I wanted to make something that was ideal for gifting and was a really quick make. I had so many ideas I decided to run them as a 4 part YouTube series of free easy mini-makes.
So what is a Bag Buddy – well it’s a cute little item that helps us organise all the clutter in our bags – just follow the links below to find downloadable pattern pieces and video instructions for 4 fun gift projects.
Make one Bag Buddy or a few, wrap them in tissue and pop them in one of my PRINTABLE gift boxes, perfect for giving for Christmas, Birthdays, Mothers Day, Fathers Day – Any Day! Different designs for different occasions. Print straight from your home printer onto card, cut them out, fold them into shape and personalise them with your own message. There is a different box design with each project.
All you need is a tiny scrap of non-fraying fabric and the odd plastic snap for most of them.
General instructions for all the Bag Buddies
Print them off at 100% size and check that the 1” size check box measures correctly before you cut out your fabric
Print your gift boxes onto printable cardboard to make them more sturdy
If you need help with opening and printing PDF patterns, see my video here:
For help with attaching plastic snaps, see my video here:
Right, what are we waiting for – LET’S GO SEW
All the links you need to products I use and helpful tutorials are in the ‘show more’ section below each YouTube video
Key Holder
This Key Fob pattern works as both a holder for your keys (house keys, car fob etc) but also as a stylish luggage lock holder.
Video tutorial:
Download Pattern pieces and gift box:
Sticky Note Holder & Pill Cases
A cute and handy cover to hold a standard size mini Sticky-Note block 1.5 x 2” (38 x 51mm) and a matching tiny case for pills, rings, or little adaptors.
Video tutorial:
Download Pattern pieces and gift box:
Lipstick Case
A fun and easy project designed to fit two standard size lipsticks 7cm (2 ¾”) tall. Also handy for hygiene products, memory sticks or headphones
Video tutorial:
Download Pattern pieces and gift box:
Earphone and Cable Tidies
Keep your cables and earphones tucked away and tidy with these heart shaped fun little items. Make them in different colours to easily identify different cables
Video tutorial (you even get the doggy outtakes at the end with this one :)
Download Pattern pieces and gift box:
I hope you enjoyed our fun and easy tutorials, please do subscribe to my YouTube channel while you are on there: https://www.youtube.com/c/spencerogg
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14 comments
Joan McMillan
Love these wee gift ideas. Great for stocking fillers. Could I please request a pillow box with “Happy Birthday”. I make jewellery and they would be helpful to include in my larger gift of bag as a wee surprise extra. Thank you. About to start on the Compact Accordion Wallet for my friends birthday.
Sandra
Thank you –great gifts
ann.pitcairn
Thank you for the free patterns, I’m starting small and hoping to make a bag one day
Janet Flanagan
Can’t seem to find the gift boxes to print (post Christmas) for the Bag Buddies. I am searching for the pink one that says, “Handmade with Love.” If you could direct me, I would appreciate it. It would also be a good idea if we could have a “Happy Birthday” box too. Great to include with the bags I’ve made. Thank you for your help.
DIANE
They are with the first project of the key holder Janet. There is a ‘download here’ button just underneatht the video link on my blog here: https://www.spencerogg.com/bag-buddies-free-easy-gifts-to-sew/
Carole McKee
I have 3 nieces, 5 nephews and 3 grand children that will be receiving a mixture of these little guys! love how quick they are to sew up and how forgiving they are with mistakes! Thank you for solving my Christmas gift giving. Have a Joyous Christmas!
SusanPatricia
Wonderful, never knew about these great little ideas Many thanks
Marion MCALLISTER
I can’t find the accordion wallet pattern?
DIANE
You can find it here:
https://www.spencerogg.com/product/compact-accordion-wallet-pdf-sewing-pattern/
Marion McAllister
Thanks I got it.
pauline fitzgerald
Thank you for the free men’s wallet pattern. I have just ordered the Curvalicious Zip Wallet, I’m aiming to make a few as gifts for the Men and Women in my family and Friends.
Joyce
Your tutorials are amazing and so easy to follow,I have purchased patterns which are great cos they arexallnprintedcandxready to cut out. Many thanks Joyce
MEGAN p POHLSON
Absolutely LOVE your tutorials and patterns! They are always done so well and easy to follow. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Terry P
Thank you for these fun Bag Buddies and love the ‘outtake’ with your adorable little Fur Buddy!!!