Free Instructions On How To Sew A Drawstring Bag In Minutes

Drawstring bags are one of those sewing projectsfacing out... aligning the raw side edges and the raw
that can transcend all purposes. You can make themtop edges. The folded edge will be the bottom of your
to hold small objects, like those seasonal colored glassbag.5. Press and pin if necessary.6. On one side, sew
rocks that you fill your vases with. You can use themall the way up the side edges with a 1/4" seam. Be
as gift bags to cover wine bottles, hold small jewelrysure to back stitch in the beginning and end of the
boxes, or any size gift. You can make them forstitching to lock the stitch.7. Measure down the other
decorative items for your home or bath.Whateverraw side edge 3/4" and mark with a pin.8. Sew a 1/4"
your reason for sewing a drawstring bag, you willto sew the other side seam... but this time stop at the
discover that making one is super simple. Thepin mark. Be sure to back stitch in the beginning and
construction is sew simple, that you can easily modifyend of the stitching to lock the stitch.9. Fold down the
your dimensions, fabric and string to create a hugetop raw edge a 1/4" and press.10. Fold down the top
variety of drawstring bags.So, decide on the size ofedge again 1/2" and press. The folded edge created in
your bag first. Are you making to hold a wine bottle?step 9 should align with the mark made in step 7.11.
Something small?Then pick out your fabric. You'll needStarting at the mark made in step 7, stitch around the
a little more than twice your bag's dimensions. So, ifbag close to the folded edge created in step 9. This
your bag will be 12" by 5", then you want fabric that iswill create the pocket for your drawstring.12. Turn the
at least 24" plus 1 1/2" by 5" plus 1".You're also going tobag right side out and press well.13. Slide your
need some cord, ribbon, or whatever you plan on usingdrawstring through the pocket. You may want to use
for a drawstring. You will need the diameter of yoursome wire and a safety pin to help pull the cord
bag plus at least 8". In the example above, I am makingthrough the pocket.And your done! Pull the drawstring
a bag that is 5" wide, so the diameter will be 10". I willto gather the opening closed and tie.Once you have
need 10" plus 8" of cord.Once you have yourthe basics down, the possibilities are endless. You can
dimensions, cord and your fabric, follow these easysew sequins and beads to the fabric. So fringe around
step-by-step instructions below to learn how to sew athe top edge. Glue a glittery snowflake... handstitch a
drawstring bag... within minutes (yes minutes) !1. Cutdesign, cut out fabric in shapes and press them to the
your fabric so that the length is twice the finishedbag with web adhesive. Create the fabric with a crazy
length plus 1 1/2".Example: The finished width of myquilt technique or a simple patchwork style. Use fancy
bag will be 12". So I will cut my fabric to be 24" plus 1 1fabrics like silk, velvet or lace.A drawstring bag is super
2" long... 25 1/2".2. Cut your fabric so that the width iseasy to make. The fun is making the design your own.
the finished width plus 1/2".Example: The finished widthSpend the time in the details and you'll be sewing
of my bag will be 5". So I will cut my fabric to be 5"drawstring bags all the time.And most importantly...
plus 1/2" wide... 5 1/2".3. Serge or overlock stitch thehave fun!Jennifer Thoden has helped thousands of
raw edges. If you don't have an overlock stitch, youpeople just like you to successfully sew home decor
can sew a zig-zag stitch along your raw edges.4. Foldand to decorate their homes beautifully. Click here for
the fabric in half... right sides together... wrong sidesmore exciting projects like this.