Thursday

Well, here she is!
Looking for all the world like she's wearing a party dress

She's my new grocery shopping companion.

 

 

And I think she's going to be quite the work horse and hold up really well.

Her sturdy canvas will stand many, many washings staying a lot cleaner than my nasty plastic bags could ever stay.

 

I got her free pattern from BurdaStyle.com and they gave her the name of Charlie.

I'm not sure she looks like a Charlie.

 

I deviated a little from their instructions so I need to write down how I made her so that I can make her a twin.  She held a lot of groceries but I need one or two more so they can share the load.

 

Step 1

Print up the pattern and cut out front/back on fold.

 

 

Step 2

Turn curved edges under twice and stitch hem in place.

 

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The pieces look kind of like a tank top at this point. :)

 

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Step 4 (pictureless)

Right sides together, sew handles together.

Note to self:  Don't use flat-felled seam next time.  Too bulky!

 

Step 5 (also pictureless)

Right sides together, sew side seams and straight across bottom.

 

Step 6

Turn bag inside-out. Pinch bottom corner of bag to create a triangle.

(The side seam and the bottom seam should be aligned.)

Sew across corners.

(If I'd known I was going to go public with this picture, I would have used a ruler.  But bye, bye, perfectionist, hello someone that actually gets things done!)?

Step 7

Hang her up and step back and admire your work.

Pat yourself on the back and say,

"Go Me!"?

 

 

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