HOW TO MAKE REUSABLE FABRIC GIFT BAGS AND WRAP            

Reduce the stress and waste of gift wrapping by making SIMPLE tie fabric gift bags and wrap.  Reusable and always a nice personal touch, handmade gift bags can also 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

Option 1- Fabric Gift Bags

Step 1:  Cut 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:  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

Option 2- Fabric Gift Wrap

Step 1:  Cut fabric to desired size using either pinking (to prevent fraying) or cutting shears

Step 2:  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:  Knot ribbon around gathered fabric – You’re done hun!

Option 3- Fabric Gift Roll Wrap

Step 1:  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:  Place gift in center of fabric on left or right side and roll item until you reach the opposite side

Step 4:  Lastly, not ribbon on each end – Perfecto!

Enjoy your ‘fabric gift bags’ 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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Note: Post originally shared from k.o. kidz (now d/b/a k.o. ecolife) December 2014.