Tutorial: Easy appliqued reusable fabric gift bags

Like many people, we have a stash of gift bags that we reuse as many times as possible. But they only get a few uses before they start to show wear. Gifts wrapped in a bent or torn gift bag are just kind of pitiful. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew fabric gifts that you can use year after year. They’re easy to make and they’ll never wear out!

Click below for her tutorial:

Appliqued Gift Bags – Sew Reusable Gift Bags, by Melly Sews

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!