How to Attach an Inside Pocket to a Cloth Grocery Bag

An inside pocket on a cloth grocery bag comes in handy for many items. Put smaller items in the pocket to keep them separate from larger objects, and safe from dropping out of the bag. Learn how to make the right pocket for your specific needs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cloth grocery bag
• Fabric
• Scissors
• Needle and thread

1. Draw a pattern for the pocket. Leave a 1/2 inch to fold underneath the pocket. The size and shape of the pocket depends on what you plan to put in it.

2. Cut the pocket out and fold the seam allowance underneath. Pin it to your bag to hold down the seam allowance and press with a hot iron.

3. Pin the pocket to the fabric on the inside of the bag. Turn under all of the seam allowances.

4. Sew all around the sides and bottom of the pocket, using backspacing as you begin and end. Sew close to the outside, within a 1/4 inch of the edge.

5. Remove any stray or long threads from your inside pocket. Press the pocket with a hot iron. Your pocket will help you hold items that should not come into contact with your other purchases.

Resources

• Wisdom of the Moon talks about sewing grocery bags.