How to make no sew Halloween treat bags. This easy kids craft is super fun and perfect for carrying around Halloween treats!
To say that I’m busy would be an understatement. This time of year is flat out crazy for me. If you follow me on Instagram you have seen a peek into my craziness.
But I wanted to do a fun Halloween craft since usually I just have to watch everyone else part take in the festivities. Little did I know that the nieces would go gaga over this project.
When I showed up with these simple goodie bags and special Halloween Skirts they were so smitten.
My favorite part though is that they took just a few minutes to make and can be put together from really basic and inexpensive craft supplies that you can find at your favorite craft store.
No Sew Halloween Treat Bags Tutorial
- felt
- googly eyes
- glue (I used my glue gun)
- Start by drawing your images. I made really basic shapes on scrap paper and then traced it onto the felt with a fabric marker. And the ghost was so basic that I just free handed that with scissors.
- Glue on the eyes and the face pieces.
- You want to cut strips of fabric that will be the body of the treat bag. Mine were 3 inches by 25 inches but you’ll want to base it on the size of your design pieces. It should be long enough to extend as a handle when positioned with your design pieces. Then overlap and glue the ends of each piece together to form a circle.
- Then with glue draw a U shape on the WRONG/inside side of your front design piece. Curve the strap circle so that it aligns with the glue and attaches. I like to use hot glue because it’s quick drying and strong.
- Now draw a line of glue on the edge of the strap piece just enough to attach the back piece. Attach the back piece.
- If you want a slimmer handle like I did fold it in have and with an angled cut slice off a little of the handle making sure not to cut the front or back piece.
- Fill with treats and hand to your favorite spooky friend!
I can see them being really fun to put all kinds of treats, candy like we did, caramel apples, or even cupcakes. And really I was not joking when I said that the girls loved these bags!
NO SEW HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS TUTORIAL
Supplies
- felt
- googly eyes
- glue I used my glue gun
Instructions
- Start by drawing your images. I made really basic shapes on scrap paper and then traced it onto the felt with a fabric marker. And the ghost was so basic that I just free handed that with scissors.
- Glue on the eyes and the face pieces.
- You want to cut strips of fabric that will be the body of the treat bag. Mine were 3 inches by 25 inches but you’ll want to base it on the size of your design pieces. It should be long enough to extend as a handle when positioned with your design pieces. Then overlap and glue the ends of each piece together to form a circle.
- Then with glue draw a U shape on the WRONG/inside side of your front design piece. Curve the strap circle so that it aligns with the glue and attaches. I like to use hot glue because it’s quick drying and strong.
- Now draw a line of glue on the edge of the strap piece just enough to attach the back piece. Attach the back piece.
- If you want a slimmer handle like I did fold it in have and with an angled cut slice off a little of the handle making sure not to cut the front or back piece.
- Fill with treats and hand to your favorite spooky friend!
And learn how to make your own easy Halloween skirts!
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
How cute! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Paula says
How adorable!!! By next Halloween I’ll have a little girl to make these for! :-) Thanks for the fun idea!
marissa says
yay so exciting Paula!
Bobbie Jo @ Down Side Up Mommy says
Where is the tutorial on that adorable skirt!!
Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple says
those are so much fun and cute!
Miss Angie says
So adorable!
Debra says
They are so cute! My little girl would go gaga over them too! Sometime simple really is better!
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
So cute!! What a fun idea!
Jesseca says
Ok, these are too cute. I think we are going to make them next week as a project for Dax and his friend. Thanks for the coupon!
Summer says
So Cute – this is a project my daughter would love to do with me.
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
So super cute Marissa! I love them! Those nieces of yours are just darling. :)
Diana Rambles says
Adorable!!
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
Hi Marissa…the minute I read No Sew I was here! I just can’t sew to save my own sorry behind, lol! These are super cute and again No Sew which makes them even better. The girls seem to like them a lot too! Thanks for the coupon 50% off its awesome.
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says
This is a great Halloween project! Thanks for sharing it at The Pin Junkie Link Party. This project was featured in a HUGE Halloween roundup. Hope you can stop by to grab a button and let everyone know that you were featured on The Pin Junkie. http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/10/halloween-roundup-31-halloween-projects.html
Kim says
I love these treat bags! You are talking my language with “no sew”. That skirt is darling too. I hope you will come by Made for Kids and link this up.
Megin says
Super cute idea. BUT, let’s talk about those skirts!! How fun. The little bag just completes the whole look.
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).
~ Megin of VMG206
Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says
How cute! I love the pics and this would be a lot of fun to make with the kids. Thankyou for sharing on #HomeMattersParty!
Michal says
Wow! such an amazing piece of work!
Really loved it and so easy to make, thank you very much!