Sewing a Rustic Ghost Treat Bag: Step by Step

With fall here, crafting your own rustic ghost treat bag is a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. This project is suitable for most skill levels.

Ghost bag Materials Needed

Before diving in, collect the following materials:

• Fabric (this will form the hat)

• Jute twine (for the drawstring)

• Scissors

• Sewing machine or needle and thread

• Pins

• Measuring tape

• Chalk or fabric marker

  
  

Having everything arranged ahead of time ensures a smoother sewing experience.

Step 1: Cut the Fabric

1. Bag Bottom (cut one): 3 3/16 inch diameter circle

   
   

2. Eyes (cut two): 1 5/16 inch diameter circle

   
   

3. Patches (cut two): 1 3/4 inch square

   
   

4. Bag sides (cut two): 6 1/4 inch x 6 13/16 inch (The longer measurement is the height.)

   
   

Pay attention to cutting neatly for the best results! Press all the pieces with a hot iron before sewing them together.

Step 2: Assemble the bag

It’s time to stitch your bag together!

1. Press the edges of the patches to 1/4 inch.

2. 

   Use black thread and a zig zag stitch to attach the eyes to the front of the ghost. I place them 2 1/2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from each other.

   

3. Switch to white thread. Place front patch 3/4 inch up from the bottom. Place the back patch 2 1/4 inches up from the bottom. I like my patches off to the side but it is really personal preference for these ones.

4. Straight stitch 1/8 inch from the edge of both patches.

5. 

   Place the front and back of the ghost with wrong sides together and pin it leaving a gap for the drawstring on one side at 1 1/4 inches to 1 3/4 inches down.

   

6. Stitch the long sides with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. (Remember to leave the gap on the one side.) Use the iron to open up the part of the seam that you left unstitched.

   

7. Turn the ghost wrong side out. Press the seams flat.

   Then stitch it 1/2 inch from the stitched edge on both sides. (Still leaving the gap.)

8. Press seam allowance towards the back of the ghost.

   

9. Press the top edge over a 1/4 inch towards the wrong side of the fabric.

10. Press the top edge down an additional 3/4 inch. The open part of the seam should be right in the middle of this section. Pin it into place.

11. Stitch it 1/8 inch from the top and the bottom of this "cuff".

    

12. Pin the bottom to the sides. The sides are a little bit larger than the bottom so you can either put in a gather or I just pin it so the fabric has regular pleats in it.

13. Stitch it with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.

14. Turn the piece right side out. I like to use a chopstick to get the edges out.

Step 3: Add the drawstring

Adding a drawstring will make it so the bag can be pulled shut.

1. Cut a length of ribbon or twine that is about 12 inches long.

2. Cover one end of the twine with tape and place a safety pin in it. Then, feed the pin into one end of the gap and work it around until it comes out the other side. When you get to the opposite side it can sometimes be difficult to get it back out. Sometimes tweezers, needle nose pliers or hemostats can be helpful.

3. Make a knot, but be sure it is long enough that the bag opens well.

   
   

Step 4: Personalize Your Treat Bag

Your ghost treat bag is finally ready. Now comes the fun part—personalizing it!

Think about adding embellishments for a fun touch.

Ready for Sweet Fun!

Sewing a ghost Halloween treat bag is a delightful project that lets you get into the spirit of fall. This bag is the perfect size for filling with sweet treats and gifting.

Get your materials together, follow these straightforward steps, and unleash your creativity! Happy sewing, and may your Halloween be overflowing with treats, laughter, and fun!