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Small Fry & Co. shows how to repurpose a vinyl tablecloth into a reusable lunch sack. The clothespin she uses is an easy – and cute – closure, but you could also stitch on some Velcro squares. Get the how-to.
[photo from Small Fry & Co.]
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The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
Vinyl has not been proven safe for food storage.
Thank you for your comment! You’ll be happy to know that most vinyl tableclothes are layered, with a vinyl layer and a felt backing. In this lunchbag, the vinyl layer faces the outside. I would also assume that most people would be putting food into other containers before putting them into their lunchsack, just as you would do for a paper lunchsack. If you were planning on putting the food directly inside the bag, the pattern is easily altered to include a lining from a food-safe material.