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!
Becca, totally brilliant. I will be making one of those…I have been known to leave the store without using my coupons because of total failure to keep them straight…no more! Thanks for such a great tute! Bev
WOW. I hate trying to shop with a handful of disorganized coupons – this is the perfect solution!
That really is so cute.
Love the fabric you used too.
love this! exactly what i need! i posted a link to your tute at my blog xo craftytammie
What a super idea to solve a problem. Thanks for sharing!
This is such a neat idea, Becca! I have the same problem when grocery shopping-my son is constantly taking my coupons and either tearing them up or dropping them along the way, so I'm having to traverse all over the store to retrieve my coupons. I will definitely be making one of these!
I also shared a link to your awesome project on my blog.
Really.. this is too awesome! What a great idea! I'm always juggling my coupons, drink, list and pen. I only do minor sewing (just learned zippers last week), but I think I might give this a try.
What a fantastic idea!
Hey saw you on Studio 5 this morning! very fun project!:)
Thank you for this! By the time I get to the checkout half of my coupons are in the bottom of my purse!
How perfect! I totally need to make myself one of those!
I am little miss coupons!
Heather @ http://www.savingmoneylivinglife.com
What's with all the !!!!!! and super large font? Quit yelling at me.
That's cute. Thanks for sharing! As another mom with 3 kids I totally feel your grocery shopping pain!
Anonymous,
Blogger is having an issue and I wasn't able to adjust my font size. It doesn't appear large in my preview and I have tried to repost it but still got this same error. Sorry if it offends you.
As for my !!! use, bad habit I guess. If it really bothers you'll have to apologize in advance for many of my past posts. I've reported to exclamation point rehab and I think it's working! This is a recycled post so it was originally posted last year. I apologize yet still think it reflects my personality. I live a pretty exciting life!
And in the future if you have any more constructive criticism or complaints feel free to email me personally! I respect those who can stand behind their opinions even if it may be hard to hear!
Thanks!
Becca
bluecricketdesign@gmail.com
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Please quit anonymously yelling at a blogger whose blog you CHOSE you look at…
All bloggers understand two things: 1) the limitations/unexpected errors of blogging platforms 2) the limitation of fully describing emotion within posts, (especially DIY post) hence the brilliance of punctuation.
In case you are new to the blogging world, a bit of blog participation etiquette as you begin your vast journey: Please respect the time, talent, and genius that bloggers, like blue cricket, virtually share with the world. Constructive suggestions are one appreciated thing (everyone wants to improve and apologize when necessary…), anonymous negativity is just bad form.
If you are a vet blog participant, shame on you.
Sincerely,
Alisa
A Blue Cricket admirer
ps love you and your sexy exclamation points!!!!!!!
I love this!! And I can't sew. At all….
What a great idea!!!! I hope you start selling them or something. Love it!
Is this a re-post? I could swear I have seen this tutorial somewhere. I thought it was here on your blog?
I have some gorgeous oil cloth fabric and I am going to use that to make this so it will be easy to just wipe clean when needed. Thanks for the tutorial!
I'm having a "why didn't I think of that moment" – this is priceless. It is definitely what I need when I'm shopping. I always leave out one or two coupons because they are everywhere!
That's awesome!! I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-shopping-cart-coupon-organizer/2010/08/10/
–Anne
OMG! Love this idea too… you are truly amazing! I think I'm going to have to add this to my project list too… this would make for great christmas gifts for all my coupon clipping friends out there!
Just what I need! Thanks for the tut
Love the idea, this WILL be added to my sewing to-do list.
I usually end up shoving the coupons I'm using for that trip into my pocket and end up with a coupon wad at checkout.
I can't wait to make this!
I love, love, love this Becca! Thanks tons as always, I'll be linking.
Love it! I think I commented the last time I saw it…still in love and need to make one!
Really neat and useful. I hope to remember to take with me. Thanks
Nancy in IN
Featured this on my blog today! i love it so much!
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Very nice, can also hold your keys and cell phone if you don't alays care a purse like I don't..
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