Hey quilters...are you like me and have a "days until Christmas sign out?" I realized this morning it gives me anxiety ;-) I have a super cute "bell" that looks like a santa suit and you change the numbers change within his belt buckle. I love it...put it out every year. But this morning it was a swift kick that I needed to grab a cup of coffee and get sewing. Gosh...time flies! Hmm...I wonder if the "elves" ever feel like this :-) Well, you'll be glad of how fast these gift bags come together. I stated in previous post that I did not line the bags or make handles but they would be super cute if you did. If so, you can view any of my previous post of bags for inspiration. I made these super simple for a fun last minute gift idea. Honeslty, "the Grinch" and the Fesive Wishes fabrics by Island Batik/Lumin fabrics is what makes the bags adorable. Just remember to protect the Grinch's adorable face when applying heat. The napkins are roughly 18 x 18 so it gives you a great area to make the desired size you need. I made 3 different sizes using the same method just adjusting the cutting as needed. Sew cute and fun! I know Christmastime is sneaking up on us so keep checking in for more fun...fast & fab gift ideas. Thanks so much for following!
Blessed Quilting,
Cat
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Grinch Gift Bags...
Here's all you do...* Fold the Grinch napkin in half to see his cute face for size inspiration. The back of napkin fold will be your bag backing if desired.
* Find your "center point" on Grinch face and rotary cut a 6 1/2 wide by 8 1/2 Length.
* This will make your cut for the bag backing as well.
Tip...make sure you cut around the seams of the napkin so you don't have the bulk when sewing.
* Rotary cut your fusible fleece to same size for front/back of bag. (2 cuts @ 6 1/2 x 8 1/2)
* Place your pressing cloth down on ironing station...place grinch face down...then fusible fleece to wrong side of napkin...fold pressing sheet over unto fusible fleece and fuse following manufacturer's directions on fusible fleece.
Note..I have a large pressing cloth but you could use 2 if needed....just remember to protect his face ;-)
* For bag back...place fusible fleece to wrong side of napkin fabric...then pressing cloth and fuse following manufacturer's directions.
Band...
* Rotary cut a scrap piece of Fesive Wishes fabric to 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 or cut a 5" Stamp (square) in half to make two 2 1/2 x 5" strips...sew together and square up to length needed.
* Fold strip in half.lengthwise..press.
* Place band to top...right sides together with raw edges matching at top.
* Sew a 1/4" seam to secure.
* Fold band up and press towards the top of bag.
* Top stitch if desired.
* Repeat same method for bag back.
* Place bag front and back with right sides together...clip or pin at top corners and bottom to secure.
Tip...you can match your band seams together/clip to secure if desired. Gives a professional look :-)
* Starting at the upper right corner...sew down side and bottom of bag...pivoting at corners tback up to top of bag using a 1/4" seam allowance...reinforcing at start/stop points...leaving bag top open.
* Box pleat corners of bottom of bag if desired.
* Turn bag right side out....lightly press if needed.
You did it...isn't he the cutiest :-)
Here's all you do to make different bag sizes if desired....
* Using the same sewing method as above...just adjust your rotary cutting sizes...remember to add in your 1/4" seam allowances to desired finished size.
Tip...if making a smaller bag allow for your seam allowance at bottom of bag so you don't cut into the Grinch's cute face once sewn. I measured a 1 1/2" from the bottom of his face to allow for the box pleated corners.
Remember...have fun...get creative..embellish as desired. You have 4 napkins in the set to make 4 Grinch bags that are 100% Re-gift-able! Sew fun :-)
Talk soon,
Cat
