Fabric Gift Bags

Item # 382512061P09
Fabric Gift Bags is rated 3.3 out of 5 by 4.
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Intermediate Varies
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
  • 1 yd Fabric (per bag)
  • 1 yd Medium Weight Iron-On Interfacing (per bag)
  • Basic Sewing Supplies
  • Iron & Ironing Board

DIRECTIONS:
  1. Cutting Fabric Pieces:
    • For Large Bag:
      • Fabric: Cut 2 pieces 15"x 15"; Cut 2 pieces 15"x 2" for handles
      • Lining: Cut 2 pieces 15"x 15"
      • Interfacing: Cut 4 pieces 15"x 15"; Cut 2 pieces 15"x 2" for handles

    • For Medium Bag:
      • Fabric: Cut 2 pieces 14"x 12"; Cut 2 pieces 14"L x 2" for handles
      • Lining: Cut 2 pieces 14"x 12"
      • Interfacing: Cut 4 pieces 14"x 12"; Cut 2 pieces 14"x 2"for handles

    • For Small Bag:
      • Fabric: Cut 2 pieces 9"x 10"; Cut 2 pieces 12"x 2" for handles
      • Lining: Cut 2 pieces 9"x 10"
      • Interfacing: Cut 4 pieces 9"x 10"; Cut 2 pieces 12"x 2" for handles

  2. Construction Directions:
    • Use 1/2" seam allowances unless otherwise noted.
    • Attach interfacing to wrong sides of fabric according to instructions.

  3. Handles:
    • Fold in half and sew long edges together.
    • Turn right sides out and press.
    • Topstitich close to edges of handle.

  4. Lining:
    • With right sides together (RST), sew side and bottom seams, leaving the top open.
    • Clip corners and press seams open.
    • Match bottom seam with side seam to form a triangle, repeat on opposite side.
    • Measure 3" from the point of the triangle and draw a line perpendicular to the seam to create a sewing line. (For the small bag measure 2" from the point to make a triangle.)
    • Sew to make a triangle.
    • Cut off corners.
    • Fold and press down 1/2" around the upper edge of the lining.

  5. Outer Fabric:
    • Sew the same as lining fabric but do not cut off the corners.
    • Turn the bag right side out and fold the triangles towards the bottom of the bag.
    • Fold and press 1/2" down around the upper edge of the outer bag.
    • Insert the bag lining into the outer bag with the wrong sides together.
    • Measure 3" from each side seam and place a mark to insert the handles.
    • Pin top edges together inserting the handles where marked.
    • Topstitch close to edge (1/4") along top edge to attach bag to lining.
    • To add more structure to the bags, fold sides through all layers at the corner points.
    • Pin and sew close to the fold, catching the outer and lining layers.
    • Repeat for all 4 corners.
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Finished Dimensions:
Large: 13" x 11" x 3"
Medium 12" x 8" x 3"
Small: 7" x 6" x 2"

JOANN HACKS:
  • Select coordinating fabrics for lining, handles and outer fabric for a fun look.
  • Choose a fun webbing or ribbon to attach for the handle.
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Adorable Gift Bag This petite bag has a great design, the bag is adorable. I am so glad I found this idea. I spent a fair amount of time puzzling over part of the instructions: to form triangles at the bottom of the purse. I finally consulted a store employee. One more diagram showing the area in question would help a lot, and this is the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars. I plan to make more.
Date published: 2025-01-02
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Please include the finished size when providing patterns/projects like this one.
Date published: 2024-12-13
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