Reusable Bags

Last month I made a couple of these reusable bags for gifts. The fabric is a favorite linen piece purchased several years ago and I repurposed the navy lining from a duvet cover. These are handy for many things - groceries, picnics, craft projects, an extra bag in your luggage. The bag folds into it's own pocket, and if I didn't already have heavy duty canvas bags for my groceries, I'd be making some of these for myself.

Here is a link to the step-by-step tutorial on Craftster. I added a handle inside the pocket for carting around folded. A tip: using a one-pronged cording foot on my machine helped to keep the bottom french seam tidy.

But if you're not into sewing, ReusableBags.com has many options for all your grocery needs.