Exciting news!! I have completed my first MAJOR sewing project! W00T!!
Recently a dear friend with an absolutely adorable set of twins asked me to make them trick or treat bags for Halloween. It sounded like something I might be able to achieve, especially now that I have a pillow cover and another project I haven’t yet shared with you under my belt. I thought I could totally give it a go IF I could get some advice from my favorite seamstress… And she totally pulled through!
These bags are a team effort with Bev from Flamingo Toes! You can find the directions for making a general tote bag on Bev’s Patterns page.
After seeing that I could make these bags for a friend, I decided to make a smaller set for my boys!
I would say these bags are about half the size of the first set of trick or treat bags.
I used the same general tote bag directions from Bev, but adjusted the measurements to meet my needs.
For these bags I chose black burlap (note: black burlap is SUPER messy! You have been warned.) for the outside and a zigzag cotton fabric for the lining. The mummy and ghost are also cotton fabric. I used black belting for the handles.
For the mummy and ghost, I used pinking shears to cut out the fabric as I did with the ghosts in the first set of bags. The googly eyes are glued to the fabric. I made bow ties from the orange grosgrain ribbon and glued those on to the bags.
Since there was so much black going on with these bags I decided to use orange thread to attach the button accents to the handles. I love the little pop of color they add!
And how fun is that zigzag lining?? Fortunately I overbought and have some more the play with.
I love that the pattern can be easily adjusted to make different-sized bags. And this project has me feeling more confidant with my sewing machine. There will be more sewing in my future!!
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These are TOO COOL> I love the burlap base and the flowers are too fun. Definitely the best treat bags on the block.
Stopping over from Serenity Now.
SOOOO cute! and I’m super impressed if these are your first big sewing project… I’m always saying anyone can sew :o) I’ve pinned these to my halloween board on pinterest… Wish we had trick or treating here in Hong Kong :o) Emily@nap-timecreations.com
Those are so great looking, Michele!
Boo-tiful bags Michele! I love the ones you did for the fellas too. Pinned!
Gah! These are SO ADORABLE!
Great job, I am so not a sewer but maybe I could attempt these!
Super cute!
These are awesome.. Love the polka dot buttons and the criss cross lining..
Michele! those bags are adorable! I love them all, but my favorite are the ones for the twins. They look amazing, and very professional!
pinning!
gail
Adorable bags!!! I’m loving the ghost and mummy ones!!
Love love love these!! You did such a great job on them and it was so fun to do something together! I really love your boys’ versions too – those little mummies are too cute!!