The holidays are here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re juggling last-minute wrapping with a cup of cocoa in hand. Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with a no-stress project that will make your gifts look like they came straight from Santa’s workshop: Nifty No-Sew Gift Bags featuring HeatnBond!🍬
This project is ideal for anyone who loves fabric but doesn’t have time (or desire!) to sew. In just minutes, you can transform ordinary kraft paper bags into festive, personalized treasures using HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive. No needles, no thread—just pure holiday magic!
Visit the Therm O Web Blog for a full tutorial and FREE templates in four sizes:
https://blog.thermoweb.com/nifty-no-sew-gift-bags/
✨ Why You’ll Love This Project
- Fast & Easy: Perfect for those last-minute gifts.
- No Sewing Required: Seriously—just cut, peel, press, and go!
- Scrap-Friendly: Use up those holiday fabric scraps you’ve been saving.
- Customizable: Mix and match fabrics, colors, and embellishments for a look that’s uniquely yours.
✀ What You’ll Need
- HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive
- Fabric scraps (I used assorted holiday collections by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics)
- Kraft paper bags in assorted sizes/colors
- Oliso M3Pro Iron
- Cutting Tools (cutting mat, rotary cutter, small sharp scissors)
🎁 Make It Extra Festive
Want to add more holiday cheer? Try these ideas:
- Add ribbons or trims using HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive Tape.
- Glue on buttons, sequins, or charms for sparkle. (Note: Not for kids, could be a choking hazard.)
- Skip the templates and cut bold motifs from your favorite holiday fabric for a quick, eye-catching design.
🎅 Spread the Joy!
These bags are perfect for making your holiday gifting extra special. Share your creations with me—I’d love to see your festive designs! Explore my blog, website, or Instagram for more creative ideas.
If you are ready to try your hand at making one (or ten!), you can find the tutorial on the Therm O Web Blog: https://blog.thermoweb.com/nifty-no-sew-gift-bags/
Happy holidays and happy crafting!






Each one is adorable, dear friend. What a great idea and I can see using this idea to create special bags for birthdays, table gifts at retreats, and other holidays! Well done! Quick question! Does the UltraHold adhesive work with fabric to fabric? xoxox
ReplyDeleteYes – HeatnBond UltraHold Adhesive works for fabric on fabric, no sewing required. It was designed for use on fabric but can be used with a wide range of materials such as foil, lame, felt , suede, cardboard, paper, leather and wood. It also comes packaged for darker fabrics. To read more about it, how to use it and even watch a video, visit HeatnBond UltraHold Adhesive on the Therm O Web website (https://tidd.ly/4aSpyKr).
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