That's a great bag! Thanks for sharing!

Annie

Aren't these wonderful? I found that link last year I think and I've been sharing it with anyone who will listen, I know I've posted it at the quilting forum and the Kitchen Table. I keep one in my car at all times and I intend to make a set of 6 or so once I find a couple of sheets that I really like, to save money on making them. I refuse to buy the stores' bags because they're so ugly and I can make my own.

And they make wonderful gifts. Everyone seems to love them. I made one for a classy friend in a faux suede and it just suits her so nicely.

Thanks for the instructions. I made one yesterday & used it today. I plan on making lots more for myself & others. Having it lined makes it nice & sturdy. What a nice way to ge rid of fabric I've had for YEARS.

I searched for shopping bags & thought this was the best pattern.

I've made about 30 bags so far, have another 10 cut out, then I'm done for a while. Great gifts!
Kathy G in MI

I've made 5 so far & have several more cut out. I took them to a friend & she said, "what cute purses". So one I made out of Christmas fabric will be my purse for the season. You could put pockets on the inside if you want it for a purse.

I had a striped fabric & didn't have enough for the length so I cut a strip & sewed a strip of crosswise stripe to the lengthwise strip. It looks like it was planned. Now I'm looking at my fabrics to see what 2 I can use together.

I didn't sew the pocket on. I'm sure I wouldn't take the time to fold them in the bag. They fold flat nicely. They're actually fun to sew.

I always cut patterns out of light weight interfacing if I'm going to use them a lot. It dawned on me after my 4th bag to cut the pattern out fully (not a half pattern that has to be put on the fold. That way I can cut my fabrics to length & stack them & cut both the main & lining fabrics at the same time. I use a rotary cutter except for the curved seams.

eleonor, thanks for reviving an old thread to spam us!

The OP's bags are cute, now I have another thing to add to my list of stuff to make....

Wow, glad to see this post came back up! I lost my original link and am happy to have it again!
Kathy G in MI

What a great way to make a bag ...Love the pocket idea..

Old post I know but so timely at the moment.

Glad it came back up again. I haven't made any in quite a while and am down to 2. May have to make more.