This easy to sew stopping tote is a hybrid between my supermarket shopping bags and the expandable shoe bags I've made before. These will make a great addition to your next craft store, and are a great substitute to single use plastic bags. Here's where I purchased the pegboard hooks if you're in Australia www.etsy.com/au/shop/SYNERGY3DAu?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1539357365&from_page=listing www.ebay.com.au/usr/synergy3d If you enjoyed this video & feel like giving something back to the channel, you can do that here..... www.buymeacoffee.com/stitchthisr or via Paypal www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YYZF9B787XGD6 Did you know we have a Facebook group "Christine's Home Affairs"? I'd love for you to share what you make with the whole community. If you like my videos, click subscribe, and follow, so you won't miss out on any upcoming videos. Go ahead, try it. It's completely free! My fabric labels and the style I use are from wunderlabel.com.au/?affil=christineshomeaffairs now that I have an affilliation with them, I may get a small commission on sales. My metal tags are from lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.88.5 If you like my products, you will find many here... My Website stitchthis.com.au Here are some of my favourite products to use. They are affiliate links, which provide me a small commission if you purchase any products via the link. This helps me continue to provide videos for your enjoyment. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My Amazon storefront in USA and other countries www.amazon.com/shop/christineshomeaffairs amzn.to/3Pvx0jk The following products are for Amazon Australia Wash away tape - amzn.to/3dUwD1B Pattern notcher - amzn.to/3p5ab8t Clover awl - amzn.to/3dhk2Wf Peltex - amzn.to/3PMMT2G Continuous zipper No.5 - amzn.to/3ag7CfZ Continuous Zipper No.3 - amzn.to/3ybAHkN Strapping - amzn.to/3bI04TD Chalk wheel - amzn.to/3R21bxL Seam Guage - amzn.to/3Id90ws Square ruler - amzn.to/3Rjn0ZQ Eyelets - amzn.to/3P2SZvq #singletbag #reusablebags #shoppingtotes #beginnersewing #DIY #sewtosell
Thank you for this tutorial. I really like the cotton bag & would like to see a lined version. I made up a saying for myself when doing French seams: Do it wrong then make it right. It helps me remember to sew wrong sides together first, then put right sides together to finish the seam.
Im no pro but just thinking here. My thought for a lined bag (given that it’s folded over at the bottom like that) would be to sew/start with 2 pieces of cotton cut at about 37x19 and sew right sides together, turn right side out and top stitch. (That’s now your 36x18 bag fabric.) Then make the bag as instructed with lining already intact. Not sure how the French seams fit in, too much bulk? I’d love to hear if that sounds right. Top of the bag might need its topstitching done after assembly is complete. Does this make good sense? Im pretty new to bags like this.
I just organized my thread by color recently on the wooden peg rack, I’ve put cut straws on each peg, taller than the thread spools so that the bobbin can safely sit on top of the spool. I’ve tried numerous ways, and this works the best for me. My odds and ends bobbins sit on top of each other on a straw also. Your projects always keep my attention from start to finish.
Thank you for always giving us the measurements in inches also! That is so appreciated by us Americans and the few other countries that use the imperial system! Im terrible at converting, so Thank You! 😂❤
You don’t have to convert. All tape measures have centimeters on the flipside. And it’s super easy to type into any search engine and ask to convert 6 cm to inches.
You are so organized and your spools of thread are all looking really nice now. Thanks for the great instructions for making the bags. I also like the tip about continuing to the topstitching from stitching the top edge of the bag and handles down. I've never thought about that.
I appreciate how real you are in these videos. Showing that you cut a wee bit too close and cut the seam and had to redo it. Also noting that you could be doing extra steps, but wanted to just get it done and on to the thread rack. Thanks Christine.
I always learn something useful when I watch these videos. Aways. This particular bag I'll likely not make as I prefer a boxed bottom shopping bag with more durability and a wider base because I pack them full. Aside from that, it's brilliant the way you use a continuous line of sewing along the top. I would have never thought of that! I struggle with organizing and I'm constantly re-revising/re-thinking my sewing room (it doubles as my home office), which eats away at my actual sewing time!!! But now, I need to go comb my hair 🙂 Thanks, Christine!
I going to make these for my neighbors this year. Plan to put their initial or monogram on the front. Fingers crossed. Waiting for my health to get a second wind. lol. Thanks for all the terrific project ideas you share with us. ❤
Your thread display looks fantastic. I've not used a plastic bag for shopping since we had to pay for them, and of course I've sewn quite a few since and I always carry a couple in my normal bag.. The shops that still sell plastic bags can charge what they like and as far as I know they are (or should be) biodegradable.
Thank you Christine, you made the process of combining the 2 look easy and with great results. I love the look of the smaller profile but extra width when needed. Being shorter and older I tend to get wrapped up in the bigger bags when trying to get things in, lol. I was going to put snaps at the top to keep it closed until needed but now I don't think it is needed. I may do some with the wraps and snap for easy storage until needed like your other bags from a while back. I got goose bumps when I saw the title and had to make a cup of tea to sit and see what you had come up with. Love them and your peg board looks great. I have recently switched back to peg instead of drawers, much quicker and easier. Thanks again for another great one.
I really like this expanding shopping tote but I’d prefer to have the cotton lined. I tend to pack my bags that need extra support. Your peg holder is great! I’m in the process of moving my sewing room so any idea is valuable. Especially all your projects.
Another fab project to try you really do keep us busy 👏 I’ve just added to my IKEA pegboard you never seem to have one big enough. I’m going to try out the thread holders certainly keeps everything nest and tidy. Thanks again, can’t wait to see what you have for us next x
The racks are brilliant,that’s what I need. The bags were lovely as usual,just a little different to the number one seller😁.Thanks for sharing,going to link to look at the racks.
Those spool hooks are so cool! Sadly he doesn't ship to the US, but he does offer the 3D printing file so you can print your own. Wish I had a 3D printer!
Another great project Christine. The pegboard looks so organized too 😊 Question about bag strength: how sturdy is the cotton bag compared to the upholstery fabric bag? Would it be less suitable for heavy groceries for example? I’ve often wondered.
Thanks Nanci. The cotton bags are quite thin, so not as strong as furnishing fabric. But I've used several for years, and they still carry weight. Just be careful they don't get threadbare😁
I like your peg board really neat like the way you have done these bags have some very soft floppy upholstery fabric it needs some stiffing i think not sure what to do with it as yet thanks Christine for all your lovely videos learning lots have a nice day
Great bag ideas! I ran off to etsy and grabbed a couple of the 4 prong for my mini cones. Christine, I thought it might be a good idea to put a D-ring to the handle while you attach it for keys and such. Anyway, thanks for the spool contact. 😊
Hi Christine, thanks for another great video… love your peg board setup… also I was wondering if you would consider doing a how to video for surger I’ve had mine for a while but never could use it because I can’t get the tension right. Thank you
I love the peg board that is awsome...Ms Christina I have a friend that is wanting a purse with a concealed carry pocket lol😂 were can't see that is a gun in it lol I was wondering if might could do a tutorial on lol....luv
My city recently banned plastic bags. I live in burbs so it didn't apply to me, but to most of my friends and family. So I'm on a mission to make and give away for free 500 bags. This is the pattern I have been using. I started by burning through my stash, then I collected old sheets and linens. So far I've given away about 170. Wish me luck on getting to 500!
Loved the video, Christine! I'm an organizational freak too, though you'd never know it by looking at my craft room🤪. Love this hybrid bag. Hubby's been wanting me to make him a bag to carry a plastic case he uses to carry cables to his gigs and I think this design will work perfectly. How would I go about making sure the case will fit inside the bag? Just measure the circumference a make sure my fabric measures more? Hugs from Nevada, Cathy❤
Cathy, you'd use the same measuring system as boxed bags. say case is 4" across x 8" high x 6" wide. You need fabric that is 21" long x 12" wide. The 21" is twice height plus double fold and a little extra for movement, and 12" would be for the 6" plus 2" each side for the fold plus seam and wiggle room😁
I really enjoyed this video. I plan on making some of these bags. I would like to have you help me with cutting out fabrics using rotary cutters. I have some issues with my vision. I am educated and do understand cm, inches etc. I spend so much time measuring, cutting and then measuring again. I would like to have ideas from you that might help. Thank you
Thanks Cathy. I'm not sure how to help with the vision problems, but I did do a video a while back showing how to use a rotary cutter, and have also done one for fussy cutting border prints. I'll pop both links in here. As for seeing what you are cutting, I wonder if there are rulers that have larger numbers to help you? 😁 th-cam.com/video/t0adhrOWtr8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HOEtRLiaAnmHjNiL th-cam.com/video/kAIVyrqJ8So/w-d-xo.htmlsi=h48cW9qiMwg4czGF
You mentioned that you didn't want to many different types of bags in your shop - I saw a documentary about Costco and one of the things that make them so successful is that they don't waste space on different brands. They only stock one brand of most items - they said that it is less stress when you don't need to look through 5 types and make decisions, it saves them valuable warehouse space and helps keep their costs lower. I know if I go in for mustard it doesn't really make a difference what brand it is.
Christine, Christine, Christine! You were doing so well, giving us the needle type the needle size and stitch length and then you forgot. 😂 I’m guessing you are using polyester thread . And even though your pegboard with your thread looks nice and organized thread manufacturers always state or most of them say your thread should not be exposed to any type of light and to keep covered because of dust. And I think you asked at the beginning of the video if we wanted to see this same version with a lining and I would definitely like to see that. I just think it looks very unfinished doesn’t have a lining, especially if I’m going to give these as gifts, let alone sell them .
Hi Christine, from Adelaide, South Australia. I love you videos. When doing the French seam on the floral bag would it still work if you had overlocked those first two rows of stitching on the right side of the fabric then machine stitch the bag on the wrong side.
A question please… How do you determine whether to measure 3” from center for the handles *or just find the center* on each side. Sometimes you find center and here you measure 3 inches. Thanks 😊 Also, does this way of slipping the strap in and then folding it up work with the poly webbing?
There are no real rules as to where you put your handles, or how you measure them. Sometimes I'll use different measurements depending on what I think a viewer might want to see. Folding your webbing should work fine. I do it with mine as well😁
Hi Christine, question for you. I've been gifted several pieces of vinyl and made your expandable shoe bags as gifts. Well, someone asked me if I could make them an expandable shoe twice that size, everything the same, one center zipper etc. They said they want it for traveling. They pack their things in little bags then fill the suit case. She said the idea that these fold flat when empty would be a huge help to her. Can you picture 2 shoe bags side by side and create something? Help give me some creative juices. Gwen in Indiana USA
That's an interesting idea. If all they want is an expandable bag, then you should just be able to use a much longer piece of vinyl/fabric, and make the bag the same, it'll just end up wider. There's also the bridle bag which is much longer but narrower😁
This easy to sew stopping tote is a hybrid between my supermarket shopping bags and the expandable shoe bags I've made before.
These will make a great addition to your next craft store, and are a great substitute to single use plastic bags.
Here's where I purchased the pegboard hooks if you're in Australia www.etsy.com/au/shop/SYNERGY3DAu?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1539357365&from_page=listing
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Thank you for this tutorial. I really like the cotton bag & would like to see a lined version. I made up a saying for myself when doing French seams: Do it wrong then make it right. It helps me remember to sew wrong sides together first, then put right sides together to finish the seam.
That is a brilliant way to remember how to do French seams! Thanks for sharing.
I love that idea for remembering your seams. Thanks for sharing😁
Yes, I would like to see a lined version also
Im no pro but just thinking here. My thought for a lined bag (given that it’s folded over at the bottom like that) would be to sew/start with 2 pieces of cotton cut at about 37x19 and sew right sides together, turn right side out and top stitch. (That’s now your 36x18 bag fabric.) Then make the bag as instructed with lining already intact. Not sure how the French seams fit in, too much bulk? I’d love to hear if that sounds right. Top of the bag might need its topstitching done after assembly is complete. Does this make good sense? Im pretty new to bags like this.
I just organized my thread by color recently on the wooden peg rack, I’ve put cut straws on each peg, taller than the thread spools so that the bobbin can safely sit on top of the spool. I’ve tried numerous ways, and this works the best for me. My odds and ends bobbins sit on top of each other on a straw also. Your projects always keep my attention from start to finish.
I love that idea Sandi. How clever😁
Thank you for always giving us the measurements in inches also! That is so appreciated by us Americans and the few other countries that use the imperial system! Im terrible at converting, so Thank You! 😂❤
You're very welcome Sherry😁
You don’t have to convert. All tape measures have centimeters on the flipside. And it’s super easy to type into any search engine and ask to convert 6 cm to inches.
That trick around the top is not lazy, it’s clever!
haha, thanks Kat😁
You are so organized and your spools of thread are all looking really nice now. Thanks for the great instructions for making the bags. I also like the tip about continuing to the topstitching from stitching the top edge of the bag and handles down. I've never thought about that.
Thank Crystal. I really like how they all look now😁
I appreciate how real you are in these videos. Showing that you cut a wee bit too close and cut the seam and had to redo it. Also noting that you could be doing extra steps, but wanted to just get it done and on to the thread rack. Thanks Christine.
You are so welcome Cathleen. Thank you😊
Christine this is genius. Brilliant space for shopping or to craft class. Love it!! Pegboard hooks so smart!!
Thanks so much Maza😊
Nice organization!
Thank you😁
Another great project. Thank you
Thanks Cynthia. Felt the need for some quick projects😁
Bags are great. Thank you. Thread wall is super!
Thanks Cyn😀
I always learn something useful when I watch these videos. Aways. This particular bag I'll likely not make as I prefer a boxed bottom shopping bag with more durability and a wider base because I pack them full. Aside from that, it's brilliant the way you use a continuous line of sewing along the top. I would have never thought of that! I struggle with organizing and I'm constantly re-revising/re-thinking my sewing room (it doubles as my home office), which eats away at my actual sewing time!!! But now, I need to go comb my hair 🙂 Thanks, Christine!
haha. I should have brushed it earlier 😁
Thank you for sharing! I love the thread rack, it's a fantastic setup. :)
Thanks Leseann. I love it😁
Wow! Your thread organizer makes a good back-drop for your sewing room. Thank you again Christine!
Thanks Loraine. It's a big improvement😁
Your idea at the top of the bag stitching up and around the second time is s smarter idea, not lazy.
haha, thanks Kay😁
Love this tutorial actually all of yours.
Thank you. Love your thread set up
Thank you so much Mary😀
Everything is very nice and neat. Thanks 🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Yes I would a video on the lined version please😊
Thanks Eileen. I'll have to work that out soon😁
Great video. So easy to follow you. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome Stella. Thank you😁
I going to make these for my neighbors this year. Plan to put their initial or monogram on the front. Fingers crossed. Waiting for my health to get a second wind. lol. Thanks for all the terrific project ideas you share with us. ❤
The monogram would be a lovely touch Cyn. I hope your health improves quickly😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks. It’s just old age but I’m fighting it. Never give in, never give up! Lol
Your thread display looks fantastic. I've not used a plastic bag for shopping since we had to pay for them, and of course I've sewn quite a few since and I always carry a couple in my normal bag.. The shops that still sell plastic bags can charge what they like and as far as I know they are (or should be) biodegradable.
Thanks lesley. I'm not even sure how I ended up with plastic. I had two empty shopping bags in my hand😁
Everything looks so good.
Thanks so much😁
I love IKEA! I have one just five minutes from my house. The pegboard section is where I get all of my sewing organizational needs.
They sure do have a lot of great stuff. My closest is 2hrs away😁
Thank you Christine, you made the process of combining the 2 look easy and with great results. I love the look of the smaller profile but extra width when needed. Being shorter and older I tend to get wrapped up in the bigger bags when trying to get things in, lol. I was going to put snaps at the top to keep it closed until needed but now I don't think it is needed. I may do some with the wraps and snap for easy storage until needed like your other bags from a while back. I got goose bumps when I saw the title and had to make a cup of tea to sit and see what you had come up with. Love them and your peg board looks great. I have recently switched back to peg instead of drawers, much quicker and easier. Thanks again for another great one.
My pleasure Judi. I hoped it was what you were after. I prefer the pegboard too. It reminds me what I have. In drawers, I always forget😁
I love the bags , also am very envious of your new hooks and board looks great 😊
Thanks Erica. I'm very pleased about the hooks😁
I really like this expanding shopping tote but I’d prefer to have the cotton lined. I tend to pack my bags that need extra support. Your peg holder is great! I’m in the process of moving my sewing room so any idea is valuable. Especially all your projects.
Thanks Kay. I may have to do a lined version😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairsyes please
As usual a great video. Would love a lined version xx😊
Sharon, I did a similar lined version a week or so later. It's the one with the zipper on the front😀
Another fab project to try you really do keep us busy 👏 I’ve just added to my IKEA pegboard you never seem to have one big enough. I’m going to try out the thread holders certainly keeps everything nest and tidy. Thanks again, can’t wait to see what you have for us next x
Thanks Susan. They do make great products😁
How useful, what a brilliant idea to keep spools and bobbins together. E❤
Thanks Eileen. I'm a little OCD😁
Thanks Christine’s love that when I get up in the us ur video are all up ! Love and learn so much from your tutorials !❤
Thanks Lida😁
The racks are brilliant,that’s what I need. The bags were lovely as usual,just a little different to the number one seller😁.Thanks for sharing,going to link to look at the racks.
Thanks Eve. I'm very happy with how they've turned out😁
love the bags awesome. oh to have the dream organized sewing room lol,🪡🪡🪡🪡🛍🛍🛍🛍🛍🛍🛍🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵✂✂✂✂📏📏📏
Haha, you don't want to see the piles of fabric I have over the floor 🤣
Tada…so neat and organized!
Thanks Christine, love the pegboard it looks great.
Thanks Julie. I do love it😁
Fantastic! Just what I was looking for. Warmest greetings from Cape Town (Melkbos) , South Africa
Happy to help Jacques. Thank you😁
Awesome, love the bags & the peg board. I hv zips crammed n a drawer, hanging is an awesome idea!!
haha, I still have zips crammed in my drawer too Nita😁
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Love the bags and love the remake of the board they look great.
Thanks Paula😁
Wow 😮 those hooks are fantastic!!
Now I’ll get back to the rest of your video 😅
haha, I just love them Simone-Louise😁
That has to be the quietest sewing machine I have ever heard! Thank you very much for sharing.
My pleasure Frances. It's really not that quiet. I just reduce the volume for the videos😁
Lovely little bags. Love a good storage system. 👍👍👍
Thanks Christine. I'm very happy with it😁
Those spool hooks are so cool! Sadly he doesn't ship to the US, but he does offer the 3D printing file so you can print your own. Wish I had a 3D printer!
That's good to know. I just got a 3d printer, but don't know how to use it😀
Another great project Christine. The pegboard looks so organized too 😊
Question about bag strength: how sturdy is the cotton bag compared to the upholstery fabric bag? Would it be less suitable for heavy groceries for example? I’ve often wondered.
Thanks Nanci. The cotton bags are quite thin, so not as strong as furnishing fabric. But I've used several for years, and they still carry weight. Just be careful they don't get threadbare😁
I like your peg board really neat like the way you have done these bags have some very soft floppy upholstery fabric it needs some stiffing i think not sure what to do with it as yet thanks Christine for all your lovely videos learning lots have a nice day
Thanks Pamela. Have a great day too😁
She missed your question. Probably some fusible stiff interfacing would help.
Love your videos 😊. Also love the new rack 😊
Thanks Carol😁
Great bag ideas! I ran off to etsy and grabbed a couple of the 4 prong for my mini cones.
Christine, I thought it might be a good idea to put a D-ring to the handle while you attach it for keys and such. Anyway, thanks for the spool contact. 😊
You're welcome Sue. You know I always forget to put the D rings into my bags. It really should be a standard fixture in all of them😁
Hi Christine, thanks for another great video… love your peg board setup… also I was wondering if you would consider doing a how to video for surger I’ve had mine for a while but never could use it because I can’t get the tension right. Thank you
It's been on my to do list for quite some time Kathy😁
I love the peg board that is awsome...Ms Christina I have a friend that is wanting a purse with a concealed carry pocket lol😂 were can't see that is a gun in it lol I was wondering if might could do a tutorial on lol....luv
I'm not familiar with these type of bags Michelle. I might need to see what some of these bags look like😁
Just made this and posted I used dollar store fabric 2.50 us dollars interfacing and lable, total cost 4.50❤❤❤
It looked great too Judi😁
My city recently banned plastic bags. I live in burbs so it didn't apply to me, but to most of my friends and family. So I'm on a mission to make and give away for free 500 bags. This is the pattern I have been using. I started by burning through my stash, then I collected old sheets and linens. So far I've given away about 170. Wish me luck on getting to 500!
Well done Bonnie. I'm sure you'll make it to 500 bags, and more! 😁
Loved the video, Christine! I'm an organizational freak too, though you'd never know it by looking at my craft room🤪.
Love this hybrid bag. Hubby's been wanting me to make him a bag to carry a plastic case he uses to carry cables to his gigs and I think this design will work perfectly. How would I go about making sure the case will fit inside the bag? Just measure the circumference a make sure my fabric measures more?
Hugs from Nevada,
Cathy❤
Cathy, you'd use the same measuring system as boxed bags. say case is 4" across x 8" high x 6" wide. You need fabric that is 21" long x 12" wide. The 21" is twice height plus double fold and a little extra for movement, and 12" would be for the 6" plus 2" each side for the fold plus seam and wiggle room😁
I really enjoyed this video. I plan on making some of these bags. I would like to have you help me with cutting out fabrics using rotary cutters. I have some issues with my vision. I am educated and do understand cm, inches etc. I spend so much time measuring, cutting and then measuring again. I would like to have ideas from you that might help.
Thank you
Thanks Cathy. I'm not sure how to help with the vision problems, but I did do a video a while back showing how to use a rotary cutter, and have also done one for fussy cutting border prints. I'll pop both links in here. As for seeing what you are cutting, I wonder if there are rulers that have larger numbers to help you? 😁
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You mentioned that you didn't want to many different types of bags in your shop - I saw a documentary about Costco and one of the things that make them so successful is that they don't waste space on different brands. They only stock one brand of most items - they said that it is less stress when you don't need to look through 5 types and make decisions, it saves them valuable warehouse space and helps keep their costs lower. I know if I go in for mustard it doesn't really make a difference what brand it is.
That's what makes Costco and Aldi so successful. It's so much easier to make decisions when there are fewer choices😁
Christine, Christine, Christine! You were doing so well, giving us the needle type the needle size and stitch length and then you forgot. 😂
I’m guessing you are using polyester thread .
And even though your pegboard with your thread looks nice and organized thread manufacturers always state or most of them say your thread should not be exposed to any type of light and to keep covered because of dust.
And I think you asked at the beginning of the video if we wanted to see this same version with a lining and I would definitely like to see that. I just think it looks very unfinished doesn’t have a lining, especially if I’m going to give these as gifts, let alone sell them .
I'll try to get onto the lined version soon. Thank you😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I just made a few of the little core keepers. They are so cute.
Hi Christine, from Adelaide, South Australia. I love you videos. When doing the French seam on the floral bag would it still work if you had overlocked those first two rows of stitching on the right side of the fabric then machine stitch the bag on the wrong side.
Yes it will Bev. You'd just need to allow for the width of the overlocking😀
A question please… How do you determine whether to measure 3” from center for the handles *or just find the center* on each side. Sometimes you find center and here you measure 3 inches. Thanks 😊
Also, does this way of slipping the strap in and then folding it up work with the poly webbing?
There are no real rules as to where you put your handles, or how you measure them. Sometimes I'll use different measurements depending on what I think a viewer might want to see. Folding your webbing should work fine. I do it with mine as well😁
Hi Christine, question for you. I've been gifted several pieces of vinyl and made your expandable shoe bags as gifts. Well, someone asked me if I could make them an expandable shoe twice that size, everything the same, one center zipper etc. They said they want it for traveling. They pack their things in little bags then fill the suit case. She said the idea that these fold flat when empty would be a huge help to her. Can you picture 2 shoe bags side by side and create something?
Help give me some creative juices.
Gwen in Indiana USA
That's an interesting idea. If all they want is an expandable bag, then you should just be able to use a much longer piece of vinyl/fabric, and make the bag the same, it'll just end up wider. There's also the bridle bag which is much longer but narrower😁