How to make a Bag of Ribbons

This bag looks really cute and can carry lots of things. It is easy to make and you can experiment with different sizes, shapes and colours.

Difficulty Rating: Easy
Time: 2-2 and a half hours hand sewn                                        
What you need:

- Tons of ribbons
- Lightweight cotton
- Heavier cotton for the back
- Sewing toolbox [ includes fabric scissors,
   needle, sewing scissors, pins etc ]
- Thread
- 2 buttons
- Embroidery floss that matches the buttons

You may want to use thread that matches each ribbon, so the stitching is less visible. However, the coloured thread will show on the inside of the bag, so be wary of that.

How to make a Bag of Ribbons:

1. Fold down the top of your lightweight cotton, about 2 or 3 centimeters, and pin it down.
2. Pin your first ribbon to the bottom of the lightweight cotton, which will be the front of the bag.
3. With your needle and thread, sew a running stitch at the top of the ribbon. Secure end and cut.
4. Pin your next ribbon to the fabric so it overlaps the stitching of the first ribbon.
5. Repeat steps 2-3 until the last ribbon has reached the top of the bag.
6. With thread that matches the top ribbon, repeat step 3.

The fold at the top of the bag should be secure by now, but if it isn't, secure at the base of the fold with a slip stitch.

7. Put the heavy weight cotton right side down so it faces the right side of the front of the bag.
8. Sew a back stitch around the 3 edges of the bag. Leave the top open. Secure end and cut.
9. Turn bag right side out.
10. Attach a long ribbon [ or size of your choice ] to the top 2 edges of the bag with two matching buttons.

Your bag of ribbons is finished! You may want to trim the edges of the hem inside your bag if they look scruffy, for a neater look.