Patchwork Paper Bag

Step 1

• Take old newspaper as shown in the image.

Step 2

• Take felt sheets in 4 colours of your choice .

Step 3

• Take any 3 felt sheets and cut them in to squares measuring 8”x8”, 6”x6” and 5.5”x5.5”
• Use fabric scissors to cut them.

Step 4

• Take the felt sheets and cut circles measuring 1.5”, 1” and 0.5” in diameter
• Take a 2”width felt strip and make curvy cuts on them as seen in the image.
• Cut 4-5 such strips
• Stick the smaller circles on the bigger circle using Fevicryl Fabric Glue.
• Let it dry

Step 5

• Take the center square and cut out a design as shown in the image.
• Use fabric scissors to cut it
• Take the 2” felt strip with curvy design and place it on the sides of the center square as shown
• Stick them all in the order shown using Fevicryl Fabric Glue.
• Let it dry

Step 6

• Make a bag with 4” bottom width using the newspapers.
• Stick them together using Fevicryl Fabric Glue
• Let it dry

Step 7

• Take the square design and stick it on the paper bag as shown in the image.
• Use Fevicryl Fabric Glue to stick it.
• Let it dry

Step 8

• Punch holes on top of the bag.
• Take a thick white cotton cord, pass it through the holes and knot themon the inside
• This becomes the handle to hold the bag

Step 9

• Take the circles and stick them on the surface of the bag as shown
• Thake the curvy trim strip and stick it at the bottom as shown.
• Use Fevicryl Fabric Glue to stick them.
• Let it dry

Step 10

The Patchwork paper bag is ready to be given to your guests filled with goodies!