Easy! Wine Tote Sewing Pattern & Free Tutorial.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make an easy and pretty wine bottle gift bag with fabric using our free wine tote sewing pattern tutorial.

This gorgeous fabric wine bag has a beautiful satin bow on the front that works as a bottle holder to keep the bottle steady inside the bag. 

It also makes a great decoration if you make this bag a gift for a party, a birthday, or even Christmas!

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I have wanted to make this beautiful sewing project forever now.

If you know me, you know I like my wine. That’s my drink of choice (besides coffee in the mornings, of course) for almost everything, especially on those long nights of sewing. 

So, having a wine bag for me to take to parties was a must. I love getting wine bottles for my friends as gifts on their birthdays, for example. And of course, you can never arrive empty-handed to a holiday party.

With this cute sewing pattern, you can create dozens of different wine bottle gift bags. It takes almost no fabric and no time to make.

So consider having this sewing pattern at hand because it will be the perfect excuse to make a perfect fabric bottle gift bag for your wine.

You can even make different versions of this wine gift bag DIY for every season, holiday, or theme party. I intend to make a customized Christmas version with red colors and prints.

Keep reading to download the free sewing pattern and follow the instructions.

How to sew a wine tote bag?

To sew a wine bottle gift bag, you need to cut the fabric following the free sewing pattern directions below. Then gather your materials. We recommend canvas fabric for this fabulous gift bag. 

It can securely hold your wine without using interfacing. Finally, follow our step-by-step sewing tutorial to assemble your bottle bag.

A great thing about this bag design is that it has buttonhole openings, so you can thread a satin ribbon through them and make a pretty bow.

This element makes the wine bottle tote perfect for your friends to use as a party gift, a Christmas gift, or even a “Just Because” gift.

But hold on, this pretty bow is not only decorative! The ribbon runs from behind, through the bag, to the front to “hug” the wine’s neck securely.

What do I need to make a Fabric Wine Bottle Sewing Pattern?

Here are the materials you will need for this sewing project:

• A fat quarter (18″ x 18″) of canvas fabric.
• Sewing Machine
• Ribbon
• 3/4″ Button

Wine Tote Sewing Pattern Free Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Cut the Sewing Patterns

Cut a square that measures 12 1/4″ x 12″. This will be the wine tote pattern body. Cut two strips that measure 2 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ for the straps. 

2. Close the bag.

Fold the body of the bag piece lengthwise in half, with the right sides together. Sew the side and the bottom of the bag at 1/4″. 

Use a pair of pinking shears to cut the seam allowance of the bag, so it doesn’t fray. 

Or, if you prefer, you can also use a Serger to finish those seams. In fact, you can use any of the fabric edge finishing techniques you prefer. 

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3. Make the box seams.

We will make a boxed bottom on this bag so the wine can sit on a flat bottom. Pull out one corner of the bag and fold it, forming a triangle, like in this picture. The bottom seam of the bag has to be in the exact middle of the triangle. 

Measure 1 1/4″ from the corner of the triangle down and make a straight stitch horizontally. Repeat on the other corner of the bag.

I like to press the edges of the box right after sewing it, so it stays flat and pretty. So, I recommend you do that too.

4. Make a hem on the top.

Fold the bag 1″ opening twice to make a hem. 

Press and sew it at 1/8″ from its folded edge. 

5. Sew the buttonholes.

Use a button that measures 3/4″ in diameter to make four buttonholes through which the ribbon will pass. 

The buttonholes must be located 1 3/4″ from the sides and 1″ from the Top of the bag down.

6. Form the straps.

To make the straps, first, fold one of the short ends 1/4″ to the wrong side of the fabric.

Then, fold the strips of fabric in half lengthwise with the right sides facing together. Sew the sides and the bottom at 1/4″, leaving the hem edge open.

Turn the straps inside out and press. Close the opening of the straps with an invisible seam.

7. Sew the straps to the bag.

Pin the straps 1/2″ away from each side and sew them with a square shape to hold them into the bag. Repeat the process on the front and the back of the bag pattern.

8. Insert the ribbon.

Cut a piece of ribbon 20″ long. Choose your favorite color, preferably one that matches the colors of your DIY wine bag. 

Insert the ribbon through the back buttonholes from the right side of the fabric. Then, insert the ends of the ribbon through the right side of the bag from the inside. Meaning from the wrong side of the fabric.

9. Add wine and enjoy!

You are done! Now you have completed your beautiful DIY Wine Tote Sewing Pattern Free Tutorial. The only thing left is adding a nice bottle of wine and taking this baby to a party!