BERNIE Wine Bottle Gift Bag – Beginner Sewing Pattern

Turn an ordinary bottle into a thoughtful handmade gift. The BERNIE Wine Bottle Bag Sewing Pattern includes two sizes — a Large designed to hold a full-size wine or champagne bottle, and a Mini sized for a small bottle. The instructions are identical for both, so once you've made one you can make either.

It's a quick, satisfying make from just two fat quarters, fully lined with boxed corners so it stands up properly and looks neat inside and out. A reusable, far lovelier alternative to a disposable gift bag.

Quick Facts (At a Glance)

  • Sizes Included: Two — Large (fits a full-size wine or champagne bottle) and Mini (fits a mini bottle)
  • Construction: Fully lined with boxed corners
  • Skill Level: Perfect for Beginners
  • Format: Digital PDF Download

Materials Required

  • Outer Fabric: One fat quarter of medium weight cotton
  • Lining Fabric: One fat quarter
  • Optional: Trim or appliqué, if you'd like to decorate it
  • Essential Tools: Sewing machine, iron for pressing, pins or clips, and coordinating thread

What You Will Learn / Techniques

  • Joining and Pressing: Sew the outer pieces along the top and press the seam open to reduce bulk in the finished bag — then do the same for the lining.
  • Matching Centre Seams: Lay outer and lining right sides together, line up those centre seams, and sew both sides of the curved section.
  • Snipping Curves: Clip along the curves to reduce bulk so the finished bag sits beautifully — without cutting the stitches.
  • Turning Through the Handle: The whole bag turns right side out through the handle opening.
  • Adding Trim or Appliqué: There's a natural point in the process to decorate, with the lining pulled clear.
  • Boxing the Corners: Pull each corner apart, stack the seams into a straight line and sew across — giving the bag a flat base that stands on its own.
  • Finishing: Turn through the 5cm gap left in the lining, close it, and optionally top-stitch around the handles.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

  • Two sizes in one pattern — full-size and mini bottles
  • Beginner-friendly — no prior sewing experience needed
  • Only needs two fat quarters, so it's a great stash-buster
  • Fully lined with a flat, boxed base
  • Reusable and eco-friendly — a lovely alternative to disposable gift bags
  • Perfect for hostess gifts, birthdays, Christmas and housewarmings

Full-colour step-by-step photographs, our trademark 'Easy to Follow Instructions' and full-size reusable templates are included, plus a free video tutorial on our YouTube channel to follow along with.

Start stitching today and make a gift bag that's as special as what's inside.

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