More Lunch Related Carrying Items! Sandwich Wraps

[violet_thistle]

I was hesitant...I'm not sure if I should put this in the homewares section, but since the sandwich wrap goes with the lunch bag and the lunch bag is a bag... and the sandwich wrap holds a sandwich...I'm sticking it in here! 

I think these sandwich wraps are just the greatest things! No more plastic baggies in the trash! And they are much cuter than plastic baggies any day of the week.  What do you think?








(tho...please let me know if I assumed incorrectly on the forum it should go )

[dcowherd]

Very nice. What fabric did you use for the wrap?

[violet_thistle]

I used 100% cotton and sandwiched some canvas in between to catch the little sandwich leaks.  I've seen some with vinyl, but I'm trying to stay away from plastics.

[Cyndall]

I LOVE This!!!

[landofoz]

Simply adorable - I love your color choices. 

[sewnikki]

those are adorable! i love the idea...so eco-friendly. 


Nikki

[Yarn or Fabric]

How fresh was your bread after it was wrapped up for a few hours? Reason I ask is that I had heard from one other person that they made a sandwich wrap using fabric only and that it did not hold up well - the bread was not so tasty after a few hours...
I have been wanting to make some for my kids and am thinking of buying the pul fabric from Hancocks next week when I can use my 40% off coupon....
I know, I know I should just make one already and see for myself but I am curious....

[crazyali]

This is a super neat idea, I think I'll have to give it a try!

[tigrisgalaxy]

That is sooooooo cute! I just made a mini sandwich bag last night...just to see what it was like. I'm definitely going to make bigger ones soon! I love yours and the wrap is so cute too!

[lilaboo4]

my sisters nearly died for these.. theyre picking out their fabric and dropping it off for me to make for their first day of school on thursday...

awesome idea!!!!

ps ill try to remember to post a finished pic if ud like..

[violet_thistle]

I'd love to see the finished results!!

[daizyduke]

I have been thinking about making some of these also. I make lunches the night before instead of the morning of. How fresh will the bread be? Maybe I can use a fabric with a really tight weave to hold in the freshness. Would that work?

[threegirlsandaboy]

Do we have any reviews on this yet?  I'm waiting to see if these really work before I make some for the kiddos. 

[elociNNicole]

I second and third the posts about requesting reviews... How was your sandwich??  And the bag looks so much nicer then anything you could find mass produced. 

 

I want one!  haha

[violet_thistle]

The sandwich held up well with minimal dryness for a good three hours.  I have since purchased some PUL fabric for sandwich wraps and that works astonishingly well! No drying out of the bread at all for many hours. I still have more PUL, so I hope to be making more soon.

[threegirlsandaboy]

Awesome.  Thanks for the review! 

[KabirRocks]

This is fantastic!  The sandwich wrap is such a great idea!!  I can't wait to try to make one!  Does anyone have a pattern they recommend?  Thanks!

[dftkarin]

Does Joanne Fabrics sell pul?

[violet_thistle]

Joanne's didn't even know what I was talking about when I called them. I ordered online. Most of the PUL outlets online also sell diaper making supplies I noticed.

As for a pattern, I used an octagon, though a circle works fine too, about 12 inches in diameter. 

[threegirlsandaboy]

I've heard that Hancock Fabrics now carries PUL.  It's called "baby dry" if you have to ask for it. 

[daizyduke]

So PUL is safe to use with food? Or will it be in between the layers of fabric?

[violet_thistle]

This is from http://www.celticclothswholesale.com/pages/PULFabric.htm
PUL, otherwise known as polyurethane laminated fabric, is a lot more technical than just a plastic backing on fabric.  The original application is the medical field, and it is still used for this purpose.  Like cloth diapers, it is used to replace disposable products with reusable.  It provides the waterproof barrier needed in the medical field that can survive multiple institutional washings.  The laminate can also be autoclaved, which is a very high heat steam sterilization process, to make it safe for reuse even after it comes into contact with blood or other bodily fluids.

I personally used it next to the sandwich, but I suppose it is up to personal discretion.

[jlbrannon]

I love the wraps and the adorable little lunch bag.  It is SO cute.  What size is it?

I made some zipper pouches to replaces ziploc bags months ago.  I used rip-stop.  It does not keep the food real fresh, so I made some using rip-stop on the inside layer and good quality quilting fabric for the outer layer.  That made a big difference.

Because of the issues with Chinese imports being so full of lead, I only use rip-stop that is made the US.  I don't want lead touching my kids' food!

[lilaboo4]

my hvac service tech hubby had some leftover foam duct insulation with a foil outer layer, so i made a 2am insomnia-driven prototype lunch bag with it... the foil degraded from use, so i suggested fleece in between the quilters cotton. should work...

i just have to make some bias trim for the top of the bag and its done..

[violet_thistle]

Here is a PUL sandwich wrap I made today:

[SomeonesPrincess]

I love this idea. Your work is great and they are so cute. Thanks for sharing!

[kimmasaurus]

ok, so..  this is one of the cutest things i've ever seen.  and how functional!??! this is brilliant, and i will be making some  

and ps, that sammich above my comment...  looks so tasty.

[Yarn or Fabric]

violet_thistle yours came out amazing.  How big is your width/height?  I am going to be making some today for my boys.  I keep saying I am going to... I made one for a swap and was really impressed with it so I had to make some for my kids but kept forgetting... today is the day daggum it!!

[Lady Llanalla]

This is just so absolutely totally horrifyingly wonderful... Drooling! Wisting Wisting!!!!

[RamenQueen]

I'm in love. Any ideas for sketching or finding a similar pattern?

[CraftyDeJa]

Here is a PUL sandwich wrap I made today:

Do you remember what it cost you to produce this item? I have seen similar items being sold for $7 or $8 each!

[jl409]

I'm bookmarking this! Great idea! I hate using so many ziplock bags for my sandwiches.

By the way.. is that a tomato and mayo sandwhich?! Not too sure about that one

[amarchan]

Wow! These are fantastic! I can't wait to make one of these. My sons go back to school next week. Teacher told us today that since they have a late lunch, they will have a snack. So I need a set for lunch and something separate for snacks! Glad to see these. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration. And the earth thanks you for not using and discard all those paper bags and plastic bags. Besides this is so much cuter!

[RyverChyld]

Hi
I just bought some of the PUL, and there is a shiny side and a soft fabric side.....which side is supposed to go towards the sandwich?  Which side will actually touch the food?

 I have never tried it before and I really want to make some sandwich wraps!
Thanks for your help!

[wildwoodgardens]

The shiny side is the side that goes towards the food.

[elucidation]

This is great

Just thought I'd add that, for people after patterns, Totally Stichin' has patterns for the sandwich wrap and lunch bag http://totallystitchin.net/index.php?cat=7/