Tutorial: Drawstring Santa sack for Christmas toy donations

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Organized 31 created this large Santa sack to hold the toys her daughter is donating to a needy child this Christmas. She shares a tutorial showing how. Most organizations who take up toy donations request that the presents not be wrapped. Her Santa sack makes a magical presentation but also allows the organization to open it up to see what’s inside and perhaps wrap the presents themselves. If you are donating to a family this Christmas, a Santa sack like this one is not much work for someone who knows how to sew and adds a thoughtful finishing touch to your donation.

DIY Santa Sack for Christmas Toy Donations, by Organized 31

[photo from Organized 31]

Looking for more patterns to make your own DIY Santa sacks? Check these out on Etsy.

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The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.