Reusable Sandwich And Snack Bag

Reusable Sandwich Bag

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 15"x 18" remnant or 1 Fat Quarter™
• 7"x 17" cotton batting
• 3" Velcro®
• Disappearing fabric marker
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut two pieces of fabric and one piece of batting 7"x 17".
2. Baste/pin batting to WS of fabric front.
3. Measure in 1 1/2" on short side of front and mark with disappearing marker.
4. Center fuzzy side of Velcro at mark and stitch in place.
5. Repeat with loopy side of Velcro on lining piece.
6. With RST and Velcro on opposite sides, stitch together with a 1/2" seam allowance leaving an opening in the side for turning.
7. Clip corners and trim batting close to stitching then turn RS out; press.
8. Turn up bottom 6" for pocket, fuzzy Velcro side up.
9. Press and pin or baste in place.
10. Edge stitch sides and top.
11. Fold top down to meet Velcro and press.

JOANN Hacks:

• For optional vinyl lined bags, purchase iron-on vinyl and follow manufacturer's directions to fuse vinyl to lining piece.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut two pieces of fabric and one piece of batting 5"x 12".
2. Baste/pin batting to WS of fabric front.
3. Measure in 1" on short side of front and mark with disappearing marker.
4. Center fuzzy side of Velcro at mark and stitch in place.
5. Repeat with loopy side of Velcro on lining piece.
6. With RST and Velcro on opposite sides, stitch together with a 1/2" seam allowance leaving an opening in the side for turning.
7. Clip corners and trim batting close to stitching then turn RS out; press.
8. Turn up bottom 5" for pocket, fuzzy Velcro side up.
9. Press and pin or baste in place.
10. Edge stitch sides and top.
11. Fold top down to meet Velcro and press.

JOANN Hacks:

• For optional vinyl lined bags, purchase iron-on vinyl and follow manufacturer's directions to fuse vinyl to lining piece.