Description
An insulated lunch bag with a wide zipper that opens from side to side, so the whole interior is easy to reach. Soft and Stable gives the walls structure and insulation, gusseted sides and a sturdy base hold containers upright, and mesh inner pockets plus outer slip pockets keep napkins, utensils, and an ice pack in place. The pattern makes two sizes, small at about 6¼ by 9¾ by 5¾ inches and large at about 8½ by 10 by 7¾ inches at the base.
What the Pattern Includes
This listing is for the printed paper pattern only, with full instructions for both sizes. Fabric, stabilizer, mesh, zippers, strapping, hardware, and the base stabilizer are not included.
A coupon for the $5 Add-On Video is included at no extra charge, covering the more detailed steps alongside the printed instructions.
What You'll Need
Amounts are listed small / large.
- Main fabric (body, outer pockets): ¾ yard / 1 yard
- Lining fabric: ¾ yard / 1 yard
- Coordinating fabric (bindings, handles, side panels, stabilizer sleeve, zipper pulls): ¾ yard / ¾ yard
- ByAnnie's Soft and Stable, 58 inches wide: ⅝ yard / ¾ yard (one 36in x 58in package)
- Mesh fabric (inner pockets): 14 by 14 inches / 17 by 14 inches
- Handbag zippers: one 24 inch single-slide and one 30 inch double-slide (both sizes), both cut from ByAnnie's Zippers by the Yard
- 1½ inch polypropylene strapping: 1½ yards / 1¾ yards
- Two 1½ inch triangle rings
- Fold-over elastic, 20 mm: ½ yard
- Base stabilizer (⅛ inch acrylic, corrugated plastic, or foam core): 4¼ by 8¾ inches / 6½ by 9 inches
- 50 weight polyester thread to match the fabrics
Perfect For
- Sewists who want a sturdy, washable lunch bag that stands on its own
- Carrying containers, a water bottle, and utensils without crushing them
- A reusable alternative to disposable lunch sacks for work or school
- Makers comfortable with zippers, mesh, and bag hardware
Why You'll Love This Pattern
The side-to-side zipper is the feature that makes it work. It opens the bag nearly flat, so containers go in and come out without wedging them past a narrow top. Gusseted sides and a firm base keep everything level, and the structure from Soft and Stable holds the shape whether the bag is packed or empty.
Mesh inner pockets and outer slip pockets sort the small things, an ice pack, napkins, or a fork, so they do not slide to the bottom. The two sizes cover a single meal or a full day of food, and the wipeable lining and washable build hold up to daily use.
Product Details
- Brand: ByAnnie
- Item #: PBA231-2
- Designer: Annie Unrein
- Category: Accessory Sewing Pattern
- Skill Level: Moderate
- Technique: Standard Machine Sewing
- Finished Sizes: Small 6¼" H x 9¾" W x 5¾" D; Large 8½" H x 10" W x 7¾" D (at the base)
- Format: Printed Paper Pattern
- Made in the United States
Specifications
| Brand | ByAnnie |
| Craft | Sewing |
| Designer | Annie Unrein |
| Product Type | Pattern |
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