chocchick Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) OH's Mum saw some good fold-up black canvas bags for about 30-50p at Tesco a while back. She looked yesterday and they didn't have them. Where is a good place to get these alternative to supermarket bags from? We want maybe 6 for supermarket shopping as want to move away from plastic bags. Fold up and plain would be good and not saying TESCO in big letters, maybe a green message? Edited March 22, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I got a few super little bags from Claires accessories. They fold up really small (pocket size) but are very roomy. They come in their own little pouch which I clip onto the handle of the bag and use it to put the receipts in. think they costs about £1.50 each. Claires had a selection of colours and patterns or plain. The bag measures 40cm x 44cm and the pouch measures 13cmx7cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Do you have a sewing machine? if you do you could easily make your own have a look on www.morsbags.com for a pattern, really easy to make (they have video instructions too ) I am part way through making some (but I have managed to lose my power supply to my sewing machine ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 ...or buy some of Snowy's bags - they fold up small as well. I have those and some of the Claire's Accessories ones for when I need something that folds away. I also have the big Jute bags and quite a few calico ones for when I have planned to go shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 From your description they sound like they may be like these http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=192456#192456 see my my post a bit down. They come in various colours and I've bought them from various supermarkets and shops. Only one has anything written ont he side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Try Envirosax from www.rosienieper.co.uk - smart bags in variety of designs that fold small. £4.95 each or 2 for £8.95. Not as cheap as the ones mentioned earlier in this thread but are strong (the blurb states they can hold equivalent of 2 supermarket plastic bags) and they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have a BHWT bag (cost £4.95 but worth every penny), it holds quite a bit of my food shopping, I also have one of the Omlet ones. I also have one of the Claire's Accessories bags, and a friend gave me a similar one from Superdrug, I think. Most shops seem to sell all types of bags, but sometimes you have to hunt around for them. Try those cheap shops that sell bits of everything too, they usually sell those large red/white or blue/white check ones that you see people carting large amounts of shopping in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thank you, will have a look through some of those suggestions and the jute bag thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 If your near an IKEA they do some great bags at a really cheap price. I think the really big ones are about £1. They fold up really small and carry loads. The only trouble is if you shop at Tesco you only get 1 green point and you can fit almost all your shopping in it! Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Or check out the Onya thread . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesleyH Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 If your near an IKEA they do some great bags at a really cheap price. I think the really big ones are about £1. They fold up really small and carry loads. The only trouble is if you shop at Tesco you only get 1 green point and you can fit almost all your shopping in it! Sarah.x If you use a big bag at Tesco - say '1 LARGE bag' - and they give you 2 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 If your near an IKEA they do some great bags at a really cheap price. I think the really big ones are about £1. They fold up really small and carry loads. The only trouble is if you shop at Tesco you only get 1 green point and you can fit almost all your shopping in it! Sarah.x If you use a big bag at Tesco - say '1 LARGE bag' - and they give you 2 points I have a large Tesco one from Ireland and they give me 3 points for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-J Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I've been using 2 "cube shaped" bags I got from www.lakeland.co.uk years ago- they have worn really well and hold so much more than the Sainsbury ones you get when you register for the self scanning. Much more practical for cereal boxes. Only good for a car though- wouldn't like to have to carry them too far!! I use cloth shoulder bag that came from oxfam when I go into town to shop. Spike-j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...