See how to make gift tags with hexies, it's quick, easy and so much fun! Both the hexie templates and the 3-sized gift tag templates are FREE, and part of the FREE Homemade Holidays Series.
These diy gift tags are easy and quick to make, reusable, and great scrap busters. Also, you can simply make a garland out of these diy christmas tags and hang them over the mantle. So pretty!
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Diy Gift tags with hexies
Looking to make easy and beautiful gift tags to use all season long, and probably later too? I'm here to help you! I've had a little gifting obsession lately (and the holiday season is by far not over yet!) so I might have made more diy gift tags I'll need this and probably next Christmas.
So if you are willing to take a chance - mind you, you will never again be able to resist a hexie! - give these hexie tags a try. Scroll down, I've got a free template for you, as well as all the how-to steps you need to see how to make gift tags for all the holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.
These diy Christmas gift tags are super fun to sew, can be personalized and they only require basic sewing skills. And with the free template, they are even easier to make.
Supplies
- fabric scrap pieces
- felt scraps
- 2" ribbon trim for hanging loop
- bits of sewing tape
- matching thread, scissors, sewing machine
- free HEXIES template - see below for tutorial + templates
- Free printable gift tag template - download and print page 16 from our Homemade Christmas Patterns Bundle
How To make gift tags With hexies - Tutorial
Here's how to make these lovely diy hexie gift tags:
Step 1 - Print the template (page 16)
Download and print out page 16 from the Free Homemade Holiday Bundle. There are three sizes of gift tag templates, I chose the large gift tag size for this tutorial. Cut out the template.
Step 2 - Cut the gift tag main pieces
From the template, cut one piece of felt and one piece of fabric in one fo the desired sizes, there are three. Make sure to cut the fabric on the dotted line. Felt will be the backing layer and is slightly larger, and the slightly smaller piece of fabric will be the front layer.
Step 3 - Create Your Hexies!
Use my English paper piecing tutorial to make hexies - easy and quick, especially with the free hexie templates I made for you to print out. Make sure to get them now!
I sometimes baste a bunch of hexies and keep them in a folder, nice and flat, so I can use them any time as an extra touch to a project. Just placing a few hexies on a zipper case can do magic in transforming it into a unique piece of handmade gift! Hexie basting tutorial here.
Step 4 - Attach hexies To the Fabric TAG PIECE
Remove the thread and then paper from your hexie (one or two, depends on how many you decide to use on a gift tag) and tape the hexie on the fabric tag you cut before, in step 2 (i.e. on the fabric piece, not the felt backing piece).
I used the large size template and two hexies (one-inch hexies) were just right.
STEP 5 - Topstitch around the Hexies
Topstitch the hexagons in place. I just machine-stitched. No English paper piecing required here.
Step 6 - Attach the hanging loop and join 2 main layers
Last thing to do: place the fabric template piece on the felt backing piece - the felt is slightly larger, and stick the hanging loop between the two layers at the top edge. Then either glue or stitch around the fabric to finish the tag.
More Diy Gift Tag Ideas
Also check out these other gift tag templates and tutorials, so you can mix and match your own gift tags:
- diy Christmas gift tags - these come with extra cute printable embellishments
- and these last-minute printable paper gift tags (just in case!)
- Then make a pile of these quick diy holiday gift bags
- or these fancy, lined gift bags that come in 9 sizes (and last like, forever!)- and you're set!
Where can I get the free pattern?
Join our mailing list and get the template for free - and more, the entire (huge!) Homemade Holidays BUNDLE, with more than 18 templates to create your own cozy holiday decor:
The 3-sized gift tag templates are FREE, and part of the FREE Homemade Holidays Series:
Included: Gift card holder template, Origami Christmas ornament, Mitten ornament, Santa Hat Ornament, Christmas Tree Ornament (2 versions), Diy Bauble Christmas Ornaments, Diy Felt Ornaments, Diy Candy Ornaments, Poinsettia Ornament, Ornament Hat (2 versions) - and that's not the end of the list yet, I'll be back with even more new tutorials, and holiday decor projects - like this adorable diy advent calendar!
Happy holiday crafting!
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