Market Tote Bag Pattern

During the summer and fall our community is flooded with farmers markets, fairs and road side farm stands. It is so fun to stop and see what is available and try something new in the kitchen.

But sometimes the arms get a little bogged down or we just don't have enough people to carry our treasures. That is when this quick and easy market tote bag pattern comes in handy.

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This market tote bag is super lightweight and very quick to make. But it is also small enough that you can roll it up and store in your glove compartment, the bag of your car or even as an additional bag in your purse or tote.

It is big enough to hold books and notebooks, treats and treasures and even that fresh loaf of sourdough bread.

That makes this tote not only a great sewing project but the perfect summer sew. It is very useful and can be stored so easily you'll never have to worry about not having a bag to carry all your simple farmers market purchases.

VIDEO: How to Sew A Market Tote Bag

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Market Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial

Materials Needed

(2) 16" x 18" pieces in Cotton fabric - bag
(2) 3" x 28" pieces in Cotton fabric -straps
Fusible Interfacing
Sewing Pins

Step 1

Add fusible interfacing to the wrong side of each strap piece.

Step 2

Fold the strap piece in half matching the long sides. Stitch down the long side at 1/4". Repeat with other strap.

Step 3

Turn drawstring right side out using a safety pin or a bodkin. Press. Repeat with opposite strap.

Step 4

Place the two bag pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch around the outside of the bag from one side down the bottom and up the opposite side. Leave the top open. Press.

Add a seam finish like a zig zag or use pinking shears.

Step 5

Open the bag and create a triangle in the bottom corner by opening and matching the two seams. Mark at 1.5" from the top of the triangle into the bag bottom.

Step 6

Stitch along the marking. Repeat step with the other corner.

If this is a confusing step for you, check out the YouTube video at 11:04 minutes.

Step 7

Trim the excess fabric away to get rid of the bulk.

Step 8

Mark on either side 4" from the side seam to the center of the bag. At the 4" mark, place one side of the strap on either side.

Fold the top of the bag down 1/4" and press. Turn it again 1" and press. Stitch all the way around the bag and over the straps.

Step 9

Turn the bag right side out and press well.

And there you have your market tote bag! Isn't that so simple. It is a nice size tote that can fit lots of yummy treats or farmers market purchases. It works great for carrying books and notebooks. It even works well for a last minute bag to take to concerts or travel with since it can roll up easily and even be put in a pocket.