One of my favorite shopping bags, is the fold up one that I got last summer at Target. I have a few of them actually. They are designed to fold up into this little zippered pouch that is about the same dimensions as a check book. When the bag is open that pouch turns into a little pocket on the outside of the bag. Pretty much genius, right? They’re super handy because you can stash a few in your bag when to head out the door to go shopping, or just keep them there so your never without a bag or two.

I guess I’m not alone in my love for this type of bag. Karla posted a tutorial on whip up on how to create your own.

She simplified the pattern to use velcro instead of a zipper which I like a lot better because sometimes the zipper can get caught on the bag when I’m trying close it in it’s collapsed form. I love the addition of the bias tape to trim out the pocket, and don’t even get me started on that great sheet fabric. Super cute!


Another great take on this same idea is this tote bag from the fine ladies at stitch lounge. It condenses down teeny-tiny by rolling it up and securing it with a bit of snap tape. They even included a downloadable pattern. via Craft: