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Bento Bags-US/Canada

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Swap Coordinator:Sunshine9905 (contact)
Swap categories: Food  Accessories  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:4
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 25, 2008
Date items must be sent by:March 3, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I have been mulling this idea around in my head for a week or so and I decided to give this idea a shot!

I like to bento and I know that several other swappers have the same interest.

We have all done bento box swaps and accessory swaps for our bentos and many of us seem to run into the same issue of having to order from Japan, so I thought we could hand make a bento bag for our bento swappers.

The bags can be knitted, crocheted, quilted, just sewn from a neat fabric, embellished, or plain, whatever your functional medium is.

I like mine with a draw string and handles, or just a little deeper than normal if without a drawstring. That is just my preference. Please make some way to secure the top: drawstring, ties, button, loopy thing, etc...

Please make out of fabric that is at least hand washable, just in-case it gets dirty. Please include care instructions.

You may find info on your partner's profile that would indicate color preferences, or you could post any color preferences here to simplify the process.

You are more than welcome to include extra bento stuff or things from your partner's profile, but that is up to you. As for ratings, please rate within the SB guidelines. If you feel your package is heart worthy, then rate in the manner that demonstartes that.

I'm giving plenty of time so that everyone can enjoy this without stress.

PM me if you have any questions, concerns, or have ideas.

This is open to US/Canadian swappers becasue we are all close to broke right now, but if our International swappers Pm me with enough requests/interest, I will head up an international one!!!! Just let me know!!!

4.8 required. PM if you are an awesome swapper and just had a nasty run. Newbies-Full profile with links to some other form of contact(MySpace/Flickr/Blog)-and newbies must have at least 5 real swaps(no email/web link/postcards things). Please, anyone, if you see a shady swapper, please PM me so I can ban. I will ban after the swap closes before I assign partners.

If I forgot something, just let me know.

Discussion

simonJester 12/31/2007 #

What a great idea! I had a lot of fun making the bento bag I sent to DixieWitch in our recent private swap; I just made another for myself. You can never have too many bento bags!

Pooky 12/31/2007 #

Oooh! I'd love to get in on this! I really need to make a bento bag for myself, does anyone have some sort of pattern or anything? I've never made one before.

Sunshine9905 12/31/2007 #

Pooky-I Googled bento bag pattern the other day and I found a couple of them. For the easiest one, the lady just turned one inside out and traced it for size. If you Google it and can not come across one, just let me knoew and I will try to find it again. Bento Box is also a quilt pattern so you may see a dozen of those pop up, too.

Pooky 12/31/2007 #

Okay! Thanks so much!

cobaltgypsy 01/ 9/2008 #

I don't personally own a bento box, but I know they come in various shapes and sizes. What parameters are we sticking with? Should I make a rectangular one, one for a round bento, or does it matter? Thanks for letting me know before I sign up. blessings, Gypsy

Sunshine9905 01/10/2008 #

cobaltgypsy~I'd say that most of what I have seen here of bento users, you would be pretty safe with the rectangular or square base. But, if you find a pattern or create an idea that you think would be more universal, go for it!

kittycake4u 01/10/2008 #

Hey everyone! I am hosting a Kawaii filled Bento Bow swap right now! Please come join us.

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/10592

Pooky 01/12/2008 #

My larger one is rectangular and 6" long by 4" wide and 4" tall approximately, if that helps any.

Sunshine9905 01/17/2008 #

Thanks to eevryone so far, for joining this. I hope you enjoy it. If anyone has any questions/concerns, or silly stories, just let me know!!!!

Sunshine9905 02/28/2008 #

Guys, Thank you all for participating and awarding me my first hosting star!

Jen

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