It’s a wonder how a person can get addicted to making something.

I had a custom order from a friend to make her a lunch bag… It’s a pretty common pattern, a bit Japanese-y… or perhaps even Chinese-y style… She wanted the bag to fit the Tupperware container about 8″ (l) x 4.5″ (w) x 3″ (h) size. So off I went a measuring and a cutting…

Here’s the outcome

Looks great! I love the look when the drawstring is pulled together and the body of bag becomes like it has pleates at the top.

Then… off I went to make another one…

…this time I made the top cover (drawstring section) a little wider than the previous one. You can see from the photo that when you close the body of the bag it does not pull in so much on the top (no pleats look), and the bag keeps its shape – this way you don’t have to worry about taller stuff like bottle/mugs tipping off when you pull the drawstring.

Measurements:
Bottom square 9″ (l)  x 4.5″ (w)
Height of body 5″
1 pocket inside 7″ (l) x 4.5″ (h)
Straps 15″ end to end

Batting all over the body ~ can keep food cozy.

*In the photo, is my favourite yellow bento containers!!!  The food container is 480ml and the water container is 500ml, pockets for cutleries.

Want one for your kids? Custom order are most welcome!  {I’ll be making the 2nd version with larger drawstring portion}