How Do You Make Holiday Gift Bags?
All the gifts have been bought. Instead of using wrapping paper and bows, make your own gift bags. Fabric gift bags can be used more than once and add a homemade touch to any gift. Use any type of fabric or scraps you may have. Use pretty coordinating ribbon, and add a cute gift tag. These bags are perfect for holding Christmas cookies, jewelry or just about anything on your list. Make several sizes. Lay your fabric out on your work surface. Cut out a 5-by-12-inch rectangle. Turn under 1/4 inch on each short side, pin, and machine stitch to form a hem. Remove pins as you sew. Fold fabric in half lengthwise with right sides together. Pin the sides only and machine stitch 1/4 inch along each side, leaving the top open. Remove pins as you sew. Turn right side out, pushing out the corners. Make five or six slits around the top of the bag using scissors. Cut the slits about 1 inch from the top edge. Cut a piece of ribbon approximately 10 to 12 inches long. Thread one end of the ribbon throu
