Abstract: Sheets of flexible, compliant polymer film are sealed together along common, bottom and side edges thereof, to define a bag with an open top, and the upper portion of the bag has a dual thickness. The latter, dual thickness defines a hem, and the hem has a channel formed therein in which are confined draw ribbons or ties, the ends of the ties are fixed to sides of the bag. Apertures formed in the sheets provide access to the ties, in order that the same can be drawn taut, severed, and formed into bows.