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Best In-the-Hoop Bag Projects: Embroidered Totes, Zipper Pouches & Gift Bags
From totes to clutches, explore our favorite Designs by JuJu bags to stitch, gift, or keep!
I love getting a new bag! Whether it’s to help me keep my purse organized or a cute little bag to give a project in, I always love creating them. And with the addition of Oma’s Place to the Designs by JuJu library, we have even more options. So today I thought I’d put together a little guide of some projects that have been here awhile along with the new ones.
As you scroll through, I hope you find your next bag project!
Bag Types in this Post:
Holiday Bags
Bags for the holidays are some of my favorites, and Designs by JuJu has a lot of them! Find one here that will help with your next celebration.
Having a birthday party? Here’s a cute way to send treats home with your guests.
Treat Bags to hide a gift card and candy cane in for Christmas? Sounds jolly to me!
Boy and Girl Reindeer Treat Bags
Mr and Mrs Gingerbread Treat Bags
Santa and Mrs Claus Treat Bags
These cone bags are so fun for treats for friends and family.
Christmas Cones by Oma's Place
A nice drawstring bag makes wrapping any gift easier.
Christmas Drawstring Bags by Oma's Place
Even cookies!
Cookie Drawstring Bags Set by Oma's Place
How about a bag to hold a sweet stuffy?
Gingerbread Cookie Bag - Updated Technique by Oma's Place
And another gingerbread bag with stuffed “cookies.” These look good enough to eat!
In The Hoop Gingerbread Bag with Dolls Project
There are so many drawstring bags to choose from, you may never have to buy gift wrap again!
ITH Christmas Wreath Gift Bags 1
ITH Christmas Wreath Gift Bags 2
ITH Christmas Applique Gift Bags
Here are some fully lined bags perfect for small gifts.
Simply Seasonal Gift Bags Set 1
Simply Seasonal Gift Bags Set 2
Is it spooky season? Then these bags are perfect.
Love it or hate it, candy corn is iconic. Make this distinctive bag to hold yours.
When spring has sprung, you can share all your treats with these cute Easter treat bags.
In The Hoop Easter Treat Bags Set 1
In The Hoop Easter Treat Bags Set 2
In The Hoop Easter Treat Bags Set 3
In The Hoop Easter Treat Bags Set 4
Or maybe love is in the air! Give your valentine a special surprise in one of these bags.
In The Hoop Valentine Treat Bags Set 1
In The Hoop Valentine Treat Bags Set 2
Zipper Bags
Zipper bags are always great to have around. They keep your small stuff contained and easy to find. Color code them or add a label so you know what’s inside before you even unzip!
Our In the Hoop Ruffle Zipper Bag has just that little extra touch of pizzazz. For tips and tricks while stitching, watch the video how-to here.
In the Hoop Ruffle Zipper Bag Project
This striped boxy bag is at the top of my “to make” list. It looks perfect for holding little items in my sewing room.
Striped Boxy Zippered Bag by Oma's Place
This cute bear pouch would be loved by any little girl.
This Crazy Patch Bag is a great way to show your designer side with fun fabric choices.
Crazy Patch Bag by Oma's Place
If you're new to zipper bags, here’s an easy place to start.
Easy Zipper Bags 2 In The Hoop
This heart zippered bag is so sweet.
Heart Zippered Bag by Oma's Place
Think all zipper bags are the same? Check out these animal ones for a fun option!
These quilted bags are fully lined with no exposed seams and are done in two hoopings. You can watch a tutorial video here.
Quilted In The Hoop Zipper Bags 1
Quilted In The Hoop Zipper Bags 2
Quilted In The Hoop Zipper Bags 3
Quilted In The Hoop Zipper Bags 4
This fun-shaped zipper bag is great for beginners.
On these top-zipper bags you’ll have the option of adding an oval label, a square label, or no label at all. You’ll need a sewing machine to finish the side seams, but the zipper is done in the hoop to make it super easy!
Top Zippered Bags Combo by Oma's Place
This striped zipper bag is great for some coordinating fabrics or jelly roll strips. It uses the 7x12 or 8x8 hoops to make a bigger sized bag.
Top Zippered Stripes Bag by Oma's Place
These bags would be fun with your initial, or make the whole set and fill with appropriate items to teach a child the alphabet.
This cute zipper bag is made in one hooping, so it’s great for beginners but it definitely doesn’t look like a beginner project.
In The Hoop Zipper Bag Floral Project
Drawstring Bags
These are easy to put together and so fun to reuse over and over. Make some for gifts, wrapping, or just to have around.
These pretty treat bags have a ribbon to close them. Set 1 has a square bottom and set 2 has a rounded bottom.
These bags have options. You can personalize them, use a few different fabrics on the outside, or leave them plain. It’s all up to you.
For the Littles
Help keep your diaper bag or purse organized with all the things you need for your little one. Some of these bags will even help keep them entertained. And don’t forget our four-legged friends—we have something for them too!
This zip pouch makes your baby wipes so much cuter!
If your little one has a little one of their own, here’s a bag so they can keep their doll things together!
Here’s an easy and cute way to keep those pet treats handy.
Drawstring Dog Treat Bag by Oma's Place
Here’s a smaller purse perfectly sized for a little girl.
A portable doll house is a great way to stay entertained on the road.
In The Hoop Dollhouse Bag and Dolls Project
Here’s an easy way to carry around an extra pacifier (or two).
Organization
Having a small bag or pouch to help organize things is always helpful. Here are a few that might work for you.
This tote is great for carrying around all your things! Choose your favorite style and put your initials on it to claim it as your own.
If you need a quarter for a shopping cart, here's an easy way to always have one handy. It’s also great for smaller things like rings and a necklace if you want to keep them close.
Here are some little pouches that you can stash anywhere you need to keep small items together.
Here’s a nice little key fob that will also hold your spare change. You can choose between round and square.
Key Fob Change Purse In The Hoop
Key Fob Square Change Purse In The Hoop
Here is a reusable snack and sandwich bag to help cut down on plastic waste in your home.
Reusable Snack and Sandwich Bags In The Hoop
And to round out our list today we have a phone case with a zipper pocket. This comes in six different sizes and it has an option to make it a crossbody bag too.
Ultimate Phone Case with Zipper Pocket
I hope I inspired you to find a new project today. Whether you want to add some organization or make a decorative bag, when you get it completed, share it with us in the Designs by JuJu Embroidery Blessings Facebook Group, or anywhere on social media using the hashtag #designsbyjuju. We love to see the crafty ways that you take the designs and make them yours.
