DIY Gift Bags

Need a made to measure gift bag? Let me show you my favourite technique.

For this project you'll need some Fabric and a length of ribbon for the drawstring.

In the photos I am using a sweet festive fabric fat quarter and sparkly ribbon, but your fabric could be for any occasion.

If you'd like to print these instructions checkout my Print at home PDF sewing pattern

The size of fabric you need depends on the gift you wish to give but we will be folding the fabric in half to make the two sides.

STEP 1

CUT a rectangle

FOLD up in half

PIN/NOTCH a gap on one or both sides approx 2"

STEP 2

SEW down each side leaving the gap between pins alone.

TOP TIP - Back stitch when starting all and ending all seams!

STEP 3

PRESS open seam allowances

STEP 4

FOLD top open edge inwards and down by approx 0.5cm

FOLD top edge again until the gap you left forms a neat opening

STEP 5

TOPSTITCH top folded edge all the way round

(TOP TIP - Take off the sewing arm on your machine if possible)

TURN your bag right way through

STEP 6

GRAB your ribbon tape

THREAD ribbon through the drawstring channel you just created 

AND YOU ARE DONE!

Now FILL with lovely gifts

You can customise this pattern in SO MANY ways by changing the size, lining the bag or adding Applique lettering!

Happy Sewing