Saying goodbye to single-use plastic is so much easier—and prettier—with these custom fabric produce bags.
Cutting plastic out of our daily routines can sometimes feel like a puzzle. But having the right reusable tools on hand makes all the difference!
While I love shopping at local bulk stores, carrying heavy glass jars everywhere isn’t always the most practical option. That’s why I started sewing my own lightweight fabric bulk bags.
I made these using 100% pure linen fabric—it’s natural, remarkably durable, breathable, and wonderfully timeless.
📏 The Ideal Sizes:
After a bit of trial and error, I landed on two sizes that match the exact quantities I usually buy in bulk:
- Large = 24\,cm \times 34\,cm (ideal for grains, pasta, beans, or larger items).
- Small = 21\,cm \times 23\,cm (perfect for nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or tea).
✂️ Want to Make Your Own? Here is the Step-by-Step Guide:
- Prep: Wash and iron your linen fabric to pre-shrink and smooth it out.
- Cut: Lay the fabric flat on a table with right sides facing each other. Draw or cut out your desired dimensions, making sure to leave extra allowance for seams and the top drawstring casing.
- Sew the Sides: Stitch 3 sides in a U-shape. Turn the bag inside out, press it flat with an iron, and sew a second reinforcing seam along the edges for a clean, professional finish.
- Create the Casing: Fold the top edge of the bag inward twice (based on your pre-calculated drawstring space) and press with an iron to secure it. Sew all the way around, leaving a small gap open to thread your cord.
- Finish: Thread your cord or ribbon through the casing using a safety pin, tie a knot at the ends, turn the bag right-side out, and you’re ready to shop!
🌱 Short on time? If you’d love a set of these for yourself but don’t sew, I can easily make them for you. Just leave a request in the comments below!
Over to you!
Do you use reusable produce bags for your bulk grocery shopping? What are your favorite zero-waste swaps? Let me know!
In Health,
Chantal