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I need to know how to make my own reusable grocery bags.
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Make Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags
1. Start by gathering the supplies you will need for your bag. You'll need fabric, elastic, and a sewing machine or needle and thread.
2. Cut two rectangles of fabric that are equal in size. Each rectangle should be large enough to fit around your grocery items when folded up.
3. Sew the two pieces together along one side with an inch seam allowance. Leave the other side open.
4. Turn the bag right side out and press it flat.
5. Measure the inside circumference of your grocery items and add 1/2 inch to each measurement. This will allow room for the item to fit inside the bag without being too tight.
6. Cut a piece of elastic that is three times as long as the circumference measurements.
7. Insert the elastic through the top opening of the bag and sew it on both sides.