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Fabric Gift Bag!

Hi there! I wanted to share one of my sustainable projects with you: my fabric gift bags! Lately I’ve been trying to use only sustainable gift wrap: kraft paper, kraft paper bags, paper ribbon, etc… I love that those are recyclable, but this gift bag is by far my favorite (when I have time to sew one up!) because it can be reusable as a fun diddy bag for whatever you like 9shoes, travel, etc.). The best part is that I got to use small pieces of leftover fabric! My pieces were 12 x 18″ to start off with, but really, the bag can be any size… as big or as small as you want!

What you’ll need

  • two pieces of 12 x 18″ of fun patterned cotton fabric
  • two pieces of 12 x 18″ of plain cotton fabric
  • coordinating thread + sewing machine
  • ruler
  • ribbon or string
  • a tool to thread the ribbon : bodkin, loop turner or safety pin

Instructions

Start by cutting your fabric + liner fabric so that they are the same sizer.
Mark 2″ on the patterned fabric where you will stop sewing (for the ribbon casing).
Sew around 3 sides (leave the top open) of both fabrics, with right sides together.
Don’t forget to stop and backstich at 2″ from the edged for your patterned fabric!
Press the seams like this.
Sew around that little 2″ openening. That’s where your ribbon will come through!
Now for the two botton corners. Press as shown.
Mark 1.5″ from the corner and draw a line to make a triangle.
Sew on the line you drew and cut off the excess.
Turn right side out! Looks great! Repeat for the lining.
Now for the casing. Fold twice (about half an inch) and press.
Insert the lining into the bag with right side in and fold the top edge so that it fits under the casing. pin in place.
Sew all around the top edge.
Mesure your ribbon: cut 2 pieces that can wrap around the top edge of the bag + a little extra to tie a knot.
Insert your drawstring with the tool of your choice, make sur it comes out where it went in. Repeat with the other opening.
TA-DAM! Looks amazing! You’re ready to pop your gift in there!
Looks great with a cupcake gift tag! Post HERE!
Here are some drawstring diddy bags I made for my nephews and niece at christmas! and the Post HERE!
On March 7, 2023 • By
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