This burlap leaf bag and garden kit will make a wonderful handmade gift for the gardener in your life.

Tools and Materials
3 yards of open-weave natural (jute) burlap cloth
Strong twine and needle, or sewing machine and cotton thread
Wooden button or bead
Linen strip
Scissors
Potting container
Small flowerpots
Assorted gardening items
Evergreen clippings
Cellophane
Ribbon

Burlap Bag How-To
1. Using 3 yards of burlap, sew the sides and bottom together with strong twine, creating a bag. If using a machine, fold fabric twice and use cotton thread. Make sure selvage edge is at the top of bag.

2. Draw the string from the top of the bag and affix a button or bead onto the end of the string, creating a drawstring.

3. Roll up burlap bag and tie with a linen strip. This bag can be used for compost throughout the winter. Keep leaves in it all winter long, allowing them to break down. The bag can be used multiple times until it begins to decompose.

Garden Kit How-To
1. Place flowerpots in a potting container.

2. Fill with various gardening items, such as secateurs, garden gloves, and trowels. Include the burlap bag.

3. Package with cellophane and ribbon.

Resources
You can find various gardening items to include in this gift at your local gardening or hardware supply store. Burlap is available frombackyardstyle.com.