DIY Drawstring Bag

 

If you are new to sewing and want an easy project to try then this week’s Youtube video is for you. The great thing about this DIY is that you can use up your scrap fabric. You can customise this DIY to suit you and you can adjust the length and width of your fabric to create pouches of different sizes. Catch the full video here and do let me know if you have a shot at making these. They are perfect to use for your make up or even for using to bring your lunch to work. Have fun getting creative and making these pouches.

 

I used some scrap floral fabric from the stash to make my bags. I also used a faux leather strip of fabric that I had to make the drawstring part of my pouch. Make sure to make a large enough tunnel for pulling your string of choice through the tunnel. You will see how I made this in the video above. Don’t worry if you do not have any fancy string to use as your drawstring as some wool or jute string would work perfectly. Also, if you are new to sewing and don’t have a lot of fabric then why not use an old piece of clothing for this DIY, this is a great way to transform something old into something new and you can recycle your old clothing item.

If you want to try more sewing projects then why not try my easy envelope cushion project. You can catch it here. If you are feeling brave then you could check out my dressmaking posts too. Let me know if you have a go at making these pouches and tag me in your makes over on Instagram. Have fun sewing!

Chat soon,

Catherine.