play single - use plastic bags bye-bye .
With a lilliputian time and less than a yard of fabric , you may make your own washable , reclaimable collation bagful and sandwich wrap for meal on the go . Get our free printable guide to produce your own personalized version of our recyclable bags and food for thought wraps . Use them to package up yourfavorite lunch recipe . 100 % cotton works well for the out fabric — opt any design or color scheme you like . Before making your own reclaimable food wraps , prewash all fabrics , especially if you are using a dark fabric that might bleed . The reusable snack bag are great for put in food but they can also double as cute travelling bags ormakeup pouches .
Reusable Bag and Wrap Tips
How to Make a Reusable Sandwich Wrap
Supplies Needed
Step-by-Step Directions
With a fewsimple sewing skillsand your pet cotton plant fabric , you could make your own wraps . We ’ll show you how to make reusable sandwich wrapper in about an hour .
Step 1: Prepare Outer Fabric
With the incorrect side of the out fabric up , fold in a ½-inch seam on one side and press . turn up in a ½-inch line again and press so you have a finished seam . replicate on the other three sides . mitre corners either by just folding or stitching . If you are bind a label , do so now . Write name on the ribbon , or use tonne - shirt transfer paper , pursue the manufacturing business ’s directions . Measure the desired length of the label , and append ¼ to ½ inch on each side for folding over . We measured ¾ in from the border of the letter . Fold behind on ends and digit - press . Use a small amount of fabric glue to hold in place if desired . spot fabric , right side up , in front of you , like a diamond . Select which corner is go to be your top flapping . Put that corner at the bottom . Center the label 2 ½ inches up from the bottom corner . Sew into property using matching or contrasting thread ; press .
Step 2: Add Liner
range outer fabric , right-hand side down , on the table . Place line drive textile , right-hand side up ( on PUL , this is the slick , shining side ) , on top . Tuck line drive under the unsewn seam of the outer textile . Trim lining if ask so it fits matte . Use bobby pins to defy the liner in place if needed . Using ⅛-inch seam allowance , sew down the inside boundary of the folded seam . opt a corner to be the top dither , or find the corner used for the recording label .
Step 3: Sew on Hook-and-Loop Tape
Sew the 1 ½-inch hook - and - iteration tape ½ inch down from the street corner , on the liner fabric , using a ⅛-inch seam allowance . Sew the 4 ½ inch loop tape ½ in down from the paired recess , on the prohibited fabric , using a ⅛-inch crinkle allowance . Use your finished reclaimable food wrap to store thing like sandwiches , cut yield , or veggies .
How to Make DIY Reusable Snack Bags
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We ’ll show you how to make reusable snack bags in about an 60 minutes . ( All seam allowances are ¼ in unless otherwise remark . )
Step 1: Form Pouch
With correct sides together , sew one outer piece and one - line drive piece together along one of the prospicient side . This is one bag whole . Repeat with the remaining two patch . open up two bagful units and stack , right face together , matching the framework ( out above outer , lining above liner ) . apply bobby pin to hold if want . Sew along margin of the stacked unit , leave around 2 inch open on the outer fabric dowry . ( Having the opening at the bottom will show the least . ) verify to place the first joined seam straight , fold lining over the lining and outer over out . This will aid the finished sac position 2-dimensional .
Step 2: Create Boxed Corners
If you want boxed box , follow the next step . If not , clip corners and skip onwards to step three . Picking any corner , pit bottom line line to side crease line of business , create a trigon . Measuring in 1 column inch from the trilateral point , draw a 2 - in farseeing line across the triangle . This wo n’t show so you could notice it with anything . Sew along the draw note . Trim superfluous fabric to create a ¼-inch seam . retell with the other three corners .
Step 3: Finish Bag
sprain piece of music right side out through the capable line . Use fingers or a chopstick to complete box crook . Tuck line drive into suitcase and shape as needed . Finger - press the top border where the two fabrics are joined . Using bobby pin , rivet and contain the loop side of come-on - and - closed circuit tape to one of the intimate side of the top opening . Sew down with a ⅛-inch seam . Using bobby pins , center on and hold the draw side of the tape to one of the privileged side of the top opening . Sew down with a ⅛-inch crease . run up bottom crease close down using a ladder stitch . Toclean the reusable snack grip , gently wipe the inside with warm soapy water and rent dry completely .
Credit: Brie Passano
Credit: Brie Passano
Credit: Brie Passano
