Originally Posted by
Zinda
Any recommendations for patterns of tote bags that have a flat bottom? I'd like to make some reusable bags for grocery shopping and use some of my stash. Might also make some for Christmas gifts if they turn out. I'd like some kind of heavier bottom so the items don't fall over in the bag.
Take a paper grocery bag and use it as a template. Then get some of the plastic needlework canvas and use it to stiffen the bag. Could just use the plastic canvas in two sides and maybe the bottom. Could make slip-in pockets.