Sew a Durable, Reusable Grocery Bag

The Straps

The Straps

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Press the straps in half length-wise.
• Bring the raw edges in to meet the center fold line.
• Press.
• Sew the folded edges and 1/4" in from the folded edge.
• Sew a seam finish on the ends of the straps to enclose the raw edge.

• Materials
• Cutting and Marking
• Sew the Sides of the bag
• The Top Edge of the Bag
• The Straps
• Attach the Straps