Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial

Easy Fabric Gift Bag Tutorial.
Learn how to make an easy fabric gift bag with this step-by-step tutorial.

Material
- Two cotton fabric pieces (one for the outside, the other for the lining), each measuring 22.5 x 26 cm each.
- String
- Clasp
- Matching thread 

The pattern pieces
After cutting, you should have 4 large pieces in front of you:
- Two pieces for the lining
- Two pieces for the outside of the pouch 

Step by step

STEP 1
Cut 4 pieces (2 x 2) of 22.5 cm x 26 cm fabric. Then round off the 8 bottom edges with a container (lid type) approximately 5 cm in diameter.

STEP 2
Pin the two lining pieces right sides together, then sew them to the sides and bottom. sides and bottom. Finish. 

STEP 3
Surfile your two outer pieces independently, then on one of them make 2 markings on each side: the first 5.5 cm from the top, then the second 2 cm lower.
 
If you wish (on your outer bag) to add decorative labels or embroider a first name on a small piece of felt, now's the time to do it yourself! 

STEP 4
Pin and sew these two pieces right sides together, leaving 2 openings on each side each side (each opening corresponding to your markings). 

STEP 5
On the reverse side, press your seams at the openings. Then insert your lining into the outer bag so that the two bags are right sides together.
Pin and sew, leaving an opening of a few centimetres so that you can turn your to turn your work inside out. 

STEP 6
Turn your work over and iron the top of your bag. Topstitch and close your opening. 

STEP 7
Topstitch between the top two sides of your openings, then topstitch between the bottom two sides of your openings. between the two lower parts of the same openings. 

STEP 8
Using a safety pin, thread your cord through your pouch, making a back-and-forth back and forth. 

STEP 9
Pass your two cords through your clasp and tie them. 

Variations...
- You can also add a cord on the other side of your pouch (by making it back and forth in the same way). This way, you no longer need a clasp... 

- For a slightly different shape, you can add a background to your pouch by cutting out a circle and sewing it to the underside. by cutting out a circle and sewing it to the underside. In this case, don't round off the bottom edges of your fabric pieces.
 
- Finally, you can simply enlarge or reduce your initial dimensions to create a bag that suits you...