I was recently encouraged that I am achieving my goal when my teenager asked me to make her some shopping bags, similar to the ones I have handy in the trunk of my car. That way she wouldn't have to use disposable, plastic shopping bags every time she goes to the store. Way to be good to Mother Earth. I'm so proud!
So, I created these reusable, reversible bags for her. I love this set because they are large and sturdy. You can actually fit two gallons of milk into a single bag. When they get dirty, just toss them in the machine to wash and dry.
Materials
- 1 1/2 yds of 44"wide cotton fabric
- 1 1/2 yds of 44"wide cotton fabric in a coordinating color/pattern
- disappearing fabric marker
- sewing supplies
- A printable version of this Large Reversible Shopping Bag tutorial is available in my pattern shop
Directions
Before you get started, wash and dry your fabric.
I stitched around the top of the bag twice. Once 1/8 inch from the edge and once 1/2 inch from the edge. You could also use some sort of zig zag or decorative stitch if you want. |