How to sew a drawstring bag with Kanji pattern (sewing pattern is not necessary)

Today’s handcrafted goods is “DIY drawstring bag with Kanji pattern".

drawstring pouch with Kanji pattern

Materials

Materials are the outer pouch fabric, 17cm by 45cm. (Seam allowances are included)

outer fabric

Pouch lining fabric, 17cm by 45cm. (Seam allowances are included)

lining fabric

2 cords (50cm).

2 cords

Sew the drawstring pouch

Lay the outer and lining fabrics with right side, and sew 3cm from edges.

sew the side seams

Press seam allowances open, and center the pouch mouth.

center the pouch mouth

Then sew the edges, leaving 6cm open and 2cm.

sew the edges

Cut off extra cloth, and press seam allowances open.

cut off extra cloth
press seam allowances open

Turn inside out, and iron.

turn inside out
iron

Insert the inner pouch into the outer pouch. Then sew 2cm from pouch mouth.

insert the inner pouch
sew the pouch mouth

Sew the hem. (Ladder stitch)

ladder stitch

Thread the cord through, it’s done.

thread the cord through
Kanji pouch

Making movie is the following.

How to sew a drawstring bag with Kanji pattern (sewing pattern is not necessary) – YouTube