Learn how to sew fabric gift bags in 3 different sizes using this step-by-step sewing tutorial! Perfect for fat quarter projects, these eco-friendly fabric totes are great as reusable gift bags or as minimalist everyday handbags. This beginner-friendly sewing project will help you create simple, stylish bags in no time. Whether you’re crafting for a special occasion or just love handmade gifts, this is the perfect DIY!
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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Finished Size & Materials :
<Small>
6″(15㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) D.
◆ Main panel
① 9⅞″ × 15⅞″ (25㎝ × 40㎝) Outer layer
① 9⅞″ × 15⅞″ (25㎝ × 40㎝) Lining
① 9⅛″ × 15″ (23㎝ × 38㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Others
① 3/4″(2㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 26½″(67㎝)
① Piping Bias Tape 21⅜″(55㎝)
① 3/4″(2㎝) Wide D-ring
<Medium>
6¾″(17㎝) W × 6¾″(17㎝) H × 4⅜″(11㎝) D.
◆ Main panel
① 11⅞″ × 18⅝″ (30㎝ × 47㎝) Outer layer
① 11⅞″ × 18⅝″ (30㎝ × 47㎝) Lining
① 11⅛″ × 17¾″ (28㎝ × 45㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Others
① 1″(2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 30⅞″(78㎝)
① Piping Bias Tape 25¾″(65㎝)
① 1″(2.5㎝) Wide D-ring
<Large>
8″(20㎝) W × 8″(20㎝) H × 6″(15㎝) D.
◆ Main panel
① 14⅝″ × 22⅜″ (37㎝ × 57㎝) Outer layer
① 14⅝″ × 22⅜″ (37㎝ × 57㎝) Lining
① 13¾″ × 21⅜″ (35㎝ × 55㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Others
① 1¼″(3㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 37⅜″(95㎝)
① Piping Bias Tape 31½″(80㎝)
① 1¼″(3㎝) Wide D-ring
Cut the fabric pieces according to the pattern.
Place both ends of the strap 1⅜″ from the side edges of the outer fabric and stitch them in place.
Attach a D-ring to one end of the strap and create a handle loop on the other end, then sew.
Fold the outer fabric in half and stitch both side seams.
Box the corners by aligning the side seams with the bottom center, then stitch.
Turn right side out, attach the piping, and stitch. (Piping is optional.)
Insert the outer bag into the lining (prepared the same way as the outer fabric) and stitch along the top opening, leaving a gap for turning.
Turn the bag right side out through the opening, then topstitch around the top edge.
To shape the bag, fold the four side edges and stitch down about 2″~2¾″.
The assembly process is the same for all three sizes.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing! You might enjoy my other handmade projects.
