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DIY: Cloth Gift Bags
Cloth gift bags are environmentally superior to paper bags and gift wrap. They are also easy to make following these simple steps:
- Select a fabric.
- Fold fabric in half and place the desired gift on top of the fabric near the bottom folded edge.
- Measure about 3 inches out on each side of the gift and mark it and about 5 or 6 inches on the top of the gift and mark it.
- Cut out your fabric using these marks.
- Fold the top 2 edges of the fabric in about half an inch and make creases with an iron. Pin the fold so it remains stable during sewing.
- Sew each of the 2 top edges of the fabric.
- Turn the fabric inside out and pin the sides together about half an inch away from the edges.
- Sew both sides using a straight stitch.
- Don’t forget to remove all pins!
- Turn the gift bag inside out revealing the finished side.
- Place the gift inside the bag.
- Cinch the top of the gift bag closed and tie it off with a ribbon.
Following these easy steps will provide you with wonderful gift bags that can be used for many years to come!
