You Will Needn Scrap of Cotton Fabricn 1 meter Cord or Ribbonn 4 to 6 pcs of Pearls to decoraten Fabric Cutting Scissors, Thread Clipper and Pinsn Pinking Scissorsn Thread matching with fabricn Sewing Machine

Drawstring bags are as fun to sew, easy to carry and can be used to holdjust about anything from books to accessories.

Drawstring Bag

Skill level: Intermediate

Time: 15 to 20 Min.

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STEP 1: Cut cotton fabric by 14 x 20 inches (35.5 x 50.8 cm) with pinking scissors

STEP 2: Fold the top (longer side) of the fabric inwards by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) and pin in place.

STEP 3: Sew a straight line along the edge, and another near the top fold to make a casing*, as shown.

1.5 In

Back of fabric

Raw edge

STEP 4: Fold the fabric widthwise bringing the right sides together. Start just under the casing and sew the two open sides.

StartFold

Finish

STEP 5: Use a safety pin to feed the cord or ribbon through the casing. Once you are done, slip in the pearls and tie a knot to ensure that the cord doesn’t slip in and the pearls do not fall off.

TURN IT RIGHT SIDE OUT AND YOUR BAG IS READY.

*Casing is a narrow passage for an elastic or cord, as in a curtain or the waistband of a garment.

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