How to Make a No-Sew Produce Bag

No sewing know-how? No problem! All you need for this easy upcycling project are an old T-shirt and scissors.

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Jump on the zero-waste bandwagon with this clever produce bag created from an old T-shirt. Not only will you keep a worn-out garment from being thrown in a landfill but when you make one of these, you will keep hundreds of plastic produce bags from the trash heap as well. You don't even have to know how to sew to satisfy your inner earth steward and be cute at the same time.

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Things You'll Need

  • Old T-shirt

  • Sharp scissors

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1. Remove the sleeves, hem, and neckline

Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut off both sleeves as close to the seam as you can. Remove the hem and the neckline as close to the seam as possible.

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2. Cut slits

Turn the T-shirt inside out and cut slits on the bottom of the shirt that are 1/2 inch apart. Cut through both layers.

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3. Knot the strips

Tie the strips into knots along the entire bottom edge.

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4. Turn the shirt

Turn the shirt right side out so the knots are on the inside bottom edge.

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You are ready to load up your produce! If your bag gets dirty, just throw it in the washer and dryer for a fresh bag to use for your next shopping trip.

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Looking for more inspiration?

There are tons of ways that you can upcycle your old, unwanted clothing without needing sewing skills! Check out our roundup of 10 no-sew ways to upcycle old clothes.

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