In this easy sewing tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a zipper box-style lunch bag that’s perfect for carrying meals or snacks. Designed with a convenient top handle and a see-through mesh zipper pocket, this bag is both functional and stylish. Whether you’re new to sewing or looking for a quick project, this step-by-step guide will help you create a practical lunch tote with ease. Ideal for everyday use and handmade gift ideas!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 6¾″(17㎝) W × 8″(20㎝) H × 6¾″(17㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main panel _Outer layer
① 21″ × 2″ (53㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
① 21″ × 7⅛″ (53㎝ × 18㎝) Outer layer
① 7½″ × 21¾″ (19㎝ × 56㎝) Outer layer
① 20¼″ × 1¼″ (51㎝ × 3㎝) Fusible fleece
① 20¼″ × 6¼″ (51㎝ × 16㎝) Fusible fleece
① 6¾″ × 21¼″ (17㎝ × 54㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Pocket panel
① 7½″ × 1⅝″ (19㎝ × 4㎝) Mesh Fabric
① 7½″ × 5⅛″ (19㎝ × 13㎝) Mesh Fabric
◆ Handle
① 8¾″ × 3¼″ (22㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 21″ (53㎝) Zipper
① 6¼″ (16㎝) Zipper
② 1⅝″ × 2″ (4㎝ × 5㎝) Zipper Tab
① Double fold bias tape 79″ (200㎝)
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance. Open out, press pieces away from the zipper. Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way. Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the bias tape on the edge of the mesh fabric and sew. Place the zipper 3/8″ between the two mesh fabrics and sew.
Place the handle on the long main fabric outer fabric, and place the zipper pocket on the lining and sew. Place the wrong sides together of the outer and lining and sew the all edges.
Sew the zipper panel and the center of the long main fabric.
Sew the other side in the same way. Place the right sides together of the zipper panel and the long main fabric and sew the three sides with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Just put the seam allowance between the bias tapes and sew, and you’re done!!!
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
