My patterns are like pets- a couple of them behave OK but you know with a little extra time and effort, they could be really really good. The waste free lunch bag is one of those pets. It was fine, but I knew that I could do better.
I really like the tie handles and this one comes together nice and quick. There is no divider like in the old version but the dimensions are the same- roomier than the Love Your Lunch Box. Although a child (and my 7 year old has already claimed this one!) could certainly use it, an adult could take it work too.
I used Liz Scott's Sugar Pop fabrics which turned out really cute.
For the interior I used Sweetwater laminated cotton which was on sale. I think it will be nice to wipe clean but I also made a bag in all cotton which was a lot quicker and less expensive. I could see making a couple of the all cottons and just interchanging them for lunch while one is in the wash. Here is the plainer version which I still love!
I will be finishing the pattern this afternoon and it will be in the shop by tomorrow! It's in the shop! Now my problem is do I just replace the old version (as originally planned) or keep them both in the shop? Leave a comment here and on THursday, June 9th, I will pick 3 winners from the comments to try out the NEW waste Free Lunch Bag. Give away closed! Thanks for all the comments!
I love everything about this bag - it is absolutely lovely - I am constantly amazed by the diversity of your designs - amazing.
Posted by: Canvas Bags | July 29, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Great idea....and you can find these bags at garage sales and get them for cheap. I'm going to make myself one. I love the newer version with the tie handles - cute!! Thanks for sharing this post so much. Fantastic.
Posted by: Canvas Bags | July 7, 2011 at 01:11 AM
I would keep them both! You never know who likes which one better!
Posted by: Laurie Wilson | June 9, 2011 at 06:01 PM
A waste free lunch bag would complete my organic, farmer's market supplied lunches. And so cute! It would brighten up the 9-5, that's for sure!
Keep them both. Diversity!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 9, 2011 at 05:46 PM
I say keep them BOTH!
THis is BEAUTIFUL!! I totally want one! LOVE the new one
I bet some people would still prefer the other one as well. especially with the divider! They are just different and variety is GOOD!
You could always sell a two pack of patterns that has both varieties??
Posted by: Teachercheryl | June 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM
I agree with many above. Keep them both. I know I'll like the roomier new bag better by my 5yr old is all about compartments. Thanks!
Posted by: Jenny | June 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM
BTW, when is the new pattern going to be available?Thanks!
Posted by: Pia | June 9, 2011 at 07:11 AM
I would certainly keep both! They are very different from each other and both cute. I love your new design's handle. The other one, besides the divider, could probably be made into a more boyish lunchbox with the right fabrics, while this one seems a bit more girlish. Is that why I love it? So anyway, that's my 2 cents. :-)
Posted by: sariah pearson | June 9, 2011 at 12:56 AM
I love the new one, but agree you should keep both.
Posted by: ramona potter | June 8, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Both sound fab, so keep 'em both in the shop :)
Posted by: Annie Mc | June 8, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I love the new one, but both couldn't hurt, could it? Who am I to say? I usually eat the left over mac and cheese out the the pan for lunch. I imagine far better things come out of that bag.
Posted by: Kristi | June 8, 2011 at 02:58 PM
I say keep them both. You can never have too many lunch bags. Just give the new on a different name like hobo bag or something 'cause it looks like a hobo bag. Very cute.:)
Posted by: Jill D | June 8, 2011 at 02:31 PM
I think it's best to keep the both.
Posted by: Asta | June 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM
OH MY, I love it!! Keep both for sure! My son SO needs one for school next year. He was a bit too rough on his metal one last year! AND a chance to make something totally boy! :)
Posted by: Ginger McKenzie | June 8, 2011 at 09:04 AM
keep both. I love the tie handles on this one really lovely.
Posted by: madebymum | June 8, 2011 at 01:23 AM
Super cute! Just leave them both. It wouldn't hurt to have options :)
Posted by: Pink Stitches | June 7, 2011 at 09:58 PM
Keep them both! I think they are different enough to be able to sell them both. I LOVE it. Has all you other patterns!
Posted by: Anie | June 7, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Ooooh I love this bag esp the one with plain yellow! I say leave both patterns up, variety is the spice of life after all! I just happen to have some laminated fabric that I HAD to buy because it was TOO delicious to leave in the shop so would love to try my hand at this lovely project!
thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Dianne Ritter | June 7, 2011 at 06:10 PM
I need to make one for work, plastic carriers bags are not very stylish!
Posted by: Lorna | June 7, 2011 at 05:20 PM
I would love to win! I'm a bag lady.
Posted by: Ellen Patton | June 7, 2011 at 03:57 PM
I'd leave them both in your shop...they are different enough and offer everyone a bit of choice. Love how this turned out. What fun back to school gifts these would make.
Posted by: Lisa Q | June 7, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Both! I like the option of having a divider.
Posted by: A.J. Dub | June 7, 2011 at 03:26 PM
I have a little girl that will bring lunch next year! Would love to try this pattern out!
Thanks!
Posted by: Jill | June 7, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Love the new design!!! I vote for keeping both in the shop, more choices is always more fun! :)
Posted by: amy dunn | June 7, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Oh My!!! What am I supposed to do now? I was planning to make this bag (the older version) as a present for my kid's school teachers...but, wich one to choose??? I love both of them!!
Posted by: Pia | June 7, 2011 at 02:48 PM