Scrap busting: Reusable Grocery Bags / OOP McCall's 4851

I should have enough reusable grocery bags to keep me going but here I am restocking this item.  Some have been gifted and others have found new homes.  And then others are being used for storage of food items in the freezer.  So, it's back to the sewing table with this project.  

The pattern is my go-to for this project, out-of-print (OOP) McCall's 4851.  It is a generously sized bag pattern and perfect for carrying groceries.  

The fabric is leftover pieces from this dress project.  With a little patch work, I was able to cut enough to sew three bags.  The fabric is a 100% cotton canvas from the home décor department.  It was previously pre-washed about six months ago so I was able to just get to work on the project.  The straps were made by stitching together some cotton rooster printed trim.  This trim has been in the stash for a really long time.  I picked it up cheap thinking that it would make a cute finish on a set of kitchen curtains.  Plans change more often than not.  Anyway, it worked out great for these bags.  

Project details

Seams:  2.8 straight stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  1.5 metres or so 

Trim:  6 metres

Pattern:   OOP McCall's 4851

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, spring hinged fabric scissors, pins, pin cushions, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, thread, Janome serger, thread clippers, iron, ironing board, Jean-a-ma-Jig®, insomnia (there was some early morning sewing) and coffee.  

Happy Sewing!