Tute-Happy Summer: Zig Zag Lunch Bag

We're continuing our Tute-Happy Summer series today with a tutorial for an easy lunch bag, perfect for an impromptu picnic. We've used the cheery red and white prints from the Graphix 3 collection and added a little rick rack just for fun. Enjoy the tutorial and then find the details at the bottom of this post for a chance to win a bundle of Graphix 3 prints to play with!

Materials:

1/2 yard each 2 red prints

12" white rick rack

Two 12" x 16" batting pieces

Here are our two Graphix 3 reds:

Cutting:

From each red print:

Two 12" x 16" pieces

Step 1: Layer a 12" x 16" outer red piece on a 12" x 16" batting piece. Pin the rick rack in place, 4-1/2" up from the bottom, and stitch across the center of the rick rack to secure.

Step 2: Layer the second outer red piece on top, right sides together, and add the second batting piece on top. Pin around the sides and bottom.

Step 3: Stitch around the sides and bottom using a 1/4" seam allowance. 

Step 4: Cut 2-1/4" squares out of the bottom corners.

Step 5: Box the corners by aligning the side and bottom seam as shown. Stitch across the opening. Repeat on opposite corner.

Step 6: Using the two 12" x 16" lining pieces, make the lining in the same way. Be sure to leave a 6" opening along the bottom for turning.

Step 7: Tuck the outer bag (still wrong side out) inside the lining so right sides are facing. Match raw edges and pin along the top edge.

Step 8: Stitch along the top edge using a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn the bag right side out through the opening and stitch the opening closed. 
Step 9: Tuck the lining inside the bag and adjust so the lining corners and outer bag corners are aligned. Topstitch along the top edge of the bag.
Step 10: Press the bag to create creases at the corners, running from the top to the base of the bag. These will be approximately 2" out from the side seams. 

Step 11: Pin the creases from bag base to top and stitch using a 1/8" seam allowance. This will give the bag shape and body.  Repeat on all four corners.

And your lunch bag is ready to go--simply add a sandwich, chips, carrot sticks, a drink, and a napkin! 
Enjoy!

For a chance to win a bundle of Graphix 3 prints, leave us a comment letting us know that you follow us on the blog or on Facebook. Also tell us about your favorite lunchbox/bag from your childhood. Giveaway is open through Sunday, July 12th at 11:59 pm EST. This giveaway is now closed, but be sure to check out our other tutorials, as we'll be sharing a tutorial and hosting a giveaway each week!

Check out each week of our Summer of Tutes!
Week 1: Sunglasses case  featuring Graphix 3
Week 2: The overnight bag featuring Who's Who

Week 3: Tablet case featuring Jungle Party 

Week 4: Patriotic pennants featuring Tone on Tone 

Week 5: Melon mini featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

Week 7: Placemats featuring Marblehead Pleasing Pastels

Week 8: Table topper featuring Marblehead Pleasing Pastels

Week 9: Elegant clutch featuring Jungle Party 
Week 10: Modern table runner featuring Prairie Cloth Solids 

Week 11: Striped table runner featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

Week 12: Nautical mini featuring Prairie Cloth Solids

Week 13: Stair Stepper Runner featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

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Announcing our Melon Mini Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz bundle winner:

Brandy Pettit

Brandy, we'll be emailing you for your mailing address!