{"id":62979,"date":"2021-05-20T14:12:30","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T04:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=62979"},"modified":"2021-05-25T15:47:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T05:47:31","slug":"how-to-sew-reusable-produce-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-sew-reusable-produce-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Sew Reusable Mesh Produce Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ditch the plastic bags and replace them with these easy to sew, reusable produce bags. These drawstring mesh produce bags are perfect for your next supermarket shop, and can be used over and over again.<\/p>\n

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After releasing my hugely popular crochet produce bag pattern<\/a>, I thought it was time to sew up some fine mesh bags to rid myself of the need to use plastic bags once and for all.<\/p>\n

My crochet produce bags are great for larger fruits and veggies, and because they are stretchy and strong, you can really fit a lot of items in them. Perfect for heavy produce like oranges and onions.<\/p>\n

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Get the free crochet pattern to make these cotton net bags here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

The only downside is that small and narrow produce like string beans and carrots fall right through the holes!<\/p>\n

It was time to fire up the sewing machine and start a small production line of mesh drawstring produce bags.<\/p>\n

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You can use any lightweight fabric to make zero-waste produce bags. Ideally any fabric you already have at home would be perfect.<\/p>\n

The bonus of using a mesh fabric is that it speeds up time at the checkout because the cashier can see what produce you have in your bag without having to open it.<\/p>\n

It also weighs next to nothing so won’t add much cost to your produce when it’s weighed.<\/p>\n

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I lucked out and found some bridal tulle (which is a bit softer than regular tulle), in a remnant bin. The pieces were too small for garment sewing, but perfect to make several bags.<\/p>\n

In fact I have a ton of tulle left over and intend on making several more of these zero-waste veggie bags to give as gifts.<\/p>\n

Not just for fruit, these little mesh drawstring bags are great for holding all sorts of things.<\/p>\n

Great for keeping balls of yarn tidy, packing socks and underwear together when traveling, or storing small toys like LEGO or dolls clothing.<\/p>\n

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Other Zero-Waste Reusable Products you can make yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n