1. Strong utility fabrics, such as canvas or denim, work best for a grocery tote, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring. Look for bold p...

2. Make the following cuts from the corresponding material: 1 rectangle 37" x 14" of both the outer and lining fabrics for the body 2 recta...

3. Pin one exterior side piece to one exterior bag piece right sides together, matching the center markings on both. Using a 3/8" seam allowance an...

4. If needed, apply a seam finish to the outer bag piece to prevent the raw edges from fraying. If you see any fabric fraying as you work, take the...

5. Measure in 3" from the side seams along the top edge of one wide side of the bag body. Pin one piece of webbing at the marks, leaving an inch of...

6. With the outer bag turned wrong side out and the lining turned right side out, nest the lining inside the outer bag. Pin around the upper edge....

7. Push the lining into the bag and press the top seam, folding the seam allowances of the opening inside, even with the sewn edge. Topstitch aroun...