My favorite grocery tote! A FREE easy sewing tutorial! 

This is truly the best reversible shopping bag pattern available. The method that Jess presents is genius for several reasons: the clever way of adding the lining, enclosing the seams, and attaching the woven straps are simple to sew yet makes the bag very sturdy. I make more than a hundred each summer to donate to a local breast cancer clinic to give the patients, so I verify what a huge time savings Jess's method makes. It was an 'ah ha!' moment for me- I instantly sewed a bag Jess's way and was thrilled to be able to complete the bag in less than 15 minutes. Game changer!! For those that are new to sewing, don't worry if it takes you much longer to complete, that's normal. Even as a veteran sewer, the first time I use a new clothing pattern, it takes me a couple of days because I really have to think about the sequence etc. What is revolutionary about Jess's sequence is sewing the straps as the same time as the finished edge- previously I would finish the edge and then sew the straps on top of that. In addition, I sewed 2 separate bags and attached them together for lining- big time waster. Lastly, using the French/flat seam method for the raw edges is so quick and very durable. Previously I was serging the raw edges of both lining and outer bag before combining, so yeah, it was a day's work to complete one lined shopping bag. I am so excited because I now sew lined shopping bags the Jess way, I whipped up my hundred bags in 6 days! Thank you, thank you Jess for sharing this!

As a beginner at sewing, I love, love to create this bag! I have made like 20 of them now, giving to all my family and friends. Thank you and Purl for helping me.

I am 63 yrs old and you have provided one of the BEST tutorials I have ever seen! Thanks Jess

I always get my husband to cut my fabric, he does it so accurately, he's my angel.❤ Beautiful bag, so easy to follow thank you

Thank you, Jess. Your energy is infectious. It is 3am in South Afica. I am right now going to jump up and make lots for my sisters and niece's. Abosolutely easy and practical. Will be proud to give as gifts to use over and over.

Thanks for creating this video. I have to admit that I was intimidated to tackle a bag with lining, and boxed corners, and the trim color. You made it look fun and broke each step down so simply that it was easy. I made 6 bags in a couple nights for my girl's weekend. I hope they love them!

I like how she says it would probably take 15 minutes because it def took me close to 1 1/2 hours (having everything already cut and prepped) but I love these bags. I’m making them as Christmas gifts!

I’m brand new to sewing. This is going to be my first project. You explained it so well I’m sure I can make it. 💜

I just found this tutorial. I finished two bags today and I was so proud of myself at how lovely these bags came out. You’re right it was super easy. Thank you for doing this.

Always looking for the best patterns to make grocery bags and WOW my searching is over. This pattern is super easy. I just love it. I make Morsbags from recycled upholstery and cotton fabric. All my bags are lined and I often add pockets so every bag is unique. I give away all my bags and this pattern has just made my day. THANKYOU

I made this bag last week for my mum. It was my first bag project and I absolutely loved it. I’m fast becoming obsessed with bag making and I love it!

By far the best tutorial on this type of bag I've ever seen. Anybody can make a great bag from this tutorial! Great job! And the boxed corner with the french seam finish!! Girrrrl!!

I watched this then made 3 of these yesterday morning. I did my grocery shopping today and just love them. Got compliments from the person next to me at the self checkout. I folded them in thirds then rolled them up from the bottom and put an elastic around each one. I have a little fabric basket that will hold four of them. I will store them in my vehicle like that. Maybe this will help me remember to take them in the store with me. I do just love them. Here in Maine we will have to use something like this starting on Earth Day. Thanks so much for this great tutorial. I teach a sewing class and this is definitely on my list of projects to do. Thank you so much. Love your channel.

Finally, saw how French seams are done. That's great. Makes the inside look great! Love your video. Thanks.

The bag is beautiful, and you're adorable! Who knew sewing an ordinary item could be so much fun! Yay! 😊 🎉

This was my very first bag while I was learning to sew during the lock down. I still smile every time I see canned fruits. Lol

When you need to press 1/2” in for example, here is an easier way to measure for the fold: instead of marking at 1/2” and trying to fold on that line, make a mark at DOUBLE what you want (1” here) and fold the raw edge to your marked line.

This has to be the best tutorial I have watched so far.

I've made about a dozen of these. I love giving them away. You do an awesome job teaching. Thank you!

I never thought in a million years I could make anything like this tote bag! You’re a wonderful teacher! Can’t wait to see what else you give me confidence to do! Thank you!!!!

I know this is an older video, but I just came across it yesterday. I made a bag & it was so easy. Couldn’t be happier! Can’t wait to make more! Great tutorial! Thank you for doing what you do!

I love this bag, especially the way it's done with french seams! I'm making a couple right now.

I love, love, love this bag, and my husband does too because he does the grocery shopping. I am definitely going to make more, and when I show them to my sisters I know that they will want one or several of them. Thank you for your great tutorials. Keep up the great videos.

Oh my goodness. How have I missed this video for the last four years??? This is gorgeous! I love the French seams; I think I would add some cross seams on the handles because I tend to overload my grocery bags. LOL We only have plastic bags now because we never remember to take our fabric bags to stores other than the grocery store. I could be using these at the hardware store, the pet store, Walmart (I hate going there, but whatcha gonna do??), at my FAVORITE: thrift stores, at...well, you get the picture. LOL

Glad I found this! No plastic bags in Albuquerque starting January 2020!

This tote is fantastic! I have made 8, yes, 8 so far! Keeping them in the car for shopping. They go together so quickly and a great way to use the left over fabrics for the tops of the bags. Thank you, Jess!

Thank you, Jessica, for an excellent tutorial and the fantastic pattern (nod to Purl). I’ve made at least 15 and am making more for gifts! I love this bag. Incredibly durable and they’re gorgeous! I use curtains, table cloths, and other fabrics from thrift stores for the complimentary fabrics. And they wash up in a quick minute!

Love everything you put out here! I was so surprised by the D U P B A G Y crossbody bag. love it!

I love French seams rather than serged seems, so I am always happy to find another way to use my French seam. I have loved this bag pattern for several years but couldn't find the inspiration for fabric, etc. Now I am going to make it with your genius sewing innovations! Thank you so much and LOVE your channel! PS that is so cute you don't buy groceries because of all the treats. I have a similar problem with pastries...

This is a great tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to find a great assortment of patterns and combining them to make an easy and pretty reusable bag!

I've made many of these, and another just today! I add a matching embroidered picture of something that matches the fabric. Today was a sunflower to match the sunflower fabric - because I'm in Kansas, and who doesn't love a pretty sunflower? I've used fruits, veggies, a even a chicken on a set I made for my oldest son and his wife. Thank you so much for sharing.

These are terrific. I get canvas upholstery remnants from the sale bin, prewash them, and combine them with quilt-weight leftovers. The size is just right, any bigger and they’d probably be too heavy when filled. Like another viewer, I add a loop so I can put them on the bag frame at the store- so helpful. And I agree, 30” is perfect for the strap length. Thanks so much, Jess!

love your tutorials, just found them yesterday while looking up something ,so subscribed for sure!!

Your right that’s an awesome fast & easy bag to make 👍🏼 the only thing I would do is use a dark or printed fabric for the bottom because that would bug me to make such a cute bag and have stains on it that way a printed or dark fabric will hide the stain 😱 but your’s came out very cute loved the colors 😍 I will for sure make some of these bags it would also be a great bag to but a gift 🎁 in it that your giving someone instead of those paper gift bags at least the person could use the bag after it could be part of their gift 🎁 awesome 👍🏼 Thank you for the idea ♥️

Your tutorial is fantastic! I’ve made over 20 of these bags! I reduced the size and made a child-sized book bag, I also made a smaller bag for a friend and she carries a book and her lunch in her bag….so many options. THANK YOU for the excellent tutorial. Much success to you.

Thank you for this awesome tutorial! I’ve made about 4 of these so far. Only one with boxed corners. Everyone loves them. Easy for a beginner sewer like me

Your comment about the french seam made me a subscriber! Lol! This is a really cute project & I'm a beginner so I am going to try this, thank you! 🙋‍♀️

For me, it is easier to double the ‘turn down’ amount, so if you want a 1/2 inch turned down; mark your fabric at 1 inch and align the raw edge to there & the amount of hem will be 1/2 inch. No peeking, the line can clearly seen.

Thank you so much for creating such a fun project, esp for a beginner sewer. I made two and can't wait to give them as gifts!

I just made this bag for the first time. Thanks for making it so easy, Jess!

Sewwwww, I know this is an old video, but I just absolutely LOVE ALL of your videos. This is the second year I’ve followed you and I swear the confidence your videos give me as a beginner makes me feel like I could do anything!

I really loved your tutorial. The way you explain everything made it super easy to understand. Thank you so much. I have made 6 bags in the last 2 days and have material cut for 6 more. For a slightly bigger bag with no wasted material I bought 2 - 7' lengths of material which will make 4 bags when done. I first cut them lengthwise along the fold they had on the bolt. Then I folded each in half and cut along that line. This made each piece of material approximately 22" wide x 42" long. After placing one of each piece of material together (bad sides together) I marked, folded and ironed each side so I would have two inches of the inner lining fabric to decorate the top edge of the bag where the handles would go. *** For those who prefer the look of a 4" band along the top (which I found that I prefer) buy 2 - 7' 8" lengths of material. After cutting each piece of fabric into 4 pieces, they should be approximately 22" w x 46" long. *** I followed your directions on everything else except when boxing the bottom of the bag. I preferred a bigger boxed area so I made my initial mark as 5" on each side. Thanks again and keep the videos coming!

This is by far - the easiest, sturdiest and fastest tote pattern ever! Amazing. Thank you!

This is going to be my next project! I love how clear your instructions are. I think I want to add a recessed zipper to one of the bags. That way I can use it around town without others having to see what's in my bag (I don't drive). Thank you for posting this.

I love this! I always heat bonded my lining to my canvas because I’m lazy, but I’m gonna give your lining a try! Your boxed corners are easier, too. I get cheap plastic cutting mats and cut them with my scissors to fit the bottoms to give a nice flat surface for my groceries. When I need to wash the bag I just pop them out and wipe them off. I love your tutorial!

I've looked at so many patterns for tote bags and yours is my very favorite! And your personality is too cute!

I’ve made a lot of bags throughout my 72 years, but I think this is the nicest one I’ve ever made. I just finished the first one. It’s almost too bite to use for shopping but I have fabric for 8 more already cut out. I’m using waterproof canvas and a sturdy drapery fabric - both given to me. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Our county just passed a law that bans businesses from using plastic bags. Grocery stores, hardware stores, office supply and other major retailers are now charging for paper bags. I’ll be using Jess’s favorite bag instead.

Just made this bag and love it. I made it black with black straps and gorgeous turquoise Japanese cranes as my accent. So happy! Thank you so much!!

Loved this video! Great tutorial & a fun instructor. I really like purl soho and I just made my husband a sugar skull apron for Christmas. It has great lined pockets too. Thanks for showing us how to make this one 🥰

What a great tote tutorial, thank you and I can’t believe I haven’t found you before! It is so great to have someone with such personality doing sewing tutorials! I actually chuckle out load when I watch your videos, you are like a breath of fresh air!!

Hello again! I've made at least 10 of these bags now for gifts, easy to make and everyone loves them. They feel super sturdy and high quality. Thank you again, I'll probably end up making 10 more!

Thank you so much! I feel so proud to be able to follow your instructions with ease. I am so proud of myself

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! My mom bought me my sewing machine 18 years ago, I wasn't able to figure it out with the instruction book and patterns, and now thanks to you and RU-vid I am learning to sew! I've made 12 bags already!

love it. Going to try it. It is one of the easiest I have seen, Thanks

I love this bag I have ben home after being sick with covid in the hospital for 117 days I started doing little sewing projects to help with brain fog it makes me think. It's been such a good way to strengthen my mind and body. I came across your channel and subscribed cos you explain thing so well and do so many cute things. Thanks Sheila 😊

Made this. I’m pretty proud of myself first bag I’ve done and it looks like I got it from a fancy store! Thanks for sharing this! I absolutely love it 😍

“A French pencil” lol! New subscriber!

This is the best tote bag tutorial and you are so fun to watch! Thank you so much for putting this together

This is the BEST lined bag tutorial. I've have made several following this tutorial. So very EASY. Love it.

This bag is so cute! I've made many bags and this one is by far the easiest 😊. Thank you, Jess for providing an easy to follow tutorial. Can't wait to sport it around!

I have been looking for the perfect pattern for grocery totes.. Found it!!. I also found using painting drop cloth from your local Home Improvement store is much cheaper than using fabric canvas. I also never thought of using cotton webbing. Ingenious. Thank you for sharing.

Can’t wait to make a slew of these for me and my friends! Thanks so much.

This is the easiest and best bag I have ever made. So cool when they are done. I have made 10 so far. I am giving them as gifts. Your directions are very easy to follow too. Thank you so much.

Love this! Just made one for my DIL - she asked if I could make some bags for her BFFs for Christmas presents. I had to ad lib a little bc we bought directional fabric but it's adorable IMO. 🥰

This pandemic helped me find a great hobby in sewing! Your tutorials make it so easy! I can’t wait to do more! ❤️

I *love* this bag! I would add a loop on one side, top and middle, so that it can be held up at the checkout by the framework there. Going to make one of these. Or two.Or three!.....Hugs!

Thank you, Jess. Your tutorial is so awesome that I posted it to our town's Facebook group.

Love this bag! super cute and easy. Thanks for showing us!

I love this tutorial! This is such an easy tote to make! I have made several of this size but I kind of tweaked it a little and made mine a little bigger. You are so much fun to watch and I giggle throughout it. Thank you so much!

I love the way you did the double sewing at the bottom part. Also love the whole pattern cause it seems so easy and simple to make. TYSM for sharing this video with us. (BTW - I didn't see any stains on your bag you showed us at the beginning. 😉) Love your channel. 👍😍❣😻

Love this bag! I just made one and it’s great. Perfect stocking stuffer

Found this video a few weeks ago. Tried this bag. The entire time I was second guessing those measurements, telling myself "there's no way, that's sooooo small" . Then told myself "go with it" and I did. So damned proud of myself, I have a beautiful shopping tote that's awesome! Thanks for the instruction.

I am working on making bags for resale. I am not new to a sewing machine but am new to bag making. Yesterday I did the lining just as you did. I didn't know what I was doing but it worked. Thank you for validating my thought process. You explain so well and you have a pleasant voice that doesn't make me change the channel. You aren't too slow and show the steps at the right speed. There is another corner that is like an envelope that is on the outside. Will work on that. Excellent video!

I love it! The only thing I do differently when i make 2 toned bags - is I go ahead and cut the canvas at the correct size and when I add the decorative border at the top it's just double-layered

Thanks Jess. This is my new go to bag. Just love it❣ Made two of them and they are easy and perfect.

I just made this tote today & haven't sewn anything since High School & it came out lovely. Thank you!

I always wanted to sew. This would be a great first sewing project. Your video was amazing!! XOXO Doreen

You could also put another little strap in the middle 4 inches long that the checker can use on the hook of the bag stand. I love this video. Thank you.

Wow! This is so lovely. I seriously love this bag. The tutorial is so easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.

Love this bag, can’t wait to make it. I react to my bags or creations the same, with such excitement and awe that ‘I did that!” 💕

"Just because it's French, doesn't mean it's fancy!".. Sooooo true 😉👌

I will be making this bag. Looks so easy. By the way you are adorable.

Thank you for this tutorial, I made my son’s teacher her end of year gift. Amazing what you can do during lockdown. No need for a fancy machine either, I used an Elna Lotus from the 1970’s 😀

This was an easy sew just like they said! I'll always make my bags this way. Thanks for sharing!

I made one for my grandma today, she's going to love it! The video is very well done and easy to follow. Thanks!

love that french seam! I make pillow cases with french seams, never thought of using it to make totes. thank you!

Oh my, Just finished bag 3 and am addicted. Thank you for your video's. So fun, Just finished my granddaughter a bag with a pretty fabric and then the top was all about nursing (she is a new nurse).

French seams are my new best friend!! Thank you so much for an amazing tutorial and how to add a lining and square the corners in a quick and easy way.

I have been watching all kinds of bag making videos, and this is the best.

I love your personality!! And your beautiful bag! Making one today! Thank you! Please don't stop making videos!

I’ve been making these for yrs. One thing I do suggest is using a fabric water/ stain repellent ( treat fabric prior to cutting pattern) Keeps the totes looking sharp 👍🏼 (Scothguard/ Odicoat) Love ur vids💕

I love it! The French seam, oh my! I just love it! It is a game changer.

Hi, Jess love love this bag so easy to make, was wondering if you’ve ever made bags from jeans, With longing and zipper I have made one, my problem it never comes out right, I love to see you make one. Love your tutorials. Thank you Mary Austin

I notice when I have a darker or busy lining, it's much harder to see what's inside. So I would vote for the light color inside, the busy stuff outside. It wouldn't' show the dirt as much. Maybe keeping it cheap, you could use denim outside and lighter cotton inside. And may I suggest, if the hubs goes shopping you gotta step back from the florals lol! I find your lining method great!, easiest I have seen! Thank you!

I’m gonna try this, It’s very cute! Thank you for your simple step-by-step instructions❣️

I made my first bag last night and it was awesome. Your video was so easy to follow. I will be making more bags. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you

Pretty funny lady, talking w hands and a goof ball, in a good way now. Love the pattern and your dirty bag lol Thank you! Please take my comment in fun!

Love this tutorial. Thanks so much. I'm making bags for friends for Christmas (yes, still doing Christmas sewing, not meeting until Jan 25). Made one small change to your pattern: cut the accent strips 6", and the bag body 25". This way, I can get six 6 inch strips from a yard of accent fabric. I'm using canvas drop cloths from the big box hardware store. They are coming out great! Oh, also added a loop of twill tape between each of the handles so you can hook them on the bag holder thing-y to make loading a bit easier.

I agree, best pattern ever. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for posting!!

I LOVE your excitement! That is how I feel when I make things