Apple-a-Day Lunchbag
September 4th, 2008
Now that September is here and school has started, it’s time for the morning ritual of packing lunch! The little ones totally prefer homemade meals to school lunch, and the grown ups are trying to resist the temptation of fast food on the go. Eating from home is healthier and more economical. I know I always SAY I am going to pack lunch everyday, but it never quite happens. A girl needs a little incentive, don’t you think? We’ve got just the thing with the Apple-a-Day lunch bag. You can make these eco-friendly bags for the whole family with our Apple-a-Day kits. Each kit contains the pattern, apple fabric combination of your choice, interfacing and velcro to close it up. If you just want the pattern, you can download it here. If you’re in the Philly area, we are having a class to make the lunchbag this Saturday at 2:00. Please visit our class page for details.
Since I made one, I have been packing my lunch (almost!) everyday. Carrying it makes me smile and it feels good to have something pretty and fun to take out at lunchtime. I hope it does the same for you. Enjoy!
September 5th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Thanks for offering the kit and pattern for those of us who not in Philadelphia. I will be ordering them soon.
September 5th, 2008 at 8:49 am
oh ho ho…. too cute!!! Might have to wander over to the shop for this one! Been eyeing off some yummy fat quarters too - I hope you ship to Australia!
September 5th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Hi Helly! We definitely ship to Australia. I’m so glad you like!
September 5th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I love the fabric, I made lunch bags from a different pattern.
I love to find a pattern that has handles.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Oh that fabric was just made for this project! I’m not much of a brown-bagger but a bag that cute could inspire me to give it more effort. Too bad I can’t make the class this weekend!
September 12th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
This is a terrific pattern and a great gift idea. I made one for my favorite 6-year-old and now he wants another — and so does his mom. We’re adding a pocket on the outside.
Just one suggestion: I’ve made two of your patterns and neither specified seam allowances. It wasn’t really a problem for me, but new sewers might not feel comfortable guessing.
September 18th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
oh wow i LOVE those! the fabric just makes it that much sweeter! i really like the colors.
September 19th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
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