Make a simple tote bag in one hour

January 08th, 2008 | Category: DIY

For those of us trying to get absent from using paper bags and plastic bags at the grocery store, finding the perfect bag to produce can be a little difficult. You want your bag to be sturdy abundant to carry many items, yet be stylish and pretty.

Joan at Lazy Girl Designs has a pattern for making a tote bag in one hour with one yard of fabric. Her step by step directions are easy to follow, and whether you are in a rush for a final minute birthday gift, the bag should be a big hit for folks who are trying to get absent from using store bags. Joan additionally has

a link for directions for making a smaller tote bag.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, why not build a few pink and red tote bags? Or you can get a jump start on making Christmas gifts. Yeah, I know, who wants to think about Christmas when it is only January, but seriously, as much as I procrastinate, getting started on the bags now would mean I might actually have them done by the next Holiday!