How to Make a Lunch Sack — Easy DIY

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Too cool for school? No way! This retro DIY lunch sack is inspired by the brown paper lunch bags everyone grew up with. This eco-friendly version uses waxed canvas for a fun, reusable twist on this cafeteria classic. DIY class is in session! Keep scrolling to learn how to make a lunch bag.

Video Chapters:

Intro — 0:00 min.
Project Introduction — 0:11 min.
Measurements & Marking — 0:23 min.
Cutting Out Pattern — 0:42 min.
Sew the Pieces Together — 1:17 min.
Fold Panels, Clip Corners & Sew — 1:35 min.
Finishing the Bag — 2:13 min.
Outro — 2:56 min.

Materials List:

DuraWax™ Heavy Waxed Canvas Tan 57" Fabric #122416
Tex 70 (V-69) White UV Bonded Polyester Thread #20235

Tools List:

Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
Sailrite^® Scratch Awl #123270
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm #965511
Sailrite^® Self Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat 18" x 24" #123112
Fabric Scissors
Fabric Clips
Sailrite^® Canvas Patterning Ruler #107040
Sailrite^® Ultrafeed^® LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311502

Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag 2 — Carry your lunch in style with this fun, reusable take on the classic brown paper lunch bag!

This easy DIY will take just minutes to make! This is a great project for beginner crafters. Or better yet, get your kids involved and make them all a waxed canvas lunch bag for school. This is a fast and fun DIY the whole family will love making together.

With just a few supplies, you can make this classic-looking lunch sack and fill it with all your favorite childhood lunchtime snacks. We used DuraWax™ Heavy Waxed Canvas for our reusable lunch sack. DuraWax Heavy is more structured and holds its shape better than the Light version. Your waxed canvas lunch sack sits up and the top stays rolled just like the lunch sack of your school days. Waxed canvas holds creases and folds beautifully, adding to the brown paper bag look.

Ready to take a quick DIY class? Click the video to watch how we made our reusable lunch sack. You'll find the complete materials and tools list as well. Thanks for watching!

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