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Easy Gift Bags!just straight stitching
and hem required
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Quick and easy! Stitch the seams, hem the top, attach ribbon in the back. Then just tie
the ribbon and you have your beautiful giftbag! Sizes small, medium and large.
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Unlike our gift and wine bag pattern, these bags do NOT require a buttonhole or casing for the ribbon.
The bag is stitched together and hemmed. Then, just attach the ribbon to the outside of the bag (sewn in one
place on the back of the bag). Tie the ribbon around the bag. That's it!
You can add your own trimmings and create your own look. These make wonderful gifts themselves, or use them
to present your gifts in. I have made several of both types of bag, and they have been passed through the family numerous times as they are used to "wrap" gifts.
Supplies Required:
Small Bag: 1 yard of 45" fabric will make 3 small bags.
Medium Bag: 1.25 yards of 45" fabric will make 3 medium bags.
Large Bag: 1.5 yards of 45" fabric will make 3 large bags.
Bag Sizes (not including the hemmed area above the ribbon)
Small: 9" x 9"
Medium: 9" wide x 12" tall
Large: 9" wide x 15" tall
Thread (to match background or ribbon - it really won't show under the ribbon so thread color is not too important)
1.5 yards of Ribbon per bag (for ties)
Optional: Ribbon, lace, etc. for trim
Sewing Supplies: scissors, quilting pins, large sewing ruler, fabric marking pencils, seam ripper, pins
hint: quilting pins are easier to use than regular pins; a tupperware box works well as a supply box.
Note: all seams are 1/4 inch. Always iron between steps.
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Safety Reminders For Little Helpers
A. Always have an adult do all the ironing!
B. Never run with scissors. Carry them pointed end down.
C. Never use a sewing machine without adult supervision.
D. Always let an adult use the seam ripper for you.
Now you are ready to start!
Please Note: These diagrams are not exactly to scale, but pattern pieces do fit as shown.
Pattern Pieces
First, cut out your pattern pieces. I use butcher paper, bought on a roll at Costco.
Small Bag: Cut 1 piece 13.5" x 34"
Medium Bag: Cut 2 pieces, each 13.5" x 20.25"; label one FRONT and one BACK
Large Bag: Cut 2 pieces, each 13.5" x 23.25"; label one FRONT and one BACK
Now, lay-out pattern pieces as shown below. For the small bag, follow the layout on the left. The dashed line down the center
represents the fold line of the small bag. For the large and medium bags, follow the layout on the right.
1. Zig-zag around all pieces (if serging, serge the two short ends of each piece,
or serge around top of bag after sides are sewn).
2. For the small bag: Fold each bag right sides together, across the fold line. Sew 1/4" sideseams.
For the medium and large bags, sew the front to the back, right sides together, along each side and
across the bottom.
3. To make mitered corners on the bottom of the bag, pull out the sides of the bag, on both
sides of the side seam (pulling out the little points). Measure and mark the miter line 2" up from the point, perpendicular
to the side seam. Stitch along this line. Trim close to the stitched line.
Repeat on the other side
of the bag. This easy method of mitered corners can be used for pillows, and any place that calls for a mitered corner.
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4. Fold under the top edge of the bag, making a 3" hem (4" on large bag). Press. Stitch hem.
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5. Turn bag right side out.
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6. Lay bag so that the back is face up. Mark the bag in the center, on the hem stitch line.
Mark center of ribbon length. Pin the ribbon to the bag, matching centers. Pin the ribbon so that its upper edge
covers the stitch line on the bag. Stitch a vertical line across the ribbon, to hold it to the bag. Stitch again, to be
sure you have a strong line of stitching.
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7. Tie the ribbon around the bag. You can easily re-use this bag many times. Simply tie and untie.
The ribbon is securely sewn, so it won't get lost from the bag.
Tie knots in the ends of the ribbon to keep it from ravelling.
Optional Trim: Add buttons, applique, bows etc.
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