We all hear it: reuse, reduce and recycle. Well why not take leftover fabric from a project to make cute gift bags. These bags can be used over and over again and won't rip and they are original and inexpensive. I will be giving you step by step directions to make these easy bags. All you need is a sewing machine, an iron, a strip of fabric (size of your choice) and some ribbon. Be creative and have some fun! If you choose to do this project I would love to hear from you and to see how your gift bags turned out!
1. Start with one strip of fabric.
2. Iron a straight hem on both skinny ends.
3. Match up hemmed ends (right sides together) and press.
4. Sew about 1/4" in on each side. Remember to reinforce the top and the bottom by doing a back stitch.
5. Press side seams flat.
6. Flip bag to right side and measure from each seam desired handle placement. Pin ribbon handles in place. (handles can be any length you choose)
7. Sew hem and handles down, reinforcing ribbon.
8. Iron flat.
9. Add tissue paper and you have a beautiful gift bag.
We all hear it: reuse, reduce and recycle. Well why not take leftover fabric from a project to make cute gift bags. These bags can be used over and over again and won't rip and they are original and inexpensive. I will be giving you step by step directions to make these easy bags. All you need is a sewing machine, an iron, a strip of fabric (size of your choice) and some ribbon. Be creative and have some fun! If you choose to do this project I would love to hear from you and to see how your gift bags turned out!
1. Start with one strip of fabric.
2. Iron a straight hem on both skinny ends.
3. Match up hemmed ends (right sides together) and press.
4. Sew about 1/4" in on each side. Remember to reinforce the top and the bottom by doing a back stitch.
5. Press side seams flat.
6. Flip bag to right side and measure from each seam desired handle placement. Pin ribbon handles in place. (handles can be any length you choose)
7. Sew hem and handles down, reinforcing ribbon.
8. Iron flat.
9. Add tissue paper and you have a beautiful gift bag.
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