DIY Wine Gift Bags: How to Sew & Decorate!

Instructions

Step 1: Get the Pattern

My Wine Tote pattern comes in two different formats. You can get a printable PDF for cutting by hand or an SVG cut file for cutting with a cutting machine, like a Cricut Maker. Choose the one you want to download and be sure to unzip it to access the contents. For this project I've included 2 SVG patterns, one with seam allowance markings which works with the fabric pen and one without, use whichever you like.

Here's what the printable PDF pattern looks like after you download and print it (this design includes 4 different SVG iron-ons which are optional/see pictures at the bottom of this post):

If you want to cut the fabric on your Cricut (Explore or Maker), check out my guide on how to cut fabric with Cricut!

Here’s what the SVG cut file for a cutting machine will look like once uploaded to Cricut Design Space:

And here's what it looks like when you zoom out.

Tip: If you’re not sure how to upload an SVG cut file to Cricut Design Space, watch this helpful video training series I made. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, here's how to download and upload SVG files to the Cricut Design Space app.

Step 2: Prepare to Cut in Design Space

If you're using the marked file with a fabric pen, here's what you need to do:

First, Ungroup everything.

Next, click on "Draw" under the Layers panel on the right side of the screen. Then click where you see a "question mark" next to the word "Draw" at the top of the screen.

Now click on the arrow pointing down next to "Fine Point"..

And scroll down and choose "Marker"

Then select "Blue (washable fabric)".

Now it's time to pick the SVG saying for your tote. For this tutorial, I'm going to use the "Eat Drink and be Merry" SVG. To hide the other SVGs, simply click on the eyeball icon next to each one. This will hide the layers so they won't cut.

And here's what you should end up with, now click "Make It"

Note: If you don't want to use the SVG that includes the marked pattern with the fabric pen, choose the "unmarked" pattern SVG. Just make sure when you sew to leave a seam allowance of 1/4" along the side and bottom.

Step 3: Cut out your Wine Gift Bags and Vinyl

Here's what everything looks like on the next screen. First, click "OK" at the top to continue with a larger mat. This will be the pink mat used for the fabric.

Next, select "Mirror" for all three mats with the words since this is an iron-on.

Now, here's a great time-saving tip! Instead of using three separate mats to cut the vinyl, you can move all the cuts to the same mat and only cut once! Here's how:

First, go to mat 3 and click on the design.

Click on the 3 blue dots on the top left and select "move object".

On the next screen, click on the first mat and confirm.

The object you moved will be on top of the other design on mat 1 so click and drag the new object to the right top corner.

Now on the left click on mat 4.

Once again, click on "Move Object".

On the next screen click on the first mat and confirm.

And move that design down to the bottom left. And click continue.

Here's how to place the vinyl on the mat. Make sure it's shiny-side down. Then click continue and choose your material and pressure setting. I used both Everyday Iron-on vinyl and Glitter Iron-on so I selected "Glitter Iron-on" and "More" pressure. Now make sure you have your "fine point blade" selected and loaded in clamp A, load your mat and hit the "C" button to cut.

Now it's time to cut the fabric.

First, you'll need to change your material in Design Space.

Make sure the second mat is selected and click on the arrow down button on the right.

On the next screen type "duck" into the search bar.

Then select "duck cloth".

And choose "more" pressure. Make sure you have the right tools in your machine before loading the mat. You want the blue fabric pen in clamp A and the Rotary blade in clamp B.

Now load your fabric mat in your Cricut Maker to cut.

After all the cuts are complete, remove all of your materials from the mats, weed your vinyl, and set aside.

Step 4: Assemble Your Design

Now the fun part...time to sew!

Here's what the cut fabric will look like if you used the fabric pen to mark the 1/4" seam allowance.

First, fold the top down 1/4", then fold again about 1" and pin in place. You can iron this as well to get a crisp crease, then sew along the bottom of the fold.

Then fold the fabric in half and press lengthwise, you can use an iron or Cricut Easy Press for this.

Now add your ribbon. I chose red, but you can choose whatever you like. My ribbon is approximately 28" long and an inch wide. Pinch it in half, then pin it in place 3" down from the top like this.

Pin the other end down as well to keep it out of the way during sewing.

Now fold your fabric in half so you can see the markings from the fabric pen and sew along the seam allowance which is 1/4" along the side and bottom. Do not sew the bottom corner cutouts.

To create the bottom of the tote pinch the bottom cutouts together like this and sew each side together about 1/4" from the seam.

Now reach inside and pull your wine tote right side out.

Finally, use a Cricut Easy Press or iron to iron on the vinyl. Since I chose the "Eat Drink and be Merry" multi-colored SVG I will iron on one layer of vinyl at a time. Here's a blog post all about "How to Layer Iron-On Vinyl". You'll want to follow the Cricut heat guide for your specific material.

Step 5: Show it off!

You did it! So cute, right? And it really wasn't that difficult. These adorable wine totes are the perfect pairing for a great bottle of wine and make a great gift for any occasion! Cheers!