Classic
“brown bag” lunch sack becomes
a small stylish gift bag, with grab handle top
extension
and accented flap with back tuck “tab” point
that fits into slot as
closure.
On front, layered “Christmas cactus” quilt block tag
ties on as
decoration.
Designed for Christmas giving, but also suitable
for tea party
favors, birthdays,
friendship thank you and more.
Sack measures approx. 8” tall
(handle top to bottom gusset)
x 4” wide x 1.5” deep at base when assembled and
closed.
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A main sack hull - one-piece version
(a two-piece version is also available in the cut file)
B front add-on handle and flap
C flap/handle accent overlay
D handle internal (or external) reinforcement
E slot reinforcement overlay (or internal)
F, G & H Christmas Cactus tag layers
I tag "appliques"
Prepare the hull by folding:
mountain folds: front and back vertical panels,
bottom flap and bottom tabs,
side tabs, half-line at lower gussets
valley folds: gussets side center
back panel lower & handle
gusset lower diagonals
3. Add reinforcement shapes at sack backsidestraight top edge a smidge below handle cross
perforation line - make sure flap can easily
hull into a tube, adjust for . . .
folds so that gussets are tucked under back panel,
bottom panel extended, lower portion of back panel
folded up - allow gusset diagonals to fold as shown.
Fold long and short tabs inward.
Apply glue to the tabs, then bend bottom panel
Fold long and short tabs inward.
Apply glue to the tabs, then bend bottom panel
up into position, align with fold edges and . . .
. . . apply pressure until secure.
. . . apply pressure until secure.
7. Position front flap handle extension with main hull
handle extension, align cut edges carefully,
and glue only handle panels together back to back.
8. Layer the tag panels, middle contrast panel
centered over back panel, with punch hang holes
aligned, then center and attach front panel on top.
Press with flat weight until thoroughly dry to minimize
at center of front panel, with corners aligned
centered, below the bud cut outs.
(NOTE that an option bud shape is included
hang holes and tag, then tie with neat knot and bow.
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