These cute little carrot bags have generated a lot of questions and comments this week, and so I wanted to share a little more about them…
I wanted a cute way to serve Bunny Trail Mix and couldn’t find just what I was looking for. In the past, I had used bags from Oriental Trading but they were no longer available. So, I decided to experiment. The only thing is, I don’t sew. I knew what I wanted to make but also knew I had to find someone to make it! And so…loaded with bags of burlap, fabric, ribbon, and an idea, I went to visit Sallie Hahn at Andrew Downs in Athens, GA. Sallie was so sweet and enthusiastically gave it a shot! I love the finished product and wanted to share step-by-step instructions from Sallie- for all you crafty ones out there who know how to do- it- yourself!
- Basic Sewing Supplies
- Assorted Orange and Green Cotton Fabrics
- 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon
- Carrot Templates (templates at bottom of post)
Step 3: Line up 2 sides of carrots, right sides facing one another and matching up raw edges. Starting just below crease on leaf stitch both sides together using 1/4″ seam allowance, sewing only on body of carrot around the edges. Turn carrot bag right side out.
Step 4: To make drawstring ties, cut two 20″ pieces of grosgrain ribbon. Attach safety pin to end of one ribbon and thread through both sides of opening creating a U-shape. Repeat with other ribbon starting on opposite side of leaf top. When finished, ribbons will hang on either side of carrot. Pull to close bag.
Happy Sewing~ Happy Sunday!
