5 Minute Gift Bag // Easy Sewing Tutorial

[@MsElementals]

What an adorable kitty! I love that he’s right there with you. So sweet.

[@elisabethrichmond9250]

I love Jax's appearance & your willingness to be vulnerable by showing bloopers at the end. Thank you!

[@reffiefpbed]

Love this video! I made 16 gift bags for our 2 grandchildren allowing them one to open on each night of Hanukkah.

[@nocomment4642]

What a lovely idea

[@Marla.22]

Thats awesome and great idea

[@vass5024]

Nice! How long it took you to finish all 16 bags ?

[@reffiefpbed]

@@vass5024 - I sewed them over about a week ago- an hour here and there.

[@Marla.22]

Jack is so precious. Love these cute bags

[@rhondabliss4620]

Love the ending. Showing the “real”things that happens give such a laugh to help any stress of the day! Thanks for the reality of life!

[@marianvandenmeydenberg]

I’m back again this year to make these!! People love them so much, they will not return them! I love these baggies myself as well! They’re perfect!!

[@karenwescott2615]

These would be great filled with Valentine's Day goodies!

[@rosemarywilliamson2436]

I've watched a few tutorials for little bags, as each Christmas I find I've forgotten the instructions from last year. Your tutorial was beautifully taught. Thank you.

[@tigrebonita]

Very cute and simply adored your kitty for all the help he rendered . Thank you

[@Schatzie301]

Well, you were excellent, very clear and thorough and I loved the bags. Have to say though that Jax stole the show - not to mention the twine 😂

[@user-oo8ei4lj6s]

Actually a pet is unhygienic to have around gift bags.

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

Aww Mom, Jax wants to play. Thanks for teaching me how,to make my new little bags,for my jewelry customers. I'll put the jewelry I make in them. Your fan Jenny.

[@kashigata]

I love your feline helper. Great video. So much easier than others I’ve watched. You have beautiful hands btw!

[@KraftyKaitlyn]

I love that this is actually simple and approachable for someone who doesn’t sew all that much! I bought a lot of fabric years ago thinking that I would really get into sewing. Now I know what to do with it! 😂 Thanks for this great tutorial! 😊

[@kellybeckner8121]

Jax is the best part of all your videos. He is a little ham. I love it. ❤

[@buddysrufflife2199]

Adorable! Love Jax! He's a beauty and clearly a smart kitty

[@conniesoares157]

Love your cat watching you create! Nice and easy bag!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

These are great! My husband is a wargamer and wanted a bag to put his dice in. I wasn't sure how to line a bag properly and this video was fab for showing how to do this - thanks! The bag my hubby wants is a lot bigger, but the process works the same!

[@lizzmalnoe1724]

I'm looking at this utorial for my boyfriend for dices as well! I hope it went well for you when making it. I don't have a sewing machine so I'm just going to do it all by hand I think :/

[@orapronobis2149]

January 27 2024: This is going to be a fun project to share with my teen grandchildren that live with me. I figure while they are sitting helping we could have memoriable conversations. My Mom uses to do so many hand sewing and at her feet were us children. We just need to take a break from electronics and I do believe my two grandchildren that live with me will enjoy it. I will have them pick materials for bags for Advent and birthday’s. I have three grandchildren ages 20, 16 and ! I am a Retiree from the US Army and embracing my life right now. I returned from war and sewing to knitting was my special time with faith.

[@sandracarpenter144]

I love your ‘helper’. I too have a helper/supervisor. Always fun working around a cat. 😊👍🏼❤️

[@Sandra-sy5cr]

Best video instructions ever! Thank you so very much. God bless you and your family! I am going to try one now that will be larger. Thanks again!!

[@cherylbrown4058]

Cute little bags! Much easier way than what I have done. I did put a small bell on the ends of the twine.

[@iloveharrold]

See your cat is as obedient as mine! Great and inspirational video.

[@FawnieShannon]

Thank you for this video. I made three gift bags using your method and they came out so cute. I wish I could post a photo.

[@sabrinaharris6538]

OK, I've made a few bags in different sizes, using your instructions, which are the best I've seen for making fabric gift bags. I have several cut out and ready to sew, They are addictive to make.

[@erica_arndt]

Wonderful!

[@elizabethallegretto8982]

You’re like sunshine! You’re videos made me smile!!

[@GothicLenne]

Thanks for the great tutorial Erica! My husband had game tokens he needed a bag for. As soon as I came to YT to search, I hoped I’d find a tutorial from you - lucky me! Your instructions were straightforward and my bag turned out great. Definitely took me more than 5-10 min, but I’ve been away from my machine for many weeks, so I had to get back in the groove.

[@lucy14981]

Also, love your bloopers and Jax's antics!

[@abigailandino6251]

Thank you. I’m gonna make some little ice packet bags to hold the ice packs at the hospital . I’m using the hospital gowns that have ripped and are called rejects . Sometimes the laundry sends them back with a knot that just won’t quit . I think it’ll be cute to make the Icepak bag cover to protect the patients skin. ❤

[@marianvandenmeydenberg]

Well, they take me longer than 5 minutes to make but I absolutely love them!! And they’re cheaper than any gift bag you buy in the store!! I just keep making them!!

[@cet765]

I love your cat wanting to help! I got such a kick watching kitty! Thank you for sharing! I love these little bags!

[@joyfulhope4474]

Great video. Little bags are adorable. Jax at the end with the string is hilarious. Love the out takes. So cute.

[@janeannmeyer]

Loved this video! Making 10 bags for gifts I’m taking on a lake trip with gals I grew up with! So happy with them 💖

[@chrisb5391]

Cute bags and a great idea for an advent project. Jax is too cute.

[@juanitamayes6329]

Jax "makes" your videos .... Love it!

[@JC-jm6ql]

Best. Bag. Ever. I was searching through so many drawstring bag videos as I’m awful at them. Used this to make a bigger bag for a gift and it turned out better than any I’ve ever done. I added a squared off bottom so easily too after sewing the top stitch.

[@maureenabramson4224]

Great project and fast! Your cat stole the show. So funny!

[@StitchedWitch]

lol, the bloopers at the end ... gotta love the kitteh!

[@marysuehaag1621]

Oh how I love the kitty visits!! Talk about squishy. I just love it!!!

[@sherryfaba1187]

I have a friend who has a retirement party coming up and I'm going to make her a Retirement Survival Kit with different items in it. However, I couldn't think of what to put it all in and this is a perfect bag with a liner and a draw string to put all her little items in. Thank you so much. It will be so cute. Appreciate your video.

[@jessiejackson7727]

Such a sweet, cute little kitty! He was so interested in what you were doing hehe :)

[@michelleeverett7919]

Great video! I've watched several videos on how to make drawstring bags, and this one is the best. My sister asked me to make her bread bags, so I'll adapt for that. Thanks for the great content!

[@barbaradesousa9122]

Awe…Kitty Cat Jax…sew cute!!! Love the bags too! Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@katrinahardman9045]

I want to say thank you. Made 3 different sizes just adding 5 inches to the width and 10.5 inches to the length and have come out quite well. Never made anything drawstring before and you explained it really well. Wanted to show a photo of what I'd done but not able to add it to the comments

[@trishm5805]

You had me at "5 Minute..."! Thank you for keeping it simple. I actually did it. 😎👍

[@erica_arndt]

Glad it helped!

[@debraschillinbags]

I Love your easy little Treat Bags. Thank you for the Tutorial. LOVE your Kitty!! He says that String is his.

[@quiltingbirdie]

I just love your kitty and how he was following your hands and the string while you were putting the drawstring in!!

[@madisyndelsanto1322]

It's so cute watching Jax in your videos sticking his head in the shots and playing around with your stuff🤩

[@patriciaclevenstine-ali4714]

Your kitty is so cute, paying attention, too!

[@littleblackcatcreations]

I hope my dice baggie works out, i'm following ur lovely tutorial

[@JenniferMcKay-sr2gq]

Thank you for such an achievable project. Great instructions, and love your cat.

[@brenda6crum668]

Love love love your videos and your cat

[@markhodges784]

Used this tutorial to help finish making santa sacks from hessian and an old african dress, very helpful.

[@BattyJ1]

brilliant, love the way you just got on with it instead of yakety yak like others

[@giselleaiabens7424]

I love the tutorial and I love the out takes at the end… you’re a “real person” and not too concerned about being “too polished!” ❤️

[@myzeedahmusa8675]

The helper come after the work done! Luckily to cute to fired!

[@donhardman6919]

Thelma writes: Erica, not only that I love your videos tutorials but I also love the fact that you allow Jax to join in, I think he makes the video-ing even more complete, does everyone agree? He is as lovely as the whole 👪

[@lisaanderson1065]

I am going to make some tomorrow. And love seeing your cat in the videos...cute.

[@juliew3740]

It’s nice to see I am not the only one with a cat who owns all of the crafting supplies.

[@CynthM-zb9bo]

Thanks for the lesson. Easy to follow. Jax made the day too!

[@beanixdorf6977]

Easy Peasy, much thanks. I’ve got eight cut out and ready to sew. It’s a great idea especially since we’re still in the pandemic and love to give little gifts.

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Great idea! I am going to do this for next year! We play a game with small gifts but the bags should all be the same! We won't have to buy bags every year! This will be so cool! My sister is going to love it! I have the fabric will just need lining fabric. Infact I have plenty of ribbon too! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@apiecemaker1163]

I’ll probably just use a coordinating fabric for liner so I won’t have to buy anything. Just an idea. Hope that works for you too. Maybe a plaid or stripe. 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@jlp5510]

`What game do you play? Looking for ideas!

[@tappingflamingo]

Cute! Thanks for sharing...I plan to try these out soon. You kitty is so cute!

[@pennyroach4750]

Just found your channel, absolutely love all your sewing videos for someone who is a beginner , and I am you explained things so well .❤

[@ninaquick8163]

Omg. I’m so excited to make these! I was just thinking I needed to find a video on this. And I love Jax. He is a good naughty. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@edfgrammar463]

Great, easy-to-follow instructions. These lined bags are beautiful and --- surprisingly---way easier to make than the unlined ones I've been sewing for years! Once I remembered some 8th grade math, it was easy to translate the exact proportions to larger sizes.

[@lowentx]

😆 Jax. Love it when he can take time out of his busy schedule to join us.

[@valeriewinters8472]

I absolutely love love love this tutorial

[@JanisKamplain]

Love the tutorial. The bags are adorable and perfect for many things. Thank you so much. Jan

[@angelacable7517]

Cats are always helpful!!!! I love them!

[@paulacoates3873]

I love a clear and concise tutorial like this one! Thank you!!

[@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275]

I made these super cute bags in January of this year for next christmas. I'll have all year to pick up little things to fill them with!

[@maryellenlanigan382]

Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous tutorial. It is just what I needed for my lavender sachets with a little embroidery on the front and a lavender ribbon. I love the way you do this!!!

[@plinkthecat8543]

Wow! Excellent tutorial! I need to make a drawstring bag for our futon. Working on it today! Thanks a ton.

[@seemarajderkar3019]

Erica Arndt , that was a lovely demo of a cute little drawstring bag !!Thanks for the tips too!!

[@morgannwilliams967]

I found this video a while back and FINALLY just made my first one. PERFECT tutorial! So helpful step by step. Thank you!

[@justinerogers1353]

Super useful, thank you. I made one yesterday - the double-drawstring is much easier than one and pulled up really easily.

[@debbiehall4155]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Exactly what I was looking for. I’ve made two already, one is a little bigger, and the dimensions for the drawstring were exactly the same and were perfect. This is so cute.

[@karlataylor1172]

Thank you. Life is so serious right now that was a relief! 🤣😉

[@carolp1581]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was able to make little treasure bags for all my grands for Christmas 2022! I am trying to type up directions, so I'll remember what I did! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@cathylombard964]

I love the bags and the kitty.

[@02turbos]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I've been wanting to make a drawstring bag to my laundry quarters in to keep in our Motorhome. This was perfect!

[@coldteastudios]

Thanks Erica for taking the time to make this tutorial and sharing with us. These little bags are perfect for last minute gifts . I think Jax needs a gift bag filled with kitty treats 🥰

[@ederlinedupuis6635]

I love it

[@406xstitch]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I made one tonight, only my third sewing project and it was surprisingly easy with your step-by-step directions!

[@Santee2918]

Another great video! I love your channel and I adore beautiful Jax! Thank you for not making him move or editing him out - seeing him was a treat.

[@sabrinaharris6538]

These are so quick and easy to make, a great scrap buster, I will be making a few more (a lot more). Thank You for sharing Your Time, and Your Talent with all of us.

[@tammyhanley]

You have just made my life SO much easier!

[@nancymarshall2172]

I love these bags. Thank you so much. Nancy from Northern Ontario Canada

[@allinsonsherratt418]

Fab, clear tutorial, amazing bone tools & cute cat. Doesn't get any better. Thank you.

[@Possumsrock]

Love the bags. Love the kitty too. I have three that love to help me. ❤

[@gollypeeters4824]

Perfect ! Just what I need to make some gift bags. Thank you !!!

[@connienorton2497]

Love the Supervisor xx

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Nice bag. I liked your outtakes as well!

[@maryannjackson8114]

Those are adorable. I wish i seen this earlier cuz I could of made theses for our grandson for preschool for Christmas for his classmates. Next year ty for sharing

[@bonnieb3925]

Love it when you demo any kind of bag!

[@lorellekiefer5347]

Another great project! Thank you for taking the time to show us how to make things. I even enjoy those bloopers.😊

[@TheAbbeyhastings]

The cat is just too much! So cute! 😄

[@terrygagne8865]

I absolutely love these little bags!!! I’ve got 5 done and planning to make a few more in different sizes. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@CH-rr1ux]

I made this tonight. Hand stitched! Turned out great! Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@maryannnewsham7714]

What a great quick project. Also a good use for leftover layer cakes. They would just be a little bit short but I think they would still work.

[@keepingourhome7271]

Thank you, great video, ADORABLE kitty 💕

[@Donteatacowman]

This is exactly the kind of project I'd like to do... especially since I need dice bags!