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She’s Stylin’

April 11, 2008 at 6:40 pm | In Reduce, Sewing, fabric |
Tags: gifts, Fini, Cloth Grocery Bags, Alexander Henry

Hey Fini-

These are for you!

More Cloth Grocery Bags

Sorry they’re like *weeks* late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Yes, I still have more presents to sew, but I’ve been lazy.

For the rest of you, these are cloth grocery bags but really they could be used for anything. I’ve used mine for zoo & beach trips, for clothes & toys, and for just about anything that I would normally grab a plastic bag for. The best use is for groceries. It’s nice to have something sturdy, totally stuff-able, and has easy carry handles. I have five of these myself, but only made Fini four. I didn’t buy enough fabric so could only make four plus this little cutie for me. The fabric is Alexander Henry and is the heavier home decor cotton. Fini likes the bright stuff so I thought this would be perfect for her.

Perfect Size!

Here’s a little on the bag’s specifications:

- They are cut from a 20 x 40 inch panel.
- The straps are 1.5 x 26 inches.
- There are 2.5 inch guessets.
- I used french seams for the sides of the bag for a neat and clean finish. (Still no serger!)
- There’s a 1.5 inch hem at the top where the straps are tucked into.

That’s it. Really simple to sew-up and totally worth it. Yes, you need to make some and be stylin’ at the grocery store with us!

OR- you can buy some…

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Super Cool!! I LOVE the colors and the fabric! Perfect. Thank you…cant wait to get them

Comment by Fini — April 12, 2008 #
Love them! I keep telling myself I need to make me some grocery bags. Like every time I go to the store I think this.
-Kathy

Comment by mommiemarzie — April 13, 2008 #
We’ve been making cloth bags recently too (I just need to get around to writing a post)! These are very fun and bright. Love ‘em.

Comment by paperseed — April 13, 2008 #
The bags look good and seem easy enough to sew. Will try to sew one for my mom, I’m sure she’ll love it.

Comment by becklee — April 15, 2008 #
vEry fine work, just forget my work in my office, such a nice one..

Comment by bloggersiva — April 15, 2008 #
Thanks for the great Mother’s Day gift idea. Now I just have about 20 to make with 5 sisters aunts and female friends. Love them. Thanks again Yeah!!!

Comment by CarmenB — April 15, 2008 #
These are very cute! I need to be more Earth friendly and make some shopping trips. I had never thought of a french seam to finish the sides of my bags before.

Comment by Christina — April 15, 2008 #
oh my goodness… I LOVE the bags! I SERIOUSLY need to get out my machine and go to town making some of these babies… if they’re that easy! I need some new grocery sacks anyway…

Comment by plslade — April 15, 2008 #
These are great bags! I’m struggling with the French seams when making mine, but I’ll get it. I have a serger, so I may try that too.

Here in northern CA, plastic bags are being banned, so I will be making quite a few bags for our family!

Comment by The Downtown Boutique — April 19, 2008 #
love these–great fabric choices!

Comment by apple cyder — April 23, 2008 #