How to Make Reusable Cloth Gift Bags

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Learn how to customize your own cloth gift bags to use as an alternative to disposable wrapping paper and gift bags.

Prep Time7

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Servings: bag

Author: Katie Wells

Decide how big you want to make your bag. Remember to make them taller than you think you’ll need so there's room to tie at the top. We made a bunch in varying sizes.
Cut the edges out. If you want a zig-zag top, then use the pinking shears to cut out the top.
Lay the right sides of the fabric together and pin the edges. It's important to put the right sides together so the finished product doesn’t show any seams. The girls learned this the hard way with one of their first projects and asked me to include the reminder!
Sew a 5/8 inch seam around three sides of the bag, leaving the top side open. You can actually sew any size seam since it won’t be seen.
If you plan to hem the top, fold it down, iron it, and pin it. Sew the seam and turn the bag inside out. The other option is to leave the zig-zag cut at the top.
If you don't want to hem the top, then just sew a straight seam around the top of the bag just below the cut area. This helps prevent it from fraying eventually.

To use your bag, place the gift inside and tie it closed with a decorative ribbon.