Comments on: How to make a canvas bag

By: Mutter

Mutter — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:24:59 +0000

I got confused at sewing the bottom where the holes were cut.

By: Tracy J

Tracy J — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:48:37 +0000

I thought it a little confusing at first, too. So I read it again and looked at the photos, trying to visualize it. It made sense. Cutting while folded is just like when you place your pattern along the fold and have to cut 1 – and the depth of the bag depends on whether your fabric is 36″(bag will be 16″ deep), 45″ (20.5″ deep) or 55″ (25.5″ deep). I plan on picking up some fabric this afternoon to make several of these today. If I am wrong on the depth, I’ll add another comment, but, I think I understood it.
I have also seen handles where you fold them in half, press. Then fold the edges in toward the crease and press again. Finally topstitch it closed. Those who struggle with turning the tube rightside-out, or want thinner straps may find this easier.

By: eulane

eulane — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:49:31 +0000

Hi,
Even for someone with a little “experience” I did find the instructions a little confusing. I think what threw me off was that I had such wide canvas to start with. Perhaps if you gave a simple drawing of your pattern it would be really helpful. That’s what I wound up doing and it worked like a charm. Or maybe, I’m just of the old school and that’s the only way I know how to sew! Anyway, thanks so much! I just finished my first one for my daughter in California and I’m on my way to mail it.

By: Lisa L

Lisa L — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:39:43 +0000

I think it would be helpful if you had a few more pictures to show how to sew up the bottom corners of the bag. I was a little confused as to how to sew up those corners. Great bag design, by the way. From Honolulu, Hawaii…

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:45:31 +0000

So I was thinking of sewing some canvas totes for my out of town guests for my upcoming wedding and I came across your website. I couldn’t stop laughing with excitement because I won a coloring contest with the Big Y grocery chain in Northampton, MA when I was 6 years old. And I won a canvas gym bag that I still have to this day! No joke, it was an Easter coloring contest. You are doing such a wonderful thing, and I’m proud to say that I spent many wonderful summers in beautiful Monson. God bless and keep up your efforts, they are not done in vain!

By: delano jules

delano jules — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:40:48 +0000

i am a native of panama. i think that this is a great idea. we do have a ” non admited” problem with plastic bags all over our city. i think that this will be a great incentive to help since we dont have an in-place recycle plan for plastic bags.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:22:04 +0000

Love it! Yes, these are the easiest instructions I’ve found for bags online. I used a thriftstore table cloth. So there were lots of finished edges to make it really easy. Thanks for keeping it simple!

By: pamela

pamela — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:29:10 +0000

am inspired..in uganda we use alot of plactic and its ugly

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:35:22 +0000

Re: Linoleum block. This is something you can buy at a craft store. You draw your pattern on the block, then cut it into the block with a sharp knife.

By: Cathy Jo

Cathy Jo — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:42:39 +0000

How do you make a Linoleum Block for Printing?