Monabug Retires: Reusable Produce Shopping Bags

So what does one do when Pat comes for a visit and we want to do something? We sew! We made a trip to Fabricland to find supplies. Didn’t find the mesh suggested in the pattern but we did find bug net which works perfectly...and some lime green netting that was in the discount bin!

Project is reusable produce shopping bags adapted from...you guessed it Pinterest https://pin.it/spzgdnduefcuug ... this post is for Pat when she goes back to Ft St John and she needs to finish hers..and for me too....

You only need 1 fat quarter for each bag. From the width which is 22” cut a 3” strip twice. Leaves you with a piece that measures 16” (the height is 18”)

From the bug net which is 60” wide cut 16” and then 6”...you should get 10 pieces that measure 16”x6” each

First one we cut we got very confused 🤪

With right sides together stitch netting and fabric together on two sides forming a tube. (16” side)

Serge or zigzag to secure seams

With wrong sides together sew bottom of bag 1/4”seam and trim to 1/8”

Turn to inside and sew 1/4” Seam forming a French Seam

Take two 3” strips and sew ends together. Lay across top of bag lining up the seam on the one edge. Draw a line on the other side measuring the width of the drawstring band.

Make a mark 1/2” from the bottom as in the picture and another 3/4” from the 1/2” mark. (Do not stitch in this section) This will create the hole for the drawstring.

Sew along the vertical line missing the section as mentioned. Trim 5/8” from stitching line