These are simple directions to sewing a gift bag which costs less than a craft store tote and more durable than a paper gift bag. Taking credit for this design myself. Please use freely for your crafty gatherings!
These bags were used as "diaper bag" gift bags at a Sibling Shower. A real hit with the kids.
1. Cut 12” Grosgrain Ribbon for Handle.
2. Cut fabric on fold 8” by 10” (opens to 8”x20”). Sew together two sides, leaving one 10 inch opening on top.
3. Sew two bottom corners by first folding into triangles with bottom seam in middle. Sew about 1.5” from tip. Cut off tip. This will create a flat, rectangular bottom of the bag.
4. Pin Ribbon Handle to center on each side of bag, into folded top seam (about ½ in - width of sewing machine foot).
5. Stitch seam down middle.
I chose to first cut all fabric and ribbon. Then sewed step #2 for all. Finally I completed each bag individually. It went rather quickly, sewing 22 bags in about 2 hours. No fussing with closures or liners.
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Nice post! Love your 1st Communion Cakes!
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Nice one mate, just to add up.. Select the material that suits your project. Fancier fabrics are hard to sew. Don’t forget your buttons, snaps or a zipper for the closure.
Thanks for your comment. Just a note, there is no info about zippers, buttons, or fancy fabrics because it's meant to be cheap and easy for kids gift bags at a party. I didn't want to waste money on paper gift bags or expensive canvas totes.
The kids loved them. One possiblility I had considered was to use fabric paint to add their names on the bag.
Wow! You have some great ideas posted here! Where do you find the time?
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