I got this lunch bag and Babies R Us ($3.49… what a steal!), but I had to liven it up a bit. Use this simple flower pattern (or make up your own) to spice up a lunch sack, diaper bag, picture frame, scrapbook… anything!
- Cut the shape
- Use the zig zag stitch to sew around the edges. When I started sewing around the flower I wanted it to be perfect… it wasn't… so it became shabby chic. I ended up really liking the messy/funky look better!
- I was going to do a straight stitch in a spiral to make the center. Free handing a circle was a lot harder than I thought it would be… after three failed attempts, I opted for a zig-zag. It was much more forgiving and I think it added to the funky look.
- Hot glue the embellishment to your project. If you need more stay-power, sew it on as well as using the hot glue for extra durability!
I love the way this turned out! I think the vinyl (or oil cloth) with contrast thread color adds a bit of a vintage look to the lunch bag.
Check out my Flower Power post to see what my daughter did to the flower after I did this craft.
Kara-Noel is a self professed cookie dough addict and lover of ALL things crafty. She is the mother of two little ones, who are the inspiration for her creations at Eli's Lids.
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This looks like it would be pretty easy to do. Adorable pictures, too.