Reduce the stress and waste of gift wrapping by making SIMPLE tie fabric gift bags and wrap. These handmade, reusable fabric gift bags are always a nice personal touch, plus they can be customized for the receiver (think favorite color, pattern, or sports team—the fabric choices are endless)! This is a fun, DIY project to do with the kids, too. Let them choose fabric and ribbon to create their own gift bag designs!
k.o. ecolife offers three suggestions from SIMPLE to SIMPLEST:
WHAT You Will Need
*Fabric
*Scissors [sewing ‘cutting’ AND ‘pinking’ shears preferred (for ties)]
*Ruler
*Fabric Glue
Fabric Gift BAGS
Step 6: Continue lightly applying fabric glue to remaining seams EXCLUDING top seam
Step 7: Lastly, press fabric together at seams and let dry
Fabric Gift WRAP
Step 1: To start, cut fabric to desired size using either pinking (to prevent fraying) or cutting shears
Step 2: Next, cut strips of fabric using pinking shears to create bag ties/ribbon (optional) or buy pre-made
Step 3: Place gift in center of fabric on wrong side and gather at top
Step 4: Finally, knot ribbon around gathered fabric – You’re done hun!
Fabric Gift ROLL WRAP
Step 1: Firstly, size fabric using either pinking (to prevent fraying) or cutting shears
Step 2: Then, cut strips of fabric using pinking shears (to prevent fraying) to create bag ties/ribbon (optional) or buy pre-made
Step 3: Next, place gift in center of fabric on left or right side and roll item until you reach the opposite side
Step 4: Lastly, knot ribbon on each end – Perfecto!
Enjoy your DIY, reusable fabric gift bags and wrap, gift-giving with no disposable wrap, ribbon, or tape! And, thanks to you, you’ve just given Mother Earth a gift!! 
