Easy Sewing Tutorial: How to Make a Reusable Snack Bag

Picture this. You see cute, eco, reusable snack bags at the store and think, “$8 is such a reasonable price for getting rid of plastic bags.”

Wrong!

You can make your own reusable snack or sandwich bag for less than 50 cents each! Velcro strips are inexpensive at any fabric store and you can buy scraps of fabric in the discount bins for $1 – $2 bucks!

What you’ll need:

• Fabric scraps
• Fusible vinyl (JoAnn Fabrics or online)
• Velcro

Step 1

Step 1

• Cut one 8×15″ rectangle for the outer fabric
• Cut one 6.5×14″ rectangle for the inner lining
• Cut one 7.5×15″ rectangle of fusible vinyl
• *If you want a bag large enough for sandwiches/bigger snacks, cut these pieces at least one – two inches bigger. 

Step 2

Step 2

• Fuse the vinyl to the right side of your inner fabric. Follow the instructions on the packaging and you can’t go wrong. Make sure the vinyl is slightly smaller than the fabric so you don’t accidentally fuse it to your ironing board.

Step 3

Step 3

• Sew the fuzzy side of the velcro to the vinyl fabric. Experiment placing the velcro horizontally or vertically.

Step 4

• Sew your lining and outer fabric right sides together and leave a space to turn inside out.  Clip the corners and pull the right side out.
• *Your vinyl will likely appear wrinkled. Give it a once-over with your iron to get the wrinkles out. Be sure to use the protective paper as you did the first time. 

Step 5

Step 5

• Fold down the flap and mark where you want the scratchy velcro piece to go on the sack. Sew in place.

Voila!

Step 6

• Stitch the edges and you’re done!

Our inspiration:

• Rhinestone Beagle