Double Drawstring Bag Sew-along *added to downloads*

[dehart]

I've made these in many different sizes, from pillowcase size to be used as a travel laundry bag, to very small to hold the marbles for our chinese checkers set. The finished dimensions of the bag below are 8½" wide by 9" tall and the directions will be given for a bag this size.

Thank you Stephanie/barefootfairy for sending the wonderful package of Amy Butler scraps!


Double Drawstring Bag



Cut one outer fabric and one lining, each piece measures 9x19. These are folded in half.




Use ¼" seam allowances throughout. On the lining piece, sew one side seam completely from top to bottom. On the other side, start at the top and sew a few inches down. Leave a hole for turning approximately 2½-3", then sew the rest of the seam finishing at the bottom of the bag.




For the outside of the bag, make a mark about 1.75-2" down from the top of the bag and a parallel line ½" below that (if you want to use a wider drawstring, make the second line more like .75" below the first).




With right sides together, sew from the top of the bag outer to the first line, then sew from the second line to the bottom of the bag. Repeat on the other side of the bag outer. This opening will be to thread your drawstring through later.




Turn the lining right side out and place it inside the bag outer so that the right sides of each piece are facing. Sew all the way around the top of the bag.




Reach inside the turning hole and turn the bag so that the right sides of each piece are showing, then tuck the lining inside the bag.




Press the bag so that it's nice and flat.




Sew all the way around the bag on both parallel lines to form the drawstring casing.




Cut your two drawstrings about 28" long and thread the first one through one side, all the way around the bag and back out the same opening, then knot the two ends together.




Repeat with the second drawstring, starting on the opposite side. If necessary, trim the ends of the drawstring and dab them with fray check or hold over a flame to seal the ends.




Hand sew the opening in the lining and you're all done!

[bluehalo]

jayme, you rock, this is awesome. I've tried several times to figure out how to make a 2 layer drawstring bag that I like, and have never been totally satisfied. Now I'll have to add this project to my list too

[Maribel]

[smilie=sign0060[1].gif] I love sew alongs!

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[kadidia]

Cute bag Jayme and great sew along!!!

[arasmama]

Ooh, that is a good one. We need a few for game peices.

[xheathers]

Wow Jayme, thats fantastic!

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[orangearrow]

Ooooh, love it!!! These will make great gift-bags for the holidays for packages we're mailing to family.

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[rubidoux]

those would be great for party favors, too. can't wait to try it! thanks!

[chelle]

Thank you for this--it's awesome! [smilie=flowers2[1].gif]

[timmi]

Oh cool! I need to make a few of these for gift bags

[KelliR]

Oh, this is great! I can see SO many uses for this type of bag. Thanks, Jayme!

[MamaLion]

What a great bag! I'll have to try that... Thanks for doing such a great sew along!

[Sonya]

Great instructions, thanks for taking time to post them!

[BeckyDyane]

Oh, this is great! I can see SO many uses for this type of bag. Thanks, Jayme!

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[victoria]

cute! Thanks for sharing

[Lisa3]

Awsome bag!!!!

[Sarah]

I was just thinking I need to make a drawstring bag for all the bouncy balls we have acummulated. Thanks for sharing.

[TaraP]

Awesome! Thanks. And gives me a new way to recycle the legs of jeans.

[mum2tori]

Thank you!! I've been making big gift bags for Christmas presents but hadn't tried to do any with a drawstring. I'll be adding those to my list of TO DO sewing. [smilie=party0048[1].gif] [smilie=party0048[1].gif]

[girlfactory]

oh that's cool! wonder if i'm smart enough to figure it out [smilie=costumed-smiley-024[1].gif]