Hope you are getting excited for the holidays and making plans to celebrate with family and friends. I still have a lot to organise over the next week, including wrapping gifts. This year I am more committed to environmentally friendly gift-wrapping options. I am cutting back on wrapping paper/ribbons and using eco-friendly wrapping options. Best of all, it is an opportunity to use fabric from my stash and make gift bags that can be re-used year after year.
I have compiled 10+ beginner friendly patterns and free tutorials to make your own gift packaging. If you don’t have holiday fabrics in your stash, use solid or blender fabrics in Christmas colours. Neutral fabrics also work well. Get creative and use Holiday tea towels/dish cloths or other repurposed fabric to make one-of-a-kind gift bags. It is like giving two gifts in one!
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Mini Drawstring Gift Bag: These bags standup by themselves and are perfect for small gifts. This has been one of our most popular patterns this year and they are beginner friendly, and quick to construct. All you need is four-layer cake squares of fabric (10 inch x 10 inch) plus some drawstring cord.
Ribbon Gift Box: Perfect for sewing lovers, this self-standing box combines contrasting fabrics and a plush satin ribbon, offering a charming abode for special gifts.
Tiny Tote: This sweet zippered pouch with handles, is perfectly sized to hold a small gift. It can then be used as a pencil case or makeup bag.
Zippered House Pouch: Need a gift wrapping option for a gift card or cash? Check out this cute zippered house pouch which is designed for flat gifts.
Retro Drawstring Bag {Free Tutorial}: Good things come in small packages. This sweet bag is perfect for jewellery items or other small treasures. Check out our free tutorial for all the details.
Santa Sack: Made from our Classic Laundry Bag PDF Sewing Pattern, this Santa Sack is great for gifting bulky or multiple items. Add pompom trim or ricrac for added fun.
All Seasons Gift Tote: The All-Season’s Gift Tote sewing pattern offers an eco-friendly way to personalize gifts with a charming, small tote made from three fabrics and a unique felt gift tag, suitable for any occasion. It includes four seasonal gift tag designs, making each present distinct and memorable.
Wine Waiter: Dress up a bottle of wine with a wine waiter cover. Made from felt with added details.
Handy Drawstring Bag: This drawstring bag has a flat base, is square and pattern includes three handy sizes to suit a variety of gifts.
Flower Power Pouch: Featuring five petals and a flat base, this flower power pouch is perfect for small items. This one makes a really attractive package.
Fabric Gift Pouch {Free Tutorial}: Check out our free tutorial to make these small pouches. They look great at each place setting on your Holiday table as an alternative to Christmas crackers.
Scrappy Mini Stocking: Use them to hold a few gift items or candy. Display your Scrappy Mini Stockings on your tree or your Holiday table.
Ombre Pouch: Has pleats in the base which allows it to stand up. The centre panel can be made from charm squares. Add lace or trim to add a special finishing touch.
Hope you enjoyed our top 10 gift packing ideas for a handmade holiday. Head to our store for more ideas.
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