Make A Simple Drawstring Bag
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Make a Simple Drawstring Bag
A project tutorial with a supply list.
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6. Make a Simple Drawstring BagA project tutorial with a supply list.
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This beginner-friendly project guide teaches you how to sew a simple drawstring bag. This design features a built-in top casing and a dual-cord closure system. It works perfectly for organizing gifts, travel items, or craft supplies. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Supply List
- Fabric Bundles: Two matching pieces of 100% cotton fabric (10" x 12" is a great starter size for small gift bags).
- Drawstring Cord: Two pieces of 28" cotton, polyester, or nylon cord.
- Safety Pins: One sturdy safety pin to thread the cord through the top casing.
- Fabric Scissors: High-quality sewing shears for clean, fray-free fabric edges.
- Optional: A sewing machine or basic hand-sewing needle and thread. [5, 6, 7]
Making a drawstring bag with no lining is a fast and easy project. Cut a rectangle of fabric, hem the top to create a casing, fold it in half, stitch the side seams, and thread your cord through. Because there is no lining, you will want to finish the interior seams to prevent fraying. [1, 2, 3]
Materials Needed• Fabric: Cotton, linen, or canvas work best.Drawstring: Twill tape, ribbon, or a cord cut to size.Tools: Scissors, pins/clips, a sewing machine, and a safety pin.
Step-by-Step Instructions1. Cut the FabricDecide on your finished bag dimensions and cut one rectangle.- Example Formula: If you want a finished bag that is 20 cm wide and 25 cm tall, your cut piece needs to be:
- Width: 20 cm × 2 + 3 cm (for seam allowance) = 43 cm
- Height: 25 cm × 2 + 8 cm (for the casing and bottom) = 58 cm
2. Finish the Raw Edges3. Create the Drawstring Casing- Fold the top raw edges down toward the wrong side of the fabric by 1 cm and press.
- Fold it down again by about 3 cm to create a wide "tunnel" or casing, and press again.
- Pin the fold in place and sew a straight stitch right along the bottom folded edge. Make sure you don't accidentally sew the tunnel shut! [1, 2, 3]
4. Sew the Bag- Fold the fabric in half, right sides together, bringing the top of the casing together.
- Pin or clip the two sides and the bottom.
- Sew down the side seams with a ≈ 1 cm seam allowance, making sure to backstitch at the top and bottom.
- Important: Start stitching slightly below the casing tunnel, so the drawstring can easily thread through the sides. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
5. Thread the Drawstring- Attach a safety pin to the end of your cord or ribbon and thread it through one side of the casing, around the back, and out the same side.
- Thread a second piece of cord starting on the opposite side, going all the way around, and out.
- Tie the ends of the drawstrings together. Pulling the cords in opposite directions will close your bag. [1, 2, 3]
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cut the Fabric
Decide on your finished bag dimensions and cut one rectangle.
- Example Formula: If you want a finished bag that is 20 cm wide and 25 cm tall, your cut piece needs to be:
- Width: 20 cm × 2 + 3 cm (for seam allowance) = 43 cm
- Height: 25 cm × 2 + 8 cm (for the casing and bottom) = 58 cm
2. Finish the Raw Edges
3. Create the Drawstring Casing
- Fold the top raw edges down toward the wrong side of the fabric by 1 cm and press.
- Fold it down again by about 3 cm to create a wide "tunnel" or casing, and press again.
- Pin the fold in place and sew a straight stitch right along the bottom folded edge. Make sure you don't accidentally sew the tunnel shut! [1, 2, 3]
4. Sew the Bag
- Fold the fabric in half, right sides together, bringing the top of the casing together.
- Pin or clip the two sides and the bottom.
- Sew down the side seams with a ≈ 1 cm seam allowance, making sure to backstitch at the top and bottom.
- Important: Start stitching slightly below the casing tunnel, so the drawstring can easily thread through the sides. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
5. Thread the Drawstring
- Attach a safety pin to the end of your cord or ribbon and thread it through one side of the casing, around the back, and out the same side.
- Thread a second piece of cord starting on the opposite side, going all the way around, and out.
- Tie the ends of the drawstrings together. Pulling the cords in opposite directions will close your bag. [1, 2, 3]
