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How to  make a drawstring bag (great for beginners)

How to  make a drawstring bag (great for beginners)

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Drawstring bags are such an easy sewing project for beginners. Learn how to make a drawstring bag with this simple drawstring bag tutorial.

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You'll absolutely love making your own DIY drawstring bags.  They're awesome for: •beginning sewers •diy gift bags •laundry lingerie bags •shoe bags for travel •gift card holders •soap mitts •simple glasses cases and so many more things!

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What you'll need to make a drawstring bag: •cotton fabric •ribbon/twill tape •scissors •elastic threader

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First cut 2 rectangles of fabric. Click on the link below for 4 sizes to get you started. Put the fabric right sides together and sew down one long side.

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Foldover the top by 1/4", press, then 3/4" and press.

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Make a clip right at the bottom of the fold on both sides.

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Fold this little bit of fabric to the side and stitch with a zigzag stitch.

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Stitch close to the pressed fold across the top.

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Fold the bag right sides together and stitch down the other side starting at the clips and across the bottom.

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Turn the bag right side out. Thread an elastic threader through the casing at the top, then pull ribbon through to finish your DIY drawstring bag.

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And that's how easy it is to sew a drawstring bag!

And that's how easy it is to sew a drawstring bag!

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Other fun things to mix up your diy drawstring bags: •make them in mesh •make them from washcloths for a soap mitt •Use them for laundry or toys •Sew one in velvet for a fancy diy gift bag •Make them any size you need

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Get the full drawstring bag tutorial and get stitching drawstring pouches now when you click the link below.

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