Which is why I love the Simple Fat Quarter Sewing Series at Ucreate. There are some really great tutorials for some fun and creative sewing projects, perfect for light summer sewing, all using one of those fabric staples: Fat Quarters. (Are you wondering what is a Fat Quarter? This will explain!) Fat Quarters are such a great way to collect some of your favorite pieces of fabric, without having to invest a lot of money. I love that Kari and Becky started this series to show of lots of great ways to use them.
Today I am sharing a tutorial for a super-simple fat quarter drawstring bag made from one fat quarter and 25″ of ribbon as part of that series.
These bags come together SO fast. They’re perfect for teaching kids to sew – or anyone else for that matter.
Start by trimming any selvage edges off the fat quarter. You will be left with a roughly 18″ x 22″ rectangle of fabric. (It’s okay if it’s not exact.) Fold down the top edge about 1/2″, press, and sew in place.
Fold the fat quarter in half width-wise with right-sides-together. Sew bottom and side edges together using a 3/8″ seam allowance. Stop and backstitch about 4″ from the top.
Press side seam allowance open, including 4″ portion that is not sewn together. Carefully sew those edges down, starting at the top of one side, pivoting about 1/4″ below the opening and backstitching once, then up the other side.
Fold top edge down 2″ and pin in place. Sew this flap down to create your casing. I just stitched right on top of the stitching for the hemmed edge. Go all the way around the fat quarter drawstring bag.
I then stitched around the top edge of the bag about 1/4″ away from the edge to give it more of a finished look.
This is how it will look. You can go ahead and add the drawstring now, if you like.
I added a quick gusset (fancy way of saying boxed bottom) to give my bag a little more shape. This is purely optional. But it’s super easy if you want to do it. Take the bottom corners of the fat quarter drawstring bag and fold them so that the side and bottom seams run down the center, creating a point. Measure down 2″ from the point, mark, and draw a line perpendicular to the side seam.
Sew right on the drawn line and trim away excess fabric 1/4″ away from the seam. Repeat with other corner. If you want your gusset more or less boxy, you can measure more or less than the 2″ away from the point and mark and sew accordingly. The options are endless…
Turn bag right side out. Put a safety pin at one end of your ribbon to help thread it through your casing.
Tie the ends of the ribbon in a knot. And you’re done. It’s seriously that easy to make your fat quarter drawstring bag!
This fat quarter drawstring bag finishes at about 13″ long by 10″ wide. In addition to altering the gusset, you can change the length of the bag by trimming some of the fat quarter length before you start sewing. I promise after you’ve made one, you’ll be able to start whipping them out quickly. They’re great for holding craft projects, birthday presents, Legos, you name it.
Here are a few other simple Fat Quarter projects. These projects are perfect for beginning sewers and once again, would be good summer sewing projects with kids too:
A super simple lined tote-bag.
I’m also giving away a fat quarter bundle of Ann Kelle prints from Robert Kaufman you can use with all of that sewing inspiration. To enter, just leave a comment on this post. Giveaway open until Friday, June 28 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Winner: Karrie SmithJune 25, 2013 at 8:47 PM
And while we’re talking about sewing ideas, did you know that Craftsy has lots of FREE mini-classes including free sewing and free quilting patterns? You might want to check them out too!
160 Comments
DangitAnge
June 24, 2013 at 6:07 amThanks for the tutorial. I'm teaching a homeschool sewing coop this fall so I'm collecting ideas.
Quilter in the Gap
June 24, 2013 at 6:23 amWhat a great bag! I know just the person to teach using this bag!!
Kara {me and elna}
June 24, 2013 at 6:24 amThanks for the opportunity! 🙂
Marianne
June 24, 2013 at 6:29 amI must start my little kiddies off on learning to sew something. My little girl of 3.5 wants to so i gave her some fabric, needle and thread and she cannot do it. She said she doesn't want the thread. I said, well it wasn't really sewing then!
Laura
June 24, 2013 at 6:30 amMy only problem is deciding which things to make! There isn't enough time in the day!
Sharon Eshlaman
June 24, 2013 at 6:30 amAmy, you have a great blog! Thanks for a chance to win.
Wily Crow
June 24, 2013 at 6:44 amI have a couple of pretty FQs and wasn't sure what I'd use them for – these bags look perfect! Excellent for carrying around small projects.
LilyKGonzales
June 24, 2013 at 6:58 amI make something similar and use them as shoe bags when I travel. I also have a light one and dark one to keep unmentionables when traveling, the light bag has clean, the dark has dirty. I make them as gifts too!
Amanda K
June 24, 2013 at 7:00 amAwesome tutorial! I'll have to make one now 🙂
Melia Mae Quilting
June 24, 2013 at 7:02 amWhat a cute idea! I should do that with my daughter. She would love that. She is always asking to sew with me, but she can sit on my lap and use the machine I would think. I will have to check out your tutorial.
Happy Cottage Quilter
June 24, 2013 at 7:24 amWow thanks for the tutorial. I've always thought the drawstring bags look so awesome!!
giddy99
June 24, 2013 at 7:31 amAwesome! I love drawstring bags; they're great to have as shoe bags when traveling (I travel a lot for work).
Paula @ Sewy Stuff
June 24, 2013 at 7:37 amWow! Those really do look quick and easy! Can't wait to try one for my niece! The drawstring will be so much easier for her to use than a buttoned or zippered bag.<br /><br />Those Anne Kelle fabrics are great!
anyadahab
June 24, 2013 at 7:38 amThank you for the tutorial. I have been thinking about where to start with teaching my son to sew. Right now he just loves icing out fabrics for me.
Darlene DuBois
June 24, 2013 at 7:44 amAwesome tutorial. Gonna try this with my granddaughter! Thanks
Leigh
June 24, 2013 at 7:46 amMy family uses these as gift wrapping bags and this is a great tutorial to put some little ones learning to sew to work on more.
LHJ
June 24, 2013 at 7:52 amThese fabrics are adorable, and honestly so is the project! Thanks 🙂
Sheila
June 24, 2013 at 8:17 amGreat idea for a summer project with the grandchildren! Thank you. <br />Beautiful giveaway. I hope I win : )
Kelly Young
June 24, 2013 at 8:27 amWhat a great project! It's so fun to share a love of creating with kids at an early age!<br /><br />:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Tori
June 24, 2013 at 8:33 amI am so loving this project! Just picked up a TON of fun fat quarters on a quilt shop hop. I'm going to beat the heat today and make a few of these.<br /><br />tori w.
Mev_Lohman
June 24, 2013 at 8:34 amYes, please! The fabrics and the bag pattern would be perfect for my nieces.
Liz Colley
June 24, 2013 at 8:54 amWhat a great simple project!
Sarah
June 24, 2013 at 9:00 amCute! Thanks!
NanaMoran
June 24, 2013 at 9:00 amSeveral family members have asked me to teach them to sew…now I have the perfect project!! Thank you:)
Tracy
June 24, 2013 at 9:03 amI love these little bags, thanks for sharing!
Wlsngrl
June 24, 2013 at 9:20 amCute idea! Thanks for sharing
Meredith
June 24, 2013 at 9:20 amI adore Ann Kelle fabric and must try this tutorial! Thanks!
Beverly
June 24, 2013 at 9:31 amI teaching my grandchildren to sew, this is perfect.
Kelli
June 24, 2013 at 9:31 amSo cute and handy! I made 2 for my granddaughters and they love them!
karaj
June 24, 2013 at 9:41 amSuch a cute idea! I've been wondering where to begin teaching kids to sew.
Linda Crosby
June 24, 2013 at 9:44 amThis morning my three year old grandson asked me If i could make him a "jake the pirate " bag for his colloection of Jake toys. Thanks for the tutorial and chance to win this lovely fabric!!
Wendy Namken
June 24, 2013 at 9:51 amMy son has been wanting a small bag for his Ninjago mini-figures and this would make a great bag for him! Thanks for the tutorial and chance to win some new fabric!!
Lynda
June 24, 2013 at 9:53 amI made similar bags for my daughter who travels a lot, she uses them to pack her shoes in, and a laminate one for anything wet. My grandbabies will turn 2 in July (triplets) so have a few years to wait until they learn to sew
Susan
June 24, 2013 at 10:07 amThanks for the tutorial. I too use them for packing shoes
Suzanne T
June 24, 2013 at 10:21 amGotta love a give away!
Emily Isley
June 24, 2013 at 10:21 amLove bags like this!
Kari Sweeten
June 24, 2013 at 10:29 amAwesome drawstring bag Amy!!! You are always sharing such amazing projects – THANK YOU!
Pam
June 24, 2013 at 10:30 amYou can never have too many bags, I like to have a few for last minute gifts,pop in a few toiletries or chocolates and instant present.
SmallvilleMom
June 24, 2013 at 10:42 amThe bags look so cute! I'd love to win the fabric.
Miggsie
June 24, 2013 at 10:50 amThanks for the tutorial, and the giveaway – what cute fabric!
Lorraine
June 24, 2013 at 10:58 amThanks for the great bag idea–perfect for my granddaughters! I love the cute fabric!
allierae
June 24, 2013 at 11:02 amHow cute, thanks Amy!
Mitzi
June 24, 2013 at 11:04 amThanks for this post. I'm teaching my 2 daughters and a couple of their friends to sew this summer and I was just looking for something else easy to make besides pillow cases! Thanks…and thanks for having the giveaway.
maureen
June 24, 2013 at 11:05 amI have some students at school that I mentor. This would make a great project for them to work on! Thanks for the idea. (and the chance to win the fabric to get them started!!)
Zoe
June 24, 2013 at 11:09 amVery cute bag! I will definitely try making one of these.
Barb
June 24, 2013 at 11:24 amSo cute, I love draw string bags, we can never have enough here. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
June 24, 2013 at 11:34 amWonderful project! And so many uses for them. Thank you!
Dedra C
June 24, 2013 at 11:37 amI'm making drawstring bags today for my girls. Thank you for the inspiration.
shawn
June 24, 2013 at 11:48 amOooooo what wonderful colors of fabric, thanks for giveaway!!<br />(smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)
NorahS
June 24, 2013 at 12:00 pmThat bag is so cute! Love the giveaway fabrics. My daughter is all grown up but is making quilts, too!
malmur
June 24, 2013 at 12:08 pmWhat fab fabrics – drawstring bags too!! Great
james and bess
June 24, 2013 at 12:14 pmwhat a cutie bag – just love those ann kelle prints! 🙂 great giveaway!<br /><br />bess 🙂
andsewitis
June 24, 2013 at 12:17 pmSo cute and practical!
Carol
June 24, 2013 at 12:24 pmWhat cute bags and so handy! Thanks for the tutorial!
shayne
June 24, 2013 at 12:40 pmPerfect! Thanks!
Pinspot
June 24, 2013 at 1:05 pmAnn Kelle- queen of basics. Love her!
Lucy @ Charm About You
June 24, 2013 at 2:06 pmvery cute bags!
Debbie Weishaar
June 24, 2013 at 2:20 pmI'm always looking for patterns that use fat quarters and I have some that I'll be using to make some of these little bags for gifts this year. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Steven and Ginger
June 24, 2013 at 2:36 pmSo cute. I love using fabric drawstring bags!
Cherie
June 24, 2013 at 3:41 pmSuper cute!! Great idea. I will have to try it out sometime!
Allison C
June 24, 2013 at 4:29 pmI love Ann Kelle prints!
Chris S
June 24, 2013 at 4:32 pmLove the fabric and bags!
Kacey
June 24, 2013 at 4:37 pmThanks for a very useful tutorial!
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾
June 24, 2013 at 5:17 pmWhat a great project! My 7 year old would love to make one or three! She has her own sewing machine and is pretty able at this point to follow directions.
Nancycim
June 24, 2013 at 5:31 pmWhat a great idea. Wonder if it would make a good travel shoe bag?
linynp
June 24, 2013 at 6:17 pmYeah! Perfect timing! Live your fabric choices for the bags. Awesome giveaway. <br />Linynp2 at yahoo (dot) com
Coffee Break Whatever
June 24, 2013 at 6:27 pmThose Anne Kelle are beautiful! I would love to make a quilt from those. I have been intending to make a black and white one…touch of red and yellow would be perfect! Thanks for the chance.
grannymaudsgirl
June 24, 2013 at 6:42 pmYes, I know the 'Call the Midwife' show. Can you watch an episode without a tear? I loved it so much when it was shown on TV that I bought the DVDs, and I recently bought the first of the books it is based on for a friend.
Ramona
June 24, 2013 at 6:45 pmI love simple projects like this when teaching someone to sew. Fun, easy and useful!
KatieQ
June 24, 2013 at 6:49 pmI didn't know Craftsy had any free classes. Thanks for the info and for offering the generous giveaway.
pizzaeater
June 24, 2013 at 7:02 pmThe bag is so cute. Thanks for the information about crafty's free classes. I am going to check them out.
Janarama
June 24, 2013 at 7:18 pmGreat tutorial! Thanks. I'm loving Ann Kelle's prints.
Jess
June 24, 2013 at 7:20 pmI've been needing some good drawstring bags for carrying around my knitting. These are perfect!
Tamie
June 24, 2013 at 7:29 pmWhat a great tutorial. I'd love to add more fat quarters to my stash. Thanks for the giveaway.
Jude Jones
June 24, 2013 at 7:46 pmGreat idea, thanks for the give away!
Unknown
June 24, 2013 at 8:10 pmLove the fabric in your give away. Thanks for having it. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
Hayley Stephens
June 24, 2013 at 8:16 pmMy niece asked me to teach her to sew. This looks perfect. hayleymstephens @ gmail dot com
Jennifer
June 24, 2013 at 8:47 pmLove this drawstring bag, thanks!
A Quilters Playhouse
June 24, 2013 at 9:43 pmGreat tutorial on the drawstring bag! I hope to knock out several tomorrow!
Abbe Coury
June 24, 2013 at 9:52 pmCute drawstring bag! Great tutorial for me to use to teach my daughter to sew. Thanks!
mvink
June 24, 2013 at 10:15 pmAwesome tutorial! That will have to go on my to list. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Pank
June 24, 2013 at 10:36 pmHi that is such a cute bag. I can't wait o try it out
Esther F.
June 24, 2013 at 11:04 pmThank you very much for the tutorial, the craftsy tip and the give-away!<br />Esther<br />esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com<br />Ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com<br />
Kelly
June 24, 2013 at 11:13 pmLove the daisies and the chevrons! So fun!
Cindy Sheaffer
June 24, 2013 at 11:16 pmLove this tutorial! Always looking for quick, easy and useful gifts!<br />This fits the bill perfectly! Thanks for the chance to win!
Andrea
June 24, 2013 at 11:16 pmCute tute! Lovely bag idea…and what a lovely giveaway!
Kelly
June 24, 2013 at 11:19 pmLove the daisies and the chevrons! So fun!
Kelly
June 24, 2013 at 11:19 pmLove the daisies and the chevrons! So fun!
Jodi - usairdoll
June 25, 2013 at 12:08 amSuper cute little bags! These are perfect little project bags or even gift bags as well. Thanks for the tutorial!<br /><br />Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com<br />
robin
June 25, 2013 at 3:19 amCute, cute, cute. Thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway chance!
cat
June 25, 2013 at 3:38 amlove the bright fabrics. Thanks for the giveaways.
kt
June 25, 2013 at 4:08 amGreat idea! I'm hoping to get my daughter sewing this summer–this may be her first project. Thanks for sharing!
dpaulson512
June 25, 2013 at 4:36 amLove this idea! Thanks again! Would LOVE this giveaway!
Jeneta
June 25, 2013 at 5:42 amOh how lovely and simple!
Bethany
June 25, 2013 at 6:03 amThanks for the chance to win!
sewlightly
June 25, 2013 at 6:12 amI would love to win this fat quarter bundle. It would be perfect to use to make these cute drawstring bags.
Oot-N-Aboot
June 25, 2013 at 6:46 amOoooh…love the fat quarter bundle! Would make some cute bags!
Buffy Skolnick
June 25, 2013 at 7:02 amThe link went to a zippered pouch tutorial??? I'll search the site and see if I can find it. Thanks for the giveaway!<br />buffy (at) dblawoffices (dot) com
Nicole
June 25, 2013 at 7:15 amCute bags! Great giveaway!
paperscissorsink
June 25, 2013 at 7:33 amCute bag, perfect for me to do with the kids for a learning project, thank you!
Jennifer
June 25, 2013 at 7:42 amCute bag! Thanks for the tutorial.
Mary Burnette
June 25, 2013 at 8:03 amGreat Tutorial! I will be making several of these!mburnette912@bellsouth.net
Margaret
June 25, 2013 at 8:10 amLove that bag. Thanks for the giveaway. mschindlerstar(at)gmail(dot)com
Becky_Sharp
June 25, 2013 at 8:14 amGreat idea! Love those drawstring bags.
Joana
June 25, 2013 at 8:56 amLove the drawstring bags! Thanks so much for the great tutorial–and I always love give-aways!
Leigh Anne
June 25, 2013 at 9:08 amThis is perfect timing! I promised my 7 year old I would teach her to sew this summer 🙂
Kristen
June 25, 2013 at 9:13 amLove the prints and the tutorial. Thanks for those and the giveaway!
Dana Nemerson
June 25, 2013 at 9:23 amLoving the graphic quality of the Ann Kelle fabrics.
aiah23
June 25, 2013 at 10:16 amwow those fabrics are really lovely! I <3 Craftsy! I've done a couple of the mini classes myself and have quite a few paid ones in my queu that I need to tackle!<br /><br />Fawn
Barbara Pricola
June 25, 2013 at 10:31 amI love your blog, and great fabrics!
Sarah
June 25, 2013 at 11:34 amA drawstring bag is the first thing I learned how to sew – it stored all my sewing things in it for classes after that. My favorite part was picking out the fabric from the entire store! 🙂 <br /><br />The Ann Kelle prints make me think of a summer picnic, love it!
Kat
June 25, 2013 at 11:55 amThank you for the tutorial and giveaway!
Sheila M/FL
June 25, 2013 at 12:07 pmThank you for this great pattern. I volunteer at our local Ronanld McDonald House teaching the kids how to sew, this will be great and I was really getting tired of helping them make pillowcases. Thank and please keep these great easy itdeas coming.
Andee
June 25, 2013 at 12:19 pmI just made four zipper pouches from one of those Craftsy classes…really awesome pattern! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway!
Sherryl
June 25, 2013 at 12:42 pmIt's hard to resist a little gift bag. I like to make them and take them to my book club meeting filled with little goodies! This is a sweet little tutorial (and a lovely giveaway) – thank you!<br /> – sunshdws at yahoo dot com
Paula
June 25, 2013 at 12:48 pmGreat tutorial. My son needs a gym bag for kindergarten and this will be just perfect.
Ida
June 25, 2013 at 1:19 pmThanks for the tutorial. I'm going to make this with my daughter.
Bonnie Pfrimmer
June 25, 2013 at 1:47 pmWhat a lovely bag. I am going to make one for my granddaughter to keep her games in it. Thanks for sharing..
Linda June
June 25, 2013 at 2:41 pmOhhh! Those colors in Ann Kelle prints! I just love Red, White and Blue and this is popping great! Thanks for the tutorial. I love your blog and all your projects–my style, thank you!<br />
KMSC
June 25, 2013 at 3:03 pmYour bag is so cute and handy, too. Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway. The Ann Kelle fabrics are gorgeous. <br />k.castanette@hotmail.com
Christine
June 25, 2013 at 4:24 pmBeautiful fabrics and great tutorial! Thanks!
Margaret
June 25, 2013 at 4:36 pmThanks for the chance!
patti
June 25, 2013 at 5:13 pmI love working with fat quarters, and those prints are gorgeous! Thanks for giving us a chance to win them!
Mara
June 25, 2013 at 5:25 pmI need to make a few of these, thanks for the tutorial, I just might let my kids make one too!
CathyK
June 25, 2013 at 7:11 pmCute bags!!! Thank you for a chance to win those darling fabrics!!
Jody
June 25, 2013 at 7:56 pmThis is a great bag for my daughter to make – thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway!
Karrie Smith
June 25, 2013 at 8:47 pmThanks for the tutorial! and for the chance to win 😉
Nicole
June 25, 2013 at 8:59 pmMy daughter would love to sew these with me!
kathywith4kids
June 25, 2013 at 9:25 pmI love fat quarters! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Christine M
June 25, 2013 at 10:24 pmThose little bags would be so handy. Thanks for the tutorial and lovely giveaway.
Michèle-Renée Charbonneau
June 26, 2013 at 7:04 amOoh, Sew Happy Together looks fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lori K
June 26, 2013 at 8:23 amI love that combo! Thanks for the chance at this!
Jacklynn
June 26, 2013 at 8:45 amI love the bold colors that Ann uses – it's an awesome bundle!
Kate
June 26, 2013 at 12:37 pmThat bundle is so cute! Red and black together are pretty.<br /><br />(knittngirl@gmail.com)
doris144
June 26, 2013 at 1:46 pmPodobają mi się te tkaniny! From Poland, Doris
Tina Marie
June 26, 2013 at 8:36 pmI love the colors. Red, black and white are so classy.
Tena
June 26, 2013 at 9:10 pmSuch beautiful patterns and colors!<br />
Nicola
June 27, 2013 at 10:00 amLove Anne Kelle fabrics and especially these colours. A quilt made out of these would look fab in my daughters bedroom. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nicola
June 27, 2013 at 10:01 amLove Anne Kelle fabrics and especially these colours. A quilt made out of these would look fab in my daughters bedroom. Thanks for the chance to win.
breannesp
June 27, 2013 at 11:04 amThose prints are adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!
Suze
June 27, 2013 at 11:41 pmThe Color Me Retro is adorable. The possibilities for a quilt are running through my head. What a great giveaway – many thanks. I had fun just looking at all the fabric.
Riana
June 28, 2013 at 7:33 pmWhat cute prints! I'd love to incorporate them into something for my sister. :)<br />Thanks for the chance to win~
AshleySaxon
June 29, 2013 at 6:09 amI am an advisor for a sorority and lots of the girls want to learn how to sew so i'm always looking for simple projects they can do. And those fabrics are cute too! Thanks for the chance to win – i'm really enjoying your blog and so glad i switched to bloglovin and found you as a "featured" or popular blog for diy/crafts/sewing.
Annie
January 15, 2014 at 8:34 amSuper, super cute! I've been wanting to teach my 11 year old granddaughter to sew and this bag is perfect! Gotta go…off to Joanne's to get couple yards of cute fabric…much cheaper than fat quarters ;). Thanks Amy!
Chris {frecklemama}
February 23, 2014 at 7:26 pmHi Amy! I just wanted to drop a note on this post to let you know that I came across this tutorial, whipped up one of these bags, and loved them so much that I decided to make 55 of them for The Stash Bash goodie bags! What a great tutorial. Thanks 🙂 I miss you and hope you are well. Thank goodness for social media.
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buttons and paint...
June 12, 2014 at 3:42 pmThanks for sharing such a fab tutorial! We've been creating our own version of a drawstring bag and have included a link back to you 🙂 x<br /><br />http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/drawstring-peg-bag.html
Leslie
June 24, 2014 at 10:21 amthis tutorial was so easy to follow and fun to make. i just adjusted the height of the bag for what i was making and it turned out perfectly. thanks
stefanie
October 24, 2014 at 2:31 pmI just made six of these as project bags for my knitting. All different sizes. I am usually one to fight with my sewing machine, but this pattern really helped me out a lot. It only took a few hours and they look much better than I thought I was capable of. Thanks!!<br /><br />Stefanie
Sherry
December 20, 2014 at 11:35 amThank you so much for this easy to understand tutorial! I just finished a bag made from puppy dog print for a special one year old to put his new building blocks in. It turned out perfect! 🙂
Savvy
February 27, 2015 at 11:43 amI think you recently published a tutorial on a tote bag that used linen and had inset strips made from pre cut strips. Now can't seem to find it….can you publish reference?? or the name of tutorial?? Thanks AMY!!
amy smart
February 28, 2015 at 10:44 pmIs it this one? https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2015/02/draw-string-pouch-bag-tutorial.html
Miranda koontz
September 23, 2015 at 8:11 pmHi…I am looking for a tutorial to make a tissue box cover with a drawstring closure…I haven’t had any luck 🙁
Do you think this tutorial would work?? It looks like it will…but I wanted to ask you first!!! So…if you get a chance to let me know that would be great!! I know you’re busy!!! I appreciate it!!!
Thanks!
MK
Miranda koontz
September 23, 2015 at 8:16 pmI can usually follow the directions on your tutorials…much better than some other tutorials from other sites!! You have taught me how to make a quilt…half square triangles…Christmas stockings…borders…binding…scrappy table runners…and pumpkin table runners!! So…that’s another reason why I was hoping the drawstring bag tutorial would work as a tissue box cover…I can understand your instructions!! 😉
Amy Smart
September 23, 2015 at 10:30 pmWell thank you! I’m glad they’ve been helpful. I have to say, I’ve never made a tissue box cover, so I don’t know to make one – but I hope this is helpful. Let me know how it goes!
Beth
January 22, 2016 at 2:54 pmYears later but I just found your tutorial on Craigslist and gave it a shot! I’m a very very beginner sewer, just got my machine for Christmas. This was by far the easiest tutorial I have found so far and was able to make one of these cute bags in about 30 minutes! Thanks for sharing!
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