PDF SEWING PATTERN | 561 Cougar Springs Hot & Cold Lunch Bag | The Green Pepper
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PDF SEWING PATTERN | 561 Cougar Springs Hot & Cold Lunch Bag | The Green Pepper
Skill Level: 2/4 – Easy
Sizes: Short & Tall Lunch Bags
Language: English
Make everyday lunches more practical and stylish with the Cougar Springs Hot & Cold Lunch Bag by The Green Pepper, a versatile insulated bag sewing pattern designed to help keep food and drinks warm or cool. Perfect for work, school, picnics and day trips, this functional design combines durable construction with thoughtful storage details.
Choose between two convenient sizes: a compact lunch bag that fits a six-pack of cans and sandwiches, or a taller version with extra room for bottles and larger containers. Both variations feature a secure zipper closure, comfortable carrying handles, an exterior hook-and-loop pocket and an interior pocket designed to hold an ice pack.
Customize your lunch bag with sturdy outdoor fabrics, colourful canvas or denim, and add an optional removable padded shoulder strap for hands-free carrying. With clear illustrated instructions and straightforward construction, this is a rewarding project for anyone interested in sewing practical, reusable everyday accessories.
Pattern Features
- Insulated lunch bag sewing pattern in two sizes
- Short and tall variations
- Designed to help maintain hot or cold food temperatures
- Durable and washable fabric construction
- Secure top zipper closure with two zipper pulls
- Exterior hook-and-loop pocket for napkins or utensils
- Interior hook-and-loop pocket for an ice pack
- Comfortable short carrying handles
- Optional detachable padded shoulder strap
- Reinforced webbing handles with D-ring attachments
- Fully lined interior with insulation
- Optional pre-quilted lining construction
- Seam allowances included: 1.3 cm / 1/2" unless otherwise noted
Pattern Variations
Variation 1 – Short Lunch Bag:
A compact insulated lunch bag with a practical rectangular shape, sturdy handles and convenient storage pockets. Designed to accommodate a six-pack of cans and sandwiches, making it ideal for everyday lunches, work or school.
Variation 2 – Tall Lunch Bag:
A taller version with additional vertical storage space for water bottles, drink containers and larger lunches. It features the same zipper closure, insulated lining, pockets and optional shoulder strap as the short version.
Recommended Fabrics
Choose durable woven fabrics for the exterior and a suitable lining and insulation to create a practical, long-lasting lunch bag.
Outer Fabric:
Lining Fabric:
Insulation:
Alternative Lining:
Fabric Tip: A pre-quilted lining can replace the separate lining and insulation layers. When working with coated nylon or other heat-sensitive fabrics, follow the manufacturer's pressing recommendations.
Fabric Requirements
The following fabric quantities apply to both the short and tall lunch bag variations.
- Outer Fabric: 0.46 m / 1/2 yard, 115–150 cm / 45"–60" wide
- Lining Fabric: 0.46 m / 1/2 yard, 115–150 cm / 45"–60" wide
- Insulation: 0.46 m / 1/2 yard, 115–150 cm / 45"–60" wide
Alternative: Use 0.46 m / 1/2 yard of pre-quilted lining fabric instead of purchasing separate lining and insulation.
Additional Supplies & Notions
Required for Both Bag Sizes:
- Hook & Loop Tape: 0.23 m / 1/4 yard, 2 cm / 3/4" wide
- #4 or #5 Coil Zipper: 0.46 m / 1/2 yard
- #4 or #5 Zipper Pulls: 2
- D-Rings: 4, for 2.5 cm / 1" webbing
- Matching Sewing Thread
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Size 70/10 or 80/12 Sharp Sewing Machine Needle
- Basic Sewing Tools
- Zipper Foot
Webbing for Carrying Handles:
- Short Lunch Bag: 1.90 m / 2 yards of 2.5 cm / 1" wide webbing
- Tall Lunch Bag: 2.30 m / 2 1/2 yards of 2.5 cm / 1" wide webbing
Optional Clip-On Shoulder Strap:
- 1.40 m / 1 1/2 yards of 2.5 cm / 1" wide webbing
- 2 Swivel Snap Hooks, 2.5 cm / 1"
- 1 Shoulder Pad, 2.5 cm / 1"
- 1 Adjustable Slider, 2.5 cm / 1"
Sewing Tip: Reinforce the handle attachment points with additional stitching for durability. If using waterproof fabrics, optional seam sealer can help reduce moisture leakage through stitched seams.
Size Range & Finished Dimensions
The Cougar Springs Hot & Cold Lunch Bag includes two finished bag sizes.
Short Lunch Bag:
- Height: 22.9 cm / 9"
- Width: 25.4 cm / 10"
- Depth: 12.7 cm / 5"
- Capacity: Designed to fit a six-pack of cans and sandwiches
Tall Lunch Bag:
- Height: 33 cm / 13"
- Width: 25.4 cm / 10"
- Depth: 12.7 cm / 5"
- Capacity: Extra height for tall bottles and larger containers
What's Included in the PDF Pattern?
- Digital Cougar Springs Hot & Cold Lunch Bag Sewing Pattern by The Green Pepper
- Pattern Number 561
- Two Sizes: Short and Tall Lunch Bags
- Illustrated English Sewing Instructions – 7 Pages
- A4 / US Letter Print-at-Home PDF – 6 Pages
- A1 / 36" Copyshop PDF – 1 Page
- Projector-Compatible PDF – 1 Page
- Pattern Cutting Layouts
- Detailed Construction Instructions
- Seam Allowances Included
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