How To Make a Fabric Gift Bag // Easy Beginner Sewing Project

In this sewing tutorial, I will show you how to make a fabric gift bag. These bags are quick and easy to make, and the perfect project for those new to sewing. #janhowell #youmakeitsimple
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Materials & Items Needed
3:08 Cutting Out
3:22 Pre-Pressing
4:04 Sewing
10:35 Drawstring Application
10:44 Star Applique
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[@gamadebdegamadebde]

No more searching for boxes or paper bags that fit. You made it so easy. Really appreciate how calm your voice is and your clear instructions. Thanks Jan

[@JanHowell]

Thank you so much!

[@Hernandj2882]

I love watching all your videos, I have been binge watching them all. Thank you. I’m about to dust off my sawing machine and start making some of the bags for Christmas and birthday. Keep up the great work. God bless you 💜

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind! Yes, get that machine out and have some fun!

[@dutchcrochetbymdk1188]

You are so clear and calm. It feels like sitting next to my mom and learning how to do this. Thanks for inspiration ❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@angelacorsetto6790]

Love these bags and yes please show us how to make the star!!!

[@JanHowell]

You got it.

[@raelynmcfarland3351]

It would be great to see a wonder under tutorial. Thanks.

[@JanHowell]

Stay tuned it will be up shortly

[@peggydelacerda599]

🎄 Oh yes, I would love to learn how to add wonder under application! Thank you

[@JanHowell]

You got it!

[@marybell4533]

Would love a wonder under tutorial since I always make my own gift bags. Great tutorial!

[@JanHowell]

Stay tuned, the tutorial will be up soon.

[@marleenlanoye8966]

Interested too in Wonder underground. Thanks. Great tutorial

[@JanHowell]

My pleasure! Stay tuned for that wonder under video.

[@lynferrara2845]

Yes definitely interested in wonder under tutorial! THank you for such terrific tutorials!

[@JanHowell]

You got it!

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

Thank you Jan. I've always hated to through away all the wrapping paper at Christmas, after all the presents are unwrapped. Just think of all the tree's that will be saved. I'll be giving birthday presents, Anniversary, Easter, and many other presents, to people in these nice bags from now on. 🎁

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful.

[@suzanneprior3251]

I would enjoy a wonder under tutorial, thank you

[@JanHowell]

Coming soon!

[@ernestinasanchez5305]

Nice, simple and easy. Thanks, I love your videos.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@oliviapineda1318]

I want to make some, thanks for sharing.

[@JanHowell]

Go for it!

[@karenegan1688]

Great, fun tutorial, Jan, with lots of uses. I haven’t heard of wonder under, so that would be interesting.♥️

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much! Stay tuned for that video.

[@shyashcypert5783]

Perfect Instructions! It bothered me that the holes weren't reinforced in other videos I watched, glad to find your video and now I know how to sew those raw ends for the cord track.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful.

[@user-qh4co4te9f]

I'm interested in the wonder under tutorial. thank you

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for the feedback. I’ll put that on my list

[@kathymorgan3979]

So cute. Can't wait to make.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you

[@virgo8609]

Super simple thank you❤

[@JanHowell]

You're welcome 😊

[@marycavanaugh3930]

I just followed this tutorial to make a bread bag. Very nice. I'm impressed with the little extra finishing details and with the way the bag ties. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! You are so welcome!

[@karentoynton8948]

Good tips thank you

[@JanHowell]

No problem!

[@triplewinlin5576]

Cute, simple, and minimal fabric required since they are unlined bags. I like the sort-of-buttonhole method you used for the tie openings, haven't seen that before!

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joanndavenport2274]

So cute

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@marykaren7542]

I would add the wonder under embellishment on the panel before sewing it together.... then do a contrasting zigzag stitch all around it just to add a little something extra. Such a cute bag!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks and you are so welcome and a great idea

[@patti3447]

You have the best teaching voice thank you … I made many bags for Christmas gift wrapping .😊

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! Thanks. You are so kind

[@siri_diy]

Your​ bag​ so​ cute❤😊

[@JanHowell]

Thank you! 🤗.

[@DM-dn6cs]

Thank you for your good video, demonstrations and explanations.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@jules9239]

Thank you! Made 3 out of vintage velvet and it took one hour total. Great instructions and super easy.

[@JanHowell]

That would be so cute!

[@rachaelredfern6697]

Would love to know more about the Wonder under please. Absolutely loving your videos ❤️

[@JanHowell]

Thank you! Here is the link to the tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a1foWglJ2AfZY

[@onyebuchionuku4107]

Great

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@raynacurtis]

This is a wonderful tutorial, thank you! I saw one the other day that was lined and I am not sure that's needed for a gift bag, plus it seemed to be a lot of extra work. This one is so much simpler. My mother in law sent me a gift in a fabric bag last Christmas and it felt so great to be able to reuse it for the family member whose name I got in this year's gift swap. A great feeling to be able to reduce and reuse instead of recycle!

[@JanHowell]

No need to line in my opinion as well.

[@imkcallan]

Would love to know about Wonder Under!

[@JanHowell]

Here is the link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a1foWglJ2AfZYsi=zg0rLPArCpqDTfi5

[@karenh2890]

Great tutorial! You can make this size bag with a fat quarter, right? Haven't used Wonder Under in ages. Would love a tutorial! I already purchased Christmas gifts for my oldest granddaughter. They're awkward to wrap, so I think I'll make bags instead!

[@JanHowell]

You can make the bags any size, so you could use a fat quarter.

[@TheMamaAmmah]

I really hope that you come through what is about to happen to this world because women and girls are going to need a great sewing teacher.

[@JanHowell]

Yes, sewing is a good skill to know.

[@deliasanson9145]

Interested in learning wonder under

[@JanHowell]

You got it, stay tuned

[@ironrose888]

I would rather make a gift bag than use wrapping paper that will be thrown away. Another option to reuse and recycle ♻️

[@JanHowell]

Yes, a great way to recycle

[@user-ko1wc6hc9w]

I would like info on using the wonder under to embellish the bags

[@JanHowell]

Here is the link for that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a1foWglJ2AfZYsi=Vdd5s0qhcDKShYSW

[@lisascott9945]

What is the math for making a specific size? I love the way you did this bag! Having difficulty finding info on what size to cut fabric for specific bag sizes with the cinched closures. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Here is my blog post that more specific details. youmakeitsimple.com/2022/11/21/how-to-make-a-fabric-bag-beginner-sewing-tutorial/

[@christineborgatti3760]

Sorry I missed this when it first came out. I'll do a better job of following you. I love these bags. And I'm not very excited about paper wrapping.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you

[@leticia-rl7yj]

🥰

[@JanHowell]

😉

[@denisecapps2975]

Interested in wonder under

[@JanHowell]

You got it.

[@marie-denisecallaway7473]

Thanks for sharing! I especially love that little ironing measuring tool! Where do we find that…I am in Australia.

[@JanHowell]

Here is the link. It's from Amazon. Not sure if the link will work in Australia. geni.us/RE1R

[@susanfryxell2076]

Can you share the dimensions of your smaller bags? Do all of the measurements scale up or down too?

[@JanHowell]

Here is the blogpost link that has all that information. youmakeitsimple.com/2022/11/21/how-to-make-a-fabric-bag-beginner-sewing-tutorial/

[@juneculbert4177]

How do u do the star

[@JanHowell]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKmkpuMh86aocUsi=x9cJ1sCJT6PijZ5B&t=740 I use wonderunder. Trace your design onto the wonderunder and then cut it out. Remove the paper and iron it onto your project. I will be doing a whole tutorial on wonder under real soon.

[@myssmeow]

What are your tips for smaller bags?

[@JanHowell]

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[@juneculbert4177]

How do u make the emish

[@JanHowell]

I'm sorry, but what is emish?