15 Free Market Bag and Produce Bag Sewing Patterns

A Bag for Every Trip to the Market

I keep a little nest of cloth bags by the front door, and I reach for them every single week. A sturdy tote for the heavy tins, a roomy market bag for the farm stand, and a handful of lightweight mesh bags for loose apples and greens. They have saved us from countless flimsy plastic bags, and honestly, walking through the Saturday market with a basket of handmade bags just feels good.

The lovely thing about market and produce bags is the range. A flat bottomed tote is a confident beginner project with nothing but straight seams. A drawstring mesh produce bag is even quicker, and a string or net bag folds down to nothing in your handbag. Whatever your skill level, there is a free pattern below that will earn its keep.

If you would like a tried and tested starting point, our own fancy reusable market tote is a satisfying first make with a generous, sturdy shape.

Fancy reusable market tote bag

Free Market Bag and Produce Bag Sewing Patterns Roundup

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Picking the Right Fabric

For a tote that carries weight, reach for a firm cotton canvas or duck, which holds its shape and washes well. For produce bags, choose a sheer mesh, tulle, or fine cotton voile so the cashier can see what is inside and the bag stays feather light on the scale. Cotton bottoms on a mesh bag add durability where it matters.

For more bag sewing, see our reusable shopping bag patterns roundup, browse all our free pattern roundups, and explore the free sewing patterns hub.

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