Gameday Bag Charm

Gameday Bag Charm
Show off your team spirit with this gameday bag charm that is perfect for adding a little personality to your bag or backpack. Whether you are headed to the stadium, a tailgate party, or watching the game with friends, this charm brings a pop of color and team pride to your look!


Materials: 

Instructions:

1. Trace the Star Pattern: 

  • Place your star pattern on the fabric. 
  • Use disappearing ink marker to trace the star shape onto the fabric with a quarter inch seam allowance. 
  • Repeat to create a second star. 

2. Cut and Sew the Star: 

  • Cut out the two traced star shapes. 
  • Place stars right sides together and sew around the edges, leaving a small opening for stuffing. 

3. Stuff the Star: 

  • Turn the star right side out. 
  • Fill with fiberfill until plump but not overstuffed. 
  • Hand-sew the opening closed. 

4. Prepare the Ribbon: 

  • Cut a length of ribbon or trim. 
  • Thread beads onto the ribbon as desired.

5. Add the eyelet:

  • Use the Vario Creative Tool to punch a hole at the top of the star. 
  • Apply a colored eyelet to secure the hole.

6. Create the Belting Addition: 

  • Cut an 8-inch length of Dritz Poly-Bro 1" belting. 
  • Treat ends of belting with Dritz fray check 
  • Fold belting in half and insert into the Dritz key fob hardware with running pliers to create a secondary charm for the keychain.

7.  Assemble the Bag Charm:

  • Thread the ribbon through the key ring. 
  • Attach both the fabric star and the belting charm to the keyring. 

8. Finish: 

  • Adjust ribbon and beads so they hang nicely.
  • Add your bag charm to your clear bag and show off! 

Link to Bag Charm: Gameday Bag Charm Pattern

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