Sewing Tutorial: “Back to School” reusable lunch bag

Here’s a back-to-school word problem for you: If you have two children who each take their lunch in a paper sack every day for the next 175 days of schoo, how many paper sacks have you contributed to the local landfill?

If you don’t like the answer to that question, then take a look at this tutorial by Molly from The Purl Bee. She shows how to make a reusable lunch bag that will keep those paper sacks out of the landfills. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Purl Bee]

Looking for more lunch bag sewing patterns check out these DIY sewing patterns and designs on Etsy.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!