14 FREE Bento Bag Patterns to Sew

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Sew a fabric bento bag with this collection of over a dozen free bento bag sewing patterns, tutorials, and diy projects gathered from all over the web.

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**Please scroll down the page for the links to the free patterns**

Here you'll find a variety of styles to sew, from simple bento bags that will stitch up quick, to lined styles, and even one design with attached handles.

So, what exactly is a "bento bag?" It's a Japanese-style bag ( sometimes called an origami bag or a triangle bag) that consists of two triangle pieces of fabric that are sewn together. The points of the triangle are then tied together at the top to close the bag.

These bags are often used as lunch bags, but can really be used for many other purposes. For instance, as reusable shopping and grocery bags, as reusable gift bags, or as storage bags for items like fabric scraps or sewing or knitting projects. The possibilities are endless.

And of course, by making your own bento bag, you'll be able to choose your fabrics and size the bag to suit your needs. And a bento bag is suitable for a number of different fabric types from woven cotton fabrics, to linen or silk-like fabrics, and more. You may even want to add more visual interest to your bag by making it from two coordinating or contrasting fabrics. And a bento bag can be great for using up larger scraps of fabric or for larger pre-cut quilting fabrics like fat quarters.

And because a bento bag consists of simple shapes, straight seams, and no hardware, it can be a great project for a beginner to sew. And because the bag has no hardware, it's completely washable (assuming you make your bag from a washable fabric). Just remember to pre-wash your fabric before constructing your bag to avoid shrinkage of your finished bag.

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