How to Make Reusable Shopping Bags

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[@pamelagermon9576]

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[@TifSC]

I like the bag, I'll give it a go. Just one query, is the stabiliser the fabric we call "iron on interfacing" in the UK?

[@anazharden7928]

Do you have to use a stabilizer or can you use regular batting

[@carolpilgrim1469]

Love it

[@miamimice6572]

I have been sewing for over 60 years and you just taught me how to make a cute bag! Excellent video and great instructor. 😊

[@prismcat40]

This was a fantastic video. Clear, concise instructions, straight-forward walk through, and no extra verbal filler. I wish more DIY videos were like this one. Great job!

[@thedementianurse]

Three years in and your excellent video made my day! I've been working hot and heavy on multiple quilting projects for friends and family the last few months. Today, I decided to make something for myself - making this bag was so easy, no glitches, no seams or rows to line up within a sixteenth of an inch. Therapeutic and super cute. Thanks!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Great job! Enjoy!

[@meezymoon]

I'm a beginner sewer. I just made this bag for Mother's day for my partners mom who gave me her sewing machine. The bag turned out beautifully and I made a matching pouch to go with it. So excited to give it to her today. Thank you this video. I found it very easy to follow along with and you explained things well.

[@Xelenteontae_]

How did it go?

[@kumari6004]

Can you share a picture?

[@TigeyKat]

Thank you for this tutorial- I’ve made two bags since yesterday for an upcoming bag ban in my state (both paper and plastic), and I used one today at Costco. The cart loader loved the bag- it was the perfect size! Came home and made the second one.I think I may make a few more sets for family members’ Christmas gifts.

[@onlinefabricstore]

I am so happy we could help! This is a super fun one. Best of luck with the rest of your bags!

[@maureenmatthews5070]

Thank you for a short and sweet tutorial. You have a soothing voice and are a good teacher. Now I know what to do with all my leftover mask fabric.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!

[@fazaro1]

And this is how every single instructional video should be. Great video!!!!

[@DellAndersen-f7o]

Loved your clear, no waffling instruction vid. Thank you . I'm a veteran sewer so I speed up the videos. I've a ton of bags to sew for freebies so this was a great inspiration to get a move on to the job!

[@cynthiasimpson78]

I like that you have FABRIC written on your scissors. Using the sewing scissors only for fabric was one of the first things my mother taught me when learning how to sew.

[@reese863]

This is exactly the video I needed. I am looking to make a shredder cover and was just going to buy a reusable grocery bag. I couldn't find one deep enough. I'll be making this without the handles. I can't wait!

[@marilyndavis2389]

This is the BEST tutorial! Unfortunately for me I tried cutting a different size and have a much smaller bag than I intended to but I plan on making another with her exact dimensions! Easy to follow tutorial! Thanks for this tutorial!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful, thank you!

[@greycat7773]

Best tote tutorial for a quality tote bag! I have made over 15 of these over the past couple tears fir gifts. I use bull denim for the outer piece.

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

What is bull denim?

[@bellaj.4937]

Nice! Great video. I've watched a couple but this was to the point with no long intro and easy to follow.

[@sharonharmeston775]

Thank you, just made my first one and second one is cut out. Very easy to follow with great instructions I have made bags before but this pattern is by far the easiest to do

[@aprilfrederick819]

So easy to make and came out amazing. I made an unlined bag by upcycling a used canvas banner that otherwise would have been trash. Win win.

[@miamimice6572]

Great video! No unnecessary steps and clear directions.

[@lisamock7795]

Thank you for this amazing bag. Super easy to make. I am obsessed with making them. Finally a stylish way to shop without the plastic reusable bags!!!

[@bladersandbella]

I just finished this bag tonight! Im so happy at how fast this came together! I love the stabilizer in the bottom. I used canvas for the exterior and broadcloth for the liner. Im excited to experiment with different fabrics!

[@BobbiHann]

Great tutorial. I make these for gifts and people love them. I usually pick up canvas or outdoor fabric from the Goodwill.

[@caronstout354]

I have made simular tote bags with FQ bundles, using 4 pieces for the bag a 1 to make the handles and an inner pocket. The variety of FQ bundles are endless!

[@normakinchelow6791]

I made my first bag today. The instructor's video made this so easy for me to follow. I used left over material which made it even more fun to make. Thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@Margo140lbs]

Thank you so much. The best directions. I made my bag just by following along with the video. Beautiful!!

[@catfinkuk]

Found this tutorial recently,. This plus the handy PDF guide has been really useful. I’ve been making the smaller sized ones, using fat quarters for the lining. My family are getting one each for Christmas. Each one unique with different lining. More please!

[@denisetheriault6415]

Thank you so much Clara for your easy to follow instructions and great visual with the angle of the camera. Made a lovely tote and added a pocket inside and foam interfacing for the handles as it easier on the shoulder! I plan to make a lot more for my Maine friends!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome! Best of luck with the rest of your bags!

[@glennalinder]

thank u for a clearly explained (visual and audio) step by step process for making a reusable shopping bag. SO HELPFUL!!

[@zenaidabelbis6571]

The steps in assrmbling the bag were very clear n systematic. I was able to memorize the tutorial at once.

[@gailavandee2794]

Thank you so much for your bag tutorial. I made one today with a few of my adjustments. But I thought it was an easy project. With your tutorial, I was inspired and it gave me confidence to attempt it...

[@mamasaidsew4843]

Thanks. This is one of the most clear and concise videos on this bag that I've seen.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!

[@pamketron]

Awesome bag! I use the drop in lining method all the time. Best way to add lining to a bag. Gonna make a few of these. Thanks!

[@laylasgigi]

I made one of these a few years ago using canvas exterior and Ottercloth™️ interior. Now that VA charges for plastic bags I decided to make more. I finished one today and I think the next one I will cut one long piece for the interior so there’s no bottom seam in case something leaks. I have enough of the two fabrics to make some smaller ones as well. I love this tutorial and refer to it when I need to make a bag.

[@brigittedost-tauschl8624]

Habe die Tasche aus zwei alten Jeans, einem alten Tshirt und einem alten Rock genäht. Super! Vielen Dank für die Anleitung!

[@genevieveanandappa20]

the best tote bag tutorial thank you so much

[@kuromipolygon6847]

Love, thank you! I made my second bag today and it came out perfectly. Great tutorial! I even added a pocket onto my bag with a cute scrap of fabric from an old pair of pajama pants!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Nice! We love when people add their own customizations!

[@MaryvelFriesen]

Fabolous! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for sharing! I really like the idea of making this bag in different sizes. Great Christmas gift idea, specially now that more and more stores no longer provide bags.

[@s.porter8646]

I just moved to Japan, and bags are either bring your own, or your going to get whacked purchasing, after seeing your design I made 20, thank you

[@ajb9899]

No frills or fancies. Simple easy to follow instructions. Thanks from India.

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Love this! A great way to use those smaller amounts of outdoor fabric you find on clearance, as well.

[@AntW11]

Thank you this is a great tutorial. I just got a machine that is nearly 70 years old. It is my first machine and first time sewing with a machine. I have made over ten covid masks and next I want to do a bag like yours. Thanks 😊👍

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your projects!

[@marthakoon9848]

I made the bag but really didn’t understand why the lining has the square with the triangle in it. You sew them together and your handle ends up being shorter. Can you elaborate please.

[@melodie155]

WOW! You make it look so easy. This was such a good tutorial. Easy to understand. I love it! ♥

[@jimhuskins8506]

I like both your pattern and your work. Thanks for posting.

[@joannestarr2726]

My state will start collecting 5 cents a bag at the stores soon and I plan to give this a try, I'm thinking this size and then I'll enlarge it a bit so I'll have two sizes. My family is already asking me to make some for them, guess I better get busy. Thank you for this excellent tutorial.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Happy to help! Good luck with your project!

[@christinao.7236]

This is way nicer and looks much more sturdy than a store bag! Thank you for this easy tutorial! I think it would be easy to add a pocket also.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome :)

[@marylotozynski3379]

Best tote bag tutorial!!

[@sarjenka]

Thanks for this very clear tutorial! I'm going to make one with fabric from old jeans and shirts and I am going to add a zippered pocket in the lining as well; I always like a pocket in any bag; it's easy to put in small items or receipts, when you are shopping.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Awesome, great idea!

[@deborahwright6504]

Best tutorial ever, so easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@marthakoon9848]

It was a good video. When I make another I will probably make the handles a little longer.

[@tammy1190]

I made it Clara, fun fun...thanks for great tutorial!!! I willl be going for more supplies to do more soon. I added a mock leather on bottom up 5 inches . Sew.... Many options but basic instructions Rock !!!!

[@tinathomas9428]

I made it and it came out perfect! I made couple of mistakes initially but was able to go back and fix them looking at the videos. Thank you for the awesome tutorial.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Happy we could help😊

[@heatherraeslocum]

I repurposed my denim jeans into a tote bag with the help of your tutorial. I had to attach pieces to get the desired effect, but it came out great. I wish I could attach a photo to share. Thank you.

[@heatherraeslocum]

I also added a pocket inside, as well as sewing a denim back pocket onto another pocket that I attached onto the front.

[@charlipug]

Just made one of these bags, thank you for the fabulous tutorial, it was so easy to follow for a beginner like me x

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aok1951]

Great easy-to-follow video which I'll use to make bags galore!! Here in Wales UK all grocery bags must be paid for.

[@onlinefabricstore]

We are switching over to that as well is the US! These have been a great help!

[@봉제나라]

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[@Mary-mz9kj]

Great video! Especially like sewing the strap to the lining so outer bag does not have the X stabilizer stitches : )

[@wolfschaefer8567]

Awesome tutorial!! I’m an amateur and my bag turned out perfect, very easy and it looks great

[@gracielaguzman9366]

Thank You so much for this wonderful tutorial. I just made my first bag and it turned out beautiful 😍.

[@SB-km5yp]

Lovely fabric. Thanks for sharing the tutorial

[@sherdenethompson2231]

Thanks for the tutorial. I made my first bag yesterday but without the stabulizer. I noticed the bottom was more narrow than the top of the bag. Buy I'm still impressed with my work it being my first attempt to sew anything.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome, thanks for watching our video!

[@nuvoclassic]

Most impressive! Great job.

[@charityscolton1164]

I just made one! My first one with a few mistakes but overall very easy. Thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

So happy we could help! Practice makes perfect!

[@maryjewell4424]

I was thinking of adding a pocket and snap on the outside of this bag without the stabilizer on the bottom so it could fold up easily. Have you ever done that with this bag? How did it work out and what size did you make the flap with the snap?

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Very well done video thank you. I just pulled fabric out of my cabinet. Christmas presents coming!

[@joancollier4488]

Excellent video. Very clearly explained and filmed. Thank you. I can''t wait to try it out!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful! You got this!

[@DeruyterIna]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, very clear and easy to follow! My new shopping bag looks great :).

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!

[@mokshithkamal6450]

Thank you for the tutorial.... Plastic is banned in the place I live.. This tutorial reached me right on time! Thanks a ton from India..👍👍

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome :)

[@mokshithkamal6450]

I've Made 3 of these bags too.. I'm so happy on the outcome!!! thank you again 😊

[@ummi7292]

@@mokshithkamal6450 what fabric did you use for lining ?? ...is it stain resistant ... I live in India too ..your reply would help me make these too

[@katycolen]

Adore the matching color. Nails and bag. 🙏💙

[@tammy1190]

Sweet, thank you Clara! Super Excited to make this!

[@semperfidelis2970]

This is the best tutorial yet

[@teamofcreatives1150]

Your nail polish compliments the colours of the fabric, good video👍🏻

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you!

[@AEmamdee1757]

Very neat work, lovely fabrics .

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks!

[@DoloresJRush]

You make it look easy to sew! Thanks for the clear instructions!

[@jilliansmith7123]

Awesome. Beautifully done. Will watch again until I can get it straight in my mind. Will probably watch while I'm working on mine.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks Jillian!

[@spicybeantofu]

Thats how I do it.

[@mymagicworld4474]

Me too

[@2631salwood]

Love that you have fabric written on your scissors! In my household, I would have to have “Fabric ONLY” as nobody seems to understand how much it drives me crazy when they pick up my scissors and cut paper with them 🤣

[@onlinefabricstore]

You gotta do what you gotta do lol

[@melparadise7378]

Hands off my Fiskars! XD

[@fashionfashionguru]

Brilliant idea to sew straps to lining since sewing to self fabric and folding over with seam allowance gets really bulky

[@tnwanda1963]

Thank you so much! The stabilizer fused to the bottom of the outer fabric solves SO many problems for me, and I'll be able to use this method in future hand bag projects, as well! Awesome!!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome, thanks for watching! Glad we could help :)

[@sharonmaue6812]

Thank you very much for this wonderful tutorial. I am now making my third bag. I am making them to donate to our city’s Outreach for Ukraine project so they would have somewhere to put the supplies that we are also gathering for them. Because I had two yards, I was able to make three. I’d like to make more with a 1 yard cut of fabric and utilize it as much as possible. Could you please tell me what you recommend? I was hoping to cut it in half so that would leave me with 18 inches. I could make them wider, but they won’t be as tall because of the 18 inches. The other measurement is 42 inches, so the yard is 36 x 42. Also, what would you recommend for the boxed corners and the stabilizer size? I would appreciate your information. So would 18“ x 21“ be OK with the same stabilizer size and the same box corners? It would be a little less tall, but I think that would be OK. I would just prefer your professional opinion before I proceed. Thank you again!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, I'd keep all the other measurements the same, so with the 18" cut fabric height, the finished bag would be 13x13x7, which I think is still a great size. I like that the front and back would be square. I'm happy to hear that the bags are being using for such a good cause! So thank YOU and good luck!

[@sharonmaue6812]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you very much for your quick reply. I truly appreciate it! ❤️🇺🇦💙💛

[@joycepamdusu5847]

Thanks for this easy tutorial. I just made mine using African wax fabric and am so impressed at the turn out.

[@sallycashen9924]

Hi, can the wax fabric be washed? Did you line it? Thanks in advance!

[@joycepamdusu5847]

@@sallycashen9924 yes, prewash it and it will line up well. Pressing is to reduce the wax in it

[@sallycashen9924]

@@joycepamdusu5847 Hi Thanks for that, the wax cloth I have bought is badly creased, how do I get rid of the creases?

[@joycepamdusu5847]

@@sallycashen9924 after washing (preferably a cold water hand wash, iron it on mild heat or put a wet handkachief over it and iron the creases out.

[@joycepamdusu5847]

@@sallycashen9924 if it's 100% cotton you have no worries ironing it if it's mixed with polyester, iron carefully or it will burn it

[@cheryla.8583]

Great bag.. thank you. Any tips on which interface # to use on the base of the bag?

[@lolzymolzy]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for this, I’m almost done with my bag and it’s so much fun. Thanks again!

[@punkin59ella]

This bag is easy to make and the instructions are quite clear. It might be better to clarify 'wide' and 'long' measurements especially for people using directional fabric. The bag doesn't stand up on it's own when empty, unfortunately.

[@nannetteharris757]

Tried this tutorial for a day care bag. Worked well and will make more bags,

[@dontalkback8067]

I hope to try this soon! Have lots of fabric stored up for it

[@traceylafontaine8893]

Hi Clara 😊✌🌼 Absolutely great project, like your choice of fabrics. Where i live, they banned the use of plastics bags, this pass June.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you Tracey!

[@kathycarter3420]

To make it extra sturdy, sew all seams twice. May overlock some materials before sewing it up.

[@desireekagan1885]

Holy moly that was easy. Thank you!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome!

[@huzairalization6739]

Thank you so much for this easy tutorial. I'm just done making it. Took me two hours but the product came out wonderful. ❤

[@YESHASettler]

Fantastic! Just the video I was looking for! Thanks!

[@happiestgirl7217]

ALWAYS look forward for new videos. I love the colors and patterns. I especially love the nail color!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@meghanl6876]

I have been waiting for this tutorial!! Love your teaching style! I’ve been buying up home decor remnants for a while and now I’m ready to make them into awesome shopping bags!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks Meghan! Let us know how your bags turn out :)

[@tugnaitblog..8349]

Very nice..... just like you.....I really love the way you explained it....

[@newsreader1000]

Lot of thanks for the way you described how to make shopping bags

[@TheIdeabaker]

Thank you for this useful tutorial. Might you please make one for an insulated grocery bag for cold items in summer?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We have that on our future projects list! Make sure you're subscribed so you catch it when it comes out!

[@nancydegeorge475]

Made my first bag today. Everything went beautifully. Thank you for a great tutorial ❤️

[@onlinefabricstore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@swarnakannan1960]

Nice explanation. Beautiful creation

[@birchwooddesignanddiy]

Hi! I made one of these bags and would like to make one with the finished dimensions being 12”h x 13”w x 6”d. Is there any way you can help me and tell me what sizes my fabrics should be to start? I’m kinda new to sewing and I can’t figure out what size fabric I should start with. Thank you so much!

[@anupamachatterjee8819]

Excellent project!!! Well guided!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad you liked it!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks Scott!

[@reinamartinez8390]

So darn cute I'm going to make one. Thank you so much fir the step by step on the tote bag

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're very welcome! Best of luck with your project!

[@mariewilliams9409]

I use painters cloth for my inner lining for more strength

[@vandanagole6625]

HI ..will try this wonderful bag. A couple of years ago I had chanced to buy a wonderful thick base foldable bag from kohl's in the USA. It was light weight ..had a thick cardboard like rectangle base which one could fold into half and button the bag into a neat square when not in use. I have been looking for a tutorial for the same. If you could help us with a tutorial for that it would be wonderful.

[@carolinefromspeakinstitche8888]

Hicks Hexagon! love it