Scrapbusting patchwork tote bag sewing project tutorial | Scrap sewing project + sew with me

[@williaminadonn7412]

If you are happy making these bags that's what's important I'm an old lady from the UK I'm 71 but I think everything you make is fantastic 😊❤xxx

[@vernieplummer5148]

I think you have just about hit the top level of eco-minded living if you are using scraps of used fabric that you probably thrifted or got on sale in the first place, then used to make clothing, to make a bag to carry your groceries in. You win!

[@Ella-iv1fk]

That is a great idea! I made my mum a patchwork bag to take a seat cushion out with her for xmas and someone asked her if I could make them one, I told her it took about 5 hours so they probably wouldn't want to pay for that 😂 I recently made my dad an under seat bag to take on a flight because budget airline carry on fees have gone insane in recent years, it was so much more complicated than I anticipated. England brought in a charge for plastic carrier bags in 2015, I'm pretty sure I haven't bought any bags in that time but still somehow have so many fabric bags! I want to make some like yours now, they are a good size and great use of scraps

[@debraanneclark2188]

The bags turned out really well and a good use of odd pieces of material left over from making other pieces.

[@Michagoose2003]

This reminds me of a jelly roll race quilt. You have the strips and you sew them end to end and end up with an enormous strip and then you take the two ends, match them up and then sew a long seam until you get down to where they are attached. Repeat the process until you get the width you want. You can do a kind sized quilt top in less than 90 minutes sewing time.

[@amandafreeman4586]

I loved these! Inspired to make one when I have enough scraps from various projects. I love the bouquet in the background!

[@MissPatsyLane]

Great job! Love that you used scraps!

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

I swear we are on the same wavelength again 😂-I have been making tote bags like crazy too. I told my daughter, everyone’s getting a scrappy tote for Christmas this year! 🙌

[@custoMary.designs.creations]

personal attacks at 30 seconds in, perfection. 😁 the maroon with the pale blue and pink roses is the exact same color as one of my favorite fabrics, I paused the vid and ran through the house to go find it, not identical pattern but the colors are spot on. I love these so much. Quilting is hard on the body for sure, I don't know what health things you struggle with but yes, 100% easier to cut with a table.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I love the reveal and the bags are adorable! The revealed dress you're wearing also but bags are really lovely and I'm glad that you showed us this project! You look like you're ready to go to the farmers market!

[@melodymalone4076]

I have my own reusable bags but if I ever need more for holding my projects, patchwork is what I would do. Your bags turned out beautifully!! It does take a bunch of time to make quilting stuff, which is why I hardly do it.

[@saranatalie13]

Ooh I love how the different fabric textures capture the light. I wouldn’t have thought to mix fabric types! They look really cute. Great job, Haley! I look forward to future scrap busting projects too. I have way too many and recently had to throw some away 😢.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Yeah since they're bags and I in theory shouldn't need to wash them too often so I feel like having mismatched fabric types work for it! For something like a shirt I'd probably keep them all the same type of fabric so shrinkage is less risky.

[@shananigans0117]

Thanks for reminding people to keep using what they already have 🛍️

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Haley Marie. I love the 2 tote bags you made they are unique as they are home made. They will also last you longer than shop brought ones too.

[@cynthiadugan858]

Your memory tote bags turned out fantastic. Using the brick pattern was really brilliant. It looks amazing and doesn’t require precise seam matching. If you want to try another pattern that looks good scrappy and doesn’t involve matching seams, look up potato chip quilt blocks. It uses the same size pieces you cut for your bricks and you can make it as large as you want.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

I will check it out thank you, Cynthia!

[@mce1939]

Wow great job on these! Fun to watch you put these together. Love this practical project that you can use and was also stash busting.

[@MichelleSMV]

This is a great project for fabric scraps but quilting is pretty painful to do since it takes so much time. Rewarding....but painful. The bags are really cute in the end and I'm sure you'll get a ton of use out of them!

[@leahholland6272]

those are great bags! great use of scraps!

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh I know you had been talking about these forever so I am so glad you got them done!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Took me so long to get around to them but I am very happy I did!

[@Catsface99]

Your bags turned out great!! They look lovely. I like all the different colors and how you put blues together and purples and pinks of the other bag.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@Raquelita.creates]

I had a big smile only face during the reveal! They are so cute!!! And I love the dress that you wore during the reveal!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@BethAge95]

These turned out very cute! I'm doing a crazy quilted bag for my knitting from scraps and while I don't work often on it because it's not very high on my sewing priority list, it's always fun and I enjoy it. Sorting the scraps and thinking of the garments I made out of those fabrics is definitely also one of my favourite parts for it :)

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

It is really fun to go down memory lane when working on stuff like this!

[@maribrown1361]

I LOVE these!! Of course, they are some of my favorite colors, so that makes them even better. They came out so nice! Now I have some ideas about using up the massive tote of scraps I have 😅

[@prettycave]

I've been quilting baby bibs. They're quick since I crazy quilt them lol. I make sure the piece of fabric has a straight edge. I have too much scrap fabric lol. The bags are really pretty!!!

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

This is really pretty and a wonderful use of scraps. I keep meaning to dig out my scraps bag and also start a cabbage one. Hope you’re doing a bit better than more recently. Quilting IS rough on the body - I love pre-cut strips and squares, or I set up my dining table or desk and just go through fabrics, but break it down into stages so I get a break. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next: I’ve made individual quilt squares ar a time then joined them together when I’ve got enough then quilt the thing

[@kaytiej8311]

These are great! So cute. And your blue dress is cute too!

[@macuisinesanssulfites4101]

Such pretty bags, you sure know how to match colors! I have a weak back too, so now when I cut out fabric I do it on my ironing board - as long as the pieces are not too wide. I place some stiff cardboard (the type cereal boxes are made from) on the ironing board under the pattern and it helps. The only time I had to cut from the floor (like you I am not well equipped) was for curtains and my body hated me for it! Take care, thank you as always for the inspiration. You could also make a bag using denim scraps and use the pocket… as a pocket 😁!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Ironing board makes a ton of sense, it is a better height I'll have to give it a try!

[@mele9952]

I love the colors and very bright handles on your bags❤ I am with you on quilting, it's so much work! I've almost finished my first ever quilt and made a matching bag with leftover scraps to put it in. I feel like I have to make one more because I don't want my nephew to feel left out but after that it'll be many years before I consider making another.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Yeah my mom made quilts for us as kids and by the time she got to the 3rd child she was like nope lol

[@BiankaBowman]

I love the bags and your background of where to model them. The hydrangeas were blue on one side and pink on the other like the bags 🩷💜

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

OMG that is so fun, I didn't even think about it!

[@sallyeve4044]

Darling and you found the matching hydrangas!

[@BurntToastStars]

They have this tape that’s basically wash away stabilizer. It’s 2.5” wide and you use it as a guide to sew on random scraps. Then you use the tape to cut away the excess fabric. I think it will help cut down on cutting time for you and might make it a more enjoyable process for you. I literally just learned about this so I will try to find a video and direct you to it! I love the idea of turning your garment scraps into a bag though!

[@BurntToastStars]

Ok I looked it up, the product is called scrap tape. If you look up “quilting scrap tape” on KZbin, you will find a bunch of videos of people using it! Hopefully this is helpful lol I am a garment sewer and have struggled through the quilt process before.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

OOOHHH I'll have to check that out!

[@ReneesatItAgain]

Super utilitarian!! Your scraps are yummy! & 🖤Spooky!

[@dianezybrands8250]

Nice tutorial. Bags look great. Thank you, think I’ll try this! 😉

[@joecoloff4247]

Love them great job heck you could even update a tote you have

[@SashaNoelDesign]

Lovely bags!

[@leannwhite620]

I love these! What a great stash busting project. Do you use an apron while cooking? Wouldn't that be cute! When the video began, my brain imagined a non pattern project. It might be called a helter shelter bag. I think I would just grab random pieces and stitch them on top of each other, letting the edges be frayed. My Mom says my style is boho, so this would suit me. I really enjoyed seeing the projects you made.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

I don't use aprons but I do think a quilted one would be very cute!

[@apriljodoin9643]

Nice job🎉

[@elisabethmontegna5412]

These bags are lovely and I totally get the nostalgia aspect, that’s one of my favorite things about making items with scrap fabric. And speaking of recognizing some of the scraps, did the scrap at the bottom middle of the cost breakdown screen match the dress you were wearing in that part of the video?

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Yes it did!

[@CosnerCoPiloting]

Looks like you did an awesome job! I think you did fabulous. Could you not put your cutting mat on your table so you aren’t hunched over on the floor?

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

The table's height that I own actually hurts my back more which is weird but the floor is my best option!

[@JillR805]

Thank you for sharing how you made your bag. Now have an idea of what to do with my scraps! What do you do with your too small scraps and thread bits?

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

I keep all my thread bits as like a weird memory jar and honestly the itty bitty scraps I just throw away. Trying to keep everything out of the landfill is pretty impossible

[@ceara3100]

You might like English paper piecing. It's easier on the body.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

A lot of people have told me that, ones my hands are better i plan to check them out!

[@vernieplummer5148]

I don’t know, girl, you say you’re not a quilter, but you are cutting little bitty blocks, batching similar seams, using the string of pieces to keep yourself in order. Pretty quilty if you ask me.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

It is pretty quilty now that you say it haha

[@jessicav2031]

Hah, I thought I was the only one who thought about just how many times you have to reuse a grocery bag. I think it is tragic that stores only seem interested in selling polypropylene ones and not canvas or something else less horrible. Awhile ago I weighed a typical reusable bag (74 grams) and a typical disposable bag (~4 grams). So the break-even point there is using it ~18x. But why pollute the world with more microplastic junk at all?

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Fully agree, I hate that weird plasticky feel they have, also the disposable bags have some potential to be recycled depending on the city, and I need to dig up the article but if you use the thin disposable ones as a trashcan liner after you buy it , it is significantly more sustainable than the heavier polypropylene one.

[@jessicav2031]

@@HaleyMarieVintage Hah, yeah, that pressed waffle pattern feels like sandpaper or something on my brain. Is there some secret law that everything has to be plastic, because it seems like it. Plastic bags are bad? Okay, let's replace them with plastic. The papers coming out on microplastics in our bodies are horrifying.