Aren't these bags so cute?!I've seen similar style bags online that were over the top adorable, but so pricey.
(Click here for my inspiration. Her tutorial was great, but I wanted to go way simpler)
These are super cheap, about $1.25 a piece, and you can finish them in a nap time.
Perfect for a few Valentine's treats!
All you need is 4 sheets of standard size felt, 6-8 inches of velcro, and
any coordinating felt for embellishments.
any coordinating felt for embellishments.
Here's the inside so you can see how it's joined.
Here's the straps
(I was out of felt, so I had to make the tutorial with paper -- pretend)Felt Sheet 1: leave full size for the back
Felt Sheet 2: Measure down 3 inches and cut off. 3" piece will be the bottom, the bigger piece will be the top front flap.
Felt Sheet 3: (Sorry it's sideways)Measure down 3 inches and cut, just like felt sheet 2. The skinny piece will one of the sides. The bigger piece will be the front. If you want, go ahead and cut out a heart shape from coordinating felt.
Felt Sheet 4: Measure down 3" for the last strip on the side. Fold down the bigger piece and cut in half. These two larger pieces (3.5") will be the straps.
Take one of the 3 1/2" pieces and fold it into thirds.
Sew down the middle to hold it together.
Sew the straps on the back. These were my measurements.
Take one of the 3 1/2" pieces and fold it into thirds.
Sew down the middle to hold it together.
Sew the straps on the back. These were my measurements. Be sure to skip down 1/2" so you don't catch your straps when you add your top flap
After you finish these steps go on to:
After you finish these steps go on to:
1. Sew your side pieces on to the bottom strip. So you'll have three 3" rectangles in a row. Be sure to pay attention to how the seams connect so they'll be right when you assemble the bags.
2. Sew on the front bottom flap (with the heart) to 3 side/bottom strips.
3. Sew on the back to the other side of 3 side/bottom strips.
4. Sew on the front flap to the back side so it flips over to the front.
5. The sides will be a little long at the top. I folded it over into a triangle shape and sewed down. Then I cut off the excess fabric.
6. Add your velcro so that your strap rolls around and connects.
7. Add your embellishments. Ric Rac or ribbon would be so cute!
You could really have go crazy with decorating these, but I was trying to keep cost down, and keep them easy.
You could really have go crazy with decorating these, but I was trying to keep cost down, and keep them easy.
