Learn how to sew a mini lined gift bag with drawstrings. These mini lined gift bags are perfect for holding all sorts of treats, gift cards, gifts, and more!
This learn to sew tutorial for a mini lined gift bag is another beginner friendly sewing project. In fact, don’t be surprised if you find yourself making these gift bags for years to come!
You can literally make these bags in any size once you learn how to sew the mini lined gift bag.

How to Sew a Mini Lined Gift Bag
This tutorial was created by Hooked on Sewing, a sister site to The Birch Cottage. You’ll find the full tutorial and video on Hooked on Sewing.
Skills Required
This sewing tutorial is for small or mini lined gift bag. The skills you need to have to sew this pillowcase is:
- Know how to thread your sewing machine.
- How to load a bobbin (or maybe how to wind a bobbin) in your sewing machine.
- Know how to sew a straight stitch.
- And know how to use a seam ripper.

Equipment Needed
Obviously, you’ll need a sewing machine if you’re going to make a gift bag. If you haven’t yet purchased a sewing machine, you can read about what to look for in a sewing machine and beginner friendly sewing machine recommendations. (Both of these tutorials can be found on Hooked on Sewing – a sister site to The Birch Cottage.)

Supplies Needed
You’ll obviously need fabric to sew a gift bag. But, what type of fabric? I recommend that you use cotton, quilter’s cotton or a cotton blend. Why? Because cotton fabric is beginner friendly and easy to work with.
Here are the supplies needed. For exact amounts, see the how-to card below:
- cotton fabric for the exterior bag
- cotton fabric for the bag liner
- craft rope, twine or ribbon
- matching thread
Video Tutorial
The easiest way to follow along and learn how to sew this mini lined gift bag is to watch the video tutorial. Simply click on the image below to go to the Hooked on Sewing YouTube video. While you’re there, be sure to subscribe to my channel so you can follow along with new sewing tutorials!
What’s Next?
This mini lined drawstring gift bag is just one of many beginner friendly tutorials and patterns you’ll find on Hooked on Sewing. And if you’re totally new to sewing or want to learn how to sew, be sure to start with my Learn to Sew series on Hooked on Sewing.
Pin for Later
Be sure to Pin this tutorial to your favorite sewing Pinterest board to save it for later or to share with family and friends!
