How to Sew a Reusable Grocery Bag / Heavy Duty & Leak Proof!!

This is the BEST Grocery Tote Bag EVER! Yes, I am that excited about this project. I took all the things I loved from alllll the grocery bags I use and combined them into this perfect DIY Grocery Tote Bag. I hope you enjoy using it as much as you enjoy sewing it!

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[eclectic.designs-art]

Great video thanks so much for sharing. What I really love about your video was that you showed the completed project at the beginning - hardly anyone has the common sense to do this and you gave really clear instructions, which I loved too. To help me with my makes I also write brief notes of the instructions in a Word document and capture screen shots of the video so I can use it as a quick reference guide in the future, I always include the link to the YouTube clip so I can always find it again.

[SusanKellogg-te]

I love this grocery bag. I would probably add a draw string to mine to prevent the groceries falling out of the bag while in the trunk. Perfect size and a practical bag. I love it!! Going to make me 2 of them.

[candacekramer]

For extra strength, I would add an additional stitching line on the bottom edge 1/16 of an inch from the original. Then I would press that seam open before you stitch the bag together and stitch 1/4 inch from the seam. This leaves a nice flat bottom for both the bag and the lining. It also helps make the boxed corners crisp. And lots of extra security.

[starkravenwild]

Going to try and make this from salvaged materials. We get pallets of goods from shein, amazon, target etc at the stores here in Panama. It's better to salvage these items to keep them out of the landfill. The fabric stores here have cheap fabric meaning poor quality from overseas. Getting quality materials is tricky and shipping is expensive. I can harvest canvas from old coats, maybe make it water resistant from some plastic/vinyl clothes/tablecloths or pliable leather? and salvage handles from old webbing belts/backpack handles. We have to use totes at most of the stores here, its bring your own. Thanks for the inspiration.

[VioletteCarousel]

I LOVE how your instruction is so clear! Thank you so much. I'm a beginner and want to try this!

[cannyexplorer]

Love your bag. I also made one with dividers for bottles. So much easier when carrying as they don’t keep falling down.

[wendylowe]

I love this bag!!! This was my first big tote project. It was pretty successful. A few errors from this beginners but it’s given me confidence to try other totes!! Thank you Tamara!

[PotatoShack]

Thanks for the instructions! I made a smaller 1 gallon all waterproof polyester version to tuck away into a canoe to be used as a bailing bucket. It works good enough. Folds up neatly and the straps are sturdy and grippy so we don't lose it in the water.

[livinginthenow]

I really like this bag, but I'm wondering if it might be better to use the waterproof fabric as the lining on the INSIDE. That way you have all the benefits of using the waterproof fabric, but you are still free to use whatever decorative fabric you like on the outside.

[akushner]

Thank you so much for your clear and easy to understand video on sewing the reusable grocery bag. ! I'm now on my fourth one of these bags and they keep getting better. I'm new to sewing and your video was super helpful in getting me started.

[marisolb]

OMG thank you thank you thank you! First timer here 😃This is a wonderfully well explained step-by-step grocery bag tutorial (waterproof a plus)! You’re an inspiration!

[shaylake]

Thank you! I made two for my mom recently.

[kimgambrill]

Would love to see you make a holiday tote bag for days out with zip or zips and pockets inside and out x

[Oscar-mm]

Wonderful pattern I'll be added top panel for drawstring closure. Thank you

[conniefarkas]

Love this tote! Great video & clear instructions. I have a piece of canvas I'm going to use for a couple new grocery totes. What about an insulated zippered tote for groceries? 😊❤😊

[teresarichmond]

Love the bag! Would love to see one with a zipper, a water bottle holder and some pockets! I enjoy your tutorials, easy to understand and follow and direct and to the point. Thank you!

[amandasimpson]

I love this bag!! I didn't have the poly, so I used Legacy Faux Leather. Was tough, but it turned out beautiful!! I am excited about it. Thank you for sharing.

[GloriaHasberry]

Fabulous experiment, bag, and tutorial, Tamara! I have subscribed for more!

[rachelseo]

I would love to see if you could possibly try those canvas tote bag with multiple compartments for tumblers and labtops etc.

[cherylbergeson]

How about a Carrier for a large crockpot with insulbrite and zipper lid.