Padded lunch bag tutorial – back to school

Check out my latest tutorial, on how to make this padded lunch bag, perfect for

getting ready for going back to school.

The beautiful fabrics are available from

Craftcottonco

This creative pattern was a free pattern by

sewcanshe found on Pinterest 😊

This tutorial is written by creativeblonde for

craftcotton

Here is what you will need:

From the Times table cotton print, denim cotton and the batting you will need to

cut the following pieces:

• 2 rectangles 7 ½” x 11” (front and

back)

• 1 rectangle 6 ¾” x 8 ¾” (bottom)

• 2 rectangles 5” x 11 ½” (sides)

• 2 strips 2 ¼” x 11 ½” (zipper panels)

For the handle fabric, you need to cut two extra pieces from the denim cotton

measuring 4” x 12” each.

Other supplies:

• Temporary basting spray 505

• 12” zip

• Cutting mat, rotary cutter and other basin sewing supplies.

Let’s begin:

Start by basting the layers of fabric of the same size together, creating a quilt

sandwich, do this with front and back pieces and the bottom of the bag.

With the zipper panels and the side pieces of fabric only attach the batting the

exterior fabric.

Next, we will tackle the zip…

See photos

Once the zip is attached, press and top stitch in place

Repeat process for attaching the other side of the zip.

Attach the sides

The reverse

Making the handles: Take the two strips and press in half length ways

Fold in half again, and top stitch along each edge

Take you front piece and pin your handle 1 ½” away from the edge of the fabric

Fold the 1 ½” overlap towards the middle and sew this flap in place

Repeat this process for the other handle on the back of the bag, note where the

stitches lay.

Almost there…

We are now going to sew the bag together, to make sure it lines up, make a mark

with a fabric marker showing you where the center of the top piece of the bag is

and center zipper panel.

Make sure you leave the zip open.

Repeat this process for the side of the bag

You can choose to add binding at this stage, to neaten the raw edges, trim the

excess fabric on the corners, so you get a neater finish, when turned the right way

out.

Your all set for school

Thanks for reading, happy crafting

Creativeblonde x