Giving A Cybersecurity Conference Swag Bag
New Life
Take that unused conference swag bag and transform it into a thoughtful special occasion hostess gift!
Utilize this simple process to create a gift for your favorite cook:
Supplies:
Hot Glue Gun
2 Extra Long Glue Sticks
18 x 14 x 4 Swag Bag
Hairpins
1/2 An Hour- 2 Hours Depending on Embellishments.
Optional:
Hook eye closure
Pockets
The Basic Plan:
Using a scissor, cut the bag vertically down its two sides. You should now be able to lay it flat. Trim to desired length, with a 1/4 or half inch seam allowance at the bottom. (You can stand in front of a mirror and use a hairpin to indicate the desired length on the now flat bag and cut across; a tape measure is not required.)
With the bag wrong side up and laid flat, use hairpins to outline a seam on each side and at the bottom hem. (Optional: Depending on the material of the swag bag, you can iron the seams into place). Using a glue gun, hem these three sides.
Take 2 equal sides of length from the unused side portion of the bag to cut two long rectangles. Pin these as if you were making fabric binding. (Fold in on each side, glue, fold again, glue. Make certain to leave a space in the middle that is not glued, this will make the adhesive more effective with some swag bag materials which may be coated).
Once each piece of binding is created, glue to each side- around where one’s ribcage is. You may desire to add a stitch or two.
That’s it! You’ve created a practical gift for your favorite cook.
Optional:
Neck Tie:
One of your swag bag handles becomes the loop that fits around the neck when this piece is utilized as an apron.
Depending on your time allotted for this activity, your skillset, and preference, you may: 1. Sever the handle so the wearer will tie it in the back 2. Not sever the handle and add a hook and eye closure to adjust the fit. You may use velcro, which is quick and easy, however you will not be able to put this item in with the rest of your laundry if you do, because it may snag the fabric of your other items.
Pocket:
Try on the apron in progress and use a hairpin to indicate where on the apron you think a pocket could be functional and aesthetically pleasing. To add one or two heart shaped patch pockets, create a paper pattern of a heart, use it to cut the desired amount of hearts from a fabric of your choosing, and affix the pockets with hot glue. Reinforce larger pockets with a few handstiches.
Utilize your glue gun to create an outline of the pocket, and paint the outline. (Here, a blue black enamel paint was used to paint the raised heart outline.)
