Sewing - Shopping Bags

I purchased cloth shopping bags many years ago.  They get used (and washed) regularly.  Many of them are starting to wear out. Now I am more comfortable sewing so I decided to make my own bags.  I purchased a piece of fabric at a yard sale for $2 at most. 

While I am more comfortable using my sewing machine, I am far from good.  I tend to be quite slow the first time I make something.  For the first bag I used an online tutorial.  The bag is very nice and sturdy although a bit small.  It will definitely be useful.  The straps extend the length of the bag.

For the second bag I made my own pattern.  I used one of my current cloth shopping bags as a guide.  The second bag is larger although not quite as sturdy.  It will still hold more groceries than a plastic bag. 

I have cut out pieces to make two more bags slightly smaller than the second.  I am going to use two coordinating fabrics that I bought for 75 cents total.  I hope over the next few months to make enough to replace all of the worn out shopping bags.  Plus I think the bright fabrics are so much more fun!