Friday, July 22, 2011

Early to rise.....

I get up every morning somewhere between 6:30 and 6:45am. I make the hubby's lunch and get my day started. OK....so I make the hubby's lunch and then I usually play on the computer while I drink my coffee, read my emails and chat with friends on fb. Not always the most productive use of my time, but I tell myself that I need to "ease" into the day. Well today for some reason I am full of energy! I decided to bust out my reusable Grocery Bag PDF pattern that I bought on etsy a few months back for $5.00 designed by Keyka Lou. If you haven't seen her patterns, you need to go check it out. I think I've used 3 different shopping bag patterns from different sources so far and I haven't really found one that I like. Some have had long handles, which I don't like and some have had flimsy construction that doesn't hold up when filled with heavy groceries.  I think this one might be the winner! I haven't road tested it yet by actually shopping with it, but I like the construction and I like the reinforced short handles. I also like that it is fully lined and washable.

This pattern took about an hour to make from cutting to completion. I used home decor canvas for the "focus" fabric and regular weight cotton for the lining. There are no pockets inside or out, but I really don't think grocery bags need pockets. It was FTS (fun to sew) and had very clear instructions.

All in all a great early morning project. I can totally see more of these in my future and maybe a few Christmas gifts as well. Thanks Keyka Lou!

8 comments:

  1. That sure is a very pretty grocery bag! I am planning on making some of these for Christmas gifts, too.

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  2. that looks an awful lot like the apron I am wearing right now! And I could use a few new grocery bags myself

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  3. I love it! The fabric is so pretty and I love the pattern. I may have to check this one out!! I am a new follower:)
    www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com

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  4. Love that rooster fabric. This looks like a very sturdy bag!

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  5. Your bag looks fabulous! I love the rooster fabric and the red handles.

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  6. Great grocery bag..... I love making them and giving them as gifts. I love the fabrics you used.
    FNSI is a great way to get things done. I've started a couple of projects last night with plans to finish up in the next week or so.

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  7. what a great bag Karen,well done

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  8. Love the roosters. Your give away seems to be going very well.
    It's my b-day week and I have a big give away going on at Someday Crafts, here is the info if you want to enter. Thanks again for the give away and for my piggy pendant, I just love it, and smile every time I see it.

    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/07/free-give-away-birthday-surprise.html

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