A reclosable thermoplastic bag having an offset fastener. The bag includes first and second sidewalls, each having a top, a bottom and two opposing side edges, the first and second sidewalls being attached together along the respective bottom and side edges; an inwardly folded top pleat positioned across the first sidewall; a reclosable fastener having at least two cooperating closure members, one closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the first sidewall above the pleat, the other closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the second sidewall, such that when the bag is filled and closed, the reclosable fastener is offset.
This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/736,737, filed Dec. 14, 2000, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,416,221, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/918,082, filed on Aug. 25, 1997, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,213,641.
