Hamemade Gift Bags
January 06, 2010
I know this is not a new idea, but I was hopping seeing my fabric gift bags, would inspire you to make some. (Here is a great tutorial on how to thread a drawstring bag)They were soooo easy to make. I made myself only use fabric I already had. I took large scraps I had, found two different fabrics that complement each other (but not too match ;-). I let the size of the fabric dictate the size of the bag. I just use twin for a closer, add a pine cone. I plan on making a bunch this month to keep on-hand. It is a great reuse of fabric and can make even the simplest gift feel special. I am I the only already thinking next Christmas ??? xoxoxo
Very cute! I love, love, love the pinecones :)
Posted by: Sharon | January 13, 2010 at 02:00 PM
You know me, I love little bags!
Jill xoo
Posted by: Jill | January 09, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Like the different spin you put on your parcel sacks with those darling pine cone trims.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | January 09, 2010 at 02:03 AM
What a great idea-how very clever!
Posted by: Sherri | January 09, 2010 at 01:10 AM
Adorable!!! What a clever and easy way to make use of those scraps and snips of fabrice. Love, love, love them.
Hugs and love from Tracey.x0x
P.S. Theresa, I bet you could easily make these by hand~~even with no sewing experience!! I made a similar project to these when first learning to sew and it was surprisingly easy. Also, there is a fabric glue out there that I've used with great success...it's called "Unique Stitch" and you can even wash it once it's dried for over 24 hours and then you needn't sew at all! x0x
Posted by: Tracey McBride | January 08, 2010 at 09:29 AM
Clarice, these are so cute! Brilliant use of scraps ~ beautiful fabric too. Love the pinecone touch!
Posted by: Mari at Once Upon a Plate | January 08, 2010 at 08:26 AM
What pretty bags, I adore the pinecone tag,
Too cute…
Louise
Posted by: Louise | January 08, 2010 at 04:17 AM
Those are so cute and I love the pinecones.
Manuela
Posted by: The Pleasures of Homemaking | January 07, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Cute! I love drawstring bags and they do make gift-wrapping special! I like your pine cones too.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | January 07, 2010 at 10:50 AM
No, you're not alone!
I'm already working on my master plan for next Christmas - even though it never seems to work out exactly as planned...
AND, fabric gift bags are on my to do list!
Posted by: lilybug | January 07, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Clarice,
I am crazy about the fabric bags. Yours are wonderful! Love that great fabric. I wanted to make some for Christmas, but that was one of the tasks that I didn't get to. You've inspired me to use them for Valentines Day. Lisa
Posted by: lisa | January 07, 2010 at 05:22 AM
Gift bags are great, I think they're a brilliant way to present a gift and the recipient can use it forever. You are brilliant, as always.
Posted by: Junie Moon | January 06, 2010 at 07:09 PM
fun gift bags. The pine cones add a wonderful finishing touch.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | January 06, 2010 at 05:11 PM
So cute.
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | January 06, 2010 at 03:39 PM
I have received gift bags, but never made them. They are so cute and "sew" easy! Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration.
Posted by: Barb | January 06, 2010 at 03:15 PM
I love your gift ideas. I make a lot of my gifts and like new ideas! Thanks!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | January 06, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Very cute! I like the twine for the drawstring too!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | January 06, 2010 at 10:29 AM
They are adorable! Wish I knew how to sew. They'd be perfect for my little creations. :) Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | January 06, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Very pretty Ms. Storybook. I love the pinecone addition too!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 06, 2010 at 08:30 AM