Sew a Magical Christmas Tradition – The Personalised Santa Sack Pattern
Everyone loves the excitement of Christmas morning—and nothing makes it more special than discovering a giant, handmade Santa sack with your name glowing in the dark!
This eye-catching drawstring bag is generously sized to hold piles of presents and festive goodies—and best of all, you can personalise it with glow-in-the-dark lettering using the Lewis & Irene Glow Alphabet Panel or your own creative touch.
Not just for Christmas, this charming bag makes a fabulous gift bag, storage solution, or keepsake that can be used all year round.
Why You’ll Love Making This Sack:
🎄 Festive and fun to sew—ideal for gifting or family keepsakes
🌟 Personalised with glow-in-the-dark letters for a magical touch
🎁 Reusable, sustainable, and delightfully large
✨ Beginner-friendly but impressive-looking result
Finished Size:
🧵 Height: 62cm (24″)
🧵 Width: 53cm (21″)
What’s Included:
This workshop-approved pdf sewing pattern has been tested and loved by many of our customers. It includes step-by-step instructions and full details for creating your own stunning Santa sack with ribbon ties and personalised panel.
Please note: This is a pattern for the bag only; fabric and materials are not included.
Skill Level:
🧷 Confident Beginner – ideal for sewists comfortable with a sewing machine
Fabric Suggestions:
For best results, use stable fabrics such as:
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Quilting cotton
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Polycotton
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Soft furnishing fabrics
Materials You’ll Need:
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Main Bag: 60cm x 150cm wide OR 75cm x 112cm wide cotton fabric
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Personalisation: Lewis & Irene Glow Alphabet Panel, felt letters, or DIY fabric letters
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Name Panel Backing: 25cm x 112cm cotton fabric
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Drawstring: 2m cord or ribbon
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75cm Steam-A-Seam Lite
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Matching thread
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Safety pin or bodkin
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Sewing machine and basic sewing tools
We made our sample using Addison red tartan check cotton for the main bag and Makower UK’s Essentials Star white-on-white cotton for the name panel—a timeless combination with a touch of sparkle!
See What Others Are Making
Join the festive fun—explore and share your creations using #personalisedsantasack on Instagram.
