MAKE A TOTE BAG - THAT FOLDS INTO A POCKET! - Pattern & step by step instructions
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Make your own re-usable fabric shopping and grocery bags. AND it folds up so you can always have a bag ready to go in your purse or backpack.
This bag is not lined to keep it light in weight. You will learn how to make flat felled seams so the bag doesn't have bulky seams and also adds strength to the bag with the two rows of sewn edges.
These bags make great sewing gifts for all occasions!
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Supply list:
-1 meter of 45" wide 100% cotton quilting fabric or unbleached cotton if you prefer.
-thread to match
-sewing machine
-cutting mat
-I use my omnigrid ruler but a long metal ruler is fine too if you are using a rotary cuter.
-Rotary cuter or sewing scissors
-ironing board and iron
-tissue paper, newspaper, wrapping paper or parchment paper to make your pattern. You will need a piece 19"x25" and a piece 12"x 7.5"
-pen. pencil or a sharpie marker
-paper scissors to cut your pattern out
-sewing scissors to cut your fabric
-a glass or can to make your rounded corners
-sewing pins
-measuring tape, ruler or a sewing guage
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I'm a new sewer. My first project was a pot holder. That was yesterday. Today I knocked this out. I plan to make many more for myself and for gifts. Thank you. Just a fabulous, on point, instructional video!! Thank you!!
Very impressive Lane. So glad you were able to follow my tutorial and make a tote bag. Fantastic for your second sewing project!
Thank you! I love the fact that you go through and explain things instead of just a quick video that flashes through things with obnoxious background music playing. This is my favorite video so far about sewing shopping bags and I haven't even watched it all the way through yet!
Thanks so much Angela for taking the time to write a lovely comment. Glad you are enjoying the video.
I agree completely. I liked the video. I do like the background guitar. Very nice.
Awesome!! You are very patient, voice is very soothing, and I enjoy the LOW music. Thank you too for not fast forwarding! I am a visual learner and I appreciate your Chanel so much💕
Thanks so much Faith for the supportive comment. Glad I’m on track and my videos are easy to learn with.
Best part of video is you talk us through every step without rushing through. Thank you
Happy that you liked the spoken instruction. Thanks for watching!
I had a lot of fun making these bags for teachers' year end gifts. The finish inside the bag is absolutely lovely. It looks much harder to make than it really was (I consider myself an advanced beginner/intermediate sewist) I foresee more of these in my future!
Thanks for the wonderful comment. Very thoughtful homemade gifts for the teachers! I’m sure they will love them.
I have never heard of a “flat felled seam”. Thank you for sharing this tutorials. I am making this bag. Cute and functional.
Fun to learn something new enjoy sewing your bag!
I’ve been looking all over for clear written instructions on how to make one of these . I found your video and it is wonderful! No need for written instructions. You cover everything. I’ve never made a flat felled seam before so I’m even learning something new. You are a great teacher. The video was easily one of the best sewing tutorials on UA-cam. Thank you for your time and sharing your talent with the youtube community. You’re the best!
Thanks Cindy for your wonderful comment. Much appreciated. Happy that you like my tote bag tutorial.
That felted seam saves money!!! Excellent. I won't be using bias tape anymore!!
Yes! And it makes for a very strong bag!
Wow. This is wonderful. The flat felled seams make it really strong
Yes, the flat felled seams allow for this bag to carry lots of weight.
I like this little bag in a pocket for Grocery shopping. I'm going to try one; if it works for me, I'll give them away as gifts. Good Idea! Thanks.
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I never leave home without o e. Use my almost daily. They make great gifts for sure!
I love the way it tucks into its little bag a great make.thankyou.
The little pocket makes it so convenient to tuck in your bag so you always have it for shopping!
Thank you for explaining so thoroughly, I also love the fact that you iron and pin as you go.😀
Glad it was helpful! Yup, I love to iron. Makes it so much easier for sewing.
What a great video. Very clear instructions and no silly chatting and wasting time. Cant wait to go through my stash and make some! Thank you so much. 😀
I noticed right away that Patti is an excellent teacher who is giving us all the information we need, and _nothing we don't need._
I won't name names, but there are some popular craft channels I no longer watch because of their loooong intros that they probably think makes them look look like professional Hollywood cinematographers. (hint: it doesn't)
Okay, I'll mention one channel because it has to be a joke, spoof, scam... something because they can't possibly be serious. You know I'm talking about 5 Minute Crafts. I'm not talking about spoof channels like that nonsense.
The creators I am referring to use the same annoying, long intro on every video, but when their subscribers suggest the intro is too long and unnecessary (and has the most annoying music ever) the channel owner tells them to just skip it or don't watch the first part.
The one I'm thinking of is a wonderful, creative host who has a darling personality and I enjoy every minute of the video _when he's talking,_ but I have to skip the first minutes of his video because of that horrible intro! The music is jarring. It sounds like someone pushing the button of the buzzer used when a game show contestant gives a wrong answer, over and over. I'm perplexed that he doesn't understand that we are trying to help by suggesting he lose that horrific intro.
I'm happily subscribing to Crafty Patti now _because_ of her straight forward instructions. I love that she doesn't assume that everyone watching is an experienced sewist, so she gives those vital tips that many of us learned the hard way.
#1 rule with cotton fabric, PREWASH!!! It's so important to the success of your project. Those of us who have sewn all our lives consider that a given, so I shouldn't be surprised when most content creators don't bother to mention it. However, it's too important not to mention.
Thank you Patti! Even though I've been sewing for over 50 years, I have learned from you!
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If the intro is too long, I simply quit watching and go on to another video.
I made mine with African wax fabric and love it. Very easy tutorial to follow. Thank you
Ahhh. Sounds lovely. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Excellent instructions; very easy to follow you. Thanks so much for your patient instructions. This is a perfect gift for my daughter in CA. Since the law recently changed, plastic grocery bags are now outlawed and they are charged 10 cents each for grocery bags at any store in CA.
Back in the 70's, I lived in Australia for a couple of years and we always took our mesh bags to the grocery store. I don't know why it took North America so long to get with the program so to say. Plastic grocery bags have just been banned recently where I live as well.
I have been using purchased nylon shopping bags for awhile now and always had one or two with me when I went shopping. But I love cotton so decided to make my own and share it with everyone. Where I live they will pay you 3 to 5 cents for bringing your own bags. A little incentive to bring your own and not pollute with plastic.
I am very pleased with the wonderful response on this tote bag tutorial. Thanks again for your great comment!
I want to thank you so much for you sharing your skills. I am so glad I could saw my first tote bag that folds into a pocket, and it won't be the last ! And thanks to you, this bag has been made in France and will spread through my family here...
That’s so exciting that I can publish a tote bag tutorial in Canada and share with you all the way to France. Glad the bag worked well for you and you are sharing with your family as well.
Thankyou so much for this simple idea. Cheers from Australia
Your very welcome!
Great to see proper flat felled seams on a shopping bag - it will last for ever. Fantastic filming and narration too, well done.
Thks Gillian. I appreciate you taking the time to write positive feedback. The felled seams make the bag real strong for sure!
Thank you so much Patti for these clear instructions. Currently, like so many, I am following the stay at homes rules in these very frightening times. I have a stash of fabric so I am going to make lots of these as gifts for all the people who have shown me acts of kindness.
Thanks for watching Cathy. It’s a great time for crafting. I love your message that you will make them for others that have shown you kindness. Being grateful for kindness is wonderful!
Thanks so much for this video tutorial. I've never made a flat felled seam, and am really only a beginner/hobby sewer. I love the neat finish it gives. Your instructions were so clear and precise that I have just made myself one of these totes, and learned a new seam technique to boot. Delighted with my Sunday morning confinement :)
Thanks for taking the time to write this lovely comment. So glad you could easily follow the instructions and you have made your first bag. They are really strong. You will love it and want to make more!
Best instructions for a shopping bag I've ever seen. Many thanks.
Thank You! Got a good use now for my excess curtain material! Will certainly make one at the weekend!
Perfect! Enjoy your project!
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm 26 and starting to learn how to use a sewing machine. I've been making masks but now I wanna venture out and make bigger things!
That’s great! I use my bags all the time and they are really strong!
Patti, great tutorial. I love the flat enclosed seams. These are used on so many of the higher priced items. They make the bag stronger and hold it's shape much better. The trick of the fold up on the bottom to make the gusset on the sides is really nice. You are a great instructor and know how to cover each part carefully and quickly ... no unnecessary chatter drawing things out, yet, still pleasant to listen to, watch and learn. Thanking you for your time and talent, but most of all sharing it with us freely. God bless you and yours.
Jo Ann thank you taking the time to write a very positive comment. I really appreciate the feedback on my videos. I try my best to produce videos that are to the point but with enough detail so others can make the items as well. Thanks again for watching!
Thank you for such a wonderful bag tutorial. I found it quite easy to follow and have made several for family and friends. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your teaching. You are so very precise and easy to follow. Please make more seqing craft tutorials. Your a pleasure to watch. Thank you
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I always have something in my mind to do and it just happens to be a sewing video. Keep tuned in or click on the bell so it will notify you that I have published another video!
I just want to add to the chorus of thank yous! This is a great in-depth tutorial that I've come back to multiple times to make market bags for myself and friends! It's sturdy, compact and lovely. That pleat is a super cool tip too!
Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to write a supportive comment. Much appreciated.
Just finished making one, and I love it! Your instructions are excellent! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
What a well thought out and executed tutorial. I love the attention to detail and professional finish of the bag. Because of this, these bags would make excellent gifts. Thank you Patti.
They do indeed make excellent gifts. I have made quite a few as gifts!
Exactly what I was looking for. I was bothered that all the ecobags they sell at stores are made of more polyester/type of plastic, so I wanted to make myself one using cotton fabric. Thank you for the instructional video!
Your very welcome. I wanted cotton ones too so figured out how to make one!
You are the best teacher. I was able to pivot and clip as you suggested and finish bag. The usable bag will be so user friendly to our environment. Than you!
Hurray! Glad you conquered it!
What an excellent teacher you are! Your instructions make this bag easy to make. Thank you.
Thank you so much Julia for the nice comment. Enjoy making lots of bags!
I've made a couple of these bags and they are great. Unlike some patterns, you can't misplace the pocket because it's attached. Neat!
Great video. Easy step by step. Well done. Neatly done. Professional job.
Thanks so much Lynda for your supportive comment.
Wonderful video! I used to make and sell handbags. I can't wait to try this ingenious folding shopping bag, the handbags I used to make aren't in style anymore but reuseable shopping bags are! I have been sewing since I was about 10 years old and I'm 64 now.. Thank you for including the pattern in the video. I don't sew to sell anymore, just for myself and gifts. Thank you 'sew' much. New subscriber!
Thks Pat. So glad you like my video! Enjoy sewing up lots of foldable bags!
Wow just love how much details you give on the sewing video. Can’t wait to make this. Newish to sewing and never heart of flat felled seam before, love it. Thanks ❤
Glad you found me! I do tend to be a detailed person and try and explain as well as I can. Enjoy sewing up a bag.
I know you made this video awhile back but I first saw it today. I am so impressed by your thorough directions and filming. I have made several bags but they always take up so much space and look so messy. I love the idea of the little pouch to keep them contained. I think I'll have a try at putting one together tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome. Enjoy sewing up your bag.
I just love this bag with the pocket, and your instructions were very clear and descriptive! Thank you so much! I can't wait to make one now!
Yeah! Thks Kimberly. I use my bags all the time!
Excellent tutorial! I have been wanting to make some of these for a long time but wasn’t sure how to get the pocket right. I received one as a gift years ago and am amazed at how well it’s held up. Thank you for clear instructions, well-angled camera placement, and no excessive chatter about other things.
I think this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen online.
Christine, thanks so much for the wonderful comment.
The way I sewed the seams for this bag makes it nice and strong. They make great gifts too!
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Thanks sooo much for sharing this tote video!❤ I needed gifts for friends and family, and this very detailed video enabled me to churn out 15 African fabrics themed totes!
Glad it was helpful!
Patti, great tutorial. Love your step-by-step instructions with close-ups. Very detailed instructions from beginning to end. This tutorial is good for the beginner and us oldies (to refresh our memory). Please keep these tutorials coming. Greatly appreciate your time and knowledge, as I am sure everyone does. God bless.
Thanks JoAnn for your supportive comment! Much appreciated. More videos to come for sure!
This is an exceptionally good video demo.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed the video.
I made this today! I’m so so happy with result. I made it out of rip stop fabric so it’s ultra light weight.
I just trusted and followed the instructions and measurements and it just appeared correct at the end.
Thank you!!!!
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I lept the material I cut out and sewed the non curved sides together to make a piece 7.5 x 12. Saved a bit of waste.
Wonderful! Rip stop nylon is a perfect choice. Glad you had success!
Wow! I can't wait to make this. I know so many who would love one (or more!) of these shopping bags. Thank you for sharing your impressive video and instructions. They are greatly appreciated
They make wonderful gifts for sure! Enjoy sewing up lots!
Thank you for posting. I really appreciated your very careful explanation when it came to making the tote section and attaching it. This is a great pattern. I put a double inside pocket, and a loop attached to the tote gives it another handy option.
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for sharing your ideas on the double pocket and the loop. Always great to hear what viewers are doing.
You press at every step of the way. That’s the mark of a professional seamstress!
Thanks so much! It sure makes the sewing process easier.
This cute bag is wonderful! I love it with it pocket- makes a handy bag tucked away for yr purse! Great Bag!!
I use mine daily! So handy for sure to have one or two in your purse.
Thanks for a great tutorial. Our grocery store is doing away with bags and I found this in perfect timing. I subscribed and I look forward to more tutorials.
Perfect! Thanks for subbing and enjoy making lots of shopping bags!
Excellent excellent video.... instructions are so clearly said, video shows perfectly how to cut and sew
Perfect video!! I never knew what a flat felled seam was before!! I've heard of it but didn't know how. At first I thought it was a French seam on the wrong side only. So, I have learned something wonderful today, thanks to you. And you were so clear I will remember how to do it all... Thank you for included written instructions as well. You thought of everything!! I am now a subscriber!! God bless, Edna
Thank you for taking the time to write your very supportive comment. Happy that the video meet all your expectations. Enjoy your sewing project!
Thank you for this tutorial. I really loved the flat feld seam part of the tutorial. I had never seen that done. I am more of a quilter. This will come in handy as I need a couple of shopping bags. There is not a time that I don't forget to bring a bag. This is truly a lovely bag and an excellent easy to follow tutorial. Thank you so much.
Glad you love the bag and tutorial. Enjoy sewing up many bags! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this great tutorial! I've made several of these cute bags to gift my friends this year. I also made a smaller one (after recalculating the original measurements). That came out perfect too. Thanks again, Crafty Patti.
Perfect! They make wonderful gifts. Good on you to make up your own smaller bag!
Thank you I am a visual and auditory learner can be difficult at times but thank you for making it so I can understand while you're demonstrating I really appreciate you for doing this many making these tote bags just put music and it makes it very hard for audio and visual Learners to just understand I am grateful for you thank you
Glad it was helpful for you!
That is nice! Amazing toturial!
Thank you. Glad you liked the tutorial.
Really great tutorial I have a couple of store bought ones from years ago and love them but would like another couple. I think I will try it now as your tutorial is so clear. Thank you
Perfect. Glad you liked my tutorial.
Thank you so much for this video! I am terrible at sewing so mine looks pretty awful around the rounded neck of the bag because I had a hard time with the seams. BUT it still came out functioning and is so convenient! I’ve been wanting to make some bags like these for my boyfriend to keep in his car for random grocery stops because he always forgets to take our other reusable bags.
Certainly doesn’t have to be perfect. If it holds your groceries then your set to go. Thanks for watching and good on you for sewing up a bag!
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You are truly awesome and smart to figure that out. So very nice to share it with us all, THANK YOU!!!
You are so welcome!
Wohoo I did it - I made these for my daughter in law for xmas as she has petite hands. I did accidently sew the bottam so had to handsew the closure but they still look great and it wasn't that stressful - thanks very much!!!
Glad it was a success!
What a great video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks so much and thanks for watching.
I'm so glad you made this video. Thanks a million!
You're so welcome!
I have to tell you, but my friend loved my bag so much that she’s convinced me to make one for her. 😃🥰
Haha. That’s great! I’m sure she will appreciate you making her a bag.
Excellent excellent video.... instructions are so clearly said, video shows perfectly how to cut and sew, background music is soft... perfect teacher. Thank you very much for sharing. God bless you
Thank you so much! I’ve had a lot of wonderful comments on this tutorial. I’m usually pretty hard on myself and your comment has let me know that I’m on the track. I’m a very organized person and think everything through. I was happy to share this video as it’s such a great little tote bag.
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I've watched dozens of videos on making a bag this last month, yours is the BEST I've seen. Thank You so very much for the detailed information. I am confident I can make one after watching your video. So cant express how much I love this.
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely comment. It encourages me to keep making more videos! Enjoy making lots of bags!
I agree. I've watched so many similar videos but this for me is the best. I am a beginner, FYI.
I've never done a flat felled seam before so thank you so much for reaching me something new!! Also, your instructions were so concise and clear so thank you for that as well!! You've earned another follower!!
Perfect. Thks for your comment and thanks for following!
where as I don't care for a folding type, I give you guddos for the great demo that you showed earch step instead of trying to sell a book or pattern.
Fantastic video. Very clearly laid out instructions. Thank you.
Great video! I made the bag using a print with vegetables on it. Instead of the flat felled seams I decided to use french seams. For me that worked out better. I don't have the patience for flat felled seams. Thanks for the tutorial!
Perfect! What ever works best for you and your happy with the results.
You have very clear and soft voice. I enjoyed watching your video until the end. Your tutorial is excellent. Thank you.
Another great tutorial Patti!! I have one of those bags that was store purchased and given to me as a gift. I love it and when I saw you making one I was enthralled (despite still no sewing machine ). You show every detail and all the tutorials of yours I've watched I am glued. Great work thank you so much~~~Jo
Thanks Jo for the supportive comment. Hopefully a sewing machine is in the stars for you!
Thank you so much for sharing this great instructional video Patti!! You covered each step perfectly. I'm looking forward to making some of these as gifts.
Thanks for watching! Enjoy making lots of bags!
Instructions without music it's a happy day !!
This is the perfect tutorial, not boring at all, I didn’t even notice it was 35 min long!😅 you are adorable; thank you so much!
Thank you so much - love it. Beautifully explained too
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. One of the best sewing tutorials I've seen - clear directions and easy to see what you're doing!!
That’s great! Glad you like the tutorial!
How cute is this!!!! You make it look so easy. Great video instructions---laid back, quiet, easy to follow along. Took me NINE sheets of notebook paper to write it all down so I can make some of my own. THANKS!
Thanks for watching. Well at least you have very good notes now. If I am watching a video to learn I just watch the actual video and pause or rewind a bit if necessary. Just write down measurements if you need to.
Thanks for sharing this great video of introducing eco bags, and you have big love and kindness, god bless kind people like who made this video or who watched this video as well. Anyway, thank you contributing big love for this lovely world!
You are so welcome
Just the best tutorial I have seen. Made one today and it turned out perfectly. Thank you so much.
Yeah! So glad you liked the video and you were able to make a successful bag!
Just made this fabulous tote. Thank you for the clear instructions. I will be making more fore chrissy presents
Yeah! Enjoy sewing lots more for gifts. They will love them.
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for the clear and precise instructions. I have never heard of a flat felled seam before. I think this seam is great if you do not have a serger to use. Thanks again. I am going to make this bag.
Thank you for your great comment. Much appreciated. I find the flat felled seams give a bit more strength to the bag as well. I don’t have a serger either so I adapt with other methods.
I would make a French seam on the bottom just to make it easier. Fun bag idea.
Both would work for sure. Thanks for watching!
Love this. Thank you for sharing 🥰💐
You are very welcome!
This is by far the best tutorial I have ever seen. Great beginner video. Thanks so much for your time.
Glad you like the video. Enjoy sewing up lots of bags!
I love your video, you explain each step. I will be making some of these as I dislike the plastic bags. I an old fashioned and like ironing , so this was a treat. And you show how to make the pattern not buy a book or download something and it looks simple enough. Thank you
Glad you found me. The bag is so easy to pop in your purse so I always have at least one ready to go. Enjoy sewing up lots of bags!
I have about 4 of these made out of ripstop nylon, 2 in each car.
Perfect! Me too. I wanted to make some cotton ones so I made it into a video.
Wonderful video! I love that you don't rush through the steps. Highly informative and very easy to follow along with. I'm going to begin my homemade holiday gifts using this video as reference. I absolutely love this! Very nicely done.
Thanks for the great comment. Good to know that I’m going at the right speed to catch all the details. Enjoying sewing up lots of bags for the perfect gifts!
Great tutorial.
Thanks for refreshing my memory on Flat Felled Seams! Haven't done them in years!
Your welcome!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've made several for myself and Christmas gifts.
Perfect! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank You Crafty Patti, I Loved the first bag and this new one is great. I made a single strap with the same fabric. Then pulled the strp through the clip tab on the bag. This also keeps the bag compact. I would love to send you photos of the bag, I call it (bananas about you) when I gift it this will be in the note.
Wonderful!
Thank you for the tutorial , you have made me understand how to cut and sew . God bless you.
Perfect. Have fun with your new sewing experience!
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. Great details, great explanations!!! Really enjoyed watching it and now want to try to make one. I have made small bags before like the little foldover pouch so understand the concept.
Perfect! I Love my bags and I’m sure you will love yours too!
Thank you Ive been looking for a shopping bag. I'm using all my scrap pieces to make my fabric. Great Christmas gift. Wonderful instruction and you have a easy voice to listen to easy instructions.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Much appreciated!
Brilliant! I have been looking for tutorial to make this folded shopping bag. Your video is so clear and precise. Thank you so much for sharing this. God bless
Yeah! Glad you found me!
Thank you! You are a great teacher!
Thanks so much Lisa.
Love this. I wouldn’t have thought of doing a run and fell seam, great idea. Great tutorial apart of expecting to see an amputated finger ! Love the pattern
I am very confident with using the rotary cutter. I have been using one for as long as I can remember. I have never even nicked myself. But sorry, if it made you nervous. Sometimes it is difficult to film and still have a good view for the camera so can sometimes look awkward.
This is a great project. I think this would make a great item to sell at farmer's markets along with our produce.
Thank you so very much for sharing. 💖
Yes, for sure!
You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for this great project!
Thanks so much!
I wonder if french seams, would work, to swap out the flat felled seams, for the bottom of the bag? Such a relief to find an instructional video, with clear communication, fingers not in the way, big black texta markings that are easily seen on camera. I would prefer to see a black thread stitching, against the pale fabric, (in an instructional video), in order to see exactly where the stitching goes. I found it hard to see, the detail needed, for how you made the flat felled seam, (the last folding bit, similar to putting bias binding around a raw edge). Your calm, measured voice, was so nice to listen to. I’ve never had the opportunity to learn with a relative, so this is the closest I’ve ever come to that, thank you so much. Many tutorials miss out crucial steps, you take the time to explain things well. The last video I watched to make similar, used a pale solid colour fabric. It was much easier for me to understand, when there was an obvious right side of fabric, and wrong side of fabric, in your video.
Thanks for taking the time to write your comment. Much appreciated. Yes, you could certainly swap out a french seam for the bottom if desired. I put a lot of thought into every video I publish. Gathering supplies, how to present it, trying to remember to zoom in my camera or change angles of the camera. What to say, or extra notes to add. I’m very detailed oriented and that’s why my videos are always on the long side. I want viewers to be able to make it themselves. It’s hard to get everything in the video otherwise it would be a 3 hr video. So thanks again for your supportive words.
Best tutorial ever 👏🏼
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
thanks for the really neat idea!
I am a little lazy admittedly so I ended up just buying the cloth tote bags from cotton on for cheap and added your idea of making a small pocket to fold them into
Well there you go. That works great too!
Love a good flat felled seam.
I was about to make lined heavy totes for teachers gifts, but I have to make 6 of them, and ya know what i'm gunna do these instead. I'm going to use light drill to give it a bit more burliness.
Well there you go. Glad you found me!
I was given one similar and I was going to take it apart to create a pattern and replicate. You’ve just made my life easier! Great pattern and detailed video tutorial. Thank you Patti 😊
Well, I'm glad I have saved you some ground work. Have fun making lots of shopping bags!