These are such a great idea! I was coming to tell you how GENIUS you are for making me die over the Judgy VonJudgersteins comment, but now you have inspired me as well. Nice one my friend, nice one :)
I love these little baggies! {especially the one with the window... good idea!} What a great idea using the tablecloths, specialty fabric like that can be SO expensive. I would love for you to come link up your tutorial at our Tutorial Tuesday at The Little Birdie. We have lots of moms and sewers who would love this!
Here's the direct link to the linky party: http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-tuesday-dressed-up-hand-towels.html
Very cute and great idea to use a plastic tablecloth. I have had difficulty in sewing on clear vinyl before because my presser foot seems to get stuck to it. Have you ever had that problem?
Love it, someone was wondering about sticking presser feet--tip: Vinyl is sticky and won't feed under your machine if you don't place something between it and the foot. Tissue paper works well, you tear it off after sewing. I just pull something out of a used gift bag!
Thanks for sharing your tip Tracy!! I haven't even tried that, now I must.
Abbie, I will admit that it is super tricky and I just kind go slow and work with it. With this project, I made sure the clear vinyl was not facing the foot as much as I could control...aka I would sew with the table cloth up.
I've been wanting some of these but am too cheap to buy them but have been too intimidated to try to make my own. I love the idea of using a table cloth--so smart!
ahhhhh thanks Larissa, these are wonderful. Just what I had imagined. I knew you could make my thought a reality. youre amazing. thanks a bunch now all I have to do is get my sewing machine up and running so i can make some of these. that sis my new years resolution you know. to learn to sew. this may just be the perfect project to help accomplish that goal. youre the best.
ready for idea #2. I emailed you a while back like a super duper while back but you may not have gotten my request back then. I dont know about you but all of my cart tables I have ever owned are ripped on top rom tiny hands, sharp forks, ect. would it be an easy task to whip up some cart table covers. almost every table cloth ive found is just to gynormous to fit comfortable on these tiny cart tables. i imagine you would have to use elastic along the edges to make it a tight fit. but with summer comming up and cart tables being dusted off and ready to use I would love to have a fitted cart table cover. I triple dog dare you. ahh come on your can do it. I know you can. thanks for filling my previous request youre amazing
And holy shmoly, that friend has some great ideas! An elastic table cloth for the card table? (I think she said cart--maybe I'm the one who is wrong), but that is a fabulous idea as well!
Wow, these are adorable and such a great idea! I especially love the one with the window. I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at: http://jembellish.blogspot.com/ Have a great week! Jill @ Creating my way to Success
Very cute, but I'd be careful with what kind of vinyl is touching food directly. Unlike food storage bags, tablecloth vinyl isn't designed for direct food contact. Maybe lining the interior with an extra heavy duty Ziploc freezer bag cut down and stitched in would ensure safety from chemicals.
How long did it take you to make each bag? Is it ridiculous to think that I could make this for a class of 16? lolol They're amazingly cute! I absolutely love the pattern and the little window cut out!
I was wondering where you got your vinyl table cloth? I don't know where I could find such a cute cloth for cheap, if you konw what I mean!
July 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM
Anonymous said...
I second what the lady above me said. Please tell us where you got the adorable vinyl tablecloth!! I was looking around and couldn't find anything nearly as cute.
July 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Anonymous said...
I second the lady above me. Please share where you got your adorable table cloth! i haven't found any nearly as cute and I want to make these asap
You could use oil cloth. There is some debate as to if it is good to eat things that have been touching oil cloth. But I think that is a personal call. I am sure this kind of vinyl is no different :).
OKay I love this but table clothes and clear plastic is not food safe. I did MAJOR research for my own buisness on these and the only fabric I found to be food safe is PROCARE.I buy it by the yard and line my bags. Just to give my ten cents. Google before you make!
We just bought a boat, and I have been thinking that I need to make something for us to take snacks in when we go out fishing on the boat. This will be perfect! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
I do realize that some people will be uncomfortable with using vinyl tablecloths for these bags.
I feel okay about it. We use it for dry cereal and crackers.
My feeling was, if they are good enough to eat off on a table, then they are okay for minor snacks, however I always knew there would be differing opinions.
The great thing, is that this tutorial can be used with any fabric you are comfortable using.
Love, love, love these but absolutely adore the fabric. Where in the world did you find this tablecloth? Anxious to find cute childlike fabrics or cloths & have found nothing.
This is a great tutorial. But am I the only one having issues with the plastics hanging up in the sewing machine? Whenever I try to run the vinyl or table top plastic facing outwards through the machine it scrunches up....causing my edges to be uneven. Is there a secret trick to it that I missed?
Cute Idea, and I love the window - but vinyl is NOT FOOD SAFE! I found a food safe, medical grade fabric that is also waterproof online...so I just urge everyone to do their research before using vinyl.
Thank you for the tip on using a plastic table cloth! Genius. $ store here I come. :D If you were to box stitch the corners you could make this wide enough to fit a sandwich in as well! i know what my kids are getting for christmas. Probably my niece too. Cheers. Amanda in canada
an idea for the card tables. look and see if by chance the top is just screwed on. if so you could just unscrew it and cover the top like you would re cover chairs. if not what about contact paper? I don't know how wide contact paper comes but that would be an easy fix. just my thoughts
These are so adorable, crafty and practical. My son and his lovely wife just had twins (July 3rd) and I can see some of these in their future! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!
Did I miss something? Are the edges supposed to be unfinished? I have fuzzy tablecloth felt sticking out all over.
July 23, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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Last week I had a crafting request from a friend of mine. Apparently she seems to think I am a creative genius or something. While her faith in me is flattering, I am not sure I deserve it!
HOWEVER, at least this time I was able to meet her request. She asked me to create some type of reusable snack holder. I know there have been more than a few answers to the reusable snack carrier dilemma...I bet you didn't know it was a huge dilemma did you...well it is...hehehe.
Anyhoo...right after reading her request I started brainstorming.
This is what I came up with-
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A handy dandy, super dooper, easy peasy...have I gone too far with my adjectives...well basically an altogether quite terrific reusable Grab-n Go snack bag.
The cool thing about this bag is that the outside is made from a vinyl tablecloth. Something you can fin ANYWHERE and in tons of fun patterns.
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So do you want to make some?
Grab-n-Go Reusable Snack Bag: Tutorial
Here is what you will need: vinyl table cloth (One table cloth will make you tons. I like to buy the largest size because the price seldom differs from the smaller ones. When you by the large one you can save the unused portion and make THIS or even THIS)clear plastic (can be found at fabric store in utility fabric section, meant for covering things like tables)veclrocoordinating thread
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[Image] Measurements: Outside (from pattern tablecloth)- 1 piece 7 1/2" by 6 1/2" 1 piece 10 1/2" by 6 1/2"
Inside- (from coordinating tablecloth or the same pattern) 1 piece 3 1/2" by 6 1/2" (from clear vinyl) 14" by 6 1/2"
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[Image] First let me say that it is near impossible to see the clear vinyl in the pictures, so hopefully my written instructions will make sense on those steps. Okay let's get started.
1. Sew the small strip (the inside lining of the top flap) to the clear vinyl. Do this by placing them right sides together...there is no right side to clear vinyl so you can choose...with top edge of vinyl and the bottom edge of the patterned piece. Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance.
It will look like this-
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2. Take the outside pieces and place right sides together with the bottom edge of each patterned piece matching. Sew together with a 1/2" seam allowance.
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To add a finishing touch, I sewed a line of stitches the outside on either side of the seam line. I choose a thread color that coordinated and would show.
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3. Now you will attach the outside and inside pieces together. Place the pieces right sides facing, with the top of the inside lining flap (my fishy pattern) matching the top of the outside piece (my ocean pattern). See here is where it is tricky, because you can't see the clear vinyl...I promise it is there. [Image]
You will sew the two pieces together with a 1/4" seam allowance. Then turn it out and sew a line of stitches along the top, really securing your pieces together and adding a finishing touch. This is the flap of your bag.
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4. To finish of the front of the snack bag, sew a line of stitching along the top, this will attach the clear vinyl to the front of your bag. Then sew a piece of velcro about 1 1/2" down from the top. Make sure the velcro is centered.
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5. Final assemble steps! Lay the snack bag so that the clear lining is facing up. Fold the bag up so that the top of the front outside piece just comes up to the bottom of the inside top flap.
Like this-
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You will sew the side edges of your snack bag closed. Sew up one side completely from top to bottom, making sure your completely sew the bottom corner closed. Repeat on the other side. Make sure that you sew from the bottom all the way up to the top of the flap...the entire side.
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6. The last step is attaching the other piece of velcro, not quite an inch from the top.
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Now you have a nifty and thrifty little Grab-n-Go reusable snack bag.
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Find some treats and load 'em up.
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The good news is your kids will be just as excited about these bags as they are for the treat inside. I am sure you noticed that I played around with cut-outs with one of my snack bags. It is a fun little sneak peak to the treat inside. Play around, see what you can come up with. After rereading this post to check for errors, I noticed it could sound tricky. PLEASE ask me any and all questions. Either in the comment section or email. These really are EASY to whip out. Once you get one done you will see. Care instructions: These bags can be cleaned with soap and water. Then allow to air dry. DO NOT put in dishwasher/regular washer.
DISCLAIMER: I know there is some debate on materials that are safe for holding food items. Both of these materials were manufactured for the purpose of eating on/nearby them, so I felt safe in allowing my children's food to touch these bags. Follow your own instincts.
Linking up:
Show and Tell Wednesdays: Blue Cricket DesignWhatever Goes Wednesdays: Someday CraftsWe Did It Wednesdays: Sew Much AdoStrut Your Stuff: Somewhat SimpleTutorial Tuesdays: The Little BirdiesFriday Fun Finds: Kojo DesignsWeekend Wrap Up: Tatertots and Jello
posted by Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise at 11:25 PM on Mar 15, 2011
"Grab-n-Go Reusable Snack Bags:Tutorial"
60 Comments -
These are such a great idea! I was coming to tell you how GENIUS you are for making me die over the Judgy VonJudgersteins comment, but now you have inspired me as well. Nice one my friend, nice one :)
March 15, 2011 at 10:23 PM
I love these!! I have four kids and these would be perfect for outings. :) Like the post above, GENIUS!!
March 16, 2011 at 4:47 AM
Holy Hannah! I love these, woman. Super cute. I'm impressed. The End. P.S. I also love that your snack of choice is candy. Tee hee.
Love you!
Nat
March 16, 2011 at 6:25 AM
I love these little baggies! {especially the one with the window... good idea!} What a great idea using the tablecloths, specialty fabric like that can be SO expensive. I would love for you to come link up your tutorial at our Tutorial Tuesday at The Little Birdie. We have lots of moms and sewers who would love this!
Here's the direct link to the linky party:
http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-tuesday-dressed-up-hand-towels.html
March 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM
I love these little snack bags! I hate having to use ziplocs in my daughter's lunch. I especially love the one with the little window!
I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-grab-n-go-reusable-snack-bags/2011/03/16/
--Anne
March 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM
This is SUPER cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing :)
March 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Too cute! One of tehse days I am going to make these! Thanks!
March 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Very cute and great idea to use a plastic tablecloth. I have had difficulty in sewing on clear vinyl before because my presser foot seems to get stuck to it. Have you ever had that problem?
March 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Brilliant, I am so tired of wasting money and filling landfills with small zip bags!
March 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM
They are darling! You always come up with the best ideas!
March 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Love this idea! Especially because I just bought Target valentine heart tablecloths brand new at Goodwill for 2 bucks!
March 16, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Love this! I'll be featuring it on my blog the first week in April - all credit linked back to you!
http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Sumo:)
March 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Love this!! Can't wait to try it.
March 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Love it, someone was wondering about sticking presser feet--tip: Vinyl is sticky and won't feed under your machine if you don't place something between it and the foot. Tissue paper works well, you tear it off after sewing. I just pull something out of a used gift bag!
March 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Thanks for sharing your tip Tracy!! I haven't even tried that, now I must.
Abbie, I will admit that it is super tricky and I just kind go slow and work with it. With this project, I made sure the clear vinyl was not facing the foot as much as I could control...aka I would sew with the table cloth up.
March 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Oh my gosh those are adorable! I need some of those for the little guy.
March 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM
LOVE those!!! Where do you come up with this stuff!!! My mind hurts just pondering the possibilities.
Must be Dad
March 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM
You can get a teflon foot for sewing on vinyl (or other "sticky" fabrics).
March 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Super dooper cool! And thanks for the measurements in your directions :) Can't wait to make these for my nephews and my son. As always---you rock!
March 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM
I've been wanting some of these but am too cheap to buy them but have been too intimidated to try to make my own. I love the idea of using a table cloth--so smart!
March 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM
ahhhhh thanks Larissa, these are wonderful. Just what I had imagined. I knew you could make my thought a reality. youre amazing. thanks a bunch now all I have to do is get my sewing machine up and running so i can make some of these. that sis my new years resolution you know. to learn to sew. this may just be the perfect project to help accomplish that goal. youre the best.
ready for idea #2. I emailed you a while back like a super duper while back but you may not have gotten my request back then. I dont know about you but all of my cart tables I have ever owned are ripped on top rom tiny hands, sharp forks, ect. would it be an easy task to whip up some cart table covers. almost every table cloth ive found is just to gynormous to fit comfortable on these tiny cart tables. i imagine you would have to use elastic along the edges to make it a tight fit. but with summer comming up and cart tables being dusted off and ready to use I would love to have a fitted cart table cover. I triple dog dare you. ahh come on your can do it. I know you can. thanks for filling my previous request youre amazing
March 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I love these, Larissa! They look great!
March 17, 2011 at 2:43 PM
And holy shmoly, that friend has some great ideas! An elastic table cloth for the card table? (I think she said cart--maybe I'm the one who is wrong), but that is a fabulous idea as well!
March 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Awesome!!! best I've seen. I need to make some of these!
I'd love to have you share at my For the Kids Friday Link Party! I'm sure you'll find some fun ideas while you are there! Come join the fun!
http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-kids-friday-3.html
March 17, 2011 at 11:13 PM
ha ha ha Yes Christie you are right. I have no idea why I typed Car(T) I did mean Car(D) Table. thats funny you can tell how tired I am today.
March 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM
I LOVe this idea! So smart!
I must say you are a creative genius!
abranconier.blogspot.com
March 18, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Cute! I love the one with the "window"...very creative!
March 18, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Wow, these are adorable and such a great idea! I especially love the one with the window. I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
March 19, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Great idea and very cute!
I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
March 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Great idea! I featured this for our readers on Facebook. Can't wait to make some!
Jill of oursevendwarfs.com
April 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM
The peek-a-boo is so fantastic!! I'd love for you to link up at Wow Me Wednesdays!
http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/04/wow-me-wednesday-4.html
April 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM
LOVIN IT!! You should ck out my reuseable snack wraps too. I used a shower curtain made from 100% PEVA. Now I will do THIS TOO!!! YAY!
~ Nikki
http://bestpartofbelieveis.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-snack-wraps.html
April 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Very cute, but I'd be careful with what kind of vinyl is touching food directly. Unlike food storage bags, tablecloth vinyl isn't designed for direct food contact. Maybe lining the interior with an extra heavy duty Ziploc freezer bag cut down and stitched in would ensure safety from chemicals.
April 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM
I love these! I have been wanting to figure out a way to NOT use so many plastic baggies, and these are cuter than others I have seen! Thank you!!
May 12, 2011 at 7:41 AM
How long did it take you to make each bag? Is it ridiculous to think that I could make this for a class of 16? lolol They're amazingly cute! I absolutely love the pattern and the little window cut out!
July 7, 2011 at 5:36 PM
I was wondering where you got your vinyl table cloth? I don't know where I could find such a cute cloth for cheap, if you konw what I mean!
July 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM
I second what the lady above me said. Please tell us where you got the adorable vinyl tablecloth!! I was looking around and couldn't find anything nearly as cute.
July 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM
I second the lady above me. Please share where you got your adorable table cloth! i haven't found any nearly as cute and I want to make these asap
July 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I love this idea! Wonderful....where did you buy the tablecloth?
August 27, 2011 at 3:06 PM
I was about to buy some of these at the bx on post. So glad I seen this!! Can't wait to make some
October 14, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Is there any reason you couldn't use oilcloth? I can't find any tablecloths I like... Just wondering, as I'm new to sewing outside of quilts...
March 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM
You could use oil cloth. There is some debate as to if it is good to eat things that have been touching oil cloth. But I think that is a personal call. I am sure this kind of vinyl is no different :).
April 2, 2012 at 4:39 PM
OKay I love this but table clothes and clear plastic is not food safe. I did MAJOR research for my own buisness on these and the only fabric I found to be food safe is PROCARE.I buy it by the yard and line my bags. Just to give my ten cents. Google before you make!
July 16, 2012 at 11:47 AM
We just bought a boat, and I have been thinking that I need to make something for us to take snacks in when we go out fishing on the boat. This will be perfect! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
July 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM
I do realize that some people will be uncomfortable with using vinyl tablecloths for these bags.
I feel okay about it. We use it for dry cereal and crackers.
My feeling was, if they are good enough to eat off on a table, then they are okay for minor snacks, however I always knew there would be differing opinions.
The great thing, is that this tutorial can be used with any fabric you are comfortable using.
July 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Love, love, love these but absolutely adore the fabric. Where in the world did you find this tablecloth? Anxious to find cute childlike fabrics or cloths & have found nothing.
July 27, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Snow,
The tablecloth was so stinking cute. I got it a little over a year ago at Target...best store in the world.
I am always on the look out for vinyl tablecloths in the spring and summer at Target and even Walmart.
Good Luck!
July 29, 2012 at 10:39 PM
I love this but Im a bit slow.. Do you have a video??
August 2, 2012 at 3:57 PM
What a neat idea. For those of you that are concerned about the tablecloths and BPA here is a site that carries BPA-free ones, reasonable and cute.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/bpa-free-laminated-vinyl-coated-covered-cotton-fabric.html
August 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Renae,
I don't have a video, sorry! Email me your questions and I can try to help.
Jill,
Thanks for the site. I am excited to look around.
August 6, 2012 at 9:24 AM
This is a great tutorial. But am I the only one having issues with the plastics hanging up in the sewing machine? Whenever I try to run the vinyl or table top plastic facing outwards through the machine it scrunches up....causing my edges to be uneven. Is there a secret trick to it that I missed?
August 8, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Jessie,
It can be tough to send vinyl and plastic through your sewing machine. slow and steady.
the only trick I have heard of is using a little bit of scotch tape on the machine. I have never tried it though.
August 9, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Cute Idea, and I love the window - but vinyl is NOT FOOD SAFE! I found a food safe, medical grade fabric that is also waterproof online...so I just urge everyone to do their research before using vinyl.
August 13, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Thank you for the tip on using a plastic table cloth! Genius. $ store here I come. :D If you were to box stitch the corners you could make this wide enough to fit a sandwich in as well! i know what my kids are getting for christmas. Probably my niece too. Cheers.
Amanda in canada
March 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM
Amanda,
Box corners! I totally want to do that now.
April 8, 2013 at 12:52 AM
I love these bags!! Did you use a template for the cutout? Also, these would be great travel bags for liquids and lotions. Thanks for sharing!!
April 10, 2013 at 11:30 PM
an idea for the card tables. look and see if by chance the top is just screwed on. if so you could just unscrew it and cover the top like you would re cover chairs. if not what about contact paper? I don't know how wide contact paper comes but that would be an easy fix. just my thoughts
January 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM
I love the idea, great for homemade dog treats when going on a road trip,
June 6, 2015 at 11:33 AM
These are so adorable, crafty and practical. My son and his lovely wife just had twins (July 3rd) and I can see some of these in their future! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!
July 11, 2015 at 4:41 PM
Did I miss something? Are the edges supposed to be unfinished? I have fuzzy tablecloth felt sticking out all over.
July 23, 2015 at 6:09 PM