Reusable grocery bags have been really popular for some time now and they are great! My sister-in-law gave me reusable produce bags and it made me really think about all the small plastic bags I use for produce since we purchase lots of fresh stuff. I’m not sure were she got them but here is a great tutorial on how to make one! I saw this idea for a normal grocery bag on pinterest and thought it would be a good idea for a produce bag.
Step2: lay it out flat. I used my other bag as a template and cut around it. It is just 9×14 rectangle.
Step 3: fold down one edge about 1/2-3/4 inch down pin and sew across at 1/4 seam. This will be used for the draw sting.
Step 4: Put right sides together sew around 3 edges starting 1/2 inch down so you don’t sew over step 3. Make dashes with pen across bag with bag about 1/2 inch long in a pattern shown above. I started by using a ruler marking every other 1/2 inch but was annoyed so I started free handing it.
This was part of the Homestead Barn Hop, the Morris Tribe, Sew Chatty, Sew Can Do, Craft-O- Maniac, Homemaker on a Dime, Frugally Sustainable, Thrifty Decorating, Stringtown Home, Seasonal Celebrations, Someday Crafts, Crafty Mama
Natural Mothers Network says
Would love it if you were to choose Seasonal Celebration Sunday to link this great post to- love your blog:-) http://naturalmothersnetwork.com
Rebecca x
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Thanks Rebecca I just linked up!
Barb @ Frugal Local Kitchen says
Love this! I went through my ds15’s drawers today to take out the winter stuff, and found a few t-shirts that had seen better days. Now I can do something with them instead of just throwing them out!
Jonell says
mmm this would work for elderly or disabled shoppers who are insecure using those ultra thin..could/can and do ‘break at any moment bags from the superstores. The sstore freebies just don’t always make it into the house with the weight they r carrying..something to consider..thank you
Jonell
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Thats a really good idea. I never thought of that! Thanks Jonell
cheapcraftymama says
Such a great idea! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Thanks for sharing your blog hop! I just linked up
Tessa says
Love this! I always feel so wasteful using those produce bags, and this is really a cheap and easy remedy. Thanks!
Here via Someday Crafts.
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Thanks Tessa! Im glad I could inspire you! Good luck!
folkhaven says
Great idea for keeping plastic away from your produce! I’ll be doing this as soon as I need to retire an old shirt with some stretchiness to it!
Karen @ folkhaven.wordpress.com
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Thanks Karen its a great trash to treasure!
Kim says
So cool! These would be great to take to the farmers’ market! Thanks for sharing!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Your totally right thats a great idea for them! Thanks Kim
Karla says
I’ve been meaning to do this for months and have yet to do it. I think you finally gave me the push I need to just do it already. 🙂 Thanks!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
No problem Karla! Its super easy and doesn’t take a lot of time! You can do it!
Stuff and Nonsense says
what a cute
cheap
and easy idea
for crafting a produce bag
thanks!
alison
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Thanks Allison!
Good Girl Gone Green says
love this!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
🙂 me too!
Natural Mothers Network says
I loved that you linked this up at Seasonal Celebration Sunday!- thank you! [email protected] Mothers Network x
Becky Elmuccio says
Fantastic! What a great way to use up old t-shirts instead of just adding to the rag pile. Thanks for sharing!