Hand-Dyed Holiday Gift Bags Become Part of the Gift!

Sometimes making the bag for gift-giving can be just as much fun as making the gift.  These holiday bags were made by dyeing fat quarters, which is the name quilters’ use for an 18” x 22” piece of fabric.  Niki Meiners dyed one piece in Kelly Green for the bags and the other in Fuchsia for the rosettes.  One fat quarter can be cut to make four small bags, two medium bags or one large bag. To create the mottled effect with light and dark areas, Niki scrunched the fabric into small containers using a small amount of water and dye.  After dyeing and washing, the fabric is cut up and sewn into gift bags.  The rosettes are made by cutting long strips and twisting them into rosettes.  Dyed fabric bags become part of the gift and can be personalized for any occasion!   Click here for the full tutorial.

Niki is a freelance artist and writer known for her exquisite creations that feature a diverse mix of fun styles and a highly creative approach to even the smallest detail. You can see more of Niki's elegant work on 365 Days of Crafts where she's a contributing crafter.