Sew to Sell My best seller Supermarket shopping tote DIY easy beginner market bag making tutorial
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2023
- This tutorial will show you how I make just one shopping tote. It's one of the easiest bags you could make, perfect for beginners, and a fabulous seller at markets, stalls etc.
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Oh, your videos are just what I've been looking for! I just acquired almost a hundred pieces of new upholstery fabrics and want to make something useful from them. Your directions are perfect for me and I already have the webbing. You made it 'sew' easy! Also, I subscribed to all your videos because I don't want to miss a one of them. I wish I could work a nap into my busy schedule but I don't think my employer would allow it right now. I've been sewing for over fifty-seven years and hope to retire from my day job in a few months. That's when I'll do nothing but sew and nap all I want. 😄 Thanks, Brenda
Thank you so much, my daughter asked me to make her a shopping bag, now I know how ❤❤❤
That's awesome Magdalene. She'll be very happy😁
Really enjoyable video and I love the bag! YOU are an excellent teacher and super kind to share your expertise!!!
Thank you so much Colleen😀
My girlfriend crochets plastic supermarket bags into purses that she lines, beach bags, etc. she also crochets VCR tape into lined bags. 🎉
What a fabulous idea for the VHS tapes Sandy. We get these often in our house cleanouts. 😀
Love the tutorial. I also added a small loop in the center of the back. This is for the bag holder stand at the grocery store.
Thanks Virginia. I added the loop to the first several hundred, then stopped as the checkout operators didn't weren't using them😁
You are an excellent teacher. TYSM
Thank you Cheryl😀
Thanks Christine. Following your lead I approached the local upholster. And then I came back to see what I could make and up came this pattern. I got my machines back from their service and wow this was the easiest bag I've attempted. Thank you again
That's awesome Gaye. Well done on on finding a local supplier for the swatches too😊
What's the lead about approaching an upholsterer? Thanks!
Love these bags !❤
Thanks Cynthia😊
Easy and concise directions.
Perfect
Beautiful. Thanks Christine x
Thanks Christine😊
I love your Bags Christine especially the triple sews on the handles.❤ Thank you.
You are so welcome Claire. Thank you😀
I love this bag. Thank you very much. 😊😊 ❤❤❤❤❤
You're very welcome Marlene. Thank you😀
Love this video. Very clear instructions. Thank you. 😊
Thank you Rhonda😀
Lovely bag, Chris! Thanks for sharing your talent!
My pleasure Gloria. Thank you😀
This such a great video. Your instructions are so clear. You tellus what your going to do then you show us. Excellent
Thank you so much😀
Great supermarket bags.
Thanks lucille😀
Such a straight forward design. A must try project. Thanks Christine.
It's incredibly easy to make Judy. You won't just stop at one!😀
Thanks sew much Christine! will be making a batch of these to use instead of Christmas wrapping! An extra gift with the gift! Your instructions are so clear and simple to follow. Thanks again.
That's wonderful Diomira. They make great gift bags😀
Thank you for this project. I can see myself making these. 😊
These a re incredibly popular and versatile Sue😀
Thank you so much. You are amazing in your thought process.
You are so welcome. Thank you😀
Great tutorial! They are so easy, everyone should have them. Thanks Christine 😊
Thanks Janet. I agree, so much better than plastic or paper bags😊
Hello Christine. I really like how you triple sew the handles. I normally do the cross stitching but I will be trying your technique. In my opinion it looks a lot cleaner. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks Martha. I love my shortcuts, and agree, it does look cleaner😀
Great video, and lots of really good tips. I believe I'm going to watch your other videos and see how you mass produce them. Love to listen to your accent. I'm in the center of the U.S. We sound like country bumpkins here! LOL Thanks again.
Thanks Sadie. I love mass producing. It's so therapeutic😁
Absolutely lovely & easy. Thanks for sharing it ❤
You’re welcome Sara. Thank you😊
Thank you for such clear instruction and those time saving tips. You cleared up the whole sewing an X for the handle thing and also how to do teh box corners, things which always tripped me up a bit. I look forward to seeing more of your videos, Christine.
Thanks Michael. I've always found the X a huge waste of time😃
Christine, thank you again for a great tutorial. I missed how you got the bottom of the bag to fold in nicely like you have it.
Thank you Janet. The bags just naturally fold in that way when you even out the seams😀
Love your tutorial!🥰
Thanks so much Irma😀
You are a inspiration for all beginners plus your tutorials are the best. So glad your surgery was successful. Best wishes for the holidays
Thank you so much Betty ☺️
Love watching your tutorials! I have been learning a lot your so clear on directions.. thank you..😊
You are so welcome Penny. Thank you😁
I love French seams for bags😀
Yes, I do to. They're such clean seams😀
Oh this is good! Im now teaching a 17 year old couple, boy and girl. Im so glad they were inspired to learn. I sell jean bags and remade shirts etc. at a tiny market in a town of 2,000. Motst jobs here are retail part time for the tourist industry. In only 2 lessons they are catching on fast. Introducing them to the sewing machine first. I was looking for a very simple bag tutorial to not confuse them with extra details. This one will help!
That's awesome. It's so nice when the younger ones start showing an interest in sewing. I hope they stick with it 😀
Thanks Christine. Wonderful easy tutorial by a lovely lady. So pleased to have found you.
You are so welcome Margaret. Welcome to the channel😁
Very nice. I always learn something from your videos. I've had an overlock for many years. And have not made anything with it, yet. You are an inspiration! I've been collecting fabrics from yard sales, thrift stores, family, friends, etc. for awhile. I now have enough to begin my shopping bag journey. As always, thank you for sharing.
You're welcome Patricia. There's no stopping you now😀
Love how you create these Market Bags! I see several in my future. Thinking about making some with Twill Canvas and adding a quick vintage embroidery on the front. Could be nice Xmas pressies for my lovely neighbors. Going to rewatch your batch sewing video for some tips. Thanks!
embroidery would look great Cyn. Even as a patch pocket on the front😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs pocket is great idea. Thank you
Enjoyed the whole tutorial even though i have seen the 3500 tote bag video. Taught me many new things. Thank you.
I'm glad you enjoyed it Kamla. Thank you😊
Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us 😍
My pleasure Sandy. Thank you 😊
Great tips. Thank you.
You are so welcome Brynn. Thank you😀
You do such a great job
Thank you Patricia🙂
Great video. i like the idea of getting to use my overlocker here.
Thanks Jim. I need more projects for the overlocker😁
Very well explained and logical
Thanks Karen😊
Fabulous tutorial. Thank you for sharing with us.
You are so welcome Agata. Thank you😀
Thank you for sharing your shortcut techniques which I will add to my process esp not cutting the box corners. I was actually very surprised that my process is very similar to yours, since I do batch jobs too.
Glad it was helpful Bessie. I love batch sewing😀
Such a brilliant simply explained video. Thank you for making and sharing how to make an easy shopping bag that has multiple uses that will last, Unlike the dreadful single use plastic bags ❤
You are so welcome Diane. Thank you😀
Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! I just found your channel a few days ago and I've already made four of these totes. Your way of explaining all the different steps and shortcuts was extremely helpful. I really appreciate it!
That's so wonderful to hear. Well done, and welcome to the channel😁
I will be very glad when/if they outlaw those single use, plastic market bags here in Kentucky. The recycle center will not accept them. Someone could earn a good living making reusable, repairable, and washable market bags (if there was a market for them). After a wind storm, it is strange how many of those bags appear out of nowhere. It doesn't take long to pick them up; but, most people will not. Every now and then, my purchases are put in a brown paper bag. I hang on to that bag (because there are so many uses for them).
Great tutorial! Happy to see one I can use my serger on. Thank you!
You're welcome Cherie. Thank you😊
I'm surprised there are still places that haven't embraced reusable shopping bags. The plastic is so wasteful, and these ones just last years, and years😊
I am in rural Queensland Australia.. no plastic here now it's either paper or reusable bags like these in the video ..
@@helenh20mo same in New York State. Basically only carry out restaurant orders, but even those are being phased out to paper... this is great bag. 👍🏻💜
VERY well explained. Thank You.
Love From India.
So nice of you Sachdev. Thank you😀
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome Cynthia. Thank you😊
Beautiful work❤
Thank you Cheryl😀
Thanks again Christine. I’ve just finished my first shopping bag following your instructions. Really pleased with the finished result. Unfortunately I sewed the handles on on the wrong side of the fabric but rectified mistake and still looks fabulous. I’ll try and post on your Facebook Group to show finished bag. ❤
Your bag turned out great Diane. I still put them the wrong way too sometimes😀
Hello Christine, I just found your channel a few days ago. Thank you very much for the video, it's perfect for beginners like me (I'm 70 😊) I sewed this bag today, it's really easy. Kind regards from Germany and a wonderful Christmas time.
Welcome to the wonderful world of sewing, and welcome to the channel. I'm so pleased the bag worked well for you😁
Thank you!
You're welcome Loretta 😊
This is the 2nd time I have watched this video this month! I love your efficiency and your well-constructed bags! Well done Christine!! Jan Kamplain
Thanks so much Jan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it😁
Beautiful 😍
Thanks Annie😁
Ty soooo much!
My pleasure Margaret. Thank you🙂
Mahalo for sharing your patterns and your tips! I love the upholstery fabrics you use. I hope to find some nice ones here or online.
Thank you. I hope you find some fabric 😀
I love this tutorial. I'm trying it in a mini version and your instructions are so concise. Could you share info on your lighter? It looks so easy, one-handed and safe. I've searched but haven't found anything like it. Thank you!
Thanks Jenny. That lighter is just s cheap stove lighter I purchased from our local discount store. I know here, they also sell variations in the kitchen section of supermarkets😁
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These bags are great for the beginner sewer and economical to make. Canvas is frequently sold in 54 inch widths so you can get 3 bags from a yard of canvas.
That's perfect Teresa. I get the same out of a width of upholstery fabric😊
Hi Christine love all your videos, long time watcher first time I’m going to make some bags. I just recently got some samples but they are more like a velvety texture do you use this type of sample? Also I have an overlocker but am usually scared of it as I have trouble threading it. Do you have any videos to show this? I also get a bit lost as I’m a patchworker for over 15 years and usually sew with quarter inch seams, I don’t know where to look if I’m not doing straight work, do you have any tips you could add to your videos. For example especially on an overlocker not sure where the seam is. I know how to use the guides on the sewing machine but you can’t always see the guide. Do you ever visit Melbourne? Let me know I can put you onto a few good places to shop for fabric. Also what measurements do you use for your differential feed for the overlocker with the thicker fabrics. Learnt the hard way about this when sewing thinner slippery fabric and machine chewed it up. Was left in that state ever since…
Cheers Jodie
Hi Jodie. Yes, I visit mum in Cranbourne, and my boys in the west. Should be going in the next week or so. Differential feed depends on the fabric I'm sewing, but as most of it is woven fabric, I generally leave it where it was when I got it. If I need to change the feed, I'll test it out on scrap fabric of the same type, and make adjustments as needed. I do plan on some overlocker videos, but just haven't found the time yet. I'm also a patchworker for about 15 years (had a quilt store for some time).
I'd use the velvety material the same way I use the upholstery fabric samples that I have, but would use some kind of stabiliser to help the bags sit up better.😀
Super! I wonder, have you ever run those dog ears in the boxed corners through the serger? Love your vids!❤😊
Yes I have Sandra. I found there was more strength in the bags by leaving the ears in place. Especially when there is a lot of weight in the bag😀
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Thanks Leticia😀
Hi Christine, great video. Any chance you can go through shipping? There’s not many shipping videos relating to Australia. That’s the main reason I put off selling online, working out the weights, etc. or do you just have a flat shipping rate? I’d also love to know if you’ve ever sold on Etsy and if so, how it compares to Made It. I don’t ask for much do I 😆
I don't really have a formula for shipping Leigh. I try to package everything as lightly and cost effectively as I can. My website has software built in that works out the shipping costs, but that's based on the weight of the item😁
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Hello Christine, I noticed on the right side of the screen that you have the green rivet press. . .I have recently purchased one from an exhibition with few dyes, rivets and magnetic snaps. Is it possible to give a tutorial please...thanking you in advance ❤
Melahat, mine is only for eyelets, but I'll see if I can get some other attachments for it. If I find them, I'll do a video😀
Eyelets are fine for now, thank you x
I have one and you canget tutorials from kam snaps or green bean green been is in australia
Hi Christine, do you pre-wash your upholstery fabric before you make your bags? your videos are great, love your approach
Hi Stephanie. No, I don't prewash any fabric unless it's something to be worn or if it smells bad. The bags are washable though😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs that you so much for the super fast reply, really appreciate it! I am going to make a few tomorrow 🇨🇦
I like mine to sit up when im bagging groceries, these dont so I will figure out how to do the bottom to sit up...thanks for video
With most of the upholstery fabric they tend to stay upright when filling, but I used to add a loop to them to sit them up at the checkouts😀
oh ok, good idea. thank you@@ChristinesHomeAffairs
Use bosal foam
Love the video, but can you tell me what kind of cotton thread you use to sew the bag together with. People talk about the material but not the thread. I have some cotton material and cotton thread, do I need to buy say quilters cotton thread any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Sylvia, cotton thread is good for quilters that use only cotton fabric in their quilts.
I use gutterman sew all thread. It's a polyester thread.
Just regular weight. If I feel it needs more strength, I double stitch. Cotton thread will break down too quickly
Love your videos but a bit confused about your fabric for this bag. I wanted to make some for a craft show. Upholstery fabric is there more than one kind? The kind I’ve seen is woven and constantly fray yours doesn’t seem to do that. I would love to hear your thought on this so I can get the right kind of fabric. Thank you in advance.
Hi Marlen. There are loads of different types of upholstery/furnishing fabrics available. This is more like what you would find for a sofa, or their cushions. I can make these bas with any fabric, but for something sturdy, you could use denim, duck, drill, or anything else that is heavy duty. I do occasionally get some that fray quite a bit, but make sure I overlock/serge them well😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you so much for that information. I will continue to enjoy your videos.
Any reason why I can't use flannel backed vinyl for these? Any suggestions to consider before I try? Thanks, Christine!
I don't see why you couldn't Cherie. These ones are washable, so the vinyl may not be😁
Hi Christine, love these bags . May I ask where you buy your fabric?
Linda, I receive most of mine for free, as the warehouse was having a cleanout. In Australia, you can purchase it from Spotlight😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you 😊
Is there a link for this exact same bag but with a liner fabric? I have a LOT of quilting fabric (I just like buying fabric) and I usually make just a zipper pouch or two from whatever I buy. Quilting cotton is not sturdy so I’d like to make it with a liner and fusible fleece stabilizer. I have a LOT of these materials.
I love your channel. You’re easy to listen to and learn from. I thank you, from Tennessee. 😊
Here's a link to a lined version. Just substitute the sizing😁 ua-cam.com/video/0vWj1S9AqpQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2lDbAFir-HtMGVoR
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs oh my thank you! I did a search after I commented and found it and I made my first lined tote bag! My first tote bag ever actually. Thank you!! I added fusible fleece on the outer fabric and even though I am just a novice sewer, it turned out perfect! I was amazed! It literally looked store quality. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your talent. It’s a blessing to be able to learn from youtube. I would not be able to do this (sew) without people like you.
@@salinwa7108 that's so wonderful. Well done 👏 😄
Just a question, wouldn’t it be quicker to fold up the bottom of the bag instead of making the pointed corners to get a flat bottom?. Wouldn’t the results be pretty much the same. ( obviously I haven’t done this method, but I’ve watched several videos, so that make me an armchair expert🫣)
I think that is a quicker method Sandi, but not one I particularly like. I kind of like boxing my corners. I have a video coming up with that corner soon though😁
I recently received 2 totes of upholstery fabric. Some is vinyl. Do you think this could be used for the straps in lieu of the webbing? I'm concerned it will stretch or warp.
Sally, I'd probably use the same fabric for the handles instead. I've done vinyl handles befores, and some twist and stretch, but that would have been incorrect sewing too🤣
What type of needles do you use in your machine for upholstery material. Thanks
LJ, when using my domestic machines, I use universal 90/14, or jeans needles 100/16. On my industrial I usually use 110/18😀
Where do you buy the webbing straps cheap in bulk
It really depends on where you live Cynthia. Amazon and Ebay have it. Sewrch for webbing or strapping😊
If I use cotton quilting material, do I need to do anything to make it sturdier??
You could line them Linda, and also use a stabiliser if required😊
Christine, Where do you get your personal labels from?
Bernadette, there are links in the description of all my videos for the labels😀
If I make those with Quilting Cotton, do I have to use interfacing and a liner?
It would be up to you Doris. They'd be very lightweight, but fine as is😀
@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks for the quick response
How much do you sell these??? Thank you
Jane, I usually sell them for $15 au 😀
I do not have a "surger"how can I finsih the top edge ?
Jan, you could zig zag the edge, or do a double fold😀
How do these totes wash up?
I wash mine all the time Michelle. They hold up very well 😁
What do you charge for your bags Christine?
I charge $15 for most of them Judy 🙂
What is the best industrial machine that doesn’t cost a fortune?
The best is the one you can afford Cheryl. I have a system for buying machines I'd like. I keep a log book of income I earn from a machine. When I reach my target, I buy a new machine, and repeat again until I earn my next one😀
I am unable to find your website for ordering bags. Can you please tell me what the site address is?
Barbara, my website is www.stitchthis.com.au 😁
I just wanted to ask why not serge and cut the corners?
When I first made these, they were intended as a replacement for plastic shopping bags. I wanted to keep as much strength in the bags as possible as they carry a lot of weight. Cutting and serging would cause the corners to bulge outward, and then weaken the seams😊
Hello how much do u sell your tote bags for ?
I sell them for $15 AU Anita😁
May I suggest that you pay attention to the fabric design? The stripes should match/line up at seam edges.
Thanks for the suggestion Susan 😀
If one were to make bags out of cat or dog food bags…do you need the triangle at the bottom…?
You don't have to Velma, but I think they'll be more useful with the boxed corners.😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs will do the boxed corners…thank you so very much…!
What will be the price to charge for each
Gloria, I usually sell them for $15-$20 au each😁
Hi Christine, I am very new to sewing and I used to have a singer machine that actually had a built-in surgery and was amazing. I now have a juki that I love but it does not have a built-in serger nor do I have a serger. When you say you can use a zigzag stitch instead I’m a bit confused and embarrassed and feel dumb because this is probably a ridiculous question, but am I putting the front and the back pieces together and using the zigzag stitch to combine them or am I literally using a zigzag stitch to stop freeing or something else and juststitching each piece at a time? Is this too confusing lol.
Hi Stephanie. Never be afraid to ask questions, or think they're dumb. We've all been new to things at some stage in our lives, and we learn from asking questions and making mistakes. I make plenty.
You don't have to serge the edges, but on your regular machine, you can just sew the seam as you normally would, and then, if you have a zigzag on your machine, go over those side seams again with a short but wide zig zag. This will help prevent edges from fraying. Hope this has helped😊
Amazing tutorial. Thank you for sharing.🙏🙏
Thank you Mona😁
You are delightful
Thank you Mary😀