Shall I try to make this

[Celia]

I have decided I really need something like this, do I buy it or try to make it. 

It’s just encouragement and sewjo I think I need or else I am off to buy one. 

[Ellabella]

Well @Celia it would be very easy to make and even if you didn’t have the wherewithal to make it, buying the fabric would cost heck of a lot less than the price of that one.

If you know the dimensions you need to achieve it’s relatively simple to work out the size of fabric you need.

[Kad]

At that price point, I'd try. It isn't a complicated shape and you could make it to your own colour choice, after a bit of experimentation with scrap fabric.

[realale]

How much?!! For what is basically a simple bag? For goodness sake, woman - Get a grip and make it!!!
(Was that suitable encouragement?? )

[Diane]

@Celia Of course you should make it, i shouldn't think that would be difficult to do, get that sewing machine out  I could also do with something like that for when i pop out to get a handful of bits.

[Celia]

@Celia Of course you should make it, i shouldn't think that would be difficult to do, get that sewing machine out  I could also do with something like that for when i pop out to get a handful of bits.

You need to look at this post then https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,15370.msg309995.html#msg309995 the bag pattern I linked too is great for a quick shop, you can always box out the bottom.  I have made lots in the past.

[Celia]

How much?!! For what is basically a simple bag? For goodness sake, woman - Get a grip and make it!!!
(Was that suitable encouragement?? )

Love it, measurement taken and the stash will be checked tomorrow 

[HenriettaMaria]

How much and it isn't even gusseted!  Definitely one to make at home!

[Vezelay]

@Celia it's a canvas tote bag - no lining, no pockets, very simple to make. If you want to be a little more adventurous here's a link to 20 free tote bag patterns https://www.applegreencottage.com/tote-bag-patterns/ . go for it!

[Celia]

They look really nice @Vezelay i will have a good look and think tomorrow.  Thank you everyone

[Celia]

Ok today is the day I will dig out the sewing machine.

I am unsure whether to try to make this bag with a separate gusset piece or just box out the corners, does anyone have any suggestions which would be best.

I originally thought of the boxing but now worry it won’t be stable enough

[Ellabella]

@Celia boxing the corners is much quicker than adding a gusset. 

On some of my bags, rather than trim off the triangle piece created by the boxing out I fix it to the side of the bag, this may help. I usually rivet them in place but that’s only an option if it’s a reasonably firm fabric and you have rivets!

You could consider putting something in the stiffen the base. I would use something like those very flexible cutting mats. They are very easy to trim down and if you tuck them down well they should do the job.

[HenriettaMaria]

Thank you for posting this link, @Vezelay

I really like the Market Bag pattern - I could see this being very useful on the supermarket run.  I would probably do it in furnishing-grade fabric with a decent Martindale number - I'd hate to go to the trouble of making them only to have them wear at the corners in six months!

[Celia]

Machine found and material found and cut, I am going for boxed corners @Ellabella

Thank you for getting me going

[Celia]

95% done I will post photos and details tomorrow