{Make It} Paper Bag Ribbon...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 3:00AM 
Have you seen my paper bag ribbon featured in the Winter 2011 issue of Green Craft? Here is how to make a ribbon of your own! A few things you will need: brown paper bag, lace, scissors, paper cutter, thread, sewing machine and wooden spool is optional.
Paper Bag Ribbon Directions
Trim paper bag to about 1/2 inch wider than the finished ribbon size you want. I used a paper cutter to do this so all my pieces were the same size. Cut about 5 - 6 strips.
If you would like your edges to be finished, fold in each side. This step is optional.
Begin on one end of first strip and gently fold up as you sew. I used invisible thread for my top thread. When you get close to the end of the first strip, add the next one and continue folding in an accordion fashion as you work. Add more strips until you have the length you want.
Once you have the ribbon the length you want, begin sewing a small piece of lace to the top with invisible thread. You could use a colored ribbon or a torn piece of muslin for a different look.
Wrap around a package or how about onto a wooden spool for a unique gift!
Reader Comments (9)
LOVE IT!
Beautiful!! I feel a scrap page coming on using this technique!! Thanks.
this is so very cool! thanks for sharing!
Just poppin in to say I ADORE your little zipper bags, delightful and I am happy to say I have that issue of Green Craft within arm's reach. your jewelry is also pretty darn cool to say the least. Your work always makes me feel like the sunshine is reaching deep inside and pouring outwards from my heart. :)
unfortunately we do not get the magazine Green Craft here in Cincinnati - at least I have never come across it - so thanks so much for sharing the technique here - Love It!!!
I love this! I think I want to try it with a strip of muslin. Or maybe gingham.....
Thanks so much for sharing.
Another great way to use paper bags. So clever and crafty, thanks for sharing!
Peace,
Donna
I just bought this magazine. Congrats on a lovely spread. I like seeing those extra how to photos here. I love how your art is at once rustic, but also very professional.
Found you thru Saved by Love Creations - this is such a wonderful up-cycle idea - so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
JoAnn