| For this project we used the design Grapes
in the cross-stitch technique and one of the designs from the Grapes
and Vine Lace Set in the cutwork technique. |
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| The finished size of the bag is about 7" x 15 1/2 x 3". For one
bag you need 2 pieces of fabric - one for the outer bag and one for the
lining - measuring 15" x 17" each. For the cross-stitch design you will
also need a piece of fabric large enough to be hooped in a 5" x 7" hoop. |
| Step One: For the bag with the Grapes
cross-stitch design, make the embroidery on a piece of fabric. When the
embroidery is finished, press and trim the fabric around the embroidery
to get a square measuring 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". Fold the fabric back 1/4" around
all the edges and press. Attach the square to the bag's outer fabric with
a decorative stitch. Attach it approximately 5" from the upper edge and
5" from the side edges. |
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| For the bag with the cutwork
design, embroider the design in the center of the piece of outer fabric. |
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| Step Two: Place the embroidered piece on a table, face up, and
cover it with the lining, face down. Stitch them together along the top
side. Unfold the working piece. Press the seam allowance to one side. |
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| Step Three: Fold the working piece lengthwise, right side inside
and align all the sides. Make a straight stitch along the long edge that's
open. Rearrange the sleeve in such a way that the seam ends up in the center.
Press the seam open. Stitch along one of the short sides of the outer bag. |
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| Step Four: Flip the working piece over. Stitch box corners at
the bottom of the bag. For this, separate the front and back sides at the
corners. Center the seam on the bottom with the center of each side. Measure
1 1/2" along the seam from the corner and make a straight stitch perpendicular
to the seam across the corner. Do not trim the seam. Press it inside and
attach it to the bottom stitch with a few stitches. |
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| Step Five: Turn the sleeve right side out through the opening
at the bottom of the lining. Slipstitch the opening. |
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| Step Six: Tuck the lining inside the bag. Place a bottle into
the bag and tie a ribbon at the bottle's neck. Unfold the upper part of
the bag as a collar. |
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The Gift Bag is ready! Enjoy!
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| We hope that you liked our idea and will come up with many of your
own. |
| Yopu can read about how to make the lace table topper at FSL
Crochet Grape Vine Border and Insert. |
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