Reusable Grocery Bag Patterns

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to help the environment. and cut down on waste. You may have already started bringing your own reusable grocery bags with you to the store, but did you know that there are many easy and fun reusable grocery bag patterns for making your own bags? Check out some of the best patterns below!

Reusable Shopping Bags

Did you know that each year, 1 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide? That’s about one million bags per minute! And most of those end up in our landfills and oceans, where they can take centuries to decompose. A reusable shopping bag is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment. Not only do they help keep plastic out of our landfills and oceans, but they also save you money in the long run! So next time you go grocery shopping, bring your own reusable bag with you. You’ll be doing yourself and the planet a big favor!

1. The Market Tote Reusable Grocery Bag Tutorial

This canvas tote will carry a heavy load perfect for a trip to the Farmers Market.

2. Foldable Nylon Bag

Chica and Jo studied the features they liked from Baggu and Envirosax shopping bags and incorporated some of those ideas to sew a fold-up reusable shopping bag in ripstop nylon. Ripstop fabric is lightweight and super durable, and thin enough to allow the bag to fold up into a nice little bundle. The name “ripstop” refers to the tiny grid of strong threads that run through the fabric so that if the fabric ever tears, the tear will stop at the next thread it reaches.

3. Reusable Produce Bag

4. Quick Carrier Reusable Grocery Sack

5. Recycled Rice Bag Grocery Tote

This DIY reusable shopping bag is easy to make and perfect for carrying your groceries home. Plus, it’s made out of recycled rice bags, so you can feel good about reducing waste while saving money. This is a great way to reuse something that would have otherwise gone to waste.

6. Folding Reusable Grocery Tote

This eco friendly foldable tote is perfect to keep in your car or purse for spur of the moment grocery runs. This one can be made of nylon.

7. Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag

This pattern is modeled after the typical plastic grocery bags.

woman carrying shopping bag modeled after a plastic shopping bag

8. Pillowcase Shopping Bag Pattern

This pillowcase bag is a great way to upcycle old bedding. The lightweight cotton is durable and easy to toss in the washing machine after your trips to the grocery store.