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Drop Cloth Goody Bags

January 18, 2011

Drop cloth makes easy, inexpensive curtains but it’s also perfect for Valentine’s Day goody bags.  Today I’ll show you how to make DIY drop cloth goody bags for your next party.

 

drop cloth goody bags Valentines

A DIY tutorial to make drop cloth goody bags for Valentine’s Day. Use up those drop cloth scrap pieces and make a simple gift bag with appliquéd heart.

The Valentine’s Day tradition still continues to this day especially at school where students are expected to bring in a valentine for each of their classmates.  Typically this valentine is a candy treat, stickers, tattoos or other small trinket.  I decided to make a special goody bag that’s reusable long after Valentine’s Day is over.

drop cloth goody bag with paper tag
These drop cloth goody bags can be modified for any holiday or party theme.  I filled them with treats and then closed the bag using a printed tag and a mini heart clip.  Such a fun valentine to give or perfect for your party favors.  You can make the bags larger or smaller depending on your fillings.
Below are the step by step instructions to make drop cloth goody bags.

Supplies

  • drop cloth
  • red cotton fabric scraps
  • heart paper pattern
  • clear quilting ruler
  • rotary cutting wheel
  • sewing machine & thread
  • scissors
  • straight pins
drop cloth rectangles and red cotton fabric hearts

Step 1: Cut a rectangle shape from drop cloth about 5″ wide x 12″ l depending on the size needed for your treats.  Then print out a paper heart pattern to use as a template.   Trace the pattern onto cotton fabric and cut out as any hearts as you need.

red cotton fabric heart appliqued onto drop cloth
Step 2: Pin the red heart at center on the drop cloth then zig zag stitch around the edge to secure.
Step 3: Fold the drop cloth rectangle in half right sides together and sew the side seams shut.  Turn right side out.
drop cloth goody bags
Step 4: Fold over the top raw edge and top stitch around the opening for a finished look.
treat fillings for Valentine's goody bags
For the fillings I used playdough, heart crayons and M&Ms candy.  However you can fill them with whatever your heart desires!
mini heart clips to close favor bags
In order to keep the goody bags closed, fold over the opening and secure using a mini heart clip with your note attached.
Valentine's Day goody bags in basket
Then I placed all the goody bags in a low basket that is easy to access for little hands.
printed Valentine's Day tags
I hope you enjoyed this simple Valentine’s Day sewing project.  Be sure to follow along on social media where I share project sneak peeks and updates:
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Fore more DIY valentines ideas click here:
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diy drop cloth goody bags

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Filed Under: CRAFTS, DIY, GIFTS, SEASONAL, SEW, SEWING, VALENTINE'S DAY33 Comments

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  1. Gracefully Vintage says

    January 19, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Ok, so Totally a New Follower, LOVE those sweet bags, YOU are the BEST mom… LOVE them.
    so happy to be a new followr of such Inspiration..
    Might do a few for my girls
    Karryann

    Reply
  2. dizzytina says

    January 20, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wow i just love your goody bags they look amazing. I have been making valentines treats over on my blog too tina x x
    http://scratchycatcrafter.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. she wears flowers says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Oh my goodness-this is definitely the best Valentine craft I've seen this year! A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    LOVE your cute little bags!! (=

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    These are very very cute. Looking for something for my daughter and I to make for my granddaughter's classroom party. This is super and it looks easy enough. Thanks for showing how to do it. Much appreciated. Linda

    Reply
  6. Kate @ The Gaines Gang says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    L-O-V-E This! So cute and I know they will be loved by all whom they are gifted too.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Inspire Me Heather says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Those are definitely keepers – so cute!

    Reply
  8. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    These are adorable!

    Reply
  9. FrouFrouBritches says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Those are too cute! What a sweet mom you are! Thank God your babies aren't in my kids' class! You'd be making me look bad! HA!

    Really, really cute idea! Love it!

    Reply
  10. ~k says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Those are so stinkin' cute! I especially love the little clothes pin heart clips! Visiting from CSI Link Party.
    http://roamwhereyouwantto.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  11. Amy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Those are really cute! What a fun gift!
    xoxo,
    Amy

    Reply
  12. Kelli @ RTSM says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Those are the most adorable goody bags ever!!

    Reply
  13. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    You win the Best Mom Ever award. 😉 Such a fun idea, and I love that you got your kids involved in packing the goodies. 🙂 Visiting from The CSI Project today. Hope you'll stop by my blog to say hi. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Life In The Thrifty Lane says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    They are adorable! So so cute! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  15. Peppermint Plum says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Umm, this is the best class Valentine I have ever seen. I'm totally jealous of the kids who get one! 🙂

    Thank you for sharing!

    -Annie @ {PepermintPlum}
    P.S. I'm sharing this on the Peppermint Plum Facebook page today. It's too awesome not to!

    Reply
  16. Life In The Thrifty Lane says

    January 26, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    PS: I featured your Goody Bags today on my blog: http://lifeinthethriftylane.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-gifts-ideas.html

    Reply
  17. stephjacobson says

    January 26, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Very cute! I may have to try something like this for my son's daycare class. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. Courtney McAulay says

    January 27, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Wow!! This is absolutely adorable! I love it!! I featured you at Between U & Me. Come check it out and grab a button. Xoxo

    Reply
  19. Kim @ It's a Crafty Life says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Those are too cute! The kids are going to love them. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Alyssa says

    January 28, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Ummm…these are FAB! I want to have a party so I can hand them out!

    XOXO
    Lyssie

    http://lifeoflyssie.com

    Reply
  21. Kristina @ A Home Made by Kiki says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    So cute! I have seen so many great ideas for using drop cloth lately..I'm definitely going to have to pick one up and try these out! Such a cute blog too…I am your newest follower!

    Reply
  22. I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes says

    January 31, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Very cute goody bags! I want to make some now. I'd love for you to share these at sundae scoop

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    February 2, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Hi! Visiting from the Valentine's Day Challenge at Life of Bliss. Love these goody bags – so cute! I vote for you!

    Reply
  24. Santa Beso by La Donna says

    February 2, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    I heart these. My little girl's b-day party is on v-day. I'm thinking this is a super great idea for the goodie bags. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  25. ~The Bargain Babe says

    February 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    land sakes alive! those are adorable! I want to be in your kids' class just so I get one. ha ha

    (visiting from tatertots and jello linky party)

    Reply
  26. Sweet Little Smoothie says

    February 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Those goodie bags rock!! Visiting from a S2S linky party – and a new follower 🙂

    http://sweetlittlesmoothie.blogspot.com

    Reply
  27. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    January 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Love your goodie bags…they are so cute. Would love for you to share this project as well as any of the beautiful things you have made at my new website. Susan

    http://www.ohmy-creative.com/

    Reply
  28. MommyRo says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    This is absolutely ADORABLE!! I'm putting together a section of crafts for LOVE month on my site … http://www.wikimommy.com … and I would love to feature this!! Please email me ro (at) wikimommy (dot) com and let me know if I may re-post this on my site. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  29. *Chani* says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful and original creation!

    Reply
  30. JJB says

    February 6, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    How cute! I think the little clothespin is my favorite part, but I'm a sucker for applique, too. Hope you don't mind that I linked to your project in my "Lovey Dovey Roundup"–> http://dancingcommas.blogspot.com/2012/02/lovey-dovey-round-up.html

    Reply
  31. dee says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Adorable! I had to pin it on the CraftBliss Red Valentine Bliss Board on Pinterest and link back to you. ~Dee

    Reply
  32. dee says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Adorable! I had to pin it on the CraftBliss Red Valentine Bliss Board on Pinterest and link back to you. ~Dee

    Reply
  33. dee says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Adorable! I had to pin it on the CraftBliss Red Valentine Bliss Board on Pinterest and link back to you. ~Dee

    Reply

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