DIY Sew to Sell My Best Seller Over 3000 made Grocery Shopping Bag Upcycled Reclaimed Upholstery fab

With the movement to reduce plastic in society, these bags are the perfect solution to your shopping needs. Quick and easy to make for yourself or your next market stall.

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Cutting measurements
Fabric 95cm x 45cm (36" x 18")
Handles 110cm x 10cm (43" x 4") cut in two
or
25mm (1") wide strapping
ribbon optional

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[karenwalker]

I'm inclined to just say, "what they all said, " but I do want to add my own note of thanks for your generosity in sharing this and so many other wonderful videos. On top of running a business and doing all that sewing, you somehow find/make time to produce and post these videos to inspire and teach others. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Christine

[amlaboy]

For us American folk: bag body is cut 18 x 37.5 inches, straps are 44" then cut in half, and the ribbon is approx 12" also cut in half. All are close estimates. Nice bag. Love the idea of using that fabric type.

[ratineshsharma]

Hello all the way from NZ.
Firstly your are such a positive person who wants to show and share how everyone can earn a living from doing like what you do.
I really enjoy watching your videos because you are giving all the information "you" have in hand.
I believe you're not hiding anything from your teaching and that's called a awesome teacher.
Your set up looks great too and your expressions are true.
Thank you

[galefick]

THANK YOU CHRISTINE FOR THIS WONDEFUL TUTORIAL AND MANY OF YOUR OTHERS. LOVE WATCHING YOU AND LEARNING HOW TO DO ITEMS WITH QUICK SIMPLE ACTIONS AND NOT THESE LONG DRAWN OUT TUTORIALS THAT I MUST CONSTANTLY FAST-FORWARD.❤️ I love your work. Quick and to the point.

[Mary]

Thank you for showing us your work and how to make them..you’re such a generous soul…that’s why you’re so blessed..I wish I would have a shop like your…wow…thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍🌺🌺🌼🌼🌼👍👍👍👍

[sisterkerry]

I love those little flower head pins you used to put the ribbon on. Unfortunately, so does my cat, Buttercup. She has discovered: (a) The flower head is fabulously crunchy and (b) the pins go boing when you flick them with your paw.
Buttercup has given the flower head pins a full 5 star rating on the "Things Cats Do To Pester Mum When She's Sewing" scale.
Guess my bags will be minus a ribbon loop... 🐾

[patriciahazeltine]

Thank you very much for the tutorial, I am one of those people who has more fabric than sense (lol), and this would be a great way to de-stash!

[juliadixon]

That little space between the top and bottom stitching of the handles is a great space to slip a pen with a pocket clip into!

[ymottspice]

I'm so happy I found your channel. You have got my confidence up with sewing again. I've always thought of sewing as a complicated exasperating chore before now. The fact that there are no patters to copy and that your explainations are so clear and easy to follow is fantastic. Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[marydalrymple]

I made one with cotton fabric so I lined it to make it stronger, thank you for the easy to follow instructions. I make things that a cat society can auction or sell

[varianhall]

I also like to use used material. I use old jeans to make quilts and other things. And I make several other items and use used material when I can. Thanks for the quick and easy bag . From Huntsville Alabama Roll Tide

[IsagenixKarenbn]

Thank you for sharing your skills with us, it’s very much appreciated. My husband and I are keen campers and I would love to see a video on your tool wrap. I wanted to see if I can adapt it to hang my cooking utensils near my camp stove. Thank you.

[tinavernon]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!! Thank you SOOO much! I am recently retired and love to sew and sell which I have been doing for years. Your videos have opened my eyes with tips and tricks to use from now on to supplement my retirement income. You are AMAZING!! 💜

[jeanp]

So generous of you to share exactly how you make these! Very good video! Thank you!

[josefinamccarty]

Good morning....! Ms Christine, your bag is so precious!!! and easy to make with your instrucions...I am from Central America, but live in U S A . My mom and aunt made this type of bags for sale back in the 1970's they sold them a brought income for the family. they made them the size of the fabric they had on hand. Central America had shortage of grocery bags, paper or plastic. now it is the Law not to use plastic bags for your groceries.
Your bag is better made for durability. and your instructions are VERY CLEAR, and shown very well. I just subscribed to your channel, and hoping to see new tutorials, I know you will present them very be nice to have metric to inches on the corner of your screen., yes we have a conversion on the centimeter....no problem... the way you present it is fine.

Greetings from Florida. US A
Josefina Mccarty.

[barbaraashby]

What an excellent teacher! Precise and not a lot of waste of time, again thank you, love your videos

[joyceholmquist]

Been wanting to make some grocery bags. Tks for a wonderful refresher course. U are a blessing. I'll be watching so as to make some gifts for family. Love the doggie bags for outdoor activity. The dog obedience clubs frown on the hard plastic holders. They usually clunk the poor doggie on the face & top of their heads. Will be making some of those when u get around to demonstrating. My dogs dance on stage at various locations & performing arts centers. They will appreciate ur soft bags. Tk u. Love & appreciation from here in Florida, USA.

[dottiemathews]

YOU KNOW WHAT? I LOVE YOU! I LOVE THIS VIDEO. MAYBE ONE DAY I WILL GET UP THE COURAGE AND START MAKING TOTEBAGS LIKE THESE.

[madelaine]

Your directions were quick, thorough and EXCELLENT. **THANK YOU** for your efforts in sharing.

[angelregis]

Oh wow!! Now I know what boxing the sides look like and how to do it. Thank you!!🌟😊