A practical, eco-friendly sewing project to create a reusable fabric bread bag for storing or gifting loaves of bread.

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Wash, dry, and press your fabric to pre-shrink and sterilize it.
Cut fabric into two rectangles: main fabric 14″×16″ and lining same if using.
Place main fabric pieces right sides together; pin the sides and bottom edges.
Sew a 1/2″ seam allowance along both sides and the bottom; backstitch at ends.
If you want a boxed bottom, measure 2″ from the corner, draw a line across, fold so seam meets, sew across, then trim the triangle.
Repeat the same steps with the lining fabric if using lining.
Press seams open and turn main bag right side out; leave lining inside out.
Insert lining into main bag with wrong sides together and align top edges; pin around the top.
Fold the top edge down 1/2″ toward the lining, then fold again another 1″ or to accommodate drawstring casing; press and pin.
Sew around the top edge to create the channel, leaving a 2″ opening your drawstring can slide through.
Press bias tape and sandwich over the channel edge (optional) to neaten the interior; topstitch in place.
Using a safety pin, thread your drawstring through the casing all the way around, exit at the opening.
Tie the ends of the drawstring or knot each end to prevent fraying and slipping in the channel.
Turn the lining inside the bag so it’s hidden, press the top edge flat, and your bread bag is done!

Choose 100% cotton or linen for breathability and food safety.
Wash and dry the bag before first use to remove manufacturing finishes.
Size can be adjusted to fit different loaf shapes—just measure your bread and add seam allowances.
Optionally add a label or window patch to personalize or mark contents.
To clean, machine wash cold and line dry to maintain shape and fabric longevity.