HOW TO MAKE FABRIC GIFT BAGS AND WRAP (no sewing necessary!)
Reduce the stress and waste of gift wrapping by making SIMPLE tie fabric gift bags and wrap. Re-usable 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. kidz offers three suggestions from SIMPLE to SIMPLEST:
WHAT You Will Need
Fabric, scissors [sewing ‘cutting’ AND ‘pinking’ shears preferred (for ties)], ruler, and fabric glue.
HOW To (Option 1)
Step 1: Cut fabric to desired size
Step 2: Fold side edges down ¼” on wrong side of fabric and Press with iron
Step 3: Fold 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
HOW to (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!
HOW to (Option 3 – 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 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: Knot ribbon on each end – Perfecto!
Enjoy your gift giving with no disposable wrap, ribbon, and tape! And, thanks to you, you’ve just given Mother Earth a gift!!
Fabric by Wamsutta OTC
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