Top 10 Free Lunch Bag Sewing Patterns

There are so many containers and lunch box options, but none of them fit together! Its much better to make your own lunch box. If it ends up in lost-and-found, you will know which one belongs to you.

Packing your own lunch is almost always the healthier option. I have found that a bag I love helps with almost anything!

Toaster Lunch Bag

https://sewcanshe.com/2016-4-9-diy-toaster-lunchbox-free-sewing-tutorial/
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Classic is the name of the game for this free sewing lunch bag pattern. Don’t you love the decorative zipper? You can use quilting cotton and a regular zipper too; just follow my pattern for a beautiful finished outcome.

Chubby Lunch Tote

https://sewcanshe.com/chubby-lunch-tote-free-sewing-pattern/
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This chubby lunch bag is wider than the toaster lunch bag, and suitable for a variety of containers. It’s fat quarter friendly, and the zipper wraps around for easy access to the yummy stuff inside!

Simple Lunch Sack

Photo credit: Dana Gallagher

Molly from Purl Soho shares this free sewing pattern (and links to yummy recipes) for button lunch bags. These bags are simple, but functional; sew up a few and use them for more than just healthy food!

Lunch Box Bag

https://www.craftpassion.com/lunch-box-bag/
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The drawstring closure helps to make sure that your items stay put. Sew this lunch bag to take to your office on the regular, or send it to lunch confident that you are doing your best.

Bento Bag with Handles

https://www.sewinlove.com.au/2018/11/bento-bag-free-sewing-pattern/
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Here is a simple pattern that lets you use different containers every day. Just tie the material around your lunch and use the handles to easily carry your food. This is helpful when your kids “forget” to unload their containers the day before. haha!

Quilted Mason Jar Bags

https://www.handmadiya.com/2020/04/insulated-mason-jar-bag-tutorial.html
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Overnight oats? Salad in a jar? Fresh fruit? Yes, please! Pack ’em up and send ’em anywhere! The insulated mason jar bag will keep the food at temperature, and protect the glass.

Easy Peasy Lunch Bag

https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/easy-peasy-lunchbag-free-sewing-tutorial
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This is a great lunch bag pattern for a beginner. It really is easy, and it comes together quickly. It also folds for easy storage.

Easy Big Bag Tote with a Zipper

https://sewcanshe.com/the-sew-easy-big-tote-bag-with-a-zipper/
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Turn this beauty into your new lunch (and dinner) bag. All you need to do is quilt this big bag tote with some InsulBright batting to insulate the food, and then use white PUL (polyurethane laminate) on the inside so it easily wipes off.

Simple Lunch Bag

https://www.patchworkposse.com/free-lunch-bag-pattern/
Photo credit: Patchwork Posse

Nothing complicated about this lunch bag. It’s a simple grab-and-go bag that can hold a few snacks, doesn’t leak, and folds up to store. It’s better than a plastic grocery bag, but just as convenient.

Lunch Tote

https://thestitchingscientist.com/2014/01/lunch-tote-with-free-pattern.html
Photo credit: TheStitchingScientist.com

This super cute bag is great for a beginner bag project, and it’s the perfect size for a nice lunch. Sew one up and start taking healthy food to school and work again.

Remember to tag me when you make my patterns. I love to see how you’re using them, and what fabrics you are using! I’m on Instagram @sewcanshe.

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