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DRAWSTRING BAG sew along!!
First, a big thank you to SonyaV who wrote one set of instructions and sent drawings! I make mine with a serger, so I didn't have instructions on how to make them with just a sewing machine.
There are a lot of different ways you can make drawstring bags, so I'd suggest trying our instructions first and modifying them later if you want to get creative.
Material:
Fabric: I use woven. You can use PUL for wet diaper bags. Other fabrics should work great, as long as they can easily be gathered with a drawstring.
Drawstring: If you're making a bag to put wet items in, I'd suggest nylon cording. Sonya is selling some in a separate post on this board. If you're making gift or play bags, you can use ribbon, plain old string, or cording made of any fiber (Walmart or fabric stores carry cording).
Bead or toggle (optional): If you want to get a super tight closure with your bag, you can use these on the drawstring. Also good for toddlers or preschoolers to use to close their bags.
I'm going to post the main instructions in two replies below. One will be for those who use a sewing machine only. The other will be for those who use a serger and sewing machine. They also show two different ways of doing this project. In a third reply, I'll include some options you can do.
If I'm not clear, please feel free to email me or post here with questions.
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Sharon
Mommy to Sarah (8/14/98), Michael (10/18/00), and John (9/30/03) and Peter 7/17/06
Wife to Byron since 1992!
Sarah, Michael, John, and Peter. Sarah's 11th and Peter's 3rd. Hats made by Sarah
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Last edited by Sharon : 12-30-2002 at 07:01 PM.
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