Ask any farmers ’ market unconstipated and you ’ll hear that reclaimable shopping dish are n’t just gullible , they ’re far more commodious to conduct than their disposable vis-a-vis . They hold more , are much more durable , and are far more well-off to carry than plastic old bag cutting into your hands .

If you are anything like me , you have no famine of reusable bags lie around , but I am in love with this stylish , upcylced pillowcase carryall and ca n’t help oneself but think of it as the grown - up cousin to the trick - or - treat confect shift we all lugged around as kids . Whether you desire to make one for yourself , for a friend or to sell at your market John Wilkes Booth , you ’ll find they ’re a great elbow room to employ up onetime linens take up space in your hall closet .

To make this low/no-sew tote you’ll need:

Step 1

Lay out the case on an even cutting control surface , and pen up in one-half longwise .

Step 2

photographic print and assemble the cuttingtemplate .

Step 3

place the template at the top of the case , with the straight , flat edge face the side seams . The point where you start out disregard should be touch the top folded corner . Trace the cutting line with your water - soluble pen so it wash off off .

Step 4

Along the transferred line , cut through the four stratum of folded fabric .

Step 5

If using a stitching machine , hem the bare-ass edges . Otherwise , wind up the raw edges with bias taping and heating plant - and - bond adhesive . To bond the heat - and - chemical bond , first cut back it to the same breadth as the open prejudice taping , and iron it on with the adhesive side facing the tape . make out two strips of prejudice tape long enough to line the border .

Once the rut - and - bond has cool down , remove the paper backing , fold the preconception tape around the bleak edges and adhere it with an smoothing iron , following along the edge until all tender track are cover . It help to lead off on one side of the top point and finish along the other , tailored overhang and repeat along the other side of what will be the armhole .

Step 6

Once the raw sharpness are finish , assemble the two point of fabric and tie them together with mere square knot allow for about 1 to 2 inch of overhanging item .

Tip for Use

This bag fold up easily and can be dispose into a pocketbook or gondola trunk to have on hand for your next shopping stumble .

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Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

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Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)

Upcycled Pillowcase Tote - Photo by Emily Lawrence Mendoza (HobbyFarms.com)