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Gift bags

snoozi soozi

Gift bags
« on: March 10, 2020, 15:06:52 PM »
I've tried a few different methods of sewing gift bags, this is my latest fave

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RJR_38

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2020, 21:53:07 PM »
Which method did you use? I've yet.to find a drawstring method where I'm happy with the neatness of the edges round the channel/where the ribbon emerges

snoozi soozi

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2020, 08:04:04 AM »
The ribbon channel is simply turned in and stitched down at each end, after folding the long edges in to the centre.
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Iminei

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2020, 08:26:28 AM »
Methinks a tut maybe required ... @snoozi soozi ????
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BrendaP

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2020, 09:04:44 AM »
@snoozi soozi  your bags look as though they are lined  :)   The bags I made for Christmas were only a single layer.  The top was just turned over and machined stitched down, then another row of machining to make a channel to thread the ribbon through.  With seams down each side it was just a case of unpicking the side seam across the channelling (and securing the ends!)

Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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snoozi soozi

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2020, 09:09:06 AM »
Yes, @BrendaP they are lined, must say they do look nice with a lining. I've tried about half a dozen different methods, there are plenty of tut's on Youtube, that's where I look  ;)
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RJR_38

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2020, 10:47:17 AM »
I liked your idea of drawstrings so much I copied it and worked out how to do it - so much better than the usual method, thanks @snoozi soozi

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Pearl

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2020, 11:56:17 AM »
Do you have a link for the method you liked, please, @snoozi soozi ?

snoozi soozi

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2020, 12:54:52 PM »
Sorry, I'm hopeless at links and stuff. I used a tut by Sannari on youtube, titled easy lined drawstring bag   :loveit:
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Celia

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2020, 15:35:00 PM »
I think its this one @Pearl  https://youtu.be/b1MraTko52Y   Is that correct @snoozi soozi

snoozi soozi

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2020, 15:37:22 PM »
@Celia bless you, thanks  :)
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Pearl

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2020, 16:25:50 PM »
Thank you @snoozi soozi and @Celia

RJR_38

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2020, 07:27:02 AM »
Ah, I didn’t think about doing a boxed bottom! I will on my next one. Thanks for finding the video @Celia

Ann

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2020, 11:15:27 AM »
@snoozi soozi, love your pattern. Cute bags.

Here is another pattern. The size that is in the tutorial is the one I use the most. I do have the pattern for the other sizes.

Here it is where I used cording rather than ribbon. I have done the ribbon when making them as gift bags. This one is used to hold DGS's diabetic supplies.

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snoozi soozi

Re: Gift bags
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2020, 12:44:21 PM »
@Ann that looks great, the fabric is fabulous  :loveit:
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