Easy Reusable Snack Bags
July 12, 2011 9:05 amOh my cuteness. How I’ve held off on making these for so long is beyond me. I’ve heard about these forever but for some reason they kind of weirded me out. We try hard to be ‘green’ in many areas so I’ve been packing the kids snacks in glass tupperware. But man, their lunch boxes are heavy! I’ve missed the baggies. So here we go. Make some. So easy and . And more importantly, adorable.
Make a fabric pocket.
Make a same size pocket out of food sake nylon. I knwo you can use plain cotton or food safe vinyl. After researching it, I went with the 100%vinyl because it’s the most foodsafe.
Then you know this part. Put them right sides together, sew them, turn them right side out. Then I attached some velcro at the top. Shazaam. You’re done. They even make almonds look cuter.
I used different fabrics for the front and backs.
Happy snacking!
Tags: DIY snack bags, eco-friendly, foodsafe, green, nylon, snack bags
Posted in home, other | 12 Comments »
By Emylibef on Jul 12, 2011 | Reply
I’m in love. Now I just need a sewing machine.
By Lisa Ensor on Jul 12, 2011 | Reply
I love these!!!! Question- do you think it would be possible to leave a “window” to see what snacks are inside???
By kendascrafts on Jul 12, 2011 | Reply
Neat idea! Where can you find food safe vinyl or nylon?
By Vanessa on Jul 12, 2011 | Reply
I too have been planning on making these, but still haven’t done it. After seeing these I have to make some! Thanks for sharing.
Vanessa
By Alexis on Jul 13, 2011 | Reply
That’s a GREAT idea. The only thing I’d be worried about is that you’d have to use some kind of plastic. If you researched other food safe alternatives it would be a wonderful idea!
By Alexis on Jul 13, 2011 | Reply
I got mine at Beverly’s but look around on the internet for some alternatives.
By mongs on Jul 13, 2011 | Reply
cute. It’s a great way to use all the scrap fabric! Love the designs of your barics
love~mongs
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By Melissa on Jul 13, 2011 | Reply
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. The only twist I have seen on it (and it makes it a little more do it now friendly), is using ziploc heavy duty freezer bags. It sews surprislingly well but is easier to find and you can rest assured it’s food safe because it’s meant for food.
I love the velcro idea though….I was doing it the hard confusing way!!
By beth thompson on Jul 20, 2011 | Reply
this is such a great idea! i’ve been using the glass
containers too .. but you are right about it being so heavy. can’t
wait to try these!
By Abbyk on Jul 24, 2011 | Reply
How do you clean these? just wash out with soap and water? and if that is how you clean, how long will they last do you think? I love love.
By Alexis on Jul 25, 2011 | Reply
I wash them in the washing machine then dry them in the dryer. Even easier!!
By Rachel on Aug 24, 2011 | Reply
what kind of food safe fabric do you use, specifically? and if you can share, where do you get it? i have some BPA free laminated cotton, but i cant figure out if it considered food safe.