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38 min 22 sec
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Taught by Ashley Nickels
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Drawstring bags are a charming way to present a gift, and they couldn't be easier to make. Ashley Nickels adds a twist to this beginner sewing project by showing you how to finish the inside with French seams, and instead of twine or rope, she shows how to use selvedge trim to create your own drawstring. This customizable bag can be sewn in any size desired.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 or 2 fat quarters or 2 matching rectangles of fabric (1 fat quarter makes a 10" x 12" bag; 2 fat quarters makes a 14 ½” x 17 ½” bag)
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Ruler
- Ribbon or 1 ½” selvedge strip that is cut lengthwise to double the width of your bag, plus 4 inches (if using for drawstring)
- Loop turner (or you can attach a safety pin to the drawstring to thread through bag)
- Iron and ironing surface
- Sewing machine with presser foot
- Coordinating thread
- Scissors
- Snips
- Pins
Downloads:
- Trim selvedge for drawstrings
- Construct a bag with French seams
- Make drawstrings out of fabric
- Insert drawstrings using a loop turner
- Finish drawstring ends with a handmade "end pull"
- Step-by-step expert instruction on sewing a drawstring bag in any size
- 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Sewing Drawstring Bags Reviews
853 users recommended this class to a friend
Maggie McCain
Very useful basic project that teaches methods that will be used over and over!
More than 3 months ago
Rebecca Hoffman
This was easy to understand and follow. As a beginner, the only thing that was difficult was doing any other size bag and using any other size fabric than what was shown. After a lot of math, I was able to cut a piece from a yard of fabric and get approx. the small size bag shown at the end of class. Besides this, the project was easy to follow and very easy construction.
More than 3 months ago
Anne Martin
I love Ashley's explanations. So clear.
More than 3 months ago
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