excursions are a mess!!!! If you were ever to see me shopping with three kids in tow you’d most likely find two out of three of ‘em crying and the other covered in chocolate chip bribery!
Well…Problem solved!!!!
(at least the coupon part of my problem! Let me know if you have a wonder
solution for the kid melt downs!)
I came home to create this Coupon Catch all for my Shopping cart!
It has two pockets! One to hold my Coupon Organizer and one to store the coupons I will be redeeming! And if you’re not a coupon shopper it’s the perfect little helper to hold
your bottled water, emergency candy bar you opened 15 min. into your visit and cell phone while you graze aisle after aisle!
Aren’t they A-DOR-A- BLE!!!! 
Here is what you’ll need…
Two complimentary pieces of Fabric. I used FAT QUARTERS.
Stiff interfacing
Coordinating Double Folded Bias Tape
Pins or stapler
Ruler
STEP ONE: Measure and cut your fabric and Interfacing 18″ x 18″
I found that by stacking them and then cutting them made the process faster and easier. Lay it out just how it will be sewn….a fabric with RIGHT side facing down, then interfacing, then fabric with RIGHT side facing up.
STEP TWO: Now we will be cutting out a section of your 18″ square to create the Caddy straps. Using a ruler and pen mark off the following measurements and cut through all three layers creating straps that measure 7″ long x 3″ wide.
STEP FOUR: Adding the bias Tape.
You will first need to sew an 18″ strip of Bias tape to the bottom section of the caddy.
STEP FIVE: Fold the bottom section in half leaving about a 1 1/2″ gap. This is creating your pocket. be sure to be aware of the fabrics. You will determine what fabric shows most so chose wisely which way you fold. Secure with pins or staples.
STEP SIX: Now it’s time to add the Bias Tape around the edges. Start at a top of a strap in it’s middle. Pin it on if that will help you keep it straight. Sew it on using a straight stitch. Corners Can be pinned or stapled to help them line up right. The inside corners are tricky. Sew around it completely being sure to fold your tape at the very end so you don’t have a raw edge.
STEP SEVEN: Sew a straight stitch line in your pocket making a second section in your pocket. You can determine how big you want each section. Also you may want to add another stitched line to make a pen pocket.
STEP EIGHT: Lastly we will be adding Velcro.
Cut two 1 3/4″ strips of Velcro. Separate the pieces and sew them onto the straps. Sew one on the top of the strap and the other at the bottom of the strap where it meets the pocket section.
Your very own Cart Caddy ready to make your life that much easier!!!!!
As easy as this looks it takes about an hour to sew. The bias tape can be tricky. I must have bough a pack that was ironed weird becasue mine was hard to get it to keep straight.
Just take your time!
I just might have to try this…
Wahoo!
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Thank you….you didn't have to share your secret – very sweet & generous!!
Lisa B.
Thank you for sharing this, so generous of you! I can't wait to try it out.
Okay, I made one yesterday after you posted this (although mine looks a little ghetto…I just used some random fabric scraps), now I can't wait to go to the store and use it!
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks sooo much for posting the tutorial! I've made two so far. I had never used bias tape before and had a little trouble with my first one on the corners. I found this link if anyone is in the same boat. http://www.wrights.com/wrights/class/sewing/doublefoldbias/doublefoldbias.htm
My second one turned out so much better after reading this.
One other thing I did was clip the bottom corners of the interfacing to cut down on the bulk after you fold up to make the pockets. I had trouble getting through all the layers on the first go round. Maybe I was using really thick interfacing or something.
Thanks again! This is a brilliant idea and I'm so happy you shared!!
I LOVE THIS! I can't wait to try it! Thank you so much!
stapling is SUCH a great idea! thank you for the pattern, and for such an excellent tip!
That is seriously cute and genius! I never would have thought of that, but now I'll have to make one!
I saw this over at Infarrantly Creative. I didn't realize this was YOUR idea! I LOVE that there is a tutorial and I don't have to make it up like I thought I was going to have to…
Thanks!
Dani
I absolutely LOVE this! What a brilliant idea, thanks for taking the time to make a tutorial!
Thanks for sharing your tutorial–I'm going to try and make one. I'm a huge fan of using coupons, and this will keep me much more organized.
That has got to be the cleverest thing I've seen in a while! I can't wait to make one. Thanks for the tutorial
dude! that's awesome. bookmarked it, thanks!
That's great and darn handy too! Thanks for sharing your ingenuity!
Dena
What a cool idea! That might make me even pick up a coupon or two…imagine that. I love your fat quarters. Thanks so much for linking!
~Andy@Poppies@Play
How incredibly creative! You go girl! I neeeed one of those
I think I will have my mom make me one…can't sew to save my life…lol! Thanks for sharing!
Great gift idea! I'm going to sew in magnets, rather than use velcro, so it can be hung on the fridge between shopping trips.
AWESOME!!! I wonder for newbies like me, if I could do this w/o the Bias? I JUST got a sewing machine and know the BASICS. Could I do this wrong sides together, turn rightside out and then stitch up the pocket? I'm worried about Bias since I've not gotten to that yet!
That is just awesome. I think I am going to have to make this…..for about 5 of my friends who are all coupon crazies. They would love this.
I am featuring this on my blog on the 7th.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
I can't WAIT to try and make one of these…. THANK YOU for sharing!!
Love this. I will make for my friends(seniors with dementia) that use walkers. I suggest that the velcro be sewn on before adding the seam binding for a cleaner and more secure finish. I will use oilcloth because it is easier to keep clean.
Fabulous!!! I just posted the link to this over on SmartCanucks – we're all coupon-happy over there. LOL
This is a great tutorial!! Thank you!! I have never used interfacing or bias tape before. I would love to see a little tutorial on how to do the corners with the tape…mine turned out a little funky. LOL Also, I don't think I bought the right interfacing…I guess it's not stiff enough because my caddy sort of sags when I add my coupon holder. Any tips to fix it? I will probably just deal with it…or find something to sew onto the back maybe. Anyhow…thanks so much for this!
What a great, practical thing! lol I made one for myself and use it everytime I go shopping. Thanks for the great instructions!
Thank you for posting the measurements and instructions! I really could use one of these (instead of a battered envelope) and am looking forward to making one in the morning!
I definately could use one of these. I, likemany other moms I'm sure, pull out the coupon I'm going to use. Then either stick it one on the seat of the shopping cart or in the car seat with the baby. And then end up losing at least one of them. What a great idea!
This is so cute! I think the worst part about couponing is losing coupons.. and I think I could eliminate that by using this. I have a great friend that I coupon with and I'm totally making this for her for Christmas. Thanks for the great idea.
-Sylvia
Propane Burners
Great idea! Why didn't I think of this? I like the idea of using oilcloth for cleanliness. Scotch Guard or iron-on vinyl would work also. I think I'll add another pocket or maybe a clip for the coupons that have been "used".
I have made your fabulous Coupon Caddy and have a picture of it on my blog. I made it with a fun retro print. I hope you like it! Thank you!
http://prettythingsbylaurah.blogspot.com/2011/01/projects-for-modern-mama.html
Cannot believe I didn’t find this sooner. Thank you so much for sharing. Just thought I would share mine with you. I added some flower embellishment’s because I am a girly girly:) Hope you like it! Thank you.
http://oneproductivemom.blogspot.com/2011/08/coupon-cart-caddy.html
Love your creativity!