I'm making a small care package to send off to a friend soon. She's someone who, like most of us, has everything that they could possibly need. In it I want to include a few homemade items, including one of these and a theatre gift card.
These popcorn bags come the instructions in Scrappy Patch's video.
You will need:
100% cotton fabric, two pieces measuring 18 x 22"
100% cotton thread
Seam allowance: 1/4 inch
Place fabric right sides together, leaving turning space on long side of bag. Clip corners, turn, roll out seams, and press.
On the lining fabric, fold down 2 inches on one short side and press. Fold bottom to meet with top part. Sew up sides.
Stick your finger inside bag, making box corners 1 inch from point. Sew and clip to remove bulk.
Turn your bag to the right side and press out corners.
The first that I sewed I neglected to check that my thread was 100% cotton. It wasn't, and so I had to rip the seams of the whole body. Luckily, I found one thread that was 100% cotton. You do not see the thread, so any colour will suffice. (Anything other than 100% cotton thread and fabric will not fare well in the microwave.)
This was a simple project and the results are quick.
Insert 1/2 cup unpopped corn kernels in bag. Place bag on plate. Cook for 2 1/2 minutes (could take longer, depending on the power of your microwave). Do not leave unattended while cooking. NOTE: Plate and popcorn in bag will be very hot - handle with care.
Happy crafting!
Val :)
