Tutorial: fabric gift envelope
Learn how to make a basic gift envelope to use for homemade cards, letters, small gifts, or gift cards. It’s a unique gift wrapping that makes any present a little more personal. You can print out the free pattern for this with the button below (or use the picture to measure your own pieces).
Supplies Needed:
(all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance)
Step 1
baste the elastic to the top
Fold the elastic in half and baste it to the top of the pouch
Step 2
sew the button
Sew the button according to the dot on the pattern.
Step 3
sew the lining
with right sides together, sew the pouch and lining. leave a gap so that you can turn it to the right side.
Step 4
turn the pouch to the right side
clip the corners and turn the pouch to the right side.
Step 5
sew up the gap
sew up the gap. I chose to topstitch all the way around the perimeter, but you can hand sew the gap for an invisible finish as well.
Step 6
fold the bottom and topstitch
Fold the bottom 4 inches up and topstitch through all layers along the sides.
Finished!
