Make a cute Lunch Bag

I like bags of all kinds, shapes and for all different reasons I like having lots

so when I got this pattern I made a few and they make nice gifts too.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Use 1/4" seam allowances unless otherwise noted.
Fabric

       1/2 yard of solid fabric

       1/2 yard of print fabric with motifs you can cut out

Other

       1/3 yard of insulated batting (such as Insul-Bright)

       1/4 yard of stiff fusible interfacing (such as fast2fuse)

       3/4" button

       Coordinating cotton sewing thread

       Coordinating or contrasting decorative thread

       Spray adhesive

Cutting

From the solid fabric cut one 11"x28" rectangle for the bag.

From the print fabric cut one 11"x 28" rectangle for the lining and two 2 1/2"x7" rectangles for the tab.

Cut one 11"x 28" rectangle from the insulated batting.

Cut one 4"x 6" rectangle of stiff fusible interfacing for the bag bottom.

Sewing

Align the bag side seams to find the bag center back; pinmark. Center the tab folded end on the lunch bag center back; stitch.

Fold over the bag and mark where the buttonhole hits the bag. Hand- or machine-sew a button at the mark.

Cut out a motif from the print fabric. Spray the motif wrong side with spray adhesive. Wrong sides facing, align the motif with a scrap of the solid fabric. Cut out the motif. Print side up, position the motif on the bag center back, covering the tab end; stitch.

Center the insulated batting on the bag fabric rectangle wrong side; pin. Using the decorative thread and decorative stitches or free-motion stitching, stitch all over the rectangle to secure the layers together.

Square up the stitched rectangle. Fold the rectangle in half widthwise with right sides together so it measures approximately 11"x14"; pin. Stitch the short edges.

To box the corners, align the lower edge with the adjoining side to form a point. Draw a line 2" from the point; stitch across the point to form a triangle (1). Trim off the triangle 1/4" from the stitching. Zigzag-finish the seam allowance; press open. Repeat to box the opposite corner.

Right sides facing, fold the lining rectangle in half widthwise so it measures approximately 11"x14"; pin. Stitch the short edges. Box the corners as directed for the bag fabric rectangle.

Right sides facing, pin the lining and bag together around the upper raw edge. Stitch, leaving a 4" opening for turning.

Turn the bag right side out through the opening and stuff the lining into the bag. Extend the lining over the bag upper edge approximately 1/2" to produce a binding effect. Use a zigzag or other decorative stitch to sew around the upper edge, closing the opening with the stitching (2).

To make the tab, stitch the two 2 1/2"x7" print fabric rectangles along the perimeter with right sides facing. Leave an opening along one lengthwise edge for turning. Turn the tab right side out; press. Whipstitch the opening closed.

Stitch a buttonhole at one end of the tab, centering it 3/4" from the end. Fold under the opposite tab end 1/2"; pin (3).

Toe Ring and Matching Ankle Bracelet with Name

Toe Ring and Matching Ankle Bracelet with Name
Summer feet look so pretty adorned with our toe ring and ankle bracelet. Add your name for a special piece of jewelry.

You Need:

4mm Faceted Beads
4mm Gold or Silver Beads
Beading Elastic
Alphabet Beads
White Glue
Instructions:

For ankle bracelet: Cut a 18" length of elastic. Double knot one end. Stiffen the other end with white glue. Select two or more colors of faceted beads. String faceted beads on the elastic alternating with a gold or silver bead. String about 3" and begin beading the name with a silver or gold bead between each letter. Continue until you have a long enough string to fit around your ankle. Tie off with a double knot. Trim close to knot.

For toe ring: Cut a 6" length of elastic. Double knot one end. Stiffen the other end with white glue. Select two or more colors of faceted beads. String faceted beads on the elastic alternating with a gold or silver bead. Continue until you have a long enough string to fit around your toe. Tie off with a double knot. Trim close to knot.

Caribbean Foot Jewelry

Caribbean Foot Jewelry
Be cool on hot days at the beach! This pretty foot jewelry is all the rage. Summer is almost here, officially begins June 21st so get some beads and make these, they are fast and so cute.

You Need:

About 20 grams of
Small Glass Beads
4mm Gold or Silver Beads
Beading Elastic
White Glue
Instructions:

Cut a 30" length of elastic. Stiffen ends with white glue. String about 12 glass beads on the elastic to the center of the cord. Make sure you have enough to go around your second toe. Push both ends of the elastic through a 4mm bead making a loop for your toe. String about 1" of beads on each end making sure they are even in length. Push both ends of the elastic through a 4mm bead. String another 1" of beads on each end. Push both ends of the elastic through another 4mm bead. String another 1" of beads on each end. Push both ends of the elastic through a final 4mm bead. Add glass beads to both ends until you have enough to go around your ankle. Tie off with a double knot and trim.