How to Make Holiday Gift Bag | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial

[@janetservidio8967]

Tammy, i can't say enough how wonderfully you do your tutorials. You explain everything perfectly. You take your time explaining and giving tips without dragging everything out. Thank you soooo much. Your #1 fan.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@CeeRite]

Tammy, your tutorials are always so great! You have a pleasant speaking voice and are so good at explaining each step of how to do a project. I also like that you emphasis not being perfect, while showing how to make a project come together exactly right with no stress!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your support and happy that this tutorial can help you! Thank you for your comment and have fun! - Abby

[@sammidavenport6156]

Wow, she is an excellent teacher! So precise and patient. I don’t like when tutorials feel rushed. I’m going to look for her other videos on your channel. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! We appreciate your support and have fun! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@aimeesomers48]

Years ago I use to make similar bags but I used Pellon Fusible Thermolam Plus TP971F. It gave great structure but I wasn’t always happy with the results. I do love the relaxed look of the Pellon that you used. I may have to play around with making bags again. As always Tammy I love your videos. And thank you Shabby Fabrics for putting out quality videos and occasionally free patterns. Greatly appreciated.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate the ideas and suggestions you have for this project! Such a stunning project and happy that you love it! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@marylousmart9544]

Hi, Tammy, just wanted to let you know I’m here. Making these bags this year. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! You will have a lot of fun with this project! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@robertacaruthers7568]

Very nice. I'm also thinking Halloween bag for the kiddos.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you love this project! A Halloween bag would be fun! We have a lot of Halloween fabrics if you are interested: www.shabbyfabrics.com/c64/fabrics/fabrics-by-theme/halloween-fabric Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@londaedwardsrau3245]

Tammy's back! Hurrah! So concise, yet every detail explained. Talented teacher. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your support and happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@DigitalDesignsbyPJ]

Yes, I love how she is clear and concise and the camera angle that shows everything clearly. I have a young adult autistic daughter that’s learning to sew and videos like this are so helpful to her. Instead of like some other people who tell you what to do and then zoom on through and don’t show you.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it is helpful for your daughter! Great that she is learning how to sew! She is going to have a lot of fun! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@michellecobb3530]

Tammy I've been sewing over 50 years and I love how simple you made making a tote bag! I always enjoy and learn soe little something from you to make my sewing more enjoyable. I'm loving doing the Christmas BOM with the hand embroidery too.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it can help you! Such a fun and stunning project! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@lutsen110]

Your tutorials are always so explicit and clear, Tammy! ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! We appreciate your support and comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@Rose-p5m1v]

Thank you, Tammy, I really appreciate it when you talked about accidentally getting the handles twisted. Been there - done that!😅 Also I really appreciated the concise steps you laid out so well and not rushed, and you have a sweet pleasant voice and demeanor. Great tutorial! 😇

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it can help you! We appreciate your support and Tammy is awesome! Thanks for your comment! 😊 - Abby

[@irenesmith7208]

I love your tutorials, clear enunciation for hard of hearing folks like me. ….measured speech. I have earmarked this bag …as soon as I have fabrics……in this excellent tutorial, I cannot find measurements for gusset or width of strap…..one can adapt …but it would be handy to have those. I give this tutorial 10 out of ten. Thank you Tammy. Irene

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Irene - We're so glad you enjoyed this fun project! You should be able to find these measurements on the Free Download, here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/750 -Michelle

[@irenesmith7208]

@@ShabbyFabricsthank you …I have found details. You are a brilliant team responding . Irene

[@nancy9478]

I just got some old school Christmas fabric from my neighbor, along with a big hank of interfacing. This is perfect for it. Add a recessed zip and a pocket or 2 and I have the cutest shopping tote! Thinking I may do french seams on this.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you had fun and enjoyed making your tote! We appreciate your support and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@jeanetteglasscock1212]

She is a great teacher so precise. I like that.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your support and happy that you love this project and tutorial! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@jenncook7811]

I love Tammy’s tutorials!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you love this tutorial! We appreciate your support and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@richardlynngarst3728]

This is perfect! We are making lap quilts and bibs for our local nursing home as Christmas gifts. This would be great way to package those and some other small gifts. Thank you for sharing this

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is awesome! They are going to love them and these bags! Great idea, happy that you love this project and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@tracygill8900]

So cute! I can’t wait to make some. I noticed that both ends of the second handle were placed to the right of the mark. Whoops😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We can agree with you! Happy that you love it and enjoyed the tutorial! Thanks for your support and comment! 😊 - Abby

[@valerieenglish3468]

Tammy, such a great idea!! I dont like throw-away bags, etc. myself

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! Such a great bag indeed! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@edelweissquiltingembroider1761]

Thank you for a great video and free pattern!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@BJ7481]

Thank you Tammy for a lovely holiday bag tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome and happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@aimeesomers48]

Oo I forgot to add your way I’d be able to add embroidery. Just to give you ladies so extra ideas. And yes this type of bag can be made of season material, for Halloween, Easter, Valentines, you name it.

[@elainekissinger9277]

Thank you Tammy ❤❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and love this project! Thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@susanarcher9591]

What a wonderful lesson and a perfect teacher to show us! Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@valeriestephen9617]

This is a great bag! I’ve ordered my one! Thank you for the tutorial too!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is great to hear! You are going to have a lot of fun! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@nancysnider1276]

I think I would also top stitch around the top of the bag sewing the handles up and out just to reinforce them and giving a clean top edge.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is a great idea! You are welcome to add anything to your project if you prefer! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@cindyroman5126]

Very nice to do and easy! Another great "Tammy Tuesday Tutorial" !@@ 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! We appreciate your support and comment! 😊 - Abby

[@doriskolackosky3520]

Why couldn't this also be a seasonal shopping bag to use yourself at Christmas?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You can use it as a shopping back if you'd like. Such a fun and stunning project for Christmas! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@nancy9478]

I would use this as a purse with few mods! A girl can never have too many bags! 😊

[@zormier2002]

It totally can be 😊

[@Iwoasasaned]

Why not? Just do it 👍💕

[@pattievon6904]

Very nice instructions with details, detail is so important. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@heidimoodie5849]

Very nicely done and I bought the kit- but thought you were going to top stitch around the whole bag?

[@BrendaBriggs-lf7kr]

Thank you very much for sharing your time and your talents!! I LOVE this bag!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! It is such a lovely project! Happy that you love it and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@patl869]

Tammy you have the best tutorials.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re so glad you’ve been enjoying them, Pat! Thank you for watching. -Michelle

[@SewcialButterflyDesigns]

What a great gift bag and the fabric is so sweet! I love it!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Such a great project! Happy that you love it and we appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@mischad4838]

Thank you Tammy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks for your comment! 👏😊 - Abby

[@jenb9274]

You are such a great teacher. Thank you for this tutorial

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jen! Thank you for watching. -Michelle

[@Ellen-misty.meadows.]

These are perfect and “sew” is your wonderful tutorial!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and glad that it can help you! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@lolagonzales1285]

Love this bag.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Such a perfect project for a gift! Happy that you love it! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@phyllishutchison4463]

What a great way to give a gift, its like two gifts in one, I will be making them. Thank you for a great project

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is a great gift idea! You will have a lot of fun with this project! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@donnafowler3128]

Cute bags!!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

They really are! Happy that you love them! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@131dyana]

Thank you very much.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and love this project! Thanks for your comment! 🥰 - Abby

[@gailnoll]

Cute bag and a great tutorial! I made one last year and it is so cute I didn't give it away!!! I need to make some for birthday gifts too.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and this project! They really make great gifts! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@cindyphillips6564]

Love it!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you love it! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@neelie619]

I want to buy the kit but it says to get notified when is available. Do you know when we will have a second chance to buy it?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi neelie619 - We're glad you enjoy this fun project! We are actively looking for another collection to remake those bags for Christmas 2025. -Michelle

[@sallynorsen4018]

Enjoy watching and .listening to your tutorial. Beautiful bag.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and glad that it can help you! Such a stunning bag indeed! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@rosaliepingree4198]

Love the project and would love to see more for Holiday sewing gifts.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Such a fun and stunning project! Happy that you love it! Thank you for your suggestion and comment! - Abby

[@patriciamoller3060]

Excellent tutorial thankyou

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and we appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@kathgleeson2429]

Thank youTammy, what a lovely idea, so much nicer than some bags that go in the bin after Christmas.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! We can agree too! Such fun bags these are! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@wmael7550]

Nice fabric curation and colors.

[@kathyhales5109]

Thank you! Great tutorial - very easy to follow!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it can help you! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@theresamurphy2340]

Great tutorial! I have lots of Christmas fabric in my stash and this will be perfect to use some of it up. I have a question about the cutting directions; the bag bottom is cut to 4-1/2" x 10-1/2" while the bag sides are cut to 2-3/4" x 12-1/2". With 1/4" seam allowances, the sides will end up being 1/4" wider than the bottom. Or is my brain not seeing the finished math properly?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so glad this project inspires you! You may feel better about the math by reviewing how Tammy boxes the corners at timestamp 20:20 and sewing the diagrams on our Free Download here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/750 -Michelle

[@karennick6748]

These are adorable. Thank you for this tutorial

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re happy you enjoyed it, Karen! Thanks so much for watching! -Michelle

[@SammiJarrad]

Can you please link the interfacing you are using? I couldn’t find it on your website. Love this bag, thanks!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Sammi - I believe this is the interfacing we used for this project www.shabbyfabrics.com/p85645 We're glad you enjoyed this fun project! -Michelle

[@SammiJarrad]

@@ShabbyFabrics thanks so much!! I really appreciate it 😁

Very nice bag

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We can agree with you! Such a fun and stunning bag! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@libbygonce]

Very cute thank you

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@CarolynnScoffield]

Which cordless iron are you using ?! I need one❣️

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are using the Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron. Here is the link to shop on our website: www.shabbyfabrics.com/c5402/quilting-notions/panasonic-irons Hope this helps and thanks for your comment! 🥰 - Abby

[@marlaatml]

Thank you so much. Wonderful teacher.❤❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome and happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and project! Thank you for your support and comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@chrisb5391]

A very cute bag!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It is such a stunning project for the Holidays! Happy that you love it and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@paulabecker7483]

I will be making these this year

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re so glad this project inspires you!! Thanks for watching. -Michelle

[@MechelleLeeBrooks]

I needed this video! Thank you so much

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby

[@debbievignola8275]

Super cute gift bag. Love the fabric. =^^%=

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you love this project! Such a perfect gift idea! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@JagMandinga]

I don't think you should be so hard on yourself. Just recently I was watching a daytime talk show and this woman and her cousin inherited her grandmother's bag closet. She said her grandmother had four bag closets. One for each season and they were all replica bags purchased from luxrul .

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thanks so much for your kind words! We're happy you enjoyed this fun project. -Michelle

[@janiejustice9877]

Can you use Fat quarters for this also?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

This project does seem pretty Fat Quarter-Friendly, but you may need to piece some together to create the lining fabric. Hope this helps! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@kathymoreno910]

What kind of interfacing is that?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Kathy - I believe this is the interfacing we used for this project: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p85645 Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@susanrichard6376]

Did I miss the dimensions of all the pieces for the bag?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We have a link with a download with more information on this project for you: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/750/how-to-make-holiday-gift-bags? Hope this can help and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@phyllishutchison4463]

I have a question how long are the handles?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Phyllis - Each handle measures approximately 20". Hope this helps! -Michelle

[@SewWhittle]

12:38 you put that handle on the wrong side of that frixion line 😢😮 (not sure if you caught that or not) Are you using a BERNINA? If so, what foot do you have on? TIA

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi SewWhittle - We're glad you enjoyed this fun tutorial! And thanks for catching that :) We are using the Bernina 770QE for this project, along with the 97D patchwork foot. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

[@objectiveobserver4278]

I noticed that as well. I spent two minutes screaming at my computer and then realized nobody could hear.

[@okstamper]

what are the measurements

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Here is a link to our website with a download and more information on this project: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/750/how-to-make-holiday-gift-bags Hope this can help and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@donnafowler3128]

Love the bag!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Such a stunning project! Happy that you love it! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@sherryfaires7931]

A great tutorial! You are a super teacher!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much, Sherry, for your kind words! We’re so glad you’re enjoying these tutorials. -Michelle

[@seoulgirlbruck8458]

I love this! Such a great teacher!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it can help you! Thanks for your support and comment! - Abby

[@seoulgirlbruck8458]

@@ShabbyFabrics made two of these this weekend and they are fabulous! the instruction are so clear and precise ... ive never thought I could make a bag!

[@ettakaynickel6148]

Love your detail oriented directions.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and glad that it can help you! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing I love the gift bag. ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you love it! Thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby