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How to make a fabric lunch wrap in 5 easy steps and just 15 mins!



You can make a fabric lunch wrap like this in 5 easy steps and just 15 mins! 
Simple!


Perfect for sandwiches, and also doubles as a mini picnic mat:



This size fabric wrap is perfect for a single 'round' of sandwiches, a bun or a slice of quiche.  You can simply make a bigger or smaller square for different sized snacks or lunches.

How to make your own:

Step 1.
Cut 2 squares of fabric 26.5cm square.
1 for outer fabric
1 ripstop nylon for inner fabric
 (this fabric can be wiped easily after use as it is waterproof)
1 piece sew in velcro 8cm long.



Step 2.

Pin one piece of the velcro to a corner of each square diagonally - like this:

Stitch around all four edges of the velcro to secure.


Step 3.

Place the squares right sides together with the velcro at opposite corners.

Then pin and stitch around all 4 sides with a 3/8" seam, leaving a gap open of around 8cm on one side.



Step 4.

Snip the corners off close to the stitching:


Turn the squares right side out through the gap you left in the stitching, and press flat.



Step 5.

Topstitch close to the edge around all 4 sides:


And your fabric sandwich wrap is finished!



You can make all sorts of colours and sizes:




To make the perfect picnic:




Then when the food is gone, just gently wipe the inside of the wraps with a damp cloth, or if they need more of a clean, just throw them in the washing machine!

Simple!

For the downloadable PDF version of this tutorial, click here.


I hope you liked this tutorial - if you have any questions feel free to ask.  Have fun making your own fabric sandwich wraps!

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27 comments:

  1. I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This project is fabulous! Thanks for leaving me totally inspired.

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  2. Great tutorial! Sounds simple to make and looks really cute!

    Also, thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm your newest follower!

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  3. I am going to make these and my daughter will be the envy of the school field trips. Brilliant! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html
    ~Macy from Confessions of a SAHM

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  4. What a great idea! I love that these are so cute AND good for the environment!

    I'm going to FB and Tweet this. :)

    Thank you for linking up to the Weekend Warrior Link Party!

    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  5. this is such a wonderful idea! i wish i saw this months ago, it would have been perfect to bring to school. but alas i am now graduated haha :) anyways i found you through boost my blog friday, and i'm your newest follower. if you find the time, please visit my blog as well!

    Lindsay from lindsayelizabethm.blogspot.com

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  6. Wonderful project. I need to make some of these and soon.

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  7. I love this tut! It is much easier than the one I came up with lol. The only problem is ripstop nylon is not food safe. I did a lot of research last year & found that out. I ended up making mine out of freezer ziplock bags where you have the ripstop. I figured one bag is better than 100's. I will have to make more sandwich wraps for my kiddos using your tut! Thanks!

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  8. Hi Miss,

    I've been looking all over the internet and from what I can find, ripstop nylon seems to be foodsafe. The only thing I could find is that it is sometimes coated with a type of teflon, which is only a problem if you heat it to extremely high temperatures (which sandwich wraps wouldn't be!)

    If anyone knows any more - I would be interested to hear!

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  9. thank you for this amazing amazing tutorial :) :)

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  10. Great tutorial! Those are super cute and are a GREAT idea!

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  11. What an awesome idea!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, it was a great giveaway, but I'm having another starting July 1!

    Paula
    Realhousewifeofsingapore

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  12. Wow! Very cool and very easy. I'm following you back from Crazy & Cool with a side if Crafty. Can't wait to see more.

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  13. These are great! I am a new follower from OneLittleMom.blogspot.com Thanks for following me as well and for the awesome Domestic Divas tip :)

    -Arianah

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  14. I've done a lot of research myself & the only thing I could find about ripstop & food safe is that if you use it just make sure the "shiny" side is away from your food. Other than that I think it should be fine. Great tutorial! I think I am going to make some myself!

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  15. tHANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING MY BLOG!

    I am following your blog too! :)

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  16. Thank you so much for linking up to Tuesday Confessional. You've been featured, so grab yourself a button and get your brag on! http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-sew-awesome.html

    ~Macy

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  17. your steps are done really well and this is super cute! i remember some kids at the school i work at bringing chips in bags like this. so i guess anthing goes

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  18. Love the idea and your great tut!

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  19. Hello...visiting from the Alexa Hop. Cute items! Make it a great week!

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  20. I came across this tutorial and it is great! Love the idea.....simple and very functional.


    http://crochetstory.blogspot.com/

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  21. love that idea but not to good with the veco do u have any recomddasions u could also use a plastice table colth

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  22. Such a fabulous idea-- not seen this before anywhere. Thank You for sharing and the sweet comments on my blog
    Cheers
    Sonia
    cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  23. A nice tutorial as well. We have the same flowers growing in our home garden :)))

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  24. I made these as party favors for my daughter's 4th birthday. Hopefully there will be many less plastic sandwich bags used by the kiddos.

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