Cloth Bags That Are Reusable, Beautiful and Simple to Make Cloth bags of all sorts are now part of our daily lives. We take them to the grocery store, fill them at the mall, tote them on our wrists, and use them again and again. Noting the satisfaction we get when we can wrap our gifts in a special way, author Sonja Hakala has developed an easy method for you to make colorful and unique versions of drawstring bags that are sure to provoke ooohs and aaahs from everyone fortunate enough to receive one. (Or for you to love if you keep it for yourself.) Filled with colorful illustrations and clear instructions, Sonja explains how to make a basic bag with the sewing tools you already have, and fabric that you'll probably find stowed away in your stash or in your scrap pile. Then she adds three different ways to take this basic bag and make it even more special. In 12 easy-to-follow steps, you will cut, fold, fashion, and sew an eco-friendly, reusable, sturdy, and beautiful, fully-lined drawstring bag that reflects your unique taste. Think about it-this way of wrapping a gift will be like no one else's. Henry David Thoreau once said "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes" and Sonja's philosophy about everything she designs is close to the same. "Those of us who sew, design, and create accumulate all sorts of materials and tools. I set out to use what was at hand when I created these bags so that everyone, no matter their level of expertise, could make them. You can even hand sew them if you like." In addition to adding sparkle to a hostess gift or a present under the tree or as a way to make a birthday or shower gift even more special, these wonderful bags please their recipients throughout the year. Enjoy!