Happy Tutorial Thursday! I’m so excited about this cute DIY Market Tote Bag tutorial! Not only are they better for the environment, but they’re also cute and easy to make!
Watch Erica’s Market Bag video tutorial here
Download Erica’s Market Bag PDF Pattern here!
This bag finishes at about 8″ deep, 15″ wide, and 14″ tall, so it’s a great size for carrying a lot of goodies!
- Main Canvas fabric: (1) 15-1/2″ wide x 38″ long
- Canvas Side panels: (2) 8-1/2″ w x 14-1/2″ tall
- Straps: (2) 1-1/4″ x 22″ cotton webbing strap
- OPTIONAL: Interfacing (1) 7-1/2″ x 15-1/2″
- Cotton Thread
- Juki TL2000 Qi
- Olfa Rotary Trimmer
- Oliso Pro Smart Iron
- Creative Grids Ruler
- My favorite Scissors
- Clover Wonder Clips
- Frixion Erasable Pen
I used this adorable “Choose Kindness” print from Sweet Water Fabrics. It’s printed on a light canvas material. I really like using canvas, or even waxed canvas for this project. Anything that is a bit thicker and more durable is perfect!
For the straps I used a 1-1/4″ cotton webbing. It’s nice and flexible, strong, and easy to work with.
They also fold up nicely making them very compact for carrying. I like to fold up a bunch, then put them all into one bag and take them with me to the super market.
Of course they’re re-usable, but they’re also washable! Just toss them in the wash on warm, and either lay flat or tumble dry and you’re good to go!
Do you prefer written instructions? Download Erica’s Market Bag PDF Pattern here!
