I just cannot stop myself. I made another bag. This one. I love.
I found a great old seed/feed sack at the flea market for $3. It was pretty big bag with few stains and it was soft from years of use. So, it came home with me. I wanted to repurpose it.
Because I love a little history, I found out that Beamis was a St. Louis-based company. They began manufacturing seamless seed sacks in 1858 for milled food. I also found out that my $3 bag was a steal. Bags similar are going for at least $10 on Ebay, and as much as $40 on Etsy, and many look much dirtier than mine. Score!
My initial idea was to make a table runner, but I really have enough table runners. Then, I considered a pillow. But, it didn’t really have a home.
So, I made a market bag. It’s about 20 inches tall by 18 inches wide, making it a great size bag for the store or school.
It’s lined with cute red ticking fabric. It was $2.50/yard at Joann’s. I think this bag used about 1/2 yard total, so it ended up being a pretty good deal.
This is the first bag I’ve ever made lined. So, it’s reversible. Although, I think the sack side will always be out. But, it does look cute with the ticking side out.
As per usual, I didn’t do a tutorial. Bag tutorials are everywhere in Internet-land, and all are probably better than what I would provide. (Check out this tutorial at Film in the Fridge. I didn’t use this pattern, but it looks pretty similar.)
I just kinda trusted my gut. I wanted the stamp centered on the bag, so I started there. Once the outside and liner were sewn, I added one long strap with excess feed sack material and then added a little carabiner and a button closure. (I just used a black elastic hair tie for the closure.)
I broke a needle in the process. The material got too thick and I was going too fast. But, it all worked out in the end, even with some strings and uneven stitching. This may be my favorite bag yet.
I’m hoping to use this for a bag to take to the gym, or the store. So, the key holder and inside pocket will be helpful.
And, I still have a little bit of the sack yet. I’ve got a few ideas for what to do with it. More to come.
My challenge is always straight lines. Believe it or not, I’m not good at cutting them or sewing them. HA! It’s a miracle I can make anything.
But, I think the imperfections kinda make it beautiful.
What do you think?
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Shelby says
love the bags they would be good for a birthday gift.
Leigh says
Great! I’m horrible with lines too, just last week I found a new little tool. It is a magnet that goes on the needle plate of the machine and has a long straight edge to just line your fabric up with. I may not be describing it well. It was $5 and made by singer. Totally worth it.
Amy Hodges says
I love that bag, such a great job. I love the vintage grain sack look.
Jennifer says
LOVE this! one of my favs from you, for sure!
Cara C. says
Kim,
This is just so cute! I mean, as a farmer’s daughter, I’m pretty biased, but I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
Danielle says
love it! so cute!
Stephanie says
very impressed yet again, dear friend! great job
Dana says
That bag is really nice.
Oonafey says
So this is going to be your next giveaway, right? Exclusively for the peeps who live in STL??? Yay! Love it, chica!
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
You and your bag are amazing!
Heather @ McKinney Living says
Sooooo cute!! Thanks for sharing!!
Kristen says
It really turned out great!!
Stephanie Lynn says
Adorable – Love this – You did an amazing job!
A Fire Fighter Wifey says
How stinking CUUUUUUUUTE! I love it! I wish that I could sew so that I could make things like this! I LOVE IT!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Kim, I love it!! I like that you made it reversible. I think my favorite is the feedsack side though. 🙂 A nice feedsack is going to be on my list of things to hunt for now!
LizzieBeth says
too. friggin. cute.
I LOVE the red and white stripes!
LB
Meg says
A sack bag with cute reversible lining! You are the woman! Way cute and something I would totally pick up at a store. Props!
Adge says
i wish i was as creative as you. I really want a sewing machine so I can try to start something. any suggestions on one?
Emily Kate says
Love love love it! This has my name all over it. Great job!
Tricia says
I think that you are a genius!!
Love the clip for the keys. I need, NEED one of those. It would save me hours of my life. 😉
XO*Tricia
jen @ homeinthecountry says
Kim – This is so so cute! All of your recent bag-making totally inspires me to make one (although, I definitely have enough bags already…).
Jen@Notes From the Heartland says
Very nice bag Kim! Would be terrific to take along to the Farmer’s Market…or back to the flea market to fill full of more goodies. 😉 And the key holder is a terrific idea!
SarahKL says
How cute! I love it and would totally take it everywhere. 🙂
Ally says
SUPER cute. You’ve got such good taste. I love the ticking liner.
clink says
Cute! Cute! Cute!
I bought a bunch of feed bags a couple of years ago …. and I know there is one PERFECT for this project. Thanx for the inspiration!