Gift Idea: DIY Grain Sack Gift Bags

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Creative Bug. All opinions are obviously my own.

Mother’s Day is just a few days away and we are heading right into shower and wedding season! Which means, it’s time to start thinking about adorable gifts and gift wrap. Yesterday, I shared some fun DIY Handmade Soaps and today I’m showing you how to make the cute DIY Grain Sack Gift Bags.

I found a great tutorial for these bags on CreativeBug . The site has over 500 instructional videos on various crafts including home decor, knitting, sewing, jewelry, food and kid’s crafts. Every time I visit their site I am instantly inspired by all of the creativity!

I thought these bags would make perfect Mother’s Day gift holders. They are super cute and made with love. Nothing better than giving a great gift in a great bag!

Supplies

• French Grain Sack
• Sewing Machine
• White Thread
• Straight Pins
• Black Leather Scraps 

I picked up this French Grain Sack on Amazon for about $10. You can actually find a lot of different ones on there! First, I cut the piece down to 9″ wide and 18″ long. Then, I cut the graphic straight down the center to make 2 bags. I wanted a more abstract look so I was fine cutting the picture, but you can use the full one to make one large bag.

I loved Maya’s tutorial on how to make a square side, it was super super easy! I love it when I learn a new technique that is going to save me so much time!

I always like a little bit of a rustic touch to my projects, So I did an exposed seam at the top of the bag and then added black leather scraps for the handles. You can buy a whole bag of scraps for about $15, I love pulling them out to use in various projects.

I really love these and  I might be making more for other gifts I have coming up.

If your mom/grandma/wife/sister/friend loves to craft and DIY, I have a great gift idea for you. Creativebug is having a fantastic offer for Mother’s Day, New subscribers can purchase a one year subscription for just $25 PLUS get 15% off Fabric.com CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.