Linen Bread Bags
Plastic suffocates crust. Linen lets it breathe. How to sew your own simple bread storage from thrifted fabric.
Bread stored in plastic becomes soft and sad within hours. The moisture has nowhere to go, and the crust surrenders. Linen, on the other hand, allows bread to breathe while still protecting it from drying out completely.
A linen bread bag is one of the simplest sewing projects, requiring only basic stitching and a scrap of fabric. Most thrift stores have old linen tablecloths or kitchen towels that are perfect for this.
**What You Need:** - A piece of linen fabric (approximately 20" x 14") - Thread - A needle or sewing machine - Scissors - Optional: a drawstring or ties
**The Process:** Fold the fabric in half, right sides together. Sew two sides closed, leaving the top open. Turn it right-side out. Fold the raw edges inward and stitch closed, or leave them raw for a more rustic feel. Add a drawstring if desired.
The result is a bag that lets your bread age gracefully, developing a proper crust while staying fresh for days.
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