A tote bag as a gift, personalized to the recipient, is a thoughtful gift to show someone you care I get feedback that the they are used every day which is great! Baby's bath gift set For a new mom, or baby shower or new baby gift A bag filled with baby's products for bath time: baby wash, lotion, wipes, shampoo You could buy a plastic baby bath and use it as a container for the baby items (include a tote bag) I filled this bag with all-natural products that I found online Assembly Above are some photos of the process in making the baby bath gift basket. Start by using a plastic ice cream container (or whatever container you have that you like) Using a utility knife, remove the top lip of the container (photo above, far left) Trace the bottom (which is slightly smaller on the container I used) onto a piece of paper and cut out two pieces for the bottom piece Measure around the top of the container and cut a piece of fabric in a rectangular shape (multiplied by 1.5 times the width to allow for gathering) Add an inch or two to the top measurement to make sure the plastic container is covered up Sew the top piece to the bottom piece (photo above, far right) Casing & Drawstring Make a casing around the circumference of the container and sew it onto the main piece I placed the casing one inch under the top so there would be a ruffle Cut a drawstring (out of ribbon) and insert it into the casing Tie a bow Filling Place the purchased products contents into the container I also added 4 matching fabric (and fleece on the other side) 6 x 7 inch fabric wipes which I sewed together using two square pieces of fabric (one piece of fabric to match the bag) And I also made a 30 inch, matching blanket too! Put everything on a piece of cardboard and throw a few duckies or bath toys or a brush and comb set wrap it up in cellophone wrap, put a bow on it and it is a lovely, handmade, useful gift Pamp''her'' gift bag To make for the special women in your life... mother, sister, daughter or friend... a tote bag filled with lotions or beauty products: bath and shower gel, hand lotion, body lotion, bath salts, bath bombs, soaps, loofah, puff... everything to let the recipient enjoy the aroma and pleasant feeling at bath time Fabric In the photo below, I found a lovely floral fabric in the home decor department (on sale for 50% off = $25 a metre) It is drapery, home decor fabric so it is thick I used a matching pink cotton fabric for the lining I filled it with specialty, all natural items from France that I ordered online and were pink and roses themed I made it as a donation for a silent auction at a fundraising gala The recipient who purchased the bag, loved it! Beach Baby Tote Bag A friend's daughter had a baby and I made a beach baby tote to give as a gift for her first birthday I picked a lovely pink outer and pretty pattern inner fabric For the contents inside, I made a hat and hooded beach towel, Added a pail and scoop, sunglasses and a bottle of natural baby sunscreen I was told my friend's daughter uses the bag every day to carry her daughter's essentials to daycare Hospital gift set tote bag Fill a handmade tote bag with items such as: warm socks, adult colouring book with pencil crayons, lip balm, luxurious hand lotion, inspirational books, magazines, a warm throw blanket or handtowel, a soft knit hat or scarf (for chemotherapy patients) Whatever items you think someone would appreciate while they are recuperating What a thoughtful gift to show how much you care Photos for inspiration Use Home Decor fabric and make them reversibleDenim is a sturdy choice of fabric to make the main bag and denim coordinates with all kinds of fabrics, colours and patterns Two Bags in One |
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