Today I found a pattern for making the easiest ever shopping tote bag, so if you don't have one of these already, I suggest you follow the link and give this a try.
An estimated 500 million to 1 trillion plastic bags are used and discarded worldwide, so pick up your needles and do your bit for this global problem. Why not make yours even more eco-friendly by picking some really funky vintage fabric? An Ebay search will quickly bring up some great selections, such as this one here -- simply order a design you like, whip up the bag, and end up with a unique item that'll be the envy of all your friends! Follow the jump to find out what you'll need...
What You Need
* heavy-duty fabric, such as canvas or upholstery fabric
* thread
* scissors
* sewing machine
Go here for the rest of the tutorial.
