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Quick & Easy Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial

Alanda June 22, 2018 12 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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This fabric gift bag is just so easy to make and they look lovely. You can personalise them so that they match the person you are giving them to.

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Watch the full video at the end of this post

How to Make a Fabric Gift Bag

TOOLS WE USED

Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 8-1/2in x 24-1/2in
Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 8-1/2in x 24-1/2in
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OLFA 24" x 36" Double-Sided, Self-Healing Rotary Mat
OLFA 24" x 36" Double-Sided, Self-Healing Rotary M...
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OLFA RTY-3/G 60mm Rotary Cutter
OLFA RTY-3/G 60mm Rotary Cutter
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Oliso TG1600 Smart Iron with iTouch Technology, 1800 Watts, Butterscotch
Oliso TG1600 Smart Iron with iTouch Technology, 1800 Watts, ...
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Pilot FriXion Ball Erasable Gel Pens Fine Point (.7)
Pilot FriXion Ball Erasable Gel Pens Fine Point (.7)
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Quilter's Slidelock 24" Lighted Edge Ruler Guide
Quilter's Slidelock 24" Lighted Edge Ruler Guide
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What you Need:

  • 1 pc fabrIc 14″ x 11″
  • ribbon

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Method:

  • Draw a line ½” from the edge along one of the long edges.

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  • Fold over to create a ¼” fold.
  • Press

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  • Draw a line 3½” from the top folded edge.

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  • Draw a line ¾” above the 3½” line.

  • Sew from the bottom edge to the first line you have drawn.
  • Backstitch at each end

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  • Leave the ¾” gap and starting with a backstitch, sew to the top of the bag with a ¼” seam.

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  • Fold over the top piece until the hole is covered.  1¾” should be enough, but do check to make sure that the piece you are folding over covered the gap and the line you drew earlier. Check the video for more detail here.
  • Sew around the folded over piece with an 1/8th inch  seam .
  • Sew an 1/8th of inch sew around the top edge as well.

  • Turn the bag through and place your ruler just above the gap. The gap on my bag started at 7/8ths of an inch from the top edge.
  • Draw a line right around the bag at the measurement for your bag. This will help to keep the ribbon in place.
  • Sew around the bag on that line.

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  • Turn the bag through and sew up the bottom edge with ¼” seam.
  • If you want the ribbon bow to be on the side, simply lay the bag flat with the seam on the side before sewing the bottom seam.

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  • If you want the ribbon bow to be in the centre the lay the bag flat with the centre seam in the middle of the bag.
  • Sew across the bottom with a ¼” seam.

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  • This will leave a seam line, which looks okay. But you could maybe add some lace if this is a problem for you.
  • Turn the bag through
  • Thread the ribbon through the gap, gather up the bag and tie a bow.
  • All finished.

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How easy was that. And just look at how cute these little gift bags are.

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Watch the step-by-step video below

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Comments

  1. Emma says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:33 pm

    I’m like everything!
    Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      June 27, 2018 at 9:19 am

      That’s great Emma. I’m really happy that you like everything. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Noelle I Prairie says

    June 30, 2018 at 9:48 am

    Love all your videos, Thank you so much for sharing . Can you tell me the size of the ruler , Love it! BTW, Im making these as my Christmas gift bags!! You do an AWESOME job !

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      June 30, 2018 at 10:52 am

      Thanks for your lovely comments Noelle.

      The ruler is a Creative Grids ruler. Just love these as they don’t slip when you use them. It measures 8″ x 24″. I’ve added links to the products used in the tutorial to the top of this post.

      Reply
  3. Janet Fagan says

    October 29, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    Hi Alanda, I love the way you give step by step instructions, I’m a beginner but can easily follow your videos, thank you so much, any easy sewing crafts will be greatly received

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      October 30, 2018 at 9:02 am

      So glad we could help Janet. If you want more tutorials, you can check out all of them on our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/alandacraft

      Reply
  4. Jayaslings says

    December 8, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    I used your tutorial and had great success on my first try and I’m a beginner. Thank you for the great instructions. so pleased with my bag.

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      December 9, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Excellent. Maybe you would like to share some photos of your gift bag with us on our Readers Project page. Here is the link https://www.alandacraft.com/category/readers-projects/ We love seeing our readers projects. 🙂

      Reply
      • Stephany says

        December 11, 2018 at 11:56 pm

        I followed your link but can’t see how to share the photos. can you give me an email I can send them to? thank you

        Reply
        • Alanda says

          December 12, 2018 at 9:10 am

          Hi Stephany, On the ‘Submit your Project’ page there is a browse button just under where you add you details and some information about your project. Click on the Browse button and locate your photos on your computer and select the ones you want to upload. Give that a try and if you still have a problem let me know.

          Reply
  5. Grace says

    February 4, 2019 at 7:01 am

    Hi Alanda,
    thank you for all the information you show us, I would like to print
    out the instructions for my 12 year old granddaugher. She loves to sew and
    knit. Unfortunately I live over 5 hours away, but I think this is easy enough
    for her to understand and make on her own. Thank you.
    Grace

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      February 4, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Grace,
      We don’t have the ability to provide a downloadable PDF. But I’m sure she will have no trouble following the written instructions and photos. Just send her the following link so that she can access the page https://www.alandacraft.com/2018/06/22/quick-easy-drawstring-gift-bag/. You can always print the page from your browser as well. Cheers Wanda

      Reply

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