Pattern: Earthgirl Fabrics free Quick Carrier pdf pattern
Fabric: Christmas fabric from Spotlight
I was inspired by the Sew Mama Sew Green Grocery Bag Challenge to tweak the carry bag design I have been playing with for a while, and get a pattern written up for it. I think I have mentioned on this blog before how much I love a good carry bag. But I what I don't enjoy is sewing bag handles. So I have been tinkering with a bag pattern that doesn't require handles. Well doesn't require handles that need turning through and attaching to the bag (since I'm not sure a carry bag without handles is still technically a carry bag).
Not having to turn through and add handles means that this bag comes together fast, which is how I like to do my sewing (especially when I'm sewing multiple bags to use in lieu of Christmas wrapping paper). The bag has French seams, so can be easily made without the use of an overlocker, and is roomy enough to carry a couple of loaves of bread (and then some!).
I have made this bag with fairly short handles, but the pattern can be easily adapted to be made with long handles so as to be able to carry it over your shoulder. The only downside of the design is that it does use quite a lot of fabric (a yard/92cm or so is required), and lengthening the handles will require more fabric again. If you're like me and love sewing bags but can't stand attaching handles, then the extra fabric requirement is worth it!
If you would like to give this bag a go, you can download the free pdf pattern.
And if you do end up making one (or several!) then I'd love to see a photo!
Now I have quite a good collection of bags, time to start thinking about what to put in them...
Jennifer what do you mean by “We actually flipped the fold for a wider opening?” I think I would like to make the opening wider as well.