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The next time you’re asked if you want a paper or plastic bag at the grocery store, you will be able to politely decline and then put your goodies in this handmade shopping bag. Strut out of the store with DIY pride!
Our friends at BurdaStyle gave us a run through of how to make the fabulous open source Charlie grocery bag pattern. This bag folds up into its own pouch so you can carry it wherever you go. You can help keep our planet green by reusing your own handmade grocery bag. It’s easy to make, so you have no excuse! Go make one and put a link to a photo of it in the comments so we can see the fabulous creations you’ve made!
17 comments
Sign in to add your ownVanessa says:
Yay for bugs!!
4 years ago
amyd says:
i'm teaching a class on how to make this bag at wholly craft in columbus ohio on March 30 from 3-5!!
4 years ago
kibblesnknits says:
Cute! I see you have remarket's bags in the "related items". I'm just stopping by to say I have a whole bunch of those bags and I LOVE THEM!
4 years ago
ErinHaldrup says:
The Burda Style girls are good teachers!
4 years ago
brepettis says:
I'm going to be using this bag all the time! It's actually going to live in my backpack and be my "I need another bag" bag. Amyd, drop another comment telling folks where your class will be. ErinHaldrup, they sure are! Thanks to everyone for commenting!
4 years ago
fernfiddlehead says:
super cool
4 years ago
BellaMental says:
Cool bag! I have fabric shopping bags in my shop, but a lil bit different than these! I'm definitely gonna check out burdastyle!
4 years ago
livefunky says:
Fantastic! I loved the video and the bag looks awesome!
4 years ago
thecreativejar says:
Love this article please check out my "garbage" bags using fused plastic and scaps.....
4 years ago
blackbird72 says:
veddy cool!
4 years ago
SupernovaDesigns says:
the little pouch is REALLY freaking cool!
4 years ago
HandmadeNaturals says:
Check out the truly eco-friendly bag I made as I used 100% organic cotton twill!
4 years ago
thymbyldesigns says:
That's interesting - Envirosax in Australia make very similar ones (and pretty they are, too).
4 years ago
soap says:
neat-o. i'll have to twist my mom's arm to stitch some up for me (i don't sew). oooh, i like the re-useable produce bags too.
4 years ago
amyd says:
thanks man! it's at wholly craft, 3171 N High St in columbus Ohio. you can call 614-447-3445 to register. even if you've never sewn, you will be able to make this bag. here are the details... http://madebyamyd.wordpress.com/2008/03/15/project-tote-bag/
4 years ago
peace4you says:
look here, also a way to create eco-friendly bags. http://www.peace4you.net
2 years ago
steveaustin says:
Hollister Bags
1 year ago