Sew a Drawstring Bag

It is easy to learn to sew a drawstring bag. These fun bags are great for storage. You can make them in a variety of sizes. Pick out some decorative fabric and get started on this easy sewing project.





For a sleeping bag size use 7/8-1 yard of material
For a medium bag use 16 x 15 inch of material
For a small size bag use 11 x 19 ½ inch of material
Experiment with different sizes.

You will also need:
1-2 yards of ribbon or cording

Fold fabric in half lengthwise placing right sides together. Stitch along sides of material leaving the top open. Fold the top edge over 1 inch. Pin in place. Stitch along bottom edge taking out pins as you go. Leave a small opening in the seam for the drawstring. Remember to backstitch at the beginning at the end of your sewing.

Using 1 yard ribbon or cording, depending on size of bag. Attach a safety pin at the end of your drawstring. Push safety pin through the opening and continue pushing through until you come out the opening again. Tie a knot at the ends of the cording.



You can use drawstring bags for storing toys, doll clothes, blocks, sleeping bags, cars, whatever you need to store.

To hand sew a drawstring coin bag go back to Level 1 projects. Or change the drawstring instructions and machine sew.

Jean Drawstring Bag

Try a drawstring bag made out of an old pair of jeans. 

T-shirt Drawstring Bag

Learn how to sew a t-shirt drawstring bag.