Liquor Gift Bag

For my friend's birthday, I made this bag for a bottle.

I measured the base & added an inch to each side & the height.  After I cut the polka dot fabric, I realized the bottle is round & larger on top compared to the base.  So, I cut 2" strips of denim and sewed them into the sides. 

I sewed the bag inside out & closed up the bottom.  I sewed a gusset on the bottom. Last I undid 2 seams opposite of each other and put ribbon that they looped open on opposite sides.  I pinned the ribbon so it didn't interfere with the seam/alley(?) I could've fed the ribbon after but didn't have much time.

This is what I'm going to do from now on for wine bottle gifts (or other bottles).

Travel pillows

Found pattern on internet. Will add link later. Used scrap fleece from winter hats & scarves. Worked out great on plane & in hotel. I made covers and modified back a little to have a flap that makes cover removable. I also added ribbon that makes it easy to hook on bag out luggage.