This week I’ve been making cloth shopping bags for the Christmas Fair at my daughter’s school, using fabrics from my stash.
These bags are made using the free pattern at the Morsbags website and take a little less than 5/8 yard each to make. They go together quickly and easily, and when I took some samples to show at the PTA meeting, everyone liked them very much.
I have found some other cute free patterns on the Internet, too. This design by Silver Seams is for a cloth bag in the same shape as a plastic shopping bag. I like the way the handles and the bag are cut in one piece.
This roomy bag designed by Nanette is recommended for denim or canvas to be super sturdy. This pattern will be perfect to recycle an old denim skirt that I’ve been saving for just the right project.
I also like the look of this free grocery bag pattern from The Creative Thimble. I think this would make a great tote bag, as well — perhaps with a heavier-weight home decor fabric.
My Stash Report for Week 42 is:
- Bought: 0 yards
- Fabric used this week for bags: 3.125 yards
- Year to Date Bought: 24.875 yards
- Year to Date Used: 84.875 yards
- Net used: 60 yards
To see how others are progressing with Stash Busting this week, please visit Judy’s blog.
Happy Sewing!
Cute bags – I checked out the patterns and the instructions seem simple enough. They do make a great gift. I need to start making some for Christmas and then use the bag to “wrap” the other presents!
Liz
I’ve made similar bags using a different pattern. I keep them in my car so I always have them when I go to the store. I’m sure they’ll sell quickly.
Good job stash busting this year!
Very nice! I always love to see people making their own reusable grocery bags.
Thanks, everyone! I hope they sell well. We are trying to raise money for new playground equipment.
what a great use of stash! I like this idea. May have to use it myself! thanks for all the links for bag patterns. I hope you sell all of the ones you make and raise lots of money for the playground
A. I didn’t really have time to window shop all those patterns… but I did
B. I don’t really have time to make totes… but I want too
C. You are a bad influence… in the best kinda way!
LOL
What wonderful bags…thanks for sharing the patterns with us! You’re doing great on your Stash Busting for 2009!
I love the tote bags. I want to make several for the holidays!!!
I have really liked the “bag” idea. I think my Christmas presents will be wrapped in bags this year. And I liked the idea of keeping one in your car, I do hate the plastic bags. Sometimes handy–most the time tearing and your purchases falling out.