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How to sew a plastic bag holder
Learn how to sew a plastic bag holder in 20 minutes and stay organized with your own personalized dispenser for all of your grocery bags!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Active Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Sewing
Cuisine:
International
Keyword:
how to sew a plastic bag holder, plastic bag holder sewing pattern, sewing a plastic bag holder
Yield:
3
holders
Author:
Petro Neagu
Equipment
scissors
sewing machine
pressing iron
Materials
plastic bag holder pattern for the bottom and the body
below you'll find instructions to make your own
cotton fabric
for the body of the holder, the bottom and the handle
matching thread
Instructions
Start by cutting your fabrics according to the size needed. You'll need 2 circles, 1 rectangle and 1 handle strip for each of the holders.
I made 3 holders for us and here are the measurements if you wish to use these:
For the small holder: the circle is 3 1/2" diameter, the rectangle is 10 1/4" (width) by 14 1/2" (height), the handle is 17 1/2" by 4"
For the medium holder: the circle is 5 1/2", the rectangle is 16 3/4" (width) by 20 1/2" (height), the handle is 17 1/2" by 4
For the large holder: the circle is 7 1/2", the rectangle is 23" (width) by 26" (height), the handle is 17 1/2" by 4
Fold the circles in half and press
Sew the raw edges with 1/4" seam allowance and finish with a zig zag stitch or a serger
Fold the top of the rectangle in 1/2" and press
Fold again and press
Sew the top with a 3/8" seam away from the edge.
Mark 1/4" away from both sides of the rectangle, onto the bottom raw end.
Pin the half circles to the raw end, starting from these marks towards the middle of the rectangle.
Sew with 1/4" allowance and finish the raw seam with a zig zag stitch or a serger.
Turn right side out, smooth out the seam and press
Fold the handle strip in half, wrong sides together and press.
Open the strip and fold each half in half then press
Fold again one more time and press.
Edge stitch both sides of the strip.
Finish the raw ends with a zig zag stitch or a serger.
Mark the middle of the rectangle at the top.
Mark the middle of each half of the rectangle and pin the handle to these marks.
Sew the handle to the bag on the sides and the bottom.
Flip the bag right side up and fold in half.
Pin the raw side and sew with 1/4" allowance. Finish the seam with a zig zag stitch or a serger.
Turn the holder right side our and press.
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