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 agree with what most people have said . . . keep em both. The other option if they're not *that* different is just to put a little amended section in the new one with the variations that can be used on the bag (like the divider and the different handles).
Posted by: Skooks | June 7, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Oh, how to decide? Thus...keep them both. Although I like the style of the new one, I do like the divider of the old one. Both great!
Posted by: Katie | June 7, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I think options are always good - but I think I would choose the newer version! thanks for the chance to try it out!
Posted by: Lee | June 7, 2011 at 01:05 PM
I will join the chorus and say keep both of them. I have your original pattern and I really like the divider - but I'd love to try the new one, too. I second the idea to give them different names and keep both of them.
Posted by: Karin | June 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Since you said this was a new improved version my first thought was to keep the new one and take out the old one. But after reading some other comments and looking at the old version, I agree it would be good to keep them both, but as Lise mentioned, they should have different names since they look like two different bags.
Posted by: Leah | June 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM
leave them both - I for one like choice:)
Posted by: arianwen | June 7, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I like the idea of a separator - just keep both and let the people decide!! Nice lunch bags - would love to show off with one!!
Posted by: Hanna | June 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I like the newer version, but I'm sure lots of people would like a choice, so I say keep them both!
Posted by: Beth Griffin | June 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I love the newer version with the tie handles - cute!!
Posted by: Mimi | June 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I love the look of the new bag, especially the tie handle, but the divider in the old version is perfect for keeping lunch organized in transit from home to school. I suggest keeping them both.
Posted by: Burgandy | June 7, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I like them both but must admit the new one is my personal favorite! The tie handles are so much fun!
Posted by: Cherry | June 7, 2011 at 09:54 AM
wow! i love them both -- then you have a choice! please count me in this giveaway! thank you!
Posted by: rita burhans | June 7, 2011 at 09:45 AM
I vote for keeping both. I like the idea of having the option to have a divider for those days where I am organised and have a couple of containers for various foods and want to seperate them as well as one where I can chuck it all in and go - this happens more often than not!
Posted by: Cintism.blogspot.com | June 7, 2011 at 09:07 AM
I'd keep both, with a slightly different name for one. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lise | June 7, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Oh decisions, decisions, leave them both in and see what happens, what have you got to lose? Love you're choice of fabrics. I'd love to try the pattern out, especially as I've got some laminated cotton 'spare'!
Posted by: Mary | June 7, 2011 at 09:00 AM
just keep both version, this is better:)
Posted by: Yana | June 7, 2011 at 08:58 AM
I say keep them both in the shop, people love choices. This is very nice and people will love the ability to play with their fabric selections.
Posted by: patricia | June 7, 2011 at 08:53 AM
I say leave them both. Then the buyer can choose which version they want. They are both very cute, but I do love the look of the newest version!
Posted by: Maria | June 7, 2011 at 08:52 AM