Quilted Halloween Goodie Bag Tutorial
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to hand out candy or store goodies than with a spooky-themed, handmade drawstring treat bag! In this tutorial, we’ll be using the Deadly Sweet quilt block as the centerpiece for the bag, bringing a fun and festive vibe to your Halloween celebrations. This tutorial walks you through creating one quilted goodie bag, perfect for trick-or-treating or as a fun reusable gift bag.
The second half of the instructions will reference my Quilted Drawstring Bag tutorial, as we'll apply the same principles for assembling the bag. But before we dive into the steps, let's gather our materials and take a look at the cutting directions.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- One Deadly Sweet quilt block. Download the pattern here if you haven’t yet.
- Sewing machine (with zigzag stitch function, if you don’t know have access to a serger / overlock sewing machine). The purpose of the zigzag stitch (or serger) is to enclose the raw edges of the drawstring bag casing.
- Serger (optional)
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Quilting ruler(s) – preferably a medium and small sized ruler, i.e. 6in x 12in and 6½in x 6½in.
- Coordinating thread(s). 50 weight for piecing, general construction, quilting.
- Heramarker
- Scissors for fabric
- Measuring tape
- Fabric pencil or marker
- Pins
- Seam ripper
- Snips (optional)
- Iron
- Basting spray (for spray basting) or safety pins (for pin basting)
- Batting – two (2) 9in squares.
- Light-weight fusible interfacing (optional) – one (1) 7in square. this additional layer can be added to the back of the Deadly Sweet quilt block to prevent the face from distorting while quilting.
- One safety pin
- Fabric, quilting cotton – Fabric requirements outlined below exclude fabric requirements for the quilt block. Those are supplied in the Deadly Sweet quilt block pattern, which can be downloaded here. Requirements are in bold textand based on 42in WOF (width of fabric) and cutting directions are in bullet points.
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Fabric A |
¼ yard* or 1 fat eighth
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Fabric B |
¼ yard* or 1 fat eighth
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Fabric C |
⅛ yard or 1 fat eighth
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Fabric D |
⅛ yard or 1 fat eighth
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Fabric E |
⅛ yard or 1 fat eighth
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*Note: Do not substitute ⅛ yard (12 cm) for Fabrics A and B requirements, even though a fat eight is sufficient. This is because ⅛ yard (12 cm) is not wide enough for larger cuts.
DIRECTIONS
Read through all the directions before your start. Seam allowance throughout the project is ¼in unless specified.
BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Step 1: This project calls for one completed Deadly Sweet quilt block. Download the pattern here, if you haven’t yet.
Step 2: If using light-weight fusible interfacing, apply interfacing on the back of the Deadly Sweet quilt block.
BAG SANDWICH; BAG EXTERIOR AND LINING; DRAWSTRING CASING; DRAWSTRING TIES; AND BAG ASSEMBLY
For the remainder of the project, scroll down to the ‘Bag Sandwich’ section of the Quilted Drawstring Bag tutorial here and follow the remaining steps to complete the goodie bag. As you’re reading through the original tutorial, references to the fabrics are different. Here’s a table below to help you differentiate the fabric labels between the two tutorials:
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Quilted Drawstring Bag Tutorial Fabric Labels |
Quilted Halloween Goodie Bag Tutorial Fabric Labels |
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Fabric E (Backside of Bag Exterior) |
Fabric A (Backside of Bag Exterior) |
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Fabric F (Lining of Bag) |
Fabric B (Lining of Bag) |
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Fabric G (Bag Exterior Binding) |
Fabric C (Bag Exterior Binding) |
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Fabric H (Bag Drawstring Casing) |
Fabric D (Bag Drawstring Casing) |
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Fabric I (Drawstring Ties) |
Fabric E (Drawstring Ties) |
Tip: To jump to the ‘Bag Sandwich’ section of the Quilted Drawstring Bag Tutorial quick, on your keyboard hold down the ‘CTRL’ (on Windows) or ‘Command’ button and the letter ‘F’ to activate the find tool bar on your web browser. Then type in ‘Bag Sandwich’ and hit enter to jump to the section.
And there you have it—a fun and festive Halloween treat bag featuring my Deadly Sweet quilt block! This adorable quilted drawstring bag is perfect for trick-or-treaters, party favours, or even as a unique way to give out Halloween goodies. With the combination of quilting techniques and easy-to-follow bag assembly, you’ve created something that’s not only functional but also a charming addition to your Halloween festivities.
