BENTO BAG TUTORIAL - step by step instructions for 3 different bags

[@zabnerz]

Patti, you are such a great teacher. You make everything look easy and do-able in a relaxed manner! THANK YOU!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Aahhh! t Thanks Rebecca. Glad you are enjoying my style of teaching.

[@lindagarfield9415]

Very comprehensive instructions. Thank you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching Linda!

[@toddlejeune8152]

Patti, This is the most helpful and informative video I have watched about bento bags. Thank You so much for moving slowly and speaking clearly. Yay bento bags for everyone.

[@carolbryant2654]

You must have been a teacher ! Excellent instructional video.!!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much. I think I found my calling much later in life! I have had so many wonderful comments about my teaching style. So wonderful to receive your lovely comment.

[@anjalijoshi2010]

Thankyou so very much all the details were told so precisely

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Glad you could easily follow the video!

[@susanwarwick5926]

Thank you for this video. Very clear and easy to follow, very good teacher.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much Susan. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Sujowi]

Perfect...your clear video is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I’m glad you found me and enjoyed the video.

[@anandikulatilleke1721]

Great thank you for your clear explanation 😅

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks! Glad you found the instructions easy to follow.

[@Stahlmaks]

Really cute!! I have a sewing machine but haven't sewn with one since home economics in 1972!! My son sent this to me, so we may get it out and make a space in my craft room for it and make some of these for yarn project bags!! Thank you for the inspiration 😁🤔😄

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I love that your son sent this to you and I love that I have inspired you to sew again! I think it’s time to dust off that sewing machine for sure and sew up some cute bento bags.

[@janemadge3848]

I’m making some raw edged bags from charity shop fabric to make reusable fruit and veg bags. Thanks for the clear instructions x

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s perfect! Enjoy your bento bags!

[@queenslanddiva]

What a wonderful video. I am a rank beginner at sewing, but I think I can manage some of these, because the way you teach is awesome! Even the music was ok!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Perfect! Glad that my instruction makes it easy for you to understand!

[@PecelPretzel]

I love your personality...

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Aahh thanks so much. That means a lot to me. Always hard on my self. Thanks for taking the time to write a comment.

[@reneesweeten7779]

What a great use for the extra 10 inch squares from a layer cake! Also scrap fabric. Can not wait to make mine. Thanks for sharing!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Have fun sewing up lots of Bento Bags!

[@kathleenbartle9391]

Outstanding tutorial. Thanks so very much

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much and your very welcome!

[@amikrenzel5788]

What a great way to use up large scraps!

[@JN14120711]

Thank you so much for a clear tutorial. I will be attempting this soon for a gift. Wish me luck!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

As long as you follow the rule of 3 times longer than width you will have an awesome bento bag!

[@MsRealYankee]

Thank you for such a great tutorial. Off to the sewing machine!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much! And thanks for taking the time to comment! Happy sewing!

[@nancymichaud1427]

Great video...Let me get sewing!!!

[@thecupcakefoxblog]

Oh my goodness! The ironing tip is so helpful!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Pressing first before sewing seams and especially for top stitching really helps to make your sewing project easier and better results in the end. Thanks for watching!

[@joylinemaina9699]

Thank so much for your clear tutorial...now I'm going to make some bento bags to sell.xxx

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s great! So glad the video was helpful for you.

[@thecupcakefoxblog]

These bags are so cute and pleasant! I love the idea of using them as a lunch bag. :)

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

The lunch bag works really well. And washable!

[@knittingismylife]

thanks so much for a terrific tutorial!!!

[@littleredd0g]

Wow, great video! Thank you.

[@gothmom]

Really great tutorial! THANK YOU SO MUCH! :)

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

So glad you liked this video!

[@NFPNFLA]

I can't WAIT to get a sewing machine! Of course then I'll have to learn how to use it, and sew, lol

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

So many fun things to make on a sewing machine. Hope you get one soon!

[@dee4174]

My first sewing machine was 2nd hand. Lasted me 30 years!

[@auntgranny]

Nancy Lytle do it!

[@deliamarianetti7052]

So helpful thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@9281872]

Thank you! Such helpful tips!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@CANDii3Marii3]

Great tutorial, thank you!!

[@dee4174]

Best tutorial. Thank you. X

[@sussuhime]

Thank you so much! I love that! Muito obrigada!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@ligiagammariello1886]

Great tutorial will tray to make it and sen a picture of it thank you 🙏 👩🏻‍🦰🦊

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, try for sure!

[@cynthiawashington4702]

You’re awesome, thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@JN14120711]

Can you do the box corners with the raw edge bag? I don’t want to waste fabric to try and I figured you may have advice. Thanks for the tutorial!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes you could do box corners with the raw edge bag. If you have a serger than your material wouldn’t fray when washed. If you don’t have a serger you could zig zag your raw edges if preferred.

[@Miriam-dc4qk]

i would like to make one for my sister and make her a bento 🍲

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Great idea! Give her a bento inside the bento bag!

[@lydianeal4485]

Great tutorial, exactly what I've been looking for! (& been having problems finding one in English) Can you give me general dimensions of the boxed bottom of 2nd bag?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Glad you found me! The boxed bottom measures about 8.5” x 4” wide. (21.59cmx10.16cm)

[@_yeva_novak_]

Thank you!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@nancymichaud1427]

To get a bigger bag do I just multiply my width time three....????

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s correct. Just times your width by 3 to get different sizes of bento bags.

[@viruzgratis9489]

Una marabilla

[@Mspuddin67]

Could I use pinking shears to finish off the edges? If so, what is your recommendation of seam allowance?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, you can use pinking shears if your doing the raw edge version of this bag. The only thing to watch is to make sure sure that you have the ratio you need to make the fold work. Example: 10 inches wide by. 30 inches long. Or 12x36.

[@marytramp5678]

This is a very cute bag. i did notice that when you had to tack down the side it was when you DIDN'T fold it up in the "origami fashion. Was there a reaon that you didn't fold 2 of them that way yet you did one that way? And is that why one thos 2 that you didn't is that whyyou had to tack down the seam? Also i wouldn't recommend using this as a lunch box. simply for food safety. in all fairness this is a strong grocery sack. it would be like taking you lunch in a plastic bag. neither is safe to take a lunch in unless directly placing in a refridgerator upon reaching your distance a short distance away. that's why lunch boxes are sealed and insulated. so that items can be kept cold/hot.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Just showing different options if you want to tack down but you don’t have to. Yes of course you would not pack perishable items in the small lunch bag for a long period of time. This is to replace using plastic bags or brown paper lunch bags to carry your lunch to work or where ever you are going and then be placed in a fridge if it has perishables.