Sewing a Floral Witch's Hat Halloween Treat Bag: Step by Step

With Halloween approaching, crafting your own witch's hat treat bag is a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. This delightful project is suitable for most skill levels. Not only do you create something whimsical, but you also gain a functional treat bag for gifting candies and goodies. Let's walk through the steps to sew a witch's hat treat bag that is cute and practical!

Witch Hat Materials Needed

Before diving in, collect the following materials:

• Floral fabric (this will form the hat)

• Jute twine (for the drawstring)

• Scissors

• Sewing machine or needle and thread

• Pins

• Measuring tape

• Chalk or fabric marker

  
  

Having everything arranged ahead of time ensures a smoother sewing experience.

Step 1: Cut the Fabric

1. Bag Closure (cut one): Cut on the fold: 4 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches.

   

   When this is unfolded it measures 9 inches x 3 1/2 inches.

   
   

2. Pointy Crown (cut one):

   

   Along the bottom horizontal edge, measure 6 inches from the corner of the fabric.

   

   Continue about every 1 inch marking 6 inches from the corner until you get to 1 1/2 inches from the vertical side of the fabric. Measure straight down to the corner from this point and mark it. Go back to the dots you marked earlier and connect them to create your cutting line.

   

   Use sharp scissors to cut out the crown.

   
   

3. Brim (cut two): Cut on the fold: Along the bottom horizontal edge, create one mark that will be the center of the brim.

   

   Then, measure 3 1/2 inches from the center mark. Continue about every 1 inch marking 3 1/2 inches from the center until you form a half circle.

   
   

   

   Next, measure 3/4 inch from the center mark. Continue about every 1/2 inch marking 3/4 inch from the center until you form a small half circle. This will be the center hole in the brim.

   
   

   

   Go back to the dots you marked earlier and connect them to create your cutting line.

   

   Use sharp scissors to cut out the brim.

   
   

Pay attention to cutting neatly for the best-looking results! Press all the pieces with a hot iron before sewing them together.

Step 3: Assemble the Hat

It’s time to stitch your hat together!

1. Press and stitch the short sides of the bag closure to 1/4 inch. This will keep the twine from getting caught.

   

   Then, press the long sides to 1/4 inch.

   

   Fold it in half lengthwise with wrong sides together.

   

   Then stitch it 1/2 inch from the folded edge. This will create the pocket for the twine to go through.

   

2. Sew the triangle into a cone shape by aligning the two side edges, right sides together.

   

   Sew along the seam with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

   

   Press the seam open without squishing the cone. Trim the excess seam allowance at the tip of the cone so it won't be so bulky. Turn the piece right side out. I like to use a chopstick to get the point out.

   

3. Place the wrong sides of the brims together.

   

   Stitch it at 1/4 inch around the outside edge.

   

   Turn it right side out and press it.

   

   Stitch around the outside edge of the brim again as close to the edge as you can get.

   

   Place the cone over the center hole and mark it. It is usually somewhere around 1/4 inch bigger than the hole.

   

   Snip the inside hole in 8 equal spaces up to the 1/4 inch marks.

   

   You can then insert the crown into the hole and stretch out the brim hole to match the bottom of the crown.

   

   Pin it together and stitch it at 1/4 inch seam allowance. Be careful with the floppy part of the brim as it can sometimes get in the way.

   

4. Use the open edge of the bag closure to sandwich in the seam from the previous step. Pin it in and then stitch a 3/8 inch seam allowance. (I like to have it start at the back of the hat.)

   
   

Step 4: Add the drawstring

Adding a drawstring will make it so the bag can be pulled shut.

1. Cut a length of ribbon or twine that is about 12 inches long.

   

2. Cover one end of the twine with tape and place a safety pin in it. Then, feed the pin into one end of the bag closure and work it around until it comes out the other side.

3. Make a knot, but be sure it is long enough that the bag opens well.

   
   

Step 5: Personalize Your Treat Bag

Your witch's hat treat bag is finally ready. Now comes the fun part—personalizing it!

Think about adding embellishments like glitter, sequins, flowers, ribbons or other decorations, for a fun touch.

Ready for Sweet Fun!

Sewing a witch's hat Halloween treat bag is a delightful project that lets you get into the spirit of fall. This bag is the perfect size for filling with sweet treats and gifting.

Get your materials together, follow these straightforward steps, and unleash your creativity! Happy sewing, and may your Halloween be overflowing with treats, laughter, and fun!