Bread Bag Details

Since I guest posted on MoneySavingMom, I've had numerous questions (and a few orders!) about my bread bags.  So, I'll attempt to answer most of those questions here.  As always, leave any more questions in the comments and I'll get back to you!

Bread bags are really easy to make and are great for storing homemade (or store bought) bread.  I typically line bread bags with osnaburg, which is a soft material that is very breathable- somewhere between burlap and linen.  It can be found near the utility fabric section of any major fabric store.

I use the basic tutorial found here, which is the same pattern I use for reusable snack bags.  I adjust the width, height and depth to fit the loaf of bread, and leave plenty of excess on the length for tying the bag. 

Gussets in the bottom add dimension and depth, and make the loaf fit nicely into the bag.  There's a quick and easy gusset tutorial here.

I like to add an adjustable tie to the bag.  I used to sew this tie into the bag, but then a friend informed me that the bread would stay fresher if she could adjust the tie to seal out more air.  So I adapted.

Well, that's about all the tips I have for bread bags.  Let me know your questions in the comments and I'll do a follow up post if needed.  Happy bread baking!