On our recent trip to Japan, Sarah and I spent a day craft shopping in Shinjukyu and looking at fashion in Shibuya while the boys went to the Legoland Discovery Centre. Our favourite craft store in Shinjuku is Okadaya where we stocked up on some lovely craft supplies. Sarah spotted some delicious Macaron fabric (from Yuwa Live Life Collection) which featured all her favourite French treats.
We combined the Macaron fabric with some bright pink polka dots from the Atelier Akiko Collection from Lecien in this Eco Shopper Bag. It is bound to come in handy on our trip to Paris.
Eco bags are really handy when you are travelling – especially when you shop at markets. You can pop all of your shopping in one large bag which is easier to carry. We love the Fold Up Eco Bag pattern from I Love Patchwork by Rashida Coleman which we used for our Macaron Eco Shopper Bag. It features an inbuilt pouch for storing the folded bag when not in use and the handles are long enough to carry the bag on your shoulder.
If you are looking for a Shopping Bag Pattern, check out these free online tutorials:
Fabulous! I love the fabric and enjoy reading about your travels too.
Cute fabric! Your trip sounds marvellous, I am a teensy bit jealous 😉
Beautiful fabrics and a lovely bag! Thanks for the links for the tutorials.
Je craque pour l’étoffe…..
I’m smelting away. Unfortunately I cannot read the japanese site and how to order it. I MUST have the Macarons fabric.
How do make to find always such great things?
The book also is a great proposal. I ordered it directly as a birthday gift for my friend hahaha.
I love to read your blog.
Best regards
Gabi
Wow you’ve made a adorable bag using lovely fabric! I’ve been enjoying your blog for a while. Thank you so much for the beautiful inspirations and helpful tips! ***With love from California, Amy***
Hi I love your blog and ideas. I have recently purchased the book with the eco bag pattern in but seem to have a problem making the purse with the instructions can you give any advice please.
Best wishes
Christine
Hi Christine Sorry, it was a few years ago that I made that pattern so don’t really recall the specifics of the construction. I don’t recall having any difficulty with it. Do you have a friend who sews? Perhaps you could figure it out with someone. From memory the pouch part sits on the inside of the bag and you fold the pouch into it when not in use.