Treasure Stick Bags

These treasure stick bags are simple to make and kids can keep small treasures inside. It is a perfect kids sewing project for those young sewers who are learning to hand sew. The outside stitching adds character to the bags.

You will need:
One piece of felt per bag, 4 ½ x 11 inches (you can vary the length if desired)
Thread and needle
Small stick
Yarn, thin rope or twine
Beads, buttons or decorative patches, if desired

Lay your felt out flat and fold 4-5 inches of the bottom up.

Sew along the edges of the felt leaving the top open. Use a whip stitch which is done by poking your needle through the fabric and wrapping around edges of the fabric. Place a stick on the top of the pouch where you will fold the felt over to make the top.



Sew the stick to the top of the felt. Tie the end of your string to the ends of the stick on each side. Decorate with beads, buttons or artwork if desired.



Here are two treasure bags. The yellow is with a 4 1/2 x 11 inch piece of felt. The red is with a 4 1/2 x 8 inch piece of felt.