How to Make Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable shopping bags are the green way to go. This tote bag is perfect for groceries or other shopping. The ones you buy from the grocery store tend to be pretty ugly and not that durable. By making your own, you can choose the fabric and they’re stronger than the store bought bags.

If you want to be able to machine wash your bags, cotton or cotton blends are good choices. I’ve also made a bag with outdoor fabric and an oilcloth lining. These materials shouldn’t be machine washed, but the outdoor fabric is water and stain resistant and the oilcloth is waterproof and easily wipes clean.

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[miamimice]

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

[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.

[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!

[prismcat]

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!

[KKTHK]

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.

[cynthiasimpson]

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.

[fazaro]

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

[DellAndersen-fo]

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!

[reese]

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!

[caronstout]

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!

[maureenmatthews]

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.

[aprilfrederick]

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.

[bellaj.]

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

[marilyndavis]

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!

[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.

[sharonharmeston]

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

[greycat]

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.

[s.porter]

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

[AntW]

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 😊👍