tlrnhi

Great job!

mamatobugboo

great! I would love to try them!

twistedstitcher

Your bags are beautiful....love your fabrics! I wasn't wild about the bulk at the bottom either (nor was my sewing machine!) Could you explain a little more how you modified the bottom?

Chele

Those are great! I think "adjusting" patterns is your creative mind at work.

2 Doods

I'm happy to hear you like these. They are fun to make! And since my sis-in-laws do not live near each other it doesn't matter that they all get the same thing :lol: Here are some of the modifications that I made:

The striped bag from my first post is made from this pattern:

http://unabashed.wordpress.com/make-...e-grocery-bag/

I would make it a bit taller next time. Once you cut the holes for the handles you lose bag space. I cut my bottom corners 4" and that made a large box bottom. I am making one for my mom now that I cut 24 inches. I am going to cut the corners 3 1/2". I cut the handles 5x2. I'll let you know how it comes out. I like that it is reversable. Flowers for Mom and a plain side in case Dad has to go shopping. :lol: I am adding a pocket too.

The pattern for the flowered bags in the post has you fold the corners and stitch it all together. Very bulky....I changed after the first one to make the bottoms cut like the striped bag. (See link.) Her pictures are very clear.

I cut my corner squares 3 1/2". (Just to make the bottom a little larger.)
I sewed the center seam at the bottom as a french seam first. Then the two corners-also in a french seam. You end up with a little ridge of fabric inside the bag but not the bulk of all the folded fabric. I also moved my pocket up and cut it about 7 inches wide instead of 6. The top of the pocket is 6" below the top edge of the bag and is stitched along the bottom of the pocket instead of being sewn into the bottom seam of the bag. The bag will still fold into the pocket but if there is stuff in the pocket it does not end up under the bag's bottom.

These bags go together very quickly once you figure out what size adjustments you prefer. Give it a try. Oh and if you cut it just a smidge narrower you can get the front and back from one length of fabric. Less scrap and saves $$. I used narrow seams to make up some of the difference. I also double stitched the seams and backstitched corners for strength.

If I had a fun machine that did decorative stitches I would do that at the top of the pocket. Oh! Santa......I need a fun machine!
I'm anxious to see what all of you make. Post your pictures. :lol:

twistedstitcher

Thanks for the information! I think I'll still use the same pattern I originally used but modify the bottom like you did, it sounds like it would be much neater and easier to sew.

3incollege

I wish I had time to make a few bags for christmas gifts. i love the fabric.
Is it cordaroy? nice job

barnbum

Thanks for adding your changes. :D

2 Doods

Just cotton out of my stash. You could do it in cordaroy especially if you used a serger. Cordaroy frays so easily. Double stitch for sure!

2 Doods

I like the handles on "your" pattern better too. And if you do the bottom similar to the other pattern you get the best of both. :lol: