What a great video! I really appreciate your willingness to make these videos so that moms like me can gain the knowledge and confidence to try it ourselves. I made one today and my 3 year old daughter is so happy to have a great snack bag for outings. Thank you so much!
I've made several for my daughter and some friends. These are awesome. I personally used used the shinny material for the inside (to easily wipe clean between washings) and a second material w/her choice of material for the outside. Sewed the two together, turned them inside out, then followed your directions to complete. Wish I could attatch pic's. You are wonderful!!! I love your videos..
Hi Vanessa, I want to thank you for taking the time to do these videos. Today I made this snack bag and it was my first successful sewing project. I purchased a machine a couple of weeks back, and it was really satisfying to finally be able to make something with the materials I had purchased. Your beginner videos are extremely helpful and the best resource I've come across in my attempts to learn how to use my sewing machine.
Hi Vanessa, I've watched you for years, and I have to say that I liked you best in your earlier years -- like this vid. You are not rushed/hurried/fast forward, and talking soooooooo fassstttt. It just seems like you are showing people how, rather than selling and promoting components. Thanks for your work.
My sister-in-law just got a sewing machine for her birthday, and this bag was the first thing she made! I had her get a fat quarter to make measuring easier for her and she knocked that joker out in about 30 minutes (like I said, she just learned how to use the machine)! Thank you so much for making such easy tutorials!
I've made small pillow cases like this, but would have never thought of these sandwich/snack bags! Have been avoiding making these because of other instructions that were way more difficult, but this will be so EASY! So excited! Plan on making several of these this weekend!
I used this method to make covers for our flax seed microwave bags - so easy to remove and throw into the washing machine and keeps the bean bags a little cleaner!
Depends on what you are keeping in it. This is only meant to be a temporary source for transporting the food. I wouldn't leave anything in this or any other baggy too long. Stuff might get on it but it's washable so it's all good. You could also wrap it in something before putting it in but I prefer not to waste more paper, foil, etc.
Wouldn't you want to have the shiny side in so that you could just wipe it clean of any mayo or mustard from sandwiches instead of needing to wash them every time? Or sew two pieces together right sides out?
Yup.. just like those old school baggies. With the laminated cotton the shiny side will stick to itself if it's on the inside. Maybe if you used PUL it would be fine. But in this case the shiny goes to the outside.
Great Idea!!! Like everyone else, I have lots of left over fabrics. I used to be able to buy a sandwich to eat on the way to the doctor's office, but now, I have to make my own. I'm always so nervous on the bus, and this friendly baggie will help me (not only to put a sandwich in), to calm my nerves! Thank you! :-)
Sounds cool. Depends what's in the sandwich.... but I don't put mayo in my sandwiches so they can usually hold up for at least a few hours... but if put in a cold lunch box or cooler you would be safe too. Have fun!
❤❤❤❤❤your teaching Ive watched several tutorials on pouches wow I was struggling with which pieces do yiu place first and with the top stitching I thinkvI got it now
these are great. i use mine to keep my stashes separate. i travel A LOT and need various compartments to stay organized. These bags achieve that in a stylish way. I also travel with my puppy, so i keep her thing in one of these bags too! thanks for a great tip! Am a new subbie and love ur channel.
Hi Vanessa, Just loved this video here. I pack my lunch each day for work and go through a lot of plastic baggies. Well now I don't have to. I will save Money & Our Landfill !! Thanks again. Keep up the Outstanding Work!!
You don't have to if you don't want to. It depends on how you want to clean them out. If you want it to be wipe-able then put PUL if you plan to pop them in the wash and dryer then you can just leave the cotton. But whatever you use on the inside make sure it's food safe.
what a great tutorial, so easy to understand. I used this design to make hot water bottle covers using polar fleece, I was even thinking of incorpriating the flap part to make mittens on the ends of the sleaves on baby clothes :)
woa that was fast! Your like " just fold here and here, and sew here and here. Then when you're done, just fold the top over and your pouch is done!" lol i want to make A MILLION!!!!! lol
I love this tutorial. I ended up doing a PUL on the outside of a cotton so there is waterproof lining inside in case of squashed grapes or messy stuff. I found that this patter was a little too narrow for my son, so I'm going to widen it. Awesome tut though, thanks a lot!!!
I save the lining bags from cereal boxes to use as a food safe liner for these great little reusable bags. I just wash them out and pull apart the glued seams of the cereal box liners.
I know this is ages after you left this comment but hopefully someone can help...I'm just learning so i was wondering would you just sew the cereal liner onto the cotton first (like, just around the 4 edges?), then proceed with her steps? Thanks in advance, brilliant idea!
Wonderful idea, and so easy! Do you have a video on making cotton menstrual pads? I am getting into that, too. Thanks for all your videos; I really enjoy them. I learned how to make an envelope pillow from your videos and now I have made lots of them. It is so nice to be able to take off the cover and wash it when needed, or change it to a different cover.
I love the sandwich bag! I wrap my children's sandwiches in wax paper because I do not like to waste and put more plastic using baggies. I believe I would like to make my baggies with the plastic side inside, pb and j can get messy. Sounds like it would be easy to clean up.
The laminated fabric will stick to itself if it's on the inside so it may be difficult to get stuff in and out of it. The laminated fabric is sealed so it wouldn't dry out unless left out for a long period of time. But this idea is only for the temporary transporting of sandwiches and snacks... like kids lunches or work lunches. I wouldn't store anything in these or any other baggies for too long.
LOVE your videos, I've referred to several of the years. I was wondering though, does a sandwich get stale in the bag? I always make our lunches the night before and have always been leery of the reusables for fear thing would get stale. Thanks!
So. Cute. I have a ?? about the laminated cotton. Can laminated cotton go in the washer? I like the idea of laminated cotton because it's perfect for a sandwich. Plain cotton will let in too much air and make the sandwich stale. If the laminated cotton can be thrown in the washing machine... these would be miraculous! LOL!
I think your reusable bags are a neat idea...I wonder tho, is this material food grade safe? I worry about the plastic leaching into the food. Is the fabric bpa free?
Yea! It's not fully set up but I have all my machines and materials in there so I decided to film the first one in there for this week. I'll be adding more stuff and playing around with the camera angle too so stay tuned! :o)
Hi vanessa, great tutorial. i always do something like this to help the mother earth. make tons of this as a cover for the "feminine thingy" hahaha~ i'll make tons of this and give it to my friends thanks for the tutorial. i'll be posting the drawstring bag that i have made with the help of your tutorial :) thanks~
I am loving your videos and so much better that other videos, as someone under my comment said you dont him haw around. Plus your voice is so inviting and pleasant, such a joy to learn from you. I subbed to your channel today :=)
What a great video! I really appreciate your willingness to make these videos so that moms like me can gain the knowledge and confidence to try it ourselves. I made one today and my 3 year old daughter is so happy to have a great snack bag for outings. Thank you so much!
I've made several for my daughter and some friends. These are awesome. I personally used used the shinny material for the inside (to easily wipe clean between washings) and a second material w/her choice of material for the outside. Sewed the two together, turned them inside out, then followed your directions to complete. Wish I could attatch pic's. You are wonderful!!! I love your videos..
Hi Vanessa, I want to thank you for taking the time to do these videos. Today I made this snack bag and it was my first successful sewing project. I purchased a machine a couple of weeks back, and it was really satisfying to finally be able to make something with the materials I had purchased.
Your beginner videos are extremely helpful and the best resource I've come across in my attempts to learn how to use my sewing machine.
Hi Vanessa, I've watched you for years, and I have to say that I liked you best in your earlier years -- like this vid. You are not rushed/hurried/fast forward, and talking soooooooo fassstttt. It just seems like you are showing people how, rather than selling and promoting components. Thanks for your work.
I FREAKING LOVE YOUR VIDEOS... YOU GET TO THE POINT AND DON'T HUM AND HAW THROUGH IT... WAY TO GO ! GOOD JOB !!
LOL. Thanks! Glad to hear it!
god looked the other way for you
My sister-in-law just got a sewing machine for her birthday, and this bag was the first thing she made! I had her get a fat quarter to make measuring easier for her and she knocked that joker out in about 30 minutes (like I said, she just learned how to use the machine)! Thank you so much for making such easy tutorials!
I've made small pillow cases like this, but would have never thought of these sandwich/snack bags! Have been avoiding making these because of other instructions that were way more difficult, but this will be so EASY! So excited! Plan on making several of these this weekend!
I used this method to make covers for our flax seed microwave bags - so easy to remove and throw into the washing machine and keeps the bean bags a little cleaner!
Depends on what you are keeping in it. This is only meant to be a temporary source for transporting the food. I wouldn't leave anything in this or any other baggy too long. Stuff might get on it but it's washable so it's all good. You could also wrap it in something before putting it in but I prefer not to waste more paper, foil, etc.
Wouldn't you want to have the shiny side in so that you could just wipe it clean of any mayo or mustard from sandwiches instead of needing to wash them every time? Or sew two pieces together right sides out?
Yup.. just like those old school baggies. With the laminated cotton the shiny side will stick to itself if it's on the inside. Maybe if you used PUL it would be fine. But in this case the shiny goes to the outside.
Wow this is so easy! Thank you so much for showing every way possible!
Vanessa!!I am a very busy mom.But You are so inspiring to me.I love you Vanessa.
Great Idea!!! Like everyone else, I have lots of left over fabrics. I used to be able to buy a sandwich to eat on the way to the doctor's office, but now, I have to make my own. I'm always so nervous on the bus, and this friendly baggie will help me (not only to put a sandwich in), to calm my nerves! Thank you! :-)
Your tutorial was so awesome I just made 5 of these in about an hour. I used PUL fabric and they made up beautifully! Thank you for a great video!
Sounds cool. Depends what's in the sandwich.... but I don't put mayo in my sandwiches so they can usually hold up for at least a few hours... but if put in a cold lunch box or cooler you would be safe too. Have fun!
❤❤❤❤❤your teaching Ive watched several tutorials on pouches wow I was struggling with which pieces do yiu place first and with the top stitching I thinkvI got it now
these are great. i use mine to keep my stashes separate. i travel A LOT and need various compartments to stay organized. These bags achieve that in a stylish way. I also travel with my puppy, so i keep her thing in one of these bags too! thanks for a great tip! Am a new subbie and love ur channel.
Hi Vanessa, Just loved this video here. I pack my lunch each day for work and go through a lot of plastic baggies. Well now I don't have to. I will save Money & Our Landfill !! Thanks again. Keep up the Outstanding Work!!
Thank you from the UK. I’ve made some to hold my face masks when I have to travel on the train. One colour for clean another for used on. Cheers
You make the BEST sewing videos. Thanks!
You don't have to if you don't want to. It depends on how you want to clean them out. If you want it to be wipe-able then put PUL if you plan to pop them in the wash and dryer then you can just leave the cotton. But whatever you use on the inside make sure it's food safe.
what a great tutorial, so easy to understand. I used this design to make hot water bottle covers using polar fleece, I was even thinking of incorpriating the flap part to make mittens on the ends of the sleaves on baby clothes :)
I just finished mine! SO fantastically easy, and super cute!
Thanks for this..I've started to convert everything to reusable..and gone green with homemade products throughout my home...these are next!!
woa that was fast! Your like " just fold here and here, and sew here and here. Then when you're done, just fold the top over and your pouch is done!" lol i want to make A MILLION!!!!! lol
I love this tutorial. I ended up doing a PUL on the outside of a cotton so there is waterproof lining inside in case of squashed grapes or messy stuff. I found that this patter was a little too narrow for my son, so I'm going to widen it. Awesome tut though, thanks a lot!!!
Thank u sis! These are a great idea. We use waaaaaay too many plastic bags.
Thanks for the easiest and quickest snack bag I've ever made!
Can't wait to buy some fabric and make these bags..awesome idea.
Your tutorials are awesome!!!! You are fantastic and so nice to follow!!!
Love your videos. Always useful and entertaining. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas.
Great tutorial, I'll be using mine for my art supplies & sewing notions! And the studio looks wonderful!
They are super easy and quick to make. Enjoy it!
OO I wonder would the plastic tablecloths work. THANK UUUU!
You are awesome Crafty Gemini!! Thanks for your tutorials.
I save the lining bags from cereal boxes to use as a food safe liner for these great little reusable bags. I just wash them out and pull apart the glued seams of the cereal box liners.
That's a really good idea! :-D
Excellent Idea Mary!
Great idea but what about washing? Only wipe dry?
I know this is ages after you left this comment but hopefully someone can help...I'm just learning so i was wondering would you just sew the cereal liner onto the cotton first (like, just around the 4 edges?), then proceed with her steps? Thanks in advance, brilliant idea!
THIS IS BRILLIANT! Great video! Can these bags be frozen, thawed, frozen again (to store leftover food etc)?
Yay! Go you! Thanks for watching.
No problem. Have fun with it!
Great idea and very easy to make, thank you so much!
great idea! Have fun!
I made a double layer to add more protection. Gifted them to hold rocks (sliced agate and/or tumbled type of rocks).
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
You speak very intelligently- I love it, thank you : )
And now your ideas went over to Germany, too ! Thank you for the great simple idea
Glad to hear it!
Wonderful idea, and so easy! Do you have a video on making cotton menstrual pads? I am getting into that, too. Thanks for all your videos; I really enjoy them. I learned how to make an envelope pillow from your videos and now I have made lots of them. It is so nice to be able to take off the cover and wash it when needed, or change it to a different cover.
Wow that was really simple! Thanks I'm gonna try it
Very nice way to explained. Thanks
I love the sandwich bag! I wrap my children's sandwiches in wax paper because I do not like to waste and put more plastic using baggies. I believe I would like to make my baggies with the plastic side inside, pb and j can get messy. Sounds like it would be easy to clean up.
Thank you Vanessa, great job 🌈
I love it .. it is a graet idea thaks for share. A big kiss from Argentina !!
The laminated fabric will stick to itself if it's on the inside so it may be difficult to get stuff in and out of it. The laminated fabric is sealed so it wouldn't dry out unless left out for a long period of time. But this idea is only for the temporary transporting of sandwiches and snacks... like kids lunches or work lunches. I wouldn't store anything in these or any other baggies for too long.
I am making some this weekend. I am using beeswax wrap fabric that I made.
Yay. Glad to help!
Yay! Glad to help!
LOVE your videos, I've referred to several of the years. I was wondering though, does a sandwich get stale in the bag? I always make our lunches the night before and have always been leery of the reusables for fear thing would get stale. Thanks!
This look so quick and easy! I'm sooo gonna make at least 2 of them! :D
Thanx 4 all the vids I love them
SO quick and simple!!! Ur vids are always easy to the point and fun! Ty :) I will use them for food and maybe on trips to pack small items :D
So. Cute.
I have a ?? about the laminated cotton. Can laminated cotton go in the washer? I like the idea of laminated cotton because it's perfect for a sandwich. Plain cotton will let in too much air and make the sandwich stale. If the laminated cotton can be thrown in the washing machine... these would be miraculous! LOL!
Thanks so much for your comment. It means a lot to be appreciated for my work. :o)
Fuse some plastic bags...make your own inner side of your bags!! Also use recycled fabric! Just a thought :)
Thanks. Last I checked this manufacturer's laminated cotton is BPA-free, PVC-free and it's CPSIA compliant.
No problem! Thanks for watching!
I think your reusable bags are a neat idea...I wonder tho, is this material food grade safe? I worry about the plastic leaching into the food. Is the fabric bpa free?
No problem. Glad to help make a little difference on the environment. :o)
This was a super cool idea!
Brilliant Thank you. All the way from the uk xx
Great tutorial! By the way, this is your 99th video, if you hadn't noticed already! Yay :)
Getting busy making sandwich bags for the grandchildren, thanks CraftyGemini!
Perfect idea! Can't wait to see your drawstring baggy too. :o)
Is it possible to use the laminate side on the inside, so bag can be wiped out clean?
I was just wondering, if your using the laminated fabric, can you just throw it in the washing machine to clean?
Yea! It's not fully set up but I have all my machines and materials in there so I decided to film the first one in there for this week. I'll be adding more stuff and playing around with the camera angle too so stay tuned! :o)
AWESOME! I'm so glad you are going to make some. Good for you... and I bet you'll have the cutest lunch carrier at the job. ;o)
I like them. I'd add a front pocket to add an ice pack or a frozen juice bottle. That way I could be sure that my sandwich could be safe :).
Could you do a purse size wetbag ( with pul) tutorial with a zipper? Your tutorials are very easy to follow, it would be so helpful :)
Putting the laminated fabric inside would make it easier to clean and for myself that is what I'd want if I put food in it.
Thanks!
I have a ton of broadcloth, what reusable products would you suggest making with this fabric? Would it be good for these snack bags?
Could you put like a handle on it if you wanted to use it as a little purse???
I'm going to make these to keep in the diaper bag. There are ALWAYS things in there that need a good (cute) home. :)
Great idea!
Hi vanessa, great tutorial. i always do something like this to help the mother earth.
make tons of this as a cover for the "feminine thingy" hahaha~
i'll make tons of this and give it to my friends thanks for the tutorial. i'll be posting the drawstring bag that i have made with the help of your tutorial :) thanks~
No problem. I'm glad to help. :o)
That's a great idea! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial. :o)
I have a tutorial for that already. Do a search for "quilted wristlet" and it's the first one that pops up. Have fun!
That's a whole 'nother project. Look up my zippered box pouch tutorial or my quilted wristlet tutorials for more on zippers.
thanks!
great idea i going to make my grandchildren some
I am loving your videos and so much better that other videos, as someone under my comment said you dont him haw around. Plus your voice is so inviting and pleasant, such a joy to learn from you. I subbed to your channel today :=)
excatly!!
do i have to have a pul for the inside of the bags or can i just use cotton?
really great video!
woo-hoo! I knew I was getting close to 100 but wow! Thanks!!
much easier than your other tutorial!
Yay! Glad I could help. :o)
No problem! Good for you! :o)
Great idea! :o)
I would use it for makeup brushes