HOW TO– DIY REUSABLE FABRIC GIFT BAGS AND WRAP

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 1:  Begin by cutting fabric to desired size

Step 2:  Next, fold side edges down ¼” on wrong side of fabric and Press with iron

Step 3:  Then, turn top edge down 3-4” on wrong side of fabric and Press with iron

Step 4:  Fold entire fabric in half (right side facing out),  Align edges and Press with iron

Step 5:  Lay fabric flat and Apply fabric glue sparingly to underside edges of top edge fabric (this will be used later to fold down at the top of bag for a decorative touch (and it hides the wrong side of the fabric inside the bag)

Step 6:  Continue lightly applying fabric glue to remaining seams EXCLUDING top seam

Step 7:  Lastly, press fabric together at seams and let dry

Step 8:  Insert present, fold down top edge – Voila!

Step 9:  (optional) Cut strips of fabric using pinking shears (to prevent fraying) to create bag ties/ribbon or buy pre-made

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!! 🙂

Fabric by Wamsutta OTC (now Springs Global)

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