Upgrade your gift presentation in a flash with this 10-minute DIY for Burlap Gift Envelopes. Discover the easy way to add a touch of sophistication to your presents.🎁

Gather Your Materials:

• 100% Jute Burlap Fabric
• 3-4mm Jute Twine String
• Sewing clips (or pins)
• Fabric scissors
• Ruler
• Sewing machine, needle, coordinating thread
• Fabric marking pen or pencil
• Other optional sewing supplies (seam creaser, sewing scissors & shears, etc. . .)

💠 Instead of jute twine string, you can use anything like satin strap, twill tape, or holiday-themed ribbon!

Step 1. Measure Your Gift Size & Cut the Fabric

1. Measure the desired size for your gift envelope. In my case, I needed it to be precisely 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches.
2. For the front piece, incorporate a 1/2-inch seam allowance on all sides, resulting in final dimensions of 9 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches for my case.
3. Calculate the dimensions for the back piece as follows: Width + 1 inch (seam allowance) by Height + 1/2 Height + 1 inch (seam allowance). For example, my back piece will be 9 1/2 by 13 3/4 inches.
4. Proceed to cut the fabric!

Step 2. Make the Envelope! ✉️

1. Take the front piece, fold and press a 1/2" seam to one of the edges, then sew it up.
2. Align the front and back pieces with the fabric's right sides together.
3. Secure the pieces in place with pins.
4. On the back piece, at the top corner of the front piece, clip about 1/2".

5. Proceed to sew the front and back pieces together.
6. Clip the corners and turn the piece right side out and press it flat for a neat finish.
7. For the back piece, fold 1/2" on three edges, press it well, and then sew it up with a 1/2" seam.
8. Press it again, ensuring a clean and polished appearance.

9. Press to close the envelope.
10. Check to ensure that your gift fits inside the envelope.
11. Cut jute twine string or ribbons to your desired length for wrapping around the envelope.
12. Congratulations, you're done! 🎉

💠 This burlap gift envelope is versatile and suits various gifts such as clothing, kitchen goods, or books! Its boho, vintage, effortless, minimalistic, and sophisticated appearance has garnered me numerous compliments. If you’re a beginner sewer, I highly recommend creating simple potholder sets using this tutorial and crafting this gift envelope to give to someone special. It’s very beginner-friendly and an excellent way to stay motivated on your sewing journey!