Anchor Trick-or-Treat Bag - ANC0003-37 - Downloadable PDF

Anchor Trick-or-Treat Bag Embroidery Pattern (ANC0003-37) by Pumora

This free downloadable PDF embroidery pattern from Anchor, designed by Pumora, guides crafters through creating a charming Trick-or-Treat bag embellishment — a perfect seasonal project for Halloween. The design, catalogued as ANC0003-37, involves constructing a decorative felt badge that is then hand-stitched onto a bag using classic embroidery techniques. Rated as a beginner level project, it is accessible to those just starting out with embroidery and felt craft, while still producing a polished, eye-catching result.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a felt badge embellishment sized approximately 14 x 16 cm, designed to be sewn onto a trick-or-treat bag. The badge is composed of two layers of felt — a larger yellow outer layer and a smaller off-white inner layer — which are layered together and then secured to the bag using hand embroidery. The overall time commitment for the project is estimated at approximately 3 hours, making it an ideal weekend or evening craft.

Materials Used

• Anchor Stranded Cotton 8m skeins in the following colour numbers: #01098, #00330, #00297, #00403, #00926
• Yellow felt, cut to 14 x 16 cm
• Off-white felt, cut to 11 x 14 cm
• A No. 5 embroidery needle
• Scissors and a small amount of craft glue (optional, for temporary positioning)

The pattern uses Anchor Stranded Cotton, a 6-strand divisible embroidery floss known for its consistent colour quality and wide palette. Anchor threads are produced in accordance with Oeko-Tex standards, with pH values tested and colour dye lots adhering to Global fastness standards, making them a reliable and safe choice for crafted items.

Techniques Used

• Felt cutting and layering — Two felt pieces are cut using a provided template, with the inner off-white piece nested onto the larger yellow piece to create a layered badge effect.
• Temporary gluing — A small amount of glue is applied at the corners and centre of the smaller felt piece to hold it in position before stitching. This step is optional but recommended for beginners to keep the work stable.
• Blanket stitch — The primary embroidery technique used in this pattern. The felt badge layers are sewn onto the bag using blanket stitch worked with a single strand of yellow (colour #00297) embroidery floss. Blanket stitch is a classic hand embroidery stitch worked along the edge of fabric or felt, creating a neat, looped border that both secures the material and adds decorative detail.

Stitches Used

• Blanket stitch — Used to attach the layered felt badge securely to the trick-or-treat bag. This stitch is worked with 1 strand of Anchor Stranded Cotton in yellow (#00297), giving a clean and delicate finish along the felt edges.

Needle and Thread Details

The pattern calls for a No. 5 embroidery needle, which is well-suited to working with stranded cotton on felt. The embroidery floss is used as a 6-strand thread overall, with the blanket stitch application specifying just 1 strand for a fine, refined edge. The five colour numbers — #01098, #00330, #00297, #00403, and #00926 — provide a rich autumnal palette appropriate for a Halloween-themed design.

Care and Washing Instructions

Anchor advises washing embroidered items at the hottest temperature suitable for the fabric, using a large amount of water to minimise any potential bleeding of excess dye, particularly with darker colour shades. The use of decolorating sheets is also suggested as an additional precaution. Always follow the specific washing instructions for the bag or fabric onto which the badge is applied.