Vintage Gift Bag Pattern

Wrap your holiday treasures in timeless charm with the Vintage Gift Bags Weaving Kit! This delightful project pairs the soft, vibrant Aurora Earth Cotton with the textured elegance of Duet Cotton/Linen Yarns to create beautifully woven gift bags with a one-of-a-kind fabric texture.   Crafted as part of our December 2024 Yarn Exploration, this kit offers an enjoyable weaving experience while adding a handmade touch to your holiday season. We adore this woven gift bag for its versatility, sustainability, personal touch, and timeless artistry! The pattern also includes options for weaving two gift bags, four hand towels, or two runners. The gift bags will make a beautiful addition under your Christmas tree, while the towels or runners will add a festive touch to your kitchen throughout the holiday season. This weaving pattern is designed to create one of three options: two gift bags, four hand towels, or two runners. You can choose the project that best suits your needs, whether you're crafting beautiful gift bags for the holidays, cozy hand towels for your kitchen, or elegant runners to decorate your table. Weave Structure:  plain weave Equipment needed:  rigid heddle or 4-shaft loom; 14.8” weaving width; 10 dent reed; 1 shuttle. Warp Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons. Weft Yarn: Duet 55% linen and 45% cotton. There are two color options to choose from. Choose Cranberry Pines, or Winter Nights. Cranberry Pines: Polo Tan, Lipstick, Dark Green, and Beige. Winter Nights: Polo Tan, Dark Navy, Royal Blue, and Beige. Setts: 10 epi (doubled threads in each slot and hole) or 20 epi if weaving on a shaft loom; 12 ppi (single thread). Warp Length:  3 yards (108”) Other Supplies Needed:  four 40” lengths of 3/8” cotton twill ribbon for two tote bags, one safety pin for threading your draw string through the hems. Finished Dimensions: 84” of woven length. You can make two gift bags, four hand towels, or 2 runners. This weaving pattern is designed to create one of three options: two gift bags, four hand towels, or two runners. You can choose the project that best suits your needs, whether you're crafting beautiful gift bags for the holidays, cozy hand towels for your kitchen, or elegant runners to decorate your table. Read more about weaving with Duet and this project in our blog, "Weaving with Duet Cotton/Linen". Designed by Jodi Ybarra for Cotton Clouds