable for me. I enjoyed watching this one very much.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! We do have just the interfacing with the printed pattern on it available on our website. You could use your own fabric if you'd like! ~Leah

[@clcamp1957]

Thanks for the great tutorial. It was very helpful. This was my first sew by number and you made it much easier.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad it was helpful! Makes us really happy to hear!😊 - Yajaira

[@marilyndoran2943]

Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy to hear you liked it! Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan

[@kathleen.rogers1442]

Thank you Tammy😊 love this bag, great tutorial as always😊 looking forward to the next one!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Kathleen! We absolutely love these bags! ~Leah

[@veevee111]

I have one of those bag kits and I've been waiting for a tutorial like yours to give me a push to get me started. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@jaeltay]

This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you. 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Jan! ~Leah

[@mariedenisecallaway9497]

Too pretty for groceries!! Mine will be a special shopping bag! However, we cannot shop at the moment! We are in Lockdown 100km north of Sydney!! Love your bags xxx

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you enjoyed this project!! 😍 😎 -Michelle

[@susanschexsnayder1879]

That great will order it soon

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoy this project!! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle

[@carolannhentschel1767]

Love watching the process. Thank you! Carol Ann

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@susanhernandez7770]

I love the way these are made! The colors are beautiful too! I want to start right now.😀

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Susan! We love these bags! They're so cute! ~Leah

[@maryanncentobene5615]

I just finished making the bag with Hello Kitty material came out very nice. I noticed that 2 1/2 strips would come up a little short so next time I would cut at 2 3/4 to make sure it fits. I used a panel 6 x 8 for the pocket and put a trim on the pocket so it would be shorter than the back took some thinking but came out awesome. Very nice bag.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the project, and love the sound of your bag! Such great additions! - Morgan

[@debihall1697]

Need to make these... thank you for sharing it!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@lansucci8561]

I loved It🌼

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! -Michelle

[@swarnakannan1960]

Beautiful bag

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much! - Morgan

[@juliakolb4085]

great tutorial! You are always very precise and easy to follow. Thank you. Love the tote and I too have a bag of bags which I take into the store. I think these bags will be a great addition. Thanks again

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Julia! ~Leah

[@marleneruss8363]

Adorable and easy

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you like them! - Morgan

[@jackierobinson7991]

This is so adorable

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! We love this project! - Morgan

[@LUCINDA2789]

Thanks for Sharing. I really like this .

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@LUCINDA2789]

I made the shopping bag made my own pattern hope that was ok I have a lot of Post it on FB .

[@saminanaeem728]

👌Good job 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Samina! Thank you! - Lindsey

[@ShoelessSewist]

I like how you explain the directions.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! ~Leah

[@lyndarenfrow751]

I love this pattern. I will be purchasing the pattern. Thank you for the great tutorial. 😄

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Lynda! These bags are adorable! ~Leah

[@elizethecarneiro7154]

Maravilhosa a sacola da técnica muito linda. Amei! Parabéns! 😘

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Obrigado por assistir! Estamos felizes por você gostar da bolsa. Deixe-nos saber se você fizer isso! - Morgan

[@elizethecarneiro7154]

@@ShabbyFabrics vou tentar fazer e mostrar pra vc.😘

[@deborahreed4293]

Very nice.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Deborah! ~Leah

[@TorillBruunAndersen]

it is so wonderfull, I would like to make one.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Torill - We are sold out of this shopper totes liner, but we do have the insulated batting one available here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p83213 -Michelle

[@soniabowers7039]

I enjoyed the tutorial. It seems easy.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy to hear that! Yes, it's a very simple method and the project comes together quickly! - Morgan

[@sheilacraft5027]

I would prefer to use a cut-a-way stabilizer type of utility fabric so that it could be ironed. Just an FYI. I do like the design, though. Great tutorial and wonderful tips, Tammy!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing!! 💖 -Michelle

[@karenpresley7101]

I love that fabric. I bought one jelly roll of it but need to get another for a queen sized bed. I didn't know how much I'd need because I'm new to quilting. I've made a couple crazy quilts before, about 25 years ago, and just winged it. I'm amazed they came out beautiful. But now I'm finding that I want something different. I'm going to have to make a few of those bags for shopping, but definitely out of different material. LOL. Thank you so much. 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

This material is beautiful! We do have just the interfacing for these totes on our website so you have the pattern to sew on with your own fabric! ~Leah

[@karenpresley7101]

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you. I will be getting one in a few days.

[@sangitakamat9553]

Thank u 💖

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoy these cute totes! Thanks for watching!! ✨ -Michelle

[@tatyanasurenyan-krech6372]

I did it. Thanks for showing the pocket. Also, if anyone is watching, just only use a cold iron. I ruined some of the interfacing.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great job! Hope you enjoyed it and thank you for sharing with us! - Yajaira

[@joyscranfield5527]

Love this fabric line from Maywood Studios! Good job Tammy. Why not just make handle one extra long piece that goes completely around bottom of bag?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's a great idea! You could definitely do that, we didn't, simply because the June Tailor pattern doesn't, and we wanted to show how to create the bag from the June Tailor pattern. :) - Morgan

[@janethirakawa6114]

Excellent 💕💞

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Janet! ~Leah

[@ladyd54]

You could also use a pinking rotary blade to reduce the fraying on those open seams.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for sharing Linda! Happy sewing! ~Leah

[@tomib6186]

I think I would also serge the side seams and top stitch them. Great project👍🏻

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@patmurray5054]

Hi. This is my second time doing the June Taylor kit. I am wondering why they say to draw a 1 and 1/2 inch line to put the strap on. Mine isn’t that wide. I hope I did it right. Thank you for the tutorial. Sure helps people like me.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Tammy marked a 1½" line as the pattern states. This just helps you center that strap to where you want it to land on the tote. Happy sewing! ~Leah

[@55liez]

Would love to have one that I don’t have to buy the kit for. Miss having the free dimensions for items made on this channel. I still always make the grocery bags from years ago.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! As this is a June Tailor pattern we do not have the finished dimensions up on our site however, we do have some more totes in our free downloads section of our website! Happy sewing! ~Leah www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads-W4C258.aspx

[@patreid7054]

Love this pattern but can't seem to find a place to order thank you so much wonder display of talent

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello Pat! Here is the link to those kits. Let me know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching! ~Leah www.shabbyfabrics.com/Quilt-As-You-Go-Shopper-Totes-Sensibility-Set-of-3-P83060.aspx

[@patreid7054]

Thanks but a little out my price range appreciate your quick response.

[@launaedwards9257]

Just received the kit and can't wait to start. Any suggestions for smoothing out the pattern since you can't iron it?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

With the June Tailor Quilt As You Go battings and utility fabrics, we will lay them out and let it just relax. If left overnight, the material will relax enough to make the project! Happy sewing! ~Leah

[@launaedwards9257]

@@ShabbyFabrics thank you!

[@patmurray5054]

I am almost finished the first tote. After you have done the binding and secured straps with x box, should the handles have a top stitch. Seems kind of awkward to do. Thanks again for your help.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

The pattern doesn’t reference topstitching the straps. If you’d like to add topstitching or quilting to your straps, you certainly can! Though you would need to add it before attaching the straps to the tote! ~Leah

[@DianaSFNg]

Awesome tote bags! My guess is that as a grocery bag, you cannot machine wash them which is too bad. Thank you for the demonstration. 👍👍😊🇨🇦

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Aren't they great?! According to the June Tailor pattern, "finished shopper totes can be laundered in cold water on gentle cycle.". I would air dry them. - Morgan

[@DianaSFNg]

Shabby Fabrics Thank you! 👍😊🇨🇦

[@bdrumm1590]

Another great tutorial! I am wondering if I could use french seams to finish this so I wouldn't have raw seams?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's a great question! We haven't tried that with our totes, but if you do, please let us know how it goes for you! 💖 -Michelle

[@maggiemae987]

I love this project!! What kind of iron are you using?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

The iron seen in the video is a Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron. We love this iron! ~Leah

[@margaretgoodwin4484]

This may sound like a dumb question but does the June Taylor kit come with the fabric or did you find the materials some where? Thanks

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Margaret - The June Tailor pre-preprinted interfacing packages do not come with the fabrics. We do have kits available that include fabrics at times, but we are currently sold out of them. You can find the pre-printed interfacing (and the insulated one!) here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/search?sortOrder=6&q=shopper+tote -Michelle

[@nancythompson8836]

Love these bags! When you ironed the straps with the pattern material inside, does it not melt & become hard?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Nancy! When Tammy irons the traps with the interfacing inside, it didn't melt as Tammy had the iron on a medium heat and didn't touch it directly to the interfacing. Ironing the interfacing inside gives the straps some extra strength and body to the straps. ~Leah

[@tomib6186]

Love the pattern. I think I would put a pocket on both sides. Any problem with that that you can see?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

This is an amazing bag! We see no problem with putting a pocket on both sides! ~Leah

[@teresamacklin939]

Do you use jelly rolls fabric by the yard or charm packs to get this variation of material

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We cut this fabric from yardage for our samples, but you can use whichever cuts you'd like. 💖 -Michelle

[@teresamacklin939]

@@ShabbyFabrics I’m going to order the kit on the third of next month can you tell me about how much yardage and how many different materials you used or is that going to be in the kit

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi @@teresamacklin939 - We no longer have these kits, only the June Tailor pre-printed utility fabric set that we demonstrate in this video. You can view the fabric requirements for this project on the page here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p79388/quilt-as-you-go-pre-printed-batting-shopper-totes 💖 -Michelle

[@judyandersen3842]

Love the fabrics and the bags...disappointed that it’s so expensive!

[@susanmei9980]

Lil Schmidt, I’m shocked that anyone would be so rude! I shouldn’t be, due to the society we live in. But from another quilter, who KNOWS how much work and effort goes into make something like this, you would think they would have more empathy and try to be encouraging and focus on the positive. SHAME ON THEM!

[@judyandersen3842]

I didn’t mean to be rude, I was stating my opinion...I love watching shabby fabrics an d I myself have been in the business, I know what goes into those projects and I do support the artists. If the pattern was sold with one bag I probably would have bought the kit...I would buy the pattern but it wasn’t offered..

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Judy! The pattern is provided here in the video and the description link below. It's a pre-printed interfacing from June Tailor that includes the pattern. You can find that here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Quilt-As-You-Go-Shopper-Totes-Interfacing-P79388.aspx There are almost 8 yards of fabric in this kit, the interfacing, the pattern, and it makes 3 large totes. It's less than $40 to make each tote! The pre-printed interfacing is a great option so you can use your own stash! Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan

[@susanmei9980]

Judy Andersen, I hope you didn’t think I was referring to you. I was trying to respond to a comment made by Lil Schmidt (which now seems to be missing) where she said that other quilters picked apart and pointed out the tiny flaws in her work. I felt that was extremely rude and heartless of others to behave that way. Quilting has become BIG business these days and quite expensive. It’s not really the fault of retailers per se, because the manufacturers realize people need an outlet to de-stress and quilting has become very popular. So they feel they can charge high prices for their fabric and supplies, and people who can afford it (and people new to quilting who might not realize it wasn’t always this way) seem to be willing to pay high prices, so it keeps going on. I have found a place to buy reasonably priced fabric and tools, which is from Bluprint. If you are an annual member, you also get free shipping. The best time to shop is when they have a really good sale. Yesterday, I was able to purchase solid color rollups for just $9.34 each and fabric for $2.34 a yard on clearance! Beautiful fabric. Thing is, members always get an extra 15% off, but sometimes, like yesterday, there was a coupon for an additional 35% off on top of that and including off already marked down clearance prices. You also get to keep one forever class each month, plus watch as many other classes as you want, while you are a member. If you sign up at the right time, when a promotion is going on, you can also get a free quilt kit, and it can be a very LARGE one. I have made out like a bandit. Also, they have free return shipping for members, in case you change your mind. Sometimes you can get an annual membership for as low as $70 (approximately). That is an outlay, but if you save up for it, it’s a great deal. That’s like buying a class each month for about $6, each, and getting the quilt kit and sales and free shipping as bonuses. I don’t work for them, but I sure benefit. I believe I have earned back my outlay in free shipping alone. It makes me happy that I can purchase beautiful fabric and supplies for such a reasonable price. Today, they offered me 60% off the full price of one item. And if you don’t have to pay for shipping then purchasing only one item at a time is ok. Just thought I’d share for those on a tight budget.

[@judyandersen3842]

Ok...I totally thought you thought I was being rude! Lol! I guess I did sound a little rude so with that being said....I apologize to everyone if I offended any of you including Shabby Fabrics! I love you gals and appreciate all your tutorials and notions tips and offering so many new and adorable/beautiful fabrics and patterns! I wish we had a fun shop like yours close to my home!

[@donnalawrence5755]

Where did you get the iron i love the red and black color......also i love the fabric line and the totes will they support can goods and meats and what about that do we use something different for the lining if we intend to carry meat in them

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great questions! The iron we're using is this Panasonic: www.shabbyfabrics.com/panasonic-360-freestyle-cordless-iron-P67696.aspx As for the bags, they're very sturdy, so they would hold canned foods well (though we would split the weight between a couple of bags). As for carrying meat, you might want to make sure you wrap the meat. There's a plastic base in the bag that will help protect the bottom, but if it were my bag, I'd make sure to wrap up the meat carefully. We'll be releasing a quilt as you go insulated bag from June Tailor soon, and that would be perfect for meat! Let me know how else we can help! - Morgan

[@tcenell]

Use pull fabric or vinyl

[@donnalawrence5755]

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you very much for responding and the bags are gorgeous

[@donnalawrence5755]

@@tcenell thanks very much for the information i will try that

[@KarenGreene51]

Very nice tutorial Tami. Where do we get the June Taylor quilt as you sew patterns for bags? To you and Jen stay safe stay well.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! Hope you are staying safe and healthy as well. Any of our patterns can be found on our website. Here is the link to the pre-printed batting to make these beautiful totes: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Quilt-As-You-Go-Shopper-Totes-Batting-P79388.aspx - Yajaira

[@danitaifalos7841]

I love these bags but I live in Australia. Is there a stockist for the kits in Australia as postage from the States is more than the kit 😔

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! We do not know of anyone in Australia who would have this product. We put the fabrics with the preprinted interfacing to make the kits. We do however just have the preprinted interfacing available on our website so you can choose your own fabrics! ~Leah www.shabbyfabrics.com/Quilt-As-You-Go-Shopper-Totes-Interfacing-P79388.aspx

[@teresamacklin939]

Are the kits for the shopping bags still available?

[@lindamattson6281]

Great tutorial. I see you have kits on the website. Do you sell just the patterns? Thanks.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Linda! The pattern is actually printed onto the interfacing that you sew on. We do have just the interfacing available on our website so you could use your own fabrics! ~Leah

[@BarbaraBurkholder-h7r]

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[@ShabbyFabrics]

👏👍 - Abby

[@LDavis87001]

Can I use fabric from a jelly roll to sew this project? Or do I need fat quarter cuts? Thanks!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! Most of the cuts for this project are a 2.5" x ___ strip , however, not all the cuts can be done with a jelly roll so you will need some yardage or other precuts to complete this project! ~Leah