Sew a Sustainable Tote: Free Reversible Design

Ditch the plastic and sew your own eco-friendly grocery tote!

Join the fight against plastic pollution by creating reusable bags.

Cut your bag pieces, following the directions

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Keep the two lining pieces layered. Sew the two long edges and one short edge shut

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Take the pocket piece, fold the two short edges and one long edge by ½- inch and press to set

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To hem the upper edge, fold it twice by ½- inch and press to set

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Sew the hem along the edge

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Take one bag outer piece, fold it lengthwise in half and finger press to form a crease along the center

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Grab the full tutorial via the link below

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