"Paper" Grocery Bags

I've been getting a lot of use out of my "plastic" grocery bags, but I wanted to make something a little bigger and more sturdy.  I used a paper grocery bag as my model for size and shape.  From left to right, these are made from canvas, twill, and denim.

I added little pockets between the straps on both sides.  The pockets are lined with the same fabric as the interior of the bag.

And here's a shot of the interior of the natural twill bag.

And here's the interior of the gray canvas bag.

Maeby thinks the denim bag makes a good bed . . .

 

. . .or hiding spot.  This bag is lined with part of a pink floral sheet.

And, for good measure, I'll end with a photo of another "plastic" bag I made today.  The outside is part of a pillowcase and the inside is part of a sheet.  Speaking of pillowcases, I was very excited to learn that both projects I submitted were accepted for an upcoming book about making things from vintage pillowcases.  Very exciting! 

Comments

[Michelle]

Fabulous! And congrats on your projects being accepted for upcoming books, though I think you should just go and write your own darn book, with the whole thing full of your stuff. You're a genius and a remarkable seamstress, to boot.

[janice]

Congratulations!!!!! Love these new bags too. Do you know of any place to look up how to do bottoms like that on the bags?

[Christina]

I second the idea of you writting your own book. Your ideas are great! I love the bags, and love the cat in the bag even more! I miss having a cat. What beautiful weather we've been having for pictures, too!

[becky]

congrats...give us a heads up on the book. i have become a pillowcase/sheet freak!!

[Rebekah]

congrats on getting accepted into a book! Your paper bag totes look so sturdy and clean-lined! I need to make a few of these so that we can store some in our cars.

[Cindy]

Congrats on your projects being accepted for an upcoming book. I agree with others, you should write a book yourself. Your projects are great, innovative, and fun!

[jackie]

I love your big durable bags! Does the cat come with them?

[Joey]

Congratulations on your patterns being accepted. You are genious! I love your ideas. I too am in love with sheets. I made 2 pair of lounge pants out of a full sheet and 4 (yes 4!) pair out of a duvet cover! Very exciting