Fabric Bag Craft

These days you have an excuse to perhaps one (or two) too many bags- bags are not only a fashion statement these days, they are also a symbol of a green lifestyle. Fabric bags are reusable, so they cut down on using plastic bags. So feel free to indulge without on guilt, get some fabric, and pick from one of these style of bags and get started!

The Sturdy Tote Bag
A basic and practical bag can still be chic and pretty! This sturdy tote bag pattern from Jcaroline Creative will allow you step by step instructions to make a bag that you can use for grocery shopping, trips to beach, or the library. Use upholstery fabric to make a bag that will really last. What I like about this design is that it also includes a smaller pocket, perfect for a wallet, pens, or change.

Pleated Fabric Purse
This fashionable purse does not require a lot of fabric, and does not have a lot of lengeth, but because it is so wide it still holds a bit of stuff. Brought to us by Craftster, there are detailed directions that make this any easy craft to complete. The purse does not need a zipper, lets you mix and match different fabrics, and is nice and sturdy with lining.

Fabric Car Trash Bag
Okay, so this last one is not a bag to carry around, but when I found this craft I could not resist posting it. While it gets the job done, hanging a plastic bag off your car seat leaves something for the eyes to desire. Allyson Hill provides detailed directions on how to make one of these. The fabric featured is the retro rocket fabric. If you don't want to use a trash bag as the liner, you could also pick out an oilcloth to add some extra color.