How to make a drawstring bag? Straightforward and quick

A drawstring bag is a perfect size to tote around all items. They’re easy to make, and they’ll make your stuff organized. It’s a great way to repurpose a sock for storage or use them for traveling with a little hideaway pouch. You can easily learn how to make a drawstring bag if you have the right guide, which will be provided in this article.

Cut a strip of fabric measuring 3-1/2″ x 19″ from a piece of cotton voile or batiste. Fold half lengthwise along the selvage (the raw edge) and sew about 3/4″ from the folded edge on all four sides using a scant 1/4″ seam allowance. Turn right-side out and fold, ensuring it is smooth with no bumps. Place on one of your handles, matching the ends and sewing them together, so they match up.

Use half-round buttons or safety pins to secure around the edge once it has been sewn shut, leaving an opening for stuffing later. The most important thing about making a drawstring bag is to choose suitable materials. You will need some sturdy material, a seamstress’s needle, thread, and a piece of fabric or other material from which to make your bag.

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How to make a drawstring bag with two strings

To make a drawstring bag with two strings, you will need:

Fabric for the bag (e.g. cotton, nylon)
Two strings or cords (e.g. ribbon, drawstring cord, shoelaces)
Sewing machine or needle and thread
Scissors
Pins

Instructions:

1. Cut your fabric to the desired size for your bag. You will need two pieces of fabric, one for the front and one for the back.

2. Place the two pieces of fabric with the right sides facing each other, and pin them together along the top edge.

3. Sew along the top edge, leaving a small gap for turning the bag right side out.

4. Turn the bag right side out and press the top edge.

5. Fold the top edge of the bag down about 1/2 inch and press.

6. Fold the top edge down again, so that the raw edge is now hidden inside the fold. Pin in place.

7. Sew along the folded edge, close to the edge, to create a channel for the drawstring.

8. Insert one string into each channel, using a safety pin or a bodkin to help guide it through.

9. Tie the ends of the strings together, and your bag is complete!

Now you can cinch the bag closed by pulling on the strings, and open it again by loosening the strings. The two strings will help you keep the bag closed and secure.

How do you make a two string drawstring backpack?

Here are the basic steps to make a two-string drawstring backpack:

1. Cut two pieces of fabric for the backpack. The first piece should be the desired size for the back of the backpack, and the second piece should be slightly smaller for the front of the backpack.

2. Fold the larger piece of fabric in half with the right sides facing each other and sew along the bottom and side edges, leaving the top open.

3. Fold the smaller piece of fabric in half with the right sides facing each other and sew along the bottom and side edges, leaving the top open.

4. Turn both pieces of fabric right side out and press the edges to create a clean finish.

5. Cut two pieces of string or ribbon, each long enough to go through the backpack and tie a knot.

6. Insert one end of each string into the top of the larger piece of fabric, making sure that the strings are at opposite corners.

7. Place the smaller piece of fabric on top of the larger piece, with the right sides facing each other, and sew along the top edge, making sure to catch the strings inside the seam.

8. Turn the backpack right side out through the bottom opening, and press the top edge to create a clean finish.

9. Close the bottom opening by sewing along the edge or using a fabric glue.

10. Tie the strings in a knot at the end and use the strings to cinch the top of the backpack closed by pulling on the ends of the strings.

11. The backpack is now ready to use.

Note: The above steps are just a general guide, you can make modifications as per your preference, you can also add pockets, add a lining or add any other embellishments to make it more personalized.

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How to make a drawstring bag with one string

Here are the basic steps to make a drawstring bag with one string:

1. Cut a piece of fabric to the desired size for your bag. Fold the fabric in half with the right sides facing each other.

2. Sew along the top edge of the fabric, leaving a small opening for turning the bag right side out.

3. Turn the bag right side out through the opening, and press the top edge to create a clean edge.

4. Fold the top edge of the bag down by about 1 inch and press.

5. Cut a piece of string or ribbon, long enough to go through the bag and tie a knot.

6. Fold the string in half and insert the folded end into the top of the bag through the opening.

7. Sew the opening closed, making sure to catch the string inside the seam.

8. Tie the string in a knot at the end.

9. Use the string to cinch the top of the bag closed by pulling on the ends of the string.

10. The bag is ready to use.

Note: The above steps are just a general guide, you can make modifications as per your preference, you can also add pockets, add a lining or add any other embellishments to make it more personalized.

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