Lined Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

New to sewing? Aimed at beginners, this original segment teaches you the joy of creating handmade pieces while learning the basics of sewing! In the fifth lesson, learning how to make a lined drawstring bag is featured.
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In this lesson, you will learn:
HAPPY POINT 1 How to add the bag lining beautifully!
HAPPY POINT 2 How to easily make ruffles for the opening!
HAPPY POINT 3 Tips to press down the seam and align the seam

Video tutorial “How to make a lined drawstring bag”

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki


Fabric shown for this sample:YK-29020-2A


Materials:

  • Fabric (Outer Fabric): 18cm x 48cm
  • Fabric (Lining Fabric): 18cm x 48cm
  • Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 96cm

Size: 23cm (l) 16cm (w)


Instructions

1.
With the front sides facing each other, sew together the outer and lining fabrics at the top opening (1cm seam allowance)

2.
Press down the seam to the lining fabric side and iron to flatten. Align the seams precisely and baste.

3.
Mark the cord opening on the outer fabric. On the lining fabric, mark the opening for turning (approx.. 10cm). Sew together the pieces, leaving the cord opening and opening for turning unsewn. (1cm seam allowance)

4.
Turn it inside out using the opening for turning.

5.
Press the seam open with an iron.

6.
Turn it inside out and place the lining bag inside the outer bag.

7.
Turn it back once and apply stitches on the front side for the cord opening (at 3cm and 5cm from the edge).

8.
Insert the cord to finish!

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