alikigirl

Here are 2 tutorials for an easy un-lined bag - I made these last year to hold mug rugs for a simple gift
https://diytodonate.com/make-easy-dr...ags-to-donate/
https://jmbhandmade.com/fabric-draws...-bag-tutorial/

I also like lined bags, and on these 2 I love the casing for the drawstring
https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/bags-...es/market-bags
https://sewcanshe.com/2015-3-27-easy...wing-tutorial/

SuzSLO

Here’s one I made with fabric a little smaller than a fat quarter using the Sister Chicks Quilting pattern:

MaryKa

Sometimes I use a solid piece of printed fabric and other times I use "quilt" patterns. I rarely use just plain fabric. For myself I only use fabric that matches the occassion--birthday, Hanukkah/Christmas, Passover/Easter, anniversary is usually a pair of wedding rings, etc.

I have never used an actual pattern but I do cut the paper as on a fold at the bottom. My small bags are 7" square when completed. I first hem 1/2 inch all around by doing a true hem (folded and the folded again) so all rough areas will be covered by the hem. I pin the square on the opposite two sides with the folded side at the bottom. I do not sew on the fold. Then I sew both sides. You can then add ribbon or bias tape to hold the cording to tie the bag closed. One time I used snaps to close the bag as it was for a 3-year old that loved to pull snaps apart. Or you can close it with a fabric tied around the neck of the bsg eith s ribbon snd "fancy" bow.

The larger bag is worked the same way only the dimensions are bigger to fit your gift.

aashley333

Thanks for all the links! It's so timely since I am planning to make a hostess basket for this year's Thanksgiving host.