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 Sew-Simple Gift Pouch
Make a drawstring bag to hold a special gift for your favorite valentine.
You Need:
Instructions:
Serge or overlock stitch the raw edges of your fabric. If you don't have
an overlock stitch, you can sew a zig-zag stitch along your raw edges.
Fold the fabric in half... right sides together... wrong sides facing
out... aligning the raw side edges and the raw top edges. The folded
edge will be the bottom of your bag. Press and pin if necessary.
On one side, sew all the way up the side edges with a 1/4" seam.
Be sure to back stitch in the beginning and end of the stitching to lock
the stitch.
Measure down the other raw side edge 3/4" and mark with a pin. Sew
a 1/4" to sew the other side seam... but this time stop at the pin
mark. Be sure to back stitch in the beginning and end of the stitching
to lock the stitch. Fold down the top raw edge a 1/4" and press.
Fold down the top edge again 1/2" and press. The folded edge
created should align with the pin marking. Starting at the mark, stitch around the bag close to
the folded edge. This will create the pocket for your
drawstring.
Turn the bag right side out and press well. Slide your drawstring through the pocket. You may want to use some
wire and a safety pin to help pull the cord through the pocket. Pull the drawstring to gather the opening closed and tie.
Once you have the basics down, the possibilities are endless. You can
sew sequins and beads to the fabric. So fringe around the top edge. Glue
a glittery snowflake... hand stitch a design, cut out fabric in shapes
and press them to the bag with web adhesive. Create the fabric with a
crazy quilt technique or a simple patchwork style. Use fancy fabrics
like silk, velvet or lace.
A drawstring bag is super easy to make. It's easy to adjust the size to
make bags of all sizes. The fun is making the design
your own. Spend the time in the details and you'll be sewing drawstring
bags all the time.
And most importantly... have fun!
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