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!!
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!
I made these bags as Christmas gifts in 2019. I STILL get asked to make more of these bag! Thank you for teaching me how to make some of the best gifts I ever made!
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. Sherry
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!
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 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!
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
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
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 RUclips. Thank you for your time and sharing your talent with the youtube community. You’re the best!
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
What a good presentation and filming! I look forward to making one or more. I had looked at a few other tutorials before Christmas and ended up making something else. I look forward to seeing your other viddeos.
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 ❤
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 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!
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!!!! ❤
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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! Got a good use now for my excess curtain material! Will certainly make one at the weekend!
Perfect! Enjoy your project!
This is an exceptionally good video demo.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed the video.
Thankyou so much for this simple idea. Cheers from Australia
Your very welcome!
What a great video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks so much and thanks for watching.
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.
That is nice! Amazing toturial!
Thank you. Glad you liked the tutorial.
I made these bags as Christmas gifts in 2019. I STILL get asked to make more of these bag! Thank you for teaching me how to make some of the best gifts I ever made!
Yeah! I use mine a lot and they do make great gifts!
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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!
Great video. Easy step by step. Well done. Neatly done. Professional job.
Thanks so much Lynda for your supportive comment.
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.
Sherry
I never leave home without o e. Use my almost daily. They make great gifts for sure!
That felted seam saves money!!! Excellent. I won't be using bias tape anymore!!
Yes! And it makes for a very strong bag!
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!
Just finished making one, and I love it! Your instructions are excellent! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Fantastic video . Thanks for meticulously doing it. God bless.
Thanks Suri. Glad you like the video!
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.
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 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!
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.
Beautiful and amazing neat bag. Very well explained thanks
Thank you and thanks for watching.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
Great instructions, thank you for this tutorial
You are so welcome!
Great tutorial ,enjoyed watching
Glad you enjoyed it
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 RUclips. 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.
Awesome tutorial! Thank you
Your welcome and thanks for watching!
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 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!
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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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.
👍 VERY GOOD INFORMATIVE TUTORIAL, THANKS PATTI
Thanks so much Leslie. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
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!
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.
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!
What a good presentation and filming! I look forward to making one or more. I had looked at a few other tutorials before Christmas and ended up making something else. I look forward to seeing your other viddeos.
Thanks so much!
Love this. Thank you for sharing 🥰💐
You are very welcome!
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.
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 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.
THANK you so much -- I made one tonight by following your video... YOU really helped me DO IT.
Perfect! That’s great!
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Thanks for sharing! It all helps to build my channel!
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!!!!
❤
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Nice! Amazing! Love it thank you
Thank you!
Best tutorial ever 👏🏼
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
Fantastic, great video, explained very well and I will be having a shot at making them , thankyou for sharing ❤️🌹
You are very welcome. Enjoy sewing up your bag!
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!
Love this 👍! Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!
Un grand merci pour ce super tutoriel.
Louise
Translation:
Many thanks for this great tutorial.
Thanks!
Merci!
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!
This is great, thank you for this!!
You are so welcome!
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!
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!
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.
Thank you! You are a great teacher!
Thanks so much Lisa.
Easy to make great instructions. Thank you.
Perfect! Glad it worked well for you!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Excellent excellent video.... instructions are so clearly said, video shows perfectly how to cut and sew
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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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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Fantastic video. Very clearly laid out instructions. Thank you.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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 this tutorial! I've made several for myself and Christmas gifts.
Perfect! Glad you enjoyed the video!
You have very clear and soft voice. I enjoyed watching your video until the end. Your tutorial is excellent. Thank you.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
I'm so glad you made this video. Thanks a million!
You're so welcome!
Thank you so much - love it. Beautifully explained too
Glad it was helpful!
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!
This video was awesome! Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Your very welcome!
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!
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!