reusable lunch bags Click image to enlarge Designer: Katrina Simeck It’s hard to think about back-to-school being right around the corner….but you’ll be packing lunches into backpacks before you know it! This year, I’m trying to “green” our lunch routine by eliminating plastic baggies. Reusable lunch sacks – perfect for everything from sandwiches to pretzels – are easy to make with ripstop nylon scraps and Fiskars tools. Difficulty rating
Instructions (Print version) I started with 2 pieces of ripstop nylon, approximately ¼ yard each. I cut several rectangles out of the fabric, using Fiskars Softgrip No. 8 Bent Scissors. The great thing about these baggies is that you don’t have to be precise in measuring…a variety of sizes will meet all your lunch needs!
Fold each rectangle in half, and stitch up the sides. For one baggie, I folded wide bias tape over the edges to create a more “finished” look. On the other, I used the bias tape across the top. Want an “envelope” look? Use the Diamond Template as your guide in cutting out the flap.
Finish the edges of your baggies by trimming with Fiskars Pinking Shears – this eliminates the need to stitch each edge, and prevents the fabric from fraying. You’ll want a way to close your baggies (keep in mind, you won’t have a liquid tight seal)…I chose adhesive backed velcro squares to keep things simple.
Why not use your baggies to pack up on last summer picnic lunch? Enjoy!
Supplies: Fiskars 12 x 18 inch Mat 12-83707097 Fiskars 12-in-1 Sewing Multi Tool 12-59777097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_12-in-1-multi-tool.aspx Fiskars Pinking Shears 94457097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pinking-shears.aspx Fiskars Diamond Templates 48547097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_lshapetemplate-tool-diamonds-1-wpi.aspx Other: Ripstop nylon fabric , Thread, Wide bias tape, Button, Adhesive backed velcro |
