DIY Reusable Sandwich Bags

Reusable Sandwich Bags

Life is like a sandwich – the more you add to it, the better it becomes. – Unknown

Did you know…

A person working a typical full-time job will consume over 2000 lunches each year.

A student will have approximately 180 lunches each school year.

Packing our own lunch is a much more budget-friendly option for sure.  But there can also be a lot of waste by taking your own lunch.  Yes, we are THOSE people that wash most of our baggies, but here is another option that will last a good long while.

DIY REUSABLE SANDWICH BAGS

SUPPLIES

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• 1/2 yard of your main cotton or oilcloth fabric 
• 1/2 yard of your complimentary cotton or oilcloth fabric 
• 1 yard of waterproof fabric (if using cotton fabric) 
• Scissors (I prefer pinking shears and these easy action ones are awesome!)
• All-purpose thread
• Marking Pen
• Ruler
• Wonder sewing clips 
• 1 package of sew-on hook and loop Velcro strips. 
• Sewing machine (Project runway model)

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Steps 1-3: Measure, mark and cut 1 piece of your main and 1 piece of your complimentary fabric 8
inches long by 8 inches wide OR 1 piece of fabric 16” long and 8” wide. Cut one piece of waterproof
fabric 16” long and 8” wide. If you are using oilcloth, you don’t need the waterproof fabric. Skip that part of any of the steps that mention the waterproof fabric.

Steps 4-5: If using two pieces of fabric, with right sides facing each other, clip or pin along the bottom and sew with a 1/2” seam allowance. Iron your seams open.

Steps 6-8: With the right side of your fabrics and the shiny side of your waterproof fabric facing each other, clip or pin all four sides and sew with a 1/2” seam allowance all the way around, but leaving a 3” opening to turn the fabric. Be sure to use your back sewing feature to lock each end of this gap. Turn fabric and close the opening.

Steps 9-10: Measure two 6” pieces of the hook and loop Velcro. With a 1/4" allowance from the top of the bag and 1/2” allowance on each side, with a 1/2” seam allowance, attach the Velcro on each end of the bag.

Step 11: Fold the fabric in half, with right sides facing and clip or pin along the sides. Sew with a 1/2” seam allowance along the sides and across the bottom. Turn the bag right side out.

Wouldn’t this would be a great project to use up fabric scraps as well?

BUY INSTEAD:

If you decide that you would rather purchase a set, instead of making them, here are some that are available:

Reusable Sandwich Bags Snack Bags – Set of 5 Pack, Dishwasher Safe Lunch Bags with Zipper, Eco-Friendly Food Wraps, BPA-Free. (PeacockBlue)

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• Reusable Oil Cloth Lunch Bags
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• DIY Reusable Dryer Sheets Tutorial

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Reusable Sandwich Bags

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Taking your lunch has never been so great with these reusable sandwich bags (or snack).

Materials

• 1/2 yard of your main cotton or oilcloth fabric 
• 1/2 yard of your complimentary cotton or oilcloth fabric 
• 1 yard of waterproof fabric (if using cotton fabric) 
• 1 package of sew-on hook and loop Velcro strips.

Tools

• Sewing machine (Project runway model)
• Scissors (I prefer pinking shears and these easy action ones are awesome!)
• All-purpose thread
• Marking Pen
• Ruler
• Wonder sewing clips

Instructions

Steps 1-3: Measure, mark and cut 1 piece of your main and 1 piece of your complimentary fabric 8inches long by 8 inches wide OR 1 piece of fabric 16” long and 8” wide. Cut one piece of waterproof fabric 16” long and 8” wide. If you are using oilcloth, you don’t need the waterproof fabric. Skip that part of any of the steps that mention the waterproof fabric.

Steps 4-5: If using two pieces of fabric, with right sides facing each other, clip or pin along the bottom and sew with a 1/2” seam allowance. Iron your seams open.

Steps 6-8: With the right side of your fabrics and the shiny side of your waterproof fabric facing each other, clip or pin all four sides and sew with a 1/2” seam allowance all the way around, but leaving a 3” opening to turn the fabric. Be sure to use your back sewing feature to lock each end of this gap. Turn fabric and close the opening.

Steps 9-10: Measure two 6” pieces of the hook and loop Velcro. With a 1/4" allowance from the top of the bag and 1/2” allowance on each side, with a 1/2” seam allowance, attach the Velcro on each end of the bag.

Step 11: Fold the fabric in half, with right sides facing and clip or pin along the sides. Sew with a 1/2” seam allowance along the sides and across the bottom. Turn the bag right side out.

Recommended Products

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  HENGDA KITE 60"x36"(1 Yard) Upgrades 40D Ripstop Nylon Fabric By The Yard Pre-cut Waterproof Outdoor-Light Gray
• 
  KINGSO 7PCS Cotton Fabric Bundles Quilting Sewing DIY Craft 19.7x19.7inch Dark Blue (9PCS, Blue)
• 
  MumCraft Multipurpose Sewing Clips with Tin Box Package, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100
• 
  Fiskars Easy Action Pinking Shears, 10.5 Inch (191000-1001)
• 
  VELCRO Brand For Fabrics | Sew On Fabric Tape for Alterations and Hemming | No Ironing or Gluing | Ideal Substitute for Snaps and Buttons | Tape, 30in x 3/4in, White
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  Brother Project Runway CS5055PRW Electric Sewing Machine - 50 Built-In Stitches - Automatic Threading

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