Rip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch
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1 Published on Sew4Home Rip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 28 October :00 I want my grocery bags to work as hard as I do. That means I should be able throw whatever I need into them without worrying. For this grocery bag project, we not only wanted a great quick and easy design, we also wanted something different than we'd done before. How could we could improve an existing design or put a new spin on a classic style? We loved the idea of having the bags stow away in a tiny pouch so you could toss them into a regular tote or even keep them in the glove box of your car. What a great way to always have bags at the ready when you're out! But in order for something to fold away that small, you need a lightweight fabric. Lightweight can also translate into not-very-durable, so what was the toughest, thinnest material we could think of? Rip stop nylon! We came up with a pretty design, added a cute optional monogram, and created a mix-and-match pair that folds down into a 5" x 7" drawstring pouch. Pull them out and they're tough enough to take on the big grocery chores.
2 Rip stop nylon is super easy to sew with, plus it's moisture and stain resistant, which would make these bags a great addition to a swim or gym duffle for wet or sweaty clothes and towels. They make regular store plastic bags pale in comparison. Make yourself a set, make a set for a gift. We got our rip stop nylon at Fabric. com.
3 If you find yourself on a grocery bag binge, check out these other options: EZ Green Grocery Bag, Cotton Grocery Duffles in a Carrying Case, Upscaled Store Grocery Bags. Our bags finish at approximately 25" wide x 20" wide and fold down to fit two within a 5" wide x 7" high drawstring pouch. Sewing Tools You Need Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome Memory Craft 9900) Quarter Inch Seam foot (optional) Fabric and Other Supplies
4 Supplies and instructions are for TWO bags and ONE pouch 1 yard of 60-62" wide lightweight rip stop nylon for the main body of one bag, the accent band on the second bag, and the carrying pouch; we used 62" wide Rip Stop Nylon in Red from Fabric.com ¾ yard of 60-62" wide lightweight rip stop nylon for the main body of the second bag and the accent band on the first bag; we used 62" wide Rip Stop Nylon in Brown from Fabric.com TWO 4-yard packages of coordinating double-fold bias tape; we used Wrights Double Fold Bias Tape in Black (#207812) from Fabric.com 1 yard of ⅛" nylon cording; we used polyester/nylon paracord in orange/blue purchased locally ONE plastic toggle stop to match cording; we used a blue ellipse toggle purchased locally Cutaway stabilizer for the optional embroidery as recommended for your embroidery machine All purpose thread to match fabrics Embroidery thread to match bias binding for optional monogram; we used black See-through ruler Fabric pen or pencil Seam gauge Seam ripper Scissors or rotary cutter and mat Iron and ironing board Straight pins Safety pin Getting Started 1. Download and print the Grocery Bag Arm Cutout Pattern and the Grocery Bag Center Cutout Pattern. IMPORTANT: Each pattern download consists of ONE 8½" x 11" sheet. You must print these PDF files at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page. 2. Cut out each pattern along the solid line. 3. From the fabric for the main body of one bag, the accent band on the second bag, and the carrying pouch (Rip Stop Nylon in Red in our sample), cut the following: TWO 25" high 20" wide rectangles for bag #1 For the accent band (for bag #2): If monogramming, cut ONE panel big enough to hoop, it will be trimmed to 16" high x 5" wide If not monogramming, cut ONE 16" x 5" strip For the pouch: If monogramming, cut ONE panel big enough to hoop, it will trimmed to a 8¾" high x 6" wide rectangle for the pouch, then cut a second piece 8¾" high x 6" wide If not monogramming, simply cut TWO 8¾" high x 6" wide rectangles 4. From the fabric for the main body of the second bag and the accent band on the first bag (Rip Stop Nylon in Brown in our sample), cut the following: TWO 25" high 20" wide rectangles for bag #2 For the accent band (for bag #1): If monogramming, cut ONE panel big enough to hoop, it will be trimmed to 16" high x 5" wide If not monogramming, cut ONE 16" x 5" strip 5. Cut the cording to ONE 28" length. At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board Steps are shown for one bag. The second bag is identical but with the colors reversed. 1. Fold each main 25" x 20" rectangle in half so it now measures 25" x 10". 2. Place the pattern pieces on either side of the rectangle, following the pattern markings to place the center cutout along the fold and the "arm" cutout along the raw edges, as shown in the photo below.
5 3. Cut away each pattern piece. Discard or save in your scrap box. 4. Repeat for both the front and back rectangles of each bag. The finished pieces now look like little tank tops. 5. Set aside. Optional embroidery 1. Download the free font collection in the proper format for your machine. 2. Hoop the nylon and stabilizer, and monogram the letter of your choice surrounded by the brackets. 3. Do not completely tearaway the stabilizer. Instead, Leave a small square of stabilizer surrounding the letter for extra strength. 4. Trim the finished fabric to 16" high x 5" wide, positioning the embroidery so it is centered side to side within the 5" width. The bottom-most curve of the brackets should be approximately 11" up from the bottom raw edge. Attach the front accent band 1. Find one cut-out bag panel. Fold it in half and lightly press to set a center crease. NOTE: The rip stop nylon can be pressed on low heat or with a pressing cloth.
6 2. Find the accent band. Fold back each long side ½" and press 3. Fold the band in half lengthwise and mark the center point at the top and bottom of the strip. 4. Place the accent band on the front bag panel, centering it over the front panel's crease line and using the accent band's top and bottom pin points as additional guides. Pin the band in place.
7 5. The accent strip should be flush at the bottom but will extend over the center curve at the top. 6. Thread the machine with thread to match the binding and embroidery (black in our sample) in the top and bobbin. 7. Edgestitch along both sides. 8. Trim the excess band along the top to match the curve of the panel. Finishing the straps 1. Find the remaining back panel (it does not have an accent band). Place the front and back panels right sides together. Pin along the top of the straps only.
8 2. Stitch using a ½" seam allowance. Then finish as a flat felled seam, trimming back one side wrapping the raw edge and, topstitching to finish.
9 NOTE: If you are new to flat felled seams, we have a step-by-step tutorial. Bias binding 1. Find the bias binding. Use it to encase the raw edges of the bag's top. 2. First encase the each outer edge (each curve of what will become the finished arm hole) from the base of the curve, up and around the strap and back down to the opposite base of the curve. Overlap to finish. 3. Then, starting at one strap seam, encase the center opening.
10 4. When you get back to your binding's starting point at the strap seam, as with the outer rings, trim away the excess binding, leaving just ½" to fold under for a clean edge. 5. Fold down into place and finish the seam.
11 Finishing the bag 1. The sides of our bag are finished with a reverse French seam. We chose this for its strength and to allow us a smooth finish on the inside with a decorate welt along the outer edge. 2. If you are new to making a French seam, we have a detailed tutorial, which is part of our series on Machine Sewn Seam Finishes. 3. In general, you place the bag front and back right sides together, aligning the side and the bottom raw edges. Pin in place. 4. Using a ¼" seam allowance stitch along both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the corners. 5. Trim the seam allowance back to ⅛". 6. Turn the bag so the front and back are now wrong sides together, and again using a ¼" seam allowance, stitch along the sides and across the bottom again. This encases the original seam.
12 Carrying case 1. Find the two pouch rectangles. Optional embroidery 1. Download the free font collection in the proper format for your machine. 2. Hoop one pouch rectangle and stabilizer, and monogram the letter of your choice surrounded by the brackets. 3. As above, leave a small square of stabilizer behind the monogram. 4. Trim the finished fabric to 8¾" high x 6" wide, positioning the embroidery so it is centered side to side within the 6" width. The bottom-most curve of the brackets should be approximately 2½" up from the bottom raw edge. Drawcord opening 1. Place the two pouch pieces right sides together, aligning all the raw edges. 2. At the top left corner, measure 1½" down from the top raw edge and place a pin. Measure 1" down and place a second pin. This ½" space between the pins will become the drawcord opening. NOTE: In the photo below, the pin at the very top is just holding the layers together; it is not a marking pin.
13 3. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch the left side, locking the seam on either side of the ½" opening. 4. For a clean finish around the opening fold back each side of the seam allowance and topstitch (just working with the seam allowance; you aren't stitching onto the bag), running your stitching up and around the opening, a little like a buttonhole.
14 5. Stitch the remaining side and the bottom of the pouch, using a ½" seam allowance. To finish these seams, we simply folded back the raw edges and stitched them in place with a second seamline. NOTE: For more ideas on seam finishes, check out our Machine Sewn Finishes series. 6. To create the casing, turn down the top raw edge ¼" all around and edgestitch in place. 7. Fold the top down an additional ½" and pin in place all around.
15 8. We wanted our casing seam to create an accent line around the top of the bag, and so we re-threaded the machine with thread to match the monogram (black in our sample) in the top and bobbin. This is optional. 9. Topstitch around the pouch, staying as close as possible to the inner fold. 10. Attach a safety pin to one end of the cording and feed it through the drawcord channel.
16 11. When through, put the two cord ends through the cord lock and close. 12. Tie each end of cord in a simple knot and trim away and excess. Contributors Project Design: Alicia Thommas Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Debbie Guild Storage Solutions This project and patterns (if any) may be downloaded for personal use only. No electronic or printed reproduction permitted without the prior written consent of Sew4Home LLC. Copyright Sew4Home LLC. All Rights Reserved. Source URL:
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Published on Sew4Home Toddler Booster Seat in 2 Sizes and with a Carry Handle Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 29 June 2017 1:00 Booster chairs are becoming more familiar in restaurants, but are still not
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Published on Sew4Home Canvas Bucket Bag with Drawcord Top and Two-Piece Snap Strap Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 10 July 2017 1:00 This crisp, cute bag looks like we grabbed it right off the shelf of the
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Published on Sew4Home Panel Place Mats with Large Motif Fabric Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 08 January 2018 1:00 By emphasizing a large motif and using a contrasting fabric for the borders, this place mat
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Published on Sew4Home Pinafore Pillow Jacket Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 11 June 2015 1:00 Sew4Home Creative Director, Alicia Thommas was pondering a pillow one day, as she is often known to do, when
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Published on Sew4Home Double-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 12 May 2016 1:00 We've cooked up a great kitchen project. Hot pads are are small, simple shapes that cry out for mixing
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Published on Sew4Home Long Ruffled Scarf in Luxurious Rayon Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 27 October 2015 1:00 What's the lifeblood of any wardrobe? Accessories! Why do we love accessories so much? Because
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Published on Sew4Home Double Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 February 2014 1:00 We're spending this week In The Kitchen. And today, we've packed a whole lot of
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Published on Sew4Home Double Zipper Pillow with Decorative Stitching Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 07 February 2018 1:00 Zippers are one of the trusty workhorses of the sewing world. They normally go
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Published on Sew4Home Farm Girl Vintage Style Reversible Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 May 2015 1:00 Sometimes our aprons are frilly, fun, and pretty enough to work as an "outfit-topper-offer."
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Published on Sew4Home Three Tier Ombre Apron with Shabby Chic Style Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 April 2017 1:00 Ombre is a French word for shading or graduating. In fashion, it refers to the graduation
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Published on Sew4Home Modern Two-Tone, Fold-Over Clutch in Faux Leather Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 18 April 2017 1:00 Two colors, two fabrics, one awesome bag. This clutch knocks-off a popular style
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Published on Sew4Home Heirloom Pillow with Wave Tucks and Woven Lace Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 01 May 2017 1:00 Perhaps best known as the provence of christening gowns and wedding ensembles, heirloom
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Published on Sew4Home A Penny Saved Suspender Strap Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 19 July 2017 1:00 Unisex in style, tone, and fit, this apron welcomes the rosy mornings of the season with a vintage,
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Published on Sew4Home Skirted Sewing Machine Cover Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 18 September 2014 1:00 In honor of National Sewing Month, maybe you should do something sweet for your trusty sewing machine,
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Published on Sew4Home Floating Rick Rack Napkins Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 30 April 2018 1:00 Did you know the paper napkin made its debut in 1887? While that's quite historically interesting, we still
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Published on Sew4Home Canteen Bag in Wool & Corduroy Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 16 February 2016 1:00 Bags come in all shapes and sizes, but this round canteen style is one of our favorites. It has such
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Published on Sew4Home Back to School: Zippered Pencil & School Supplies Case Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 20 August 2010 9:00 I have a wooden pencil box that has been a fixture on my desk since grade school.
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Published on Sew4Home Nautical Ahoy! Appliqué Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 25 May 2018 1:00 We are always a little startled by how expensive simple pillows can be to purchase. Browsing online or
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Published on Sew4Home Italiano Kitchen: Mama Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 25 October 2010 9:00 We love aprons here at Sew4Home. So we knew our Italiano Kitchen would not be complete without them.
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