A fabric pouch with drawstrings is the most versatile packaging for almost any gift, from small jewelry to large sets of several items.
When trying to find the perfect bag, many people notice that this task is not an easy one. Either the color doesn’t suit you, or you don’t like the pattern, or you don’t have the right size. Of course, this cannot be classified as a global tragedy, but how nice it is to present a gift designed exactly as it was intended!
To sew or not to sew?
Although the gift bags described below are sewn on a sewing machine, they can be made without such equipment. True, you will have to make very small, neat stitches so that the product does not look untidy.
For those who absolutely cannot imagine themselves with a needle in their hands, there is also a way out. They can simply cut a circle out of fabric (the threads of which do not spill out on the cuts), put a gift in the center, gather the edges into a bun and tie with a beautiful lace. Of course, such packaging will no longer be a bag.
How to make a closed seam
5. Fold the bag in half, right side up. I secure the sections with pins. I stitch the edges of the bag on a sewing machine.
6. I turn the bag inside out. I iron, setting the iron settings for thin fabrics. I secure the edges with pins.
I make a line along the edge of the bag, retreating to the width of the foot.
7. This is what the sewing seam in the product looks like. It is neat and suitable for things that are constantly used in everyday life - bed linen, covers. Such a seam preserves the cuts of the parts and prevents them from crumbling for a long time. As you can see, they seem to be sealed inside, not a single thread sticks out from the outside, even an overlocker won’t give you such a flawless finish!
What you need for sewing
To make gift wrapping you should prepare:
- Textile.
- Threads in color or contrasting (in accordance with the plans of the craftswoman).
- Needle, scissors and measuring tape.
- A beautiful cord or ribbon.
- Decorative elements: appliqués, beads, embroidery threads and other materials.
Any bag pattern is a rectangle. The length of its sides varies depending on the size of the product planned. The selected fabric for the bags is very convenient to cut.
If a craftswoman needs several identical products, she can speed up the process by automating each stage. For example, you should cut out several rectangles at once, then baste them all, sew them, iron them and attach them with laces.
If we are talking about making embroidered bags, then you should take care of the decor even before sewing a bag with ties. Embroidery is done on a cut out rectangle, otherwise it will be very inconvenient to do it later.
What material to choose for sewing a bag
It is important to choose the right fabric. Much depends on what exactly the bag will be used for. There are several options:
- Linen. Such textiles can be used for sewing products for storing herbs, cereals and other food products. Additionally, the linen bag has an attractive appearance.
- Cotton fabrics with different prints will be an excellent basis for a multifunctional product. You can store any things in such devices.
- Organza, old tulle or mesh. This is a textile that contains nylon fibers. Due to the structure of the fabric, such bags are suitable for storing household small items.
- Velor, satin, silk can become the basis for making gift or decorative bags.
Fabrics for sewing
Please note ! Regardless of the scope of application of the item, it is initially advisable to use natural fabric for production. But in some cases it is necessary to use synthetic.
Additionally, it is worth preparing decorative materials - satin ribbons, lace, guipure, beads, sequins.
Material selection
Before sewing a bag with ties, you need to decide on the fabric. The most elegant and most suitable for packaging is organza. However, sewing bags from organza is a little more difficult than from other materials (cotton, linen, wool or synthetics). This fabric “floats” and constantly frays. This means that all seams must first be carefully basted and ironed, and only then stitched on a machine. In addition, organza is transparent, so all edges will have to be carefully processed with an overlock or fine zigzag.
If the craftswoman is intimidated by such difficulties, she can easily get by with beautiful cotton fabric. Nowadays stores sell a variety of materials with amazing colors. The best thing here is that many of them can be bought in pieces of 30 cm. This is quite enough for several bags of the same or different sizes.
Ideas for creativity
Sew cute long ears to your bag and you will get bunny bags.
If the fabric is used with a pronounced print, then the decor should be minimal. Use a simple plain ribbon or twine.
Having mastered the technique of sewing a simple bag, you can turn ordinary pouches into a handbag or backpack.
Sewing a bag is not a difficult task. Decorate as you wish. And these examples will help you make original gift packaging that everyone will like.
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How to sew a bag with drawstrings: step-by-step master class
This and the next paragraph will describe the process of sewing a bag. All steps are provided with photographs, so it will be difficult for even a beginner to get confused.
- First of all, you should overlock the rectangle around the entire perimeter.
- Next you need to fold it in half (or combine two identical rectangles if you couldn’t cut out one large one) and sew it on the sides. In the case when two parts are combined, three sides are sewn together: the sides and the bottom.
When performing this stage, you should pay attention that the stitching ends at a distance of 5-6 cm from the edge. - Overlocked but unstitched edges are folded inward and smoothed with an iron. To avoid deforming the fabric, you can first baste the hem.
4. Then the edge is folded in half and attached to one part of the bag. How this is done is shown below.
Attention: many craftswomen inadvertently sew a seam on two parts at once. Then you have to rip it apart, so you need to immediately bend one edge.
At the last stage, the tape is threaded through the holes formed. That's the whole story about how to sew a bag with ties.
Amulet bag
If you decide to make a talisman with embroidery, then before making it you must first embroider the selected symbols. After making the amulet, it must be charged, otherwise it will be an ordinary trinket. Healers recommend putting it under the pillow you sleep on and keeping it there for 2 nights.
When you put the item under your pillow, imagine the goals and desires associated with it. The talisman needs to be recharged periodically. Just place it between two lit church candles, then it will fulfill your wishes.
Carry the item with you, putting it in your pocket or purse. When the herb expires, thank it and burn it.
Making ties
In the event that the craftswoman was unable to find ribbons that match the color or structure, she will have to sew the ties herself.
To do this, cut out a ribbon three centimeters wide (the length depends on the size of the bag). Sequence of further work:
- Fold and hem the edges. The fold should be at least one centimeter, and the stitching should be laid very close to the edge.
- Next, the strip of fabric is folded in half and ironed.
- When you unfold it, you can see a clear fold line. Both edges are folded towards the center and smoothed in this state. If this is difficult to do and the tape constantly unrolls, you can baste the seams and remove the basting after ironing.
- The workpiece is folded along the ironed fold and stitched. Here you also need to try to get the seam as close to the edge as possible.
Now the plot is ready. It is threaded into gift bags and knots are made at the ends.
This is optional, but helps prevent tape loss. It should be noted that sewing organza ties is an extremely difficult and thankless task. It is better to decorate organza bags with purchased ribbons.
Making bags for aromatic herbs
The described method of sewing bags is excellent for making herbal compositions. Despite the fact that specialized stores offer a huge amount of synthetic desiccant agents that repel moths and other insects, many housewives prefer to use environmentally friendly products.
They sew bags for herbs with their own hands and put a special mixture of several types of herbs into them. The most commonly used combinations are lavender, mint, thyme, rosemary, cloves, cinnamon and cedar shavings. In this case, it is not crushed materials that work better, but seeds, stems and leaves. To the delight of many girls and women, bags for home use require much less attention than gift wrapping. Here you can use leftover fabric, from which it is no longer possible to sew any large product. Ordinary strong threads can serve as ties. Considering that no one will look inside, the seams do not need to be overlocked.
Solid option
To make such a sachet, take paraffin, yellow or white wax. Below we will look at a master class on making wax sachets.
Materials:
- yellow beeswax - 50 g;
- rose buds - 5 pcs.;
- dried calendula flowers - 2 g;
- dried heather flowers - 3 g;
- flavored foundation 6x6 cm.
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step-by-step instructions + 300 photos Grind the wax and melt it in a water bath. We make 1 large sachet and several small ones. Place foundation cut to the shape of the bottom into a large sachet mold. Insert a cocktail stick or straw in the place where the ribbon for hanging the sachet will go.
Pour the melted wax into molds. When the wax has set a little from below, decorate the sachets with flowers on top so that they do not drown and are fixed on the surface.
If white beeswax is used, then add a little soy wax to it in a ratio of 40:5. If you make a sachet from paraffin, then you need to add 10 g of stearic acid per 45 g of paraffin. You can also work with essential oils and dyes. A hole for a thread or ribbon can be made in a ready-made sachet using a knitting needle or a nail.
The same principle is used to make a soap sachet. In addition, a piece of fragrant soap can be beautifully decorated with paper and flowers, making a whole composition. Or grate the soap and add it to the mixture as a flavoring.
How to decorate herb boxes
Here everything depends only on the imagination and abilities of the craftswoman. Most likely, only she and her family will see these items, so they should like the decor.
Of course, you don’t have to decorate these products in any way, leaving them as natural as possible.
For those who are interested in satin stitch embroidery, the miniature samples below will be useful.
Striving for beauty, do not forget about practicality: seams and ties must be strong. Otherwise, you will have to spend a very long time picking out scattered dry leaves from your clothes.
