The 5x7 Christmas Tree Bag is the third set in the Christmas Fun Series!

Thank you to everyone who joined this series!

 

The new In The Hoop Christmas Tree Bags were made for the 5x7 hoop.

Each bag has a velcro closure which is sewn in the hoop.

Each bag is made entirely in two hoopings with no hand sewing required!

Christmas Tree Bags make a nice reuseable gift bag or can double as a child's purse!

$12.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

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5x7 Christmas Tree Bag (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

 
For each bag, cut and fold two 6x16" pieces of fabric in half and press to 6x8".

Christmas Tree Bag BACK (One)

1.  Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (bag fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of folded fabric on top of bag outline with folded edge even with top straight horizontal stitching line and remainder of design completely covered.

Stitch second color to secure.

2. Stitch third color (velcro placement outline).

3.  Remove hoop from embroidery machine, but do NOT remove design from hoop.  Flip hoop upside down.

Cut a 6" piece of 3/4 inch velcro.

Place bumpy half of velcro on BOTTOM of hooped design, centered over velcro placement rectangular line and covering it completely with smooth side of velcro touching stabilizer and bumpy side facing away.  Tape in place securely.

Replace hoop (velcro will be taped to UNDERNEATH side of hooped design).

Stitch fourth color to secure.

Remove from hoop and trim stabilizer along top edge of design away from opening.  (do not trim sides at this time).

Remove from hoop.

Christmas Tree Bag Front (two)

1.  Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (bag fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of folded fabric on top of bag outline with folded edge even with top straight horizontal stitching line and remainder of design completely covered.

Stitch second color to secure.

2. Stitch third color (tree fabric placement outline).

Cover outline entirely with a piece of fabric.

Stitch fourth color to secure.

Trim fabric as closely to outline as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.

Stitch fifth color (satin stitching).

 
3.  Stitch 6th color (velcro placement outline).

  Remove hoop from embroidery machine, but do NOT remove design from hoop.  Flip hoop upside down.

Cut a 6" piece of 3/4 inch velcro.

Place bumpy half of velcro on BOTTOM of hooped design, centered over velcro placement rectangular line and covering it completely with smooth side of velcro touching stabilizer and bumpy side facing away.  Tape in place securely.

Replace hoop (velcro will be taped to UNDERNEATH side of hooped design).

Stitch 7th color to secure.

Cut a piece of 1/4-5/8" ribbon desired length (I used 36" for Sarah's).  Place one end of ribbon on left hand side of design centered between velcro stitching lines so cut end extends 1/2" outside of design.  Tape in place securely.

Stitch8th color to secure.

Place other end of ribbon on right side of design centered between velcro stitching lines so cut end extends 1/2" outside of design.  Tape in place securely.  Tape strap within design perimeters so it is not crossing outline except for at the velcro stitching lines) and so it does not become entangled in presser foot in next steps.

Stitch 9th color to secure.

 4.  Place previously stitched Back piece FACE DOWN on top of stitched design with folded edges and sides even.

Stitch final color to secure.

5.  Remove from hoop.  Trim around perimeter of design leaving approxiamtely 1/4" seam allowance.  Clip curves well.  Trim stabilizer from opening of bag and turn right side out.

You're finished!