Retail Therapy Reusable Shopping Bag Sewing Pattern

Finished Size: The bag itself is 15″ x 15″ when flat and has an expandable 4″ gusset for flat items like cereal boxes. It rolls up to approximately 5″ wide x 2.5″ in diameter with quilting cotton, and strap adjustments are given for using different weights of fabric. 11 page full color tutorial with photos and detailed instructions + 11 pages of computer generated pattern pieces (2 pattern pieces total, must be printed and taped together) Options for quilting cotton or home dec fabric and instructions for hook and loop tape, snap, and elastic straps are included. No interfacing or hardware is required, so this is a perfect stash busting project!  This is a PDF Sewing Pattern. You must be able to open and print a PDF file. A download link will be provided after purchase The Retail Therapy Reusable Shopping Bag is a fold & roll style bag that fits in your purse or pocket. It is not fully lined by design so that it rolls up to half the size of a fully lined bag, but it does have a facing to give the handles a finished look. If you don’t have an overlocker, options are given for finishing the side seams on your sewing machine. The bottom seam is triple stitched for strength. Materials Needed: Exterior Fabric: 1 yard for non-directional prints, 1 1/2 yards for directional prints Lining Fabric (for facing): 1/2 yard 3/4” wide hook and loop tape: 2” OR Elastic: 8”-10” OR Snaps: One set 80/12 or 90/14 sharp/microtex or topstitch needles recommended