🎁✨ The Perfect Little Bag for Your Christmas Gifts! 🎄❤️ So Easy to Make, by DK Sewing on YouTube. 2 min 51 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 51 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cut two fabric rectangles the same size, about 20 x 25 cm. A festive print on the outside and a plain lining piece work well together.
Place the pieces right sides together and pin along both long sides and one short side. Leave the top short edge open.
Sew those three edges with a straight stitch and a 1 cm seam allowance. Backstitch at the start and end.
Clip the corners diagonally, close to the stitching but not through it. This keeps the corners sharp when turned.
Turn the bag right side out through the open top and press the seams flat with an iron.
Fold the top edge down about 2 cm to the inside and press. Sew close to the folded edge all the way around, leaving a 3 cm gap.
Thread ribbon or cord through the gap with a safety pin and pull it around the casing. Tie the ends together.
Fill the bag with a small gift or treats and pull the drawstring closed.
Tips and common mistakes
Use pinking shears or a zigzag stitch on raw edges if your fabric frays easily.
Press after every fold so the top casing sits flat and the drawstring slides smoothly.
Keep the gap in the casing wide enough for your safety pin to pass through.
Questions
What size fabric do I need for a small gift bag?
Two pieces about 20 x 25 cm make a bag that fits sweets, jewellery or small gifts. Scale both pieces up together for a bigger bag.
Can I make this without a sewing machine?
Yes. A simple backstitch or running stitch by hand works for all the seams. Hand sewing just takes longer.
Do I need a lining?
No. One layer of cotton is enough for light gifts. Add a lining if you want a sturdier bag or a hidden seam.
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