It's coming down to the wire, Christmas is almost upon us. Does your doll need a little shopping bag just her size? Doll sized shopping bags make an easy to sew project. An added bonus for this project is that I've got a free pattern and a simple tutorial to help you make a darling doll accessory.
These are so easy to sew together, you can make a bunch in very little time. After you're done making your doll shopping bags, wrap a mini present or two and add them to your shopping bag.
These shopping bags also make a cute container to put a gift card into or a small piece of jewelry. I'm sure you'll think of other creative ways to use these mini shopping bags.
Supplies needed:
2 beige felt squares,
18" of jute
Beige thread to match felt
Accent pieces of felt to decorate the bags
Mini red pom poms, optional
Instructions:
- Cut out beige felt using this pattern. Pin the sides together and sew using a 1/4" seam.
- Sew the bottom seam together using a 1/4" seam.
- Fold the fabric together and punch small holes in the felt at marking. (I used a tool called a Crop-a-dile to punch my holes.)
- Pinch bottom seams on both sides of the bag together and pin.
- Sew the bottom seams together with 1/4" seams.
- Cut jute into two, 9" pieces.
- Thread jute from the middle of the bag to the outside of the bag. Tie a knot into the end of the jute.
- Now the fun part, decorate the bag with small felt items like holly leaves and berries or mini red pom poms.
Have fun with this tutorial...once you've made one shopping bag, I'm sure you'll want to make more. How are you planning to decorate your bags? xoxo Grandma
