A beginner sewing project that’s so useful!
One of the things I’ve learned with packing is that packing within my packing is helpful. And by that I mean – I like to use packing cubes, drawstring bags, clear zipper bags, etc to organize things within my suitcase. So today I’m going to show you how to sew a drawstring bag.
Not only are these useful for packing, they’re a great way to give gifts (like these), store crafts or projects (I like to use them to carry knitting with me) and many, many other uses.
You can make these in any size, but the tutorial I’m sharing today ends up with an 8 3/4 in by 11 1/4 inch bag. To change the size, determine your final desired size, then add 1 1/4 inches to the width and 1 3/4 inches to the height.
You’ll need 1/3 yard of fabric and 1 1/3 yard of ribbon for the ties for this project. Again, if you adjust the size, you’ll want to adjust the length of the ribbon. Make each ribbon double the final width plus 6 inches.
To sew, watch the video below. Or, if you prefer written instructions, I have them in this post. If the video below won’t load for some reason, you can also watch on YouTube here.
Ruth
Love the idea of making personalized bags for myself and my girls! Thanks for this!
Terri Miller
Great video! Thank you! I am making a drawstring bag for a gift. I am a visual learner, so your video was helpful.
Adelaide
Thanks for teaching me as a beginner. Your video is easy to follow and clear.
Lil
Great and easy video:)
Ruth E Curwick
This is a perfect first project for teaching children to sew. Thanks so much for the video and detailed instructions!
Cynthia
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Despite being in my sixties I am a beginning sewer and found this project easy to make and your instructions were flawless. Extra points for using the same sewing machine as mine:-)
Zoe Baker
Hi I was looking for something to store our face masks in (2020 Covid19 problems) This is just perfect. Thank you for your easy to follow instructions and video for extra help xx
Jay
I never thought it was so easy but so easy! Thank you for the video.
Zsuzsanna Matika
I have been making bags in the past years to replace wrapping paper. This way the recipients reuse the little bags for other personal items and I can use up my leftover fabric. I love the tutorial and thank you for posting it!
Vicki
Thanks Melissa, just when I need an idea for making some personalized gifts, you provide the perfect project.
Melinda Laurie
Excellent directions/video… I neglected to leave enough room for my ribbon as it was a bit wider but it still works.. I used Minnie Mouse material and ribbon for my 3 year grand little…. She will love it and won’t notice my flaw