Perfect Zip Bags Inspiration ~ Bento Box Lunch Bag

You can receive a free copy of the Perfect Zip Bags Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman (a $10 value) with your order of $30 or more. Check out this post for all the details.

The truth is, there are some things you just can’t make. I’ve been meaning to get nice metal bento boxes for my husband and kids all year. Christmas is a good time for me to work the expense into a different budget. But metal box alone? Boring! Metal box in lovely lunch bag with cute utensils and a matching napkin? A wonderful gift that I hope will be appreciated.

Gift Recipient

My husband

Fabric

Echo by Lotta Jansdotter and Kona Cotton

Perfect Zip Bag

style C large

Interlining

I wanted the bag to be fairly soft but not stiff, so I used SF101 interfacing next to the exterior fabric and a layer of cotton twill as interlining.

Modification

I added an interior patch pocket (click to learn more.) The finished size of the pocket is 6.25″ (w) x 5.5″ (h). The top of the pocket was attached 3.25 inches dowm from the top of the front lining piece. I stitched a line to divide the pocket with one side for a napkin and the other for utensils. The line is 2.25″ over from the right side of the pocket.

(I promise it is straight. It’s just that wonky fabric.)

I hope you’ll be inspired to use the Perfect Zip version C to create your own lunch bag! Check back tomorrow for more Perfect Zip ideas.

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24 Responses to “Perfect Zip Bags Inspiration ~ Bento Box Lunch Bag”

Sarah McGrath responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 2:57 am →

Lovely idea to jazz up a Christmas present!
Melissa responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 4:45 am →

Great idea, and very cute!
Cathy responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 5:26 am →

The bag looks beautiful and I hope your husband doesn’t read this blog to spoil his surprise gift!
Natalia responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 5:59 am →

I love the bento box lunch bag!
Anya responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 6:18 am →

Looks great!
Elizabeth responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 6:37 am →

This is so pretty! (and still masculine, which is impressive) If only I was better at bringing my own lunch to work! Thank you for sharing!
Chris responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 9:29 am →

I love the pattern!
laura reich responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 11:00 am →

very cool!
julie.hahs responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 1:38 pm →

I like it.Nice!!
Jennyroo responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 2:11 pm →

Love it! And the fabric selection is perfect!
Angela responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 2:59 pm →

What a great idea. I love the fabric choices.
Hilary responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 4:04 pm →

That is a great present
Luke Charfauros responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 4:09 pm →

I read your site often and I just thought I’d say keep up the amazing work!
Beth T responds:

Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 11:17 pm →

Such nice fabric choices. I love giving gifts that will be used every day.
Rebecca responds:

Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 9:45 am →

What a great bag! I like the fabrics you used too!
Christina G. responds:

Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 3:33 pm →

Perfect for a special picnic lunch.
Mare responds:

Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 6:00 pm →

Great pattern!
Sarah Stevens responds:

Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 4:48 am →

Really cute bags. Who doesn’t need more and more bags- especially when they look as cool as these.
Jennifer G. Miller responds:

Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 9:51 am →

What a great idea and a perfect gift!
Christy responds:

Posted: November 28th, 2011 at 9:36 pm →

very nice!
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Posted: November 30th, 2011 at 12:36 am →

[...] we’re posting examples of ways in which you can present the bags as gifts. Check out the Bento Box Bag from Day 1, the Bare Essentials Bag from Day 2, the Quilted Gadget Bag from Day 3, the [...]
Toni-Anne responds:

Posted: November 30th, 2011 at 2:36 am →

I would be tempted to eat the bag too!
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Posted: November 30th, 2011 at 11:20 pm →

[...] hope you enjoyed our week of Perfect Zip inspiration. Check out the Bento Box Bag from Day 1, the Bare Essentials Bag from Day 2, the Quilted Gadget Bag from Day 3, [...]
lucy responds:

Posted: December 9th, 2011 at 1:02 pm →

where did you get the bento box and accessories from please? and what size is the bento box?

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