vinyl lunchbags

You know the roll of vinyl (think outdoor table cloth) that you find at the fabric store? What ever could you do with that? I know, I know! ;)

Make a lunch bag!

Cut two pieces that are about 10x26. Fold each piece in half (so now it's 10x13) and pin the two pieces together. The folded ends will be the top of the bag. Sew along the two sides and the bottom.

PS: Having the oilcloth on the inside and outside makes it easy to wipe down. We love easy.

After you sew it together, jimmy it so that the side seams are lined up [the same way you'd fold a pair of pants with a seam.]

The bottom will make a diamond shape, so line those seams up as well.

At each tip of the diamond, draw a line where it measures 2.5 inches across. Then sew across this line.

Cut the corners off and you're done! Just turn it inside out!

You could use velcro for closure, but I like clothespins because you have a place to put your name. Because you know those people in your office will throw away an unclaimed lunchbag...

Do you see what I'm doing here? Making stuff to sell to teachers? :)

I love how easy and cute these are. And you can make all different sizes: one for you, one for your little, one for snacks to toss in a diaper bag. Possibilities are endless, my friends. Endless.

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