Learn how to sew a reusable lunch bag with these fun patterns and tutorials. Whether you’re packing lunch for work, school, a quilt retreat, or a day on the go, a handmade lunch bag is a practical project you’ll use again and again.

One of the best things about sewing your own lunch bag is that you get to choose the fabrics, size, and style. Make one that’s bright and colorful, simple and modern, or themed for the season. You can even sew a few extras for family members or as thoughtful handmade gifts.

Easy Lunch Bag Sewing Patterns for Everyday Use

In this collection, you’ll find lunch bag patterns for every skill level. Some are quick afternoon projects, while others include extra pockets, insulated linings, or fun closures. No matter which one you choose, you’ll end up with something that’s both useful and uniquely yours.

It’s not as hard as you think for a DIY lunch bag. There are some that are made with oilcloth or regular cotton fabric. Nothing too fancy is really needed. Just a sewing machine, imagination, and your sewing stash. What’s in your bag?

Supplies you may need:

oil cloth fabric– easy to wipe and keep clean

insulbright batting– keeps the heat off of fingers

stackable lunch containers – to keep your food in

sew on velcro strips – great for closures

Simple Lunch Bag

This lunch bag uses oil cloth– making it really easy to keep clean. Simply wipe it off after use.

Mushroom Lunch Bag Tutorial

The mushroom shape will make lunchtime fun! The top is the flap that closes the bag. cute!

Clear Lunch Bag Buddie

This bag features a clear front – so you can see all the fun goodies and snacks inside.

Oilcloth Lined Lunch Tote Tutorial

I love these little lunch trays, but they are a wide size, so I had to make a custom shape.  I’ll show you how to make a boxy bag like this in any size you need.

Grab Bags

Use a bevy of bright and lively fabrics for this go-everywhere bag. Pockets on the inside are great for holding your phone, keys, and other necessities.

Insulated and Laminated Lunch Bag

Use this easy tutorial to make your own lunch bag.

Lunch Box Bag – Free Sewing Pattern

This lovely lunch box bag with an adorable fabric design and unique drawstring cover will keep your meals secure and add a personal touch to your routine.

Button Lunch Bags

Sewn up in sturdy, washable cotton fabric, each bag is finished off with a sweet little button to keep your sandwich safe. These sacks are so pretty, in fact, you might want to use them for more than lunch!

Bento Bag ~ A Lunch bag Tutorial

This bag features a handle to easily carry everywhere, with a zipper closure on the top.

Kid’s Insulated Lunch Bag Pattern

This cute kid’s lunch bag pattern is insulated to keep the lunch cool while your kids head to school. An easy pattern to follow and it turns out so cute! Your kids will love it! 

Poolside Lunch Bag with Handle

The long straps add a fun feature to this lunch bag pattern – great way to show off some fome fabrics.

How to Sew a Reusable Lunch Bag

This DIY lunch bag made from oilcloth is a stylish way to take your lunch and also makes a useful gift for a friend. With some basic sewing skills and a small piece of oilcloth, you can easily make a homemade lunch sack to brighten up your meal.

How to Make a Car Trash Bag or Reusable Lunch Bag

The sturdy bag is built to carry odds and ends, so you can just fill it up and dump the contents when you stop to refuel.

Charming Patchwork Lunch Bag

Insulated and lined with laminate covered fabric, this lunch bag is as fun as it is practical. The lunch bag measures
13-1/2” x 14-1/2” and has a zipper top to keep things secure. It easily holds a sandwich box, thermos or
drink, and also has a little extra room.

Make Your Own Furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloth)

This size is perfect for wrapping around your bento / lunch or other smallish things.

Easy Peasy Lunch Bag Tutorial

I will show you how to make this super simple, super duper cute bag that you’ll find is your go-to lunch/snack/anything bag!

Lunch Bag

This bag is fully lined, insulated and fastens with a magnetic snap at the top. 

Blackboard/Chalk Cloth Lunchbag

An easy, fun way to make your kids lunch special. An easy-to-sew lunchbag. Write an important note to your kid, remind them of an upcoming test, let them know what’s for lunch or just tell them how special they are. It easily wipes clean with a paper towel.

Are You Loving the Lunch Bags You Can Sew?

If you are loving the DIY lunch bags or making cute lunch bags you can sew yourself- you might want to see what other projects you can make oilcloth.

Oilcloth is the fabric that has a coating on it that allows it to be wiped clean. It’s great for projects that involve something a little messy.

Clean up is simple and it’s not that hard to sew. You will need to adjust your stitch length- larger stitch is better. But that’s it!

Here are 20+ Oil Cloth Projects:

Need a snack bag to stuff inside that super cute lunch bag? Here is a super easy one, and you can even make it with your orphan quilt blocks!

Not sure about PIL fabric? Here’s a quick breakdown of the materials you can use for your lunch bags.

Other Back to School Projects

Sew up some cute things for the kids to use in school this year.

Easy sewing projects for kids at daycamps

No matter if summer outings or daycamps are on the calendar, these projects will help you keep all the things together.