Free gift bag pattern from Spencer-Ogg

by Linda Theil

This quick-as-a-wink "DIY Gift and Goody Bag" pattern is available at no charge on the Spencer-Ogg website; and a video tutorial can be viewed on the Spencer-Ogg YouTube channel.

This pattern generated so much enthusiasm among Spencer-Ogg afficionados this holiday season that Diane Spencer-Ogg released a "MORE sizes for the DIY Gift and Goody Bag" auxiliary pattern with an extra-small, and a large addition to the small and medium sizes available in the initial release.

This raw-edge design can be made in a wide variety of materials. My sample shown above is the size small, measuring about three-inches-square when finished. The material I used is from a Cricut brand sampler of pebbled, faux leather that is made from polyurethane. I pulled this product from a stashed package that may no longer be available in this format or design. Be aware that your material will need to be cut almost three times the width of your finished project. In other words, the small-sized bag that I made was cut from a piece of material that measured 9.5 x 8.5 inches. Be aware, also, that in this design a directional fabric will show as upside-down on part of your project.

The gift bag pattern, as written, features snaps or magnets for closure; but I chose Velcro brand Sticky Back for Fabric, one x 3/4-inch dots for my fastener.

This pattern could also be made-up using packing tape, washi tape, staples, or any other form of securing the seams, in addition to sewing by machine or by hand. For more information, insight, and inspiration watch the Spencer-Ogg YouTube video tutorial linked below.

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