Beginner Projects, Sewing, Upcycling
Easy DIY Drawstring Bag from fabric scraps – free sewing pattern
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It’s time for another easy and sustainable way to make use of your fabric scraps! Today I’ve got this simple DIY drawstring bag sewing tutorial for you. Actually, its a two in one sewing idea as you can chose between two versions of the drawstring bag: small and medium size.
This bag is unlined what makes it perfect for beginners: it doesn’t require a lot of materials, which makes it affordable and easy to get started. You can practice simple sewing techniques such as straight stitches, optional decorative stitching and simple seams. There are no complicated techniques involved, which makes it a great project for someone who is just starting to learn to sew.
5 Creative Ways to Use Your DIY Drawstring Bag
- Last minute gift idea
- An eco-friendly and reusable gift bag to wrap presents
- Travel organizer to store your travel essentials
- A Beach bag to store sunscreen and other beach essentials
- Snack bag for on-the-go munching
- Crafting kit to store your sewing supplies or knit /crochet project
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Fabric Suggestion
Before buying new fabric, consider using fabric scraps that you already have at home. This is a great opportunity to upcycle old clothes or repurpose fabric from other projects. Not only is it an environmentally friendly choice, but it’s also an affordable way to create a personalized drawstring bag.
Other supplies
- Optional: cord matching the fabric (instead of fabric cord)
- clips / needles
- universal sewing needles
Drawstring Bag Without A Pattern
If you want to save some paper, it is an option to make the drawstring bag without the pattern. Advanced sewers can just use the following measurements to create the bag:
SMALL
Front / Back: 16 cm x 20 cm (incl. 1 cm seam allowance), cut on fold
Notches for the casing: 5 cm & 6 cm from upper edge
Casing: 15 cm x 4 cm, cut 2 x
Drawstring from fabric: 40 cm x 4 cm, cut 2 x
Alternative Cord: 2 cm x 40 cm
MEDIUM
Front / Back: 19 cm x 24 cm (incl. 1 cm seam allowance), cut on fold
Notches for the casing: 7 cm & 8 cm from upper edge
Casing: 18 cm x 4 cm, cut 2 x
Drawstring from fabric: 50 cm x 4 cm, cut 2 x
Alternative Cord: 2 cm x 50 cm
DIY Drawstring Bag: Free Pattern And Supplies
➡️ Click here to download the free PDF Sewing Pattern ⬅️
How to make a simple drawstring bag – sewing tutorial
YouTube Video tutorial
(In German with English subtitles)
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