Money bag props are a cute addition to a casino party.
Money bags are cute props for a casino party. They also are needed as props in many plays and skits. Many costumes, from a bank robber to the Monopoly man, are enhanced by money bag props. Use pre-cut felt letters to make a perfect dollar symbol on the canvas bags. Recycle newspaper for a free lightweight stuffing, or fill the bags with play money until it sticks out the top. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Cut two 7-by-11-inch rectangles of canvas. The long sides are the sides of the bag and the short sides are the top and bottom.
2. Sew the rectangles together along the bottom and sides.
3. Zigzag stitch around the open top of the bag. Fold down a 1/2-inch hem at the top of the bag and sew it down by sewing a seam 1/4- inch from the top edge.
4. Turn the bag right side out, stuff it two-thirds full of scrap paper and tie it shut with twine. If desired, glue play money into the top of the bag.
5. Measure the height and width of the pre-cut felt "S" and cut two narrow strips of felt slightly longer than the "S" is high and one-fourth as wide. You may be able to cut the strips from the borders of the felt.
6. Stick or glue the strips vertically in the center of the bag, one strip-width apart. Stick or glue the "S" over the strips to make a dollar sign. Some felt letters are self-stick and some are not. Use a single line of felt for a more modern dollar sign.
Tags: casino party, dollar sign, felt letters, play money, pre-cut felt