Reusable Sandwich Bag Tutorial

I love the idea of reusable sandwich and snack bags. A while back I decided to try and make some. I took ideas from many different places, but I made these bags all on my own in a "start cutting and hope for the best" method. I think they came out pretty well.

Maybe not the most attractive, but they are super quick and easy to make and they work well.


Supplies:
*Serger (you can do this with a sewing machine, but it takes longer)
*sewing machine
*thread
*cotton fabric for outside
*waterproof material for inside (it is up to you if you want to use oilcloth, PUL, tablecloths, whatever. I do not suggest vinyl though)
* Velcro

Cut one 8"x7" square from both the cotton and the waterproof fabric. Then cut one 6"x7" square from each fabric.
Place the larger rectangles wrong sides together and serge the pieces together along one of the 7" edges. Repeat this with the smaller rectangles.

NOTE: Some people like to put the Velcro on now. I prefer not to as I never get it in just the right place, but if you prefer to add it now, by all means do so.

Then place the small and large rectangle right sides together. I used a pin to keep them together and from wrinkling under the serger. Serge the pieces together making sure that you serge the edges of the longer part all the way up.
This is what you will have after this step.
Fray check your edges and allow to dry before snipping the threads. Then flip the bag inside out and you will have this:

( I have not yet snipped those top threads...whoops)

Then it is time to add your Velcro. As I said above, I know a lot of people like to put the Velcro on before stitching the pieces together which makes a lot o sense. It is much easier to do on the sewing machine and if you prefer this method, by all means go for it.

The length of your Velcro is entirely up to you. Some people like the closure to go all the way across the top, but I prefer just a strip.

Place and pin the velcro where you want it, making sure that they meet when you close the fold. Use the soft side of the Velcro on the outside and the scratchier stuff on the inside flap.


That was easy right? And quick too. Here is your finished product open
and closed


You can also use two small squares to make a matching snack pouch using the same method as above. I add the Velcro on these before stitching them together as it is a little easier to calculate where they need to be.

Try making the sandwich bag smaller for snacks that might fall out of this kind of bag as well. I will be making some for Goldfish crackers.

I hope this tutorial makes sense and that someone somewhere gets good use out of it. I don't care if you want sell the items made from this tutorial, however I really doubt it would sell as they don't come out too professional looking.

Send me a message if you make some and I will post it here!