SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 1/4yd Flannel Fabric per Sack, from 2yd Pre-Cut
- Basic Sewing Supplies
- 2yds of 1/4"-3/8" Ribbon for Ties
- Safety Pin to Thread Ribbon
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut 2 rectangles of flannel 6"W x 10"H for each bag.
- With right sides together, sew both sides of the sack using 1/2" seam allowances, press seams open.
- Sew bottom of sack, trim corners.
- Fold down top of sack to inside 1/4", press and sew close to edge.
- Fold over top of sack to inside 1" and sew close to edge to create casing for ribbon.
- On side seams, measure 1/4" from top of sack and stitch 1" long section.
- Carefully clip both side seam stitches on outside of sack between stitching lines to insert ribbon.
- Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 25" long and using a safety pin thread one ribbon around top of sack and out the same side, thread second ribbon starting on the opposite side.
- Tie knots into ends of ribbon.
JOANN HACKS:
- Choose coordinating ribbons, yarn, bias tape or rope for ties.
- Choose a different fabric for front and back of sack.
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Costumewizard from
Edit for durability
I would add a set of stay stitching along the top edge over each of the seam allowances(horizontally). The rest of the (vertical) stiches will not be allowed to unravel. This is how I have been making drawstring bags for years.
Date published: 2021-12-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kasey from
Cute reusable gift bags
Pretty easy to follow instructions, though there were a couple things that would have been easier if a picture was included. I made a bunch of these to give out goodies in, and some bigger ones for gifts.
Date published: 2021-11-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Grogec from
Cute & simple project!I
I really liked this project! I even cut some larger ones to accommodate some larger gifts, they turned out just as well as the smaller ones. Really easy and a simple thing to do.
Date published: 2021-11-02