Patent ID: 7594883
Filing Date: 2009-09-29
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a fabric gift bag, comprising: a. cutting two substantially matching fabric panels from one or more fabric sources; b. configuring each fabric panel such that each fabric panel includes a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion, and sizing the respective panels such that the first end portion is narrower than the second end portion and the intermediate portion is wider than either the first and second end portions; c. securing the two fabric panels together by a perimeter seam to form a composite panel comprising the two substantially matching fabric panels where the composite panel includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion; d. inserting the first end portion of the composite panel into the second end portion of the composite panel to form a fabric gift bag having a bottom, an open top, and a surrounding sidewall structure comprised of the two panels being disposed in back to back relationship and folded to form the open top; e. providing a retainer for encircling an intermediate portion of the formed gift bag; and f. wherein the panels are configured such that when the first end portion of the composite panel is inserted into the second end portion of the composite panel that the formed fabric gift bag includes an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the upper portion of the formed gift bag is tapered outwardly with respect to the bottom portion.