The plastic bags will disappear and
a fabric bag is sustainable.
Do you need a better reason to make yourself
a shopping bag.
We cut twice: inside toppart 36 x 10 cm
We cut twice: 40 x 60 cm.
inside and outside bag.
inside and outside bag.
On the short side, we measure 10 cm from the side,
The intermediate piece of 20 cm, we wrinkle.
And we sew it to the top.
The intermediate piece of 20 cm, we wrinkle.
And we sew it to the top.
So we get this result,
we do that 4 times, 2 front and 2 back sides of the bag
we do that 4 times, 2 front and 2 back sides of the bag
We close the seam of the inside bag on both sides.
We make a corner of 4 cm in the bottom of the bag,
on 2 sides.
on 2 sides.
The outer bag we turn to the right side of the fabric to the outside.
For the straps we cut 2 : 70 x 10 cm.
Fold both sides of the fabric to the middle and iron the fabric.
Fold again and stitch the strap on both sides.
Now place the strap on the inside pocket 8 cm from the side seam.
and sew it very well.
Do this for both handles.
Now slide the inner bag into the outer bag.
Pin the 2 layers together and stitch them together.
And you have your shopping bag ready to shop.
Happy sewing
