Today the kind folks at Sew, Mama, Sew! are hosting the second day of the 1, 2, 3 Sew blog tour. The Sew, Mama, Sew! blog is a must for anyone interested in sewing or fabric. Full of tips, tutorials, and the latest sewing trends, it’s a great source of endless inspiration to add to your sewing to-do list.
The jars fabric here is designed and handprinted by Roisin Fagan from Bespoke Uprising. Photo above by Laura Malek.
So head over and get the instructions to make this Lunch Sack from my book. It’s an insulated tote with an attached drawstring lining, perfect for lunches at school or work. This is the third project in the totes chapter, so it presents a few more challenges including French seams and an insulated lining, but I think it’s still easily manageable for someone with a bit of sewing experience.
The other day I sewed a kid’s version using Rashida Coleman-Hale’s Cute Bots fabric from her new I Heart collection. This one is in a fabulous linen/cotton blend! I know that linen isn’t an obvious choice for a lunch tote, but it’s natural and fully washable. And I added my daughter’s name with an embroidered patch.
Here are some other good options to make your own stylish lunch sack:
Be sure to head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for the full pattern instructions and more photos, and enter to win a copy of the book! And be sure to check out their round-up of summer sewing tutorials. You can find 1, 2, 3 Sew and a great selection of sewing books in the new Sew, Mama, Sew! Book Shop.
Just got 1,2,3 Sew for a gift for my sister in law and I so want to keep it for myself! Great projects! Beautiful pictures! So fun!
I think the embroidery is such a special touch. Off to see your pattern at SMS.
Just purchased the book and can’t wait to receive it.
Oh, this is great! Thank you for the pattern. I’ve been looking for something just a little bit different to make for my niece for all her lalaloopsy’s and critter creatures. I was going to make a set of drawstring bags today, but the tote with the drawstring is absolutely perfect! Just what I needed.
Thanks! Now I have to head back to sew mama sew and enter for your book!
What makes this insulated? Just scanned the pattern quickly and am not sure. It’s a very cute bag, I like it, just wondering. Thanks.
There’s a layer of bamboo batting between the outer fabric and inner drawstring lining. Alternately, you could use Insul-Bright lining.
I have the supplies and I’m ready to start the lunch sack. I think the fruit and polka-dot prints I picked out will be adorable. The pattern looks easy to follow. Looking forward to working on several projects from the book.
Thanks, I should’ve figured that was the reason for the batting. 🙂
Wow! Looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Just purchased the book from my local Borders. CAN NOT wait to start working on some of the projects!!
so exciting to see the finished lunch bag! The book is just beautiful, and with such good, clear instructions. Thanks so much for including my canning jars fabric!