How to sew a drawstring bag

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CUT 2 pieces of fabric 14" x 15" inches CUT 2 drawstrings 42" each Drawstring bags are perfect for so many things - gifts, organizing, kids, travel. They're one of the simplest things you can sew. Perfect for beginners! And a great stash buster. Come make one (or a dozen) with me! For a photo tutorial on several kinds of drawstring bags, check out my blog post here: http://www.madeeveryday.com/2008/07/t... SEWING MACHINE recommendations: My current sewing machine is a Baby Lock BRILLIANT. If you're looking to buy a good entry level machine, I also love the other machines in the series called JOY, ZEAL, and JUBILANT. You can purchase and read some reviews on this site: JOY sewing machine: http://shrsl.com/27q2h ZEAL sewing machine: http://shrsl.com/27q2j JUBILANT sewing machine: http://shrsl.com/27q2k VISIT MY SITE FOR MORE IDEAS + PATTERNS: https://www.madeeveryday.com/ Video produced by Side Street Productions: https://vimeopro.com/sidestreetprod/r...

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How to sew a drawstring bag

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cut each one 42 inches

cut each one 42 inches

cut each one 42 inches

tie a little knot in the end

tie a little knot in the end

tie a little knot in the end

use a serger 2 / 3 off the seams

use a serger 2 / 3 off the seams

use a serger 2 / 3 off the seams

measure down two inches from the top

measure down two inches from the top

measure down two inches from the top

draw a perpendicular line

draw a perpendicular line

draw a perpendicular line

trim off the excess fabric

trim off the excess fabric

trim off the excess fabric

press open the side seam

press open the side seam

press open the side seam

fold it under another about one and a half inches

fold it under another about one and a half inches

fold it under another about one and a half inches

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How to sew a drawstring bag

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Key moments

cut each one 42 inches

cut each one 42 inches

cut each one 42 inches

tie a little knot in the end

tie a little knot in the end

tie a little knot in the end

use a serger 2 / 3 off the seams

use a serger 2 / 3 off the seams

use a serger 2 / 3 off the seams

measure down two inches from the top

measure down two inches from the top

measure down two inches from the top

draw a perpendicular line

draw a perpendicular line

draw a perpendicular line

trim off the excess fabric

trim off the excess fabric

trim off the excess fabric

press open the side seam

press open the side seam

press open the side seam

fold it under another about one and a half inches

fold it under another about one and a half inches

fold it under another about one and a half inches

sewing about 1 / 8 of an inch from the edge

sewing about 1 / 8 of an inch from the edge

sewing about 1 / 8 of an inch from the edge

placed a safety pin on the end

placed a safety pin on the end

placed a safety pin on the end

hold elastic through the waistband

hold elastic through the waistband

hold elastic through the waistband

start at the other opening

start at the other opening

start at the other opening

pull the other strings

pull the other strings

pull the other strings

tie a little knot in the ends

tie a little knot in the ends

tie a little knot in the ends

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cut each one 42 inches

cut each one 42 inches

cut each one 42 inches

tie a little knot in the end

tie a little knot in the end

tie a little knot in the end

Key moments

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