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

Today’s handcrafted goods is “DIY striped drawstring bag".

striped drawstring pouch

Materials

Main fabrics, 30cm by 26cm are 2 pieces. (Seam allowances are included)

main fabrics

Sew the edge of fabrics with zig zag stitch. (for anti-fray)

zig zag stitch

Bottom patch fabrics, 11cm by 26cm are 2 pieces. (Seam allowances are included)

bottom patch fabrics

Sew the edge of fabrics with zig zag stitch. (for anti-fray)

zig zag stitch

Cords, 70cm are 2 pieces.

cords

Make main fabrics

1. Sew the main fabric and bottom patch with right side together.

sew the main fabric and bottom patch

2. Press seam allowances to bottom side, and stitch.

press seam allowances to bottom side
stitch

3. Other main fabric and bottom patch, do the same way.

Make drawstring pouch

1. Fold and press the top edge. (1cm、2.5cm)

fold and press

When making creases, it is recommended to use an sewing ruler for iron. The folds are neat and the finish is nicely.

2. Unfold the crease (2.5cm).

unfold

3. Lay the fabrics with right side. Then sew the side and bottom. (Don’t sew 7cm from the top edge.)

sew the side and bottom

4. Press seam allowances open, and sew the side seams with U-shaped.

sew the side seams with U-shaped

5. Fold and press the fabric (2.5cm). Then stitch.

fold and press
stitch

6. Turn inside out.

turn inside out

7. Thread the cord through, and tie the cord ends. It’s done.

thread the cord through
tie the cord ends
striped drawstring pouch

Making movie is the following.

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