Glitter Shaker Bag Tag Tutorial | An Easy Embroidery DIY Project with PooLin EOC06
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Feb 5, 2026
Glitter Shaker Bag Tag Tutorial | An Easy Embroidery DIY Project with PooLin EOC06

Embroidery bag tags are small, quick-to-finish projects that are perfect for beginners. Whether attached to a bag, a set of keys, or given as a personalized gift, they are always a popular choice. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the entire process step by step to create a fun and satisfying glitter shaker bag tag

What You’ll Need to Make a Bag Tag

Before getting started, please prepare the following materials and tools.

Materials


  • Glitter vinyl
  • Clear TPU film
  • Colorful sequins
  • Tear-away stabilizer
  • Matching embroidery thread
  • Plastic film
  • Keyring

Tools


Preparation Before Embroidery

  • Place the stabilizer and plastic film into the embroidery hoop in sequence
  • Adjust them so they are evenly tightened and smooth, with no wrinkles
  • This provides stable support for the embroidery and the layers added later
preparation before emboridery

Start Embroidering the Design

Step 1: Load the Embroidery File

  • Import the bag tag design into the embroidery machine
  • Check the design size and orientation on the machine screen to make sure everything is correct

Step 2: Run the Embroidery Steps

01 Stitch the Placement Line

  • This line is used to mark the position where the glitter vinyl will be placed

02 Stitch the Tack-Down Line

  • Place the glitter vinyl over the placement line, with the shiny side facing up
  • Smooth the material flat, then stitch the tack-down line to secure it in place

03 Add Personalized Text

  • At this step, you can add your name or a word with special meaning to personalize your bag tag

During the embroidery process, keep the following in mind:

  • Watch closely to ensure the stitches run smoothly
  • Pause and make adjustments if any issues occur

Trimming and Layering

  • After the embroidery is complete, remove the hoop from the machine
  • Carefully trim away the excess fabric following the embroidered outline
  • Add colorful sequins inside the bag tag
  • Be careful not to overfill; leave some space so the sequins can move and create the “shaker” effect

Sealing and Shaping

  • Gather the sequins toward the center
  • Place the TPU film on top of the sequins

  • Reduce embroidery speed
  • Use a tool to hold the sequins in place to prevent them from scattering during stitching

  • Stitch the final tack-down line to complete the overall structure of the bag tag
  • Remove the excess film
  • Tear away the excess stabilizer and remove the finished bag tag from the hoop

  • Carefully seal the edges with a lighter to prevent fraying

Attach the Bag Tag Hardware

  • Punch a hole in the designated spot and attach the keyring

  • Make sure the connection is secure and won’t come loose
  • Your glitter shaker bag tag is now complete ✨

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