Discover the Art of Sustainable Snacking: DIY Reusable Snack Bag Tutorials

Beginner-Friendly Canvas Snack Bag

Suitable for those with basic sewing skills, this tutorial guides you through creating a simple and practical canvas snack bag.

Materials:

• Canvas fabric (1/2 yard)
• PUL or nylon lining (1/2 yard)
• Velcro (2 inches)
• Scissors, sewing machine, measuring tape

Instructions:

1. Cut two rectangles of fabric and lining, measuring 12x8 inches each.
2. Place the lining right side facing up and the canvas fabric on top of it, right side facing down.
3. Sew around the edges, leaving a 2-inch opening for turning.
4. Turn the bag right side out and press the seams.
5. Topstitch around the edges to secure and reinforce the seams.
6. Fold the top of the bag down by 2 inches and press.
7. Sew the Velcro along the folded edge to create the closure.

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Intermediate Zippered Nylon Snack Bag

For those with intermediate sewing skills, this tutorial covers the creation of a durable and leakproof nylon snack bag with a zipper closure.

Materials:

• Nylon fabric (1/2 yard)
• PUL or nylon lining with PU coating (1/2 yard)
• 10-inch zipper
• Scissors, sewing machine, measuring tape

Instructions:

1. Cut two rectangles of fabric and lining, measuring 12x8 inches each.
2. Place the lining right side facing up and the nylon fabric on top of it, right side facing down.
3. Sew around the edges, leaving a 2-inch opening for turning.
4. Turn the bag right side out and press the seams.
5. Topstitch around the edges to secure and reinforce the seams.
6. Fold the top of the bag down by 2 inches and press.
7. Sew the zipper along the folded edge.

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Advanced Drawstring Cotton Snack Bag

For experienced sewers, this tutorial demonstrates how to create a stylish and functional cotton snack bag with a drawstring closure.

Materials:

• Cotton fabric (1/2 yard)
• Linen or cotton lining (1/2 yard)
• Cord or ribbon (1 yard)
• Scissors, sewing machine, measuring tape

Instructions:

1. Cut two rectangles of fabric and lining, measuring 12x16 inches each.
2. Place the lining right side facing up and the cotton fabric on top of it, right side facing down.
3. Sew around the edges, leaving a 4-inch opening for turning.
4. Turn the bag right side out and press the seams.
5. Topstitch around the edges to secure and reinforce the seams.
6. Fold the top of the bag down by 2 inches and press.
7. Insert the cord or ribbon through the folded edge and secure with knots.

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