My Breakfast Bag!

With the start of another school year, I made myself a promise. Make myself a real breakfast every morning. This will help me stay out of the drive thru and away from the vending machines, but this wasn't an easy as it seemed. I have two kids of my own and I cook a hot breakfast for them but in the rush and chaos, I wasn't remembering to do the same for myself. I decided I needed an incentive so I made myself a breakfast bag! (Yes, it could be a lunch bag but that's just not as special. ;) )

I repurposed an old pair of denim capris that had some cute machine embroidery on the hem and using this tutorial for a boxy pouch as a basis, I made a couple of modifications to make it fit my needs. I increased the size of the pattern and added a layer of insulbright between the exterior fabric and the lining and handles. I also used the machine embroidered hems to make cute little pockets.

The result is PERFECT!!! It easily holds one of those rectangular Gladware containers and I could even fit in a bag of cut up fruit on the side. I can't wait to give this a try next week! :D