Drawstring Wash bag for NHS and Key workers

[@susanmckee8946]

Thanks for the video. I watched it to see how you got the fold over open part at the top to look so neat where the tie goes in. To save threading the bias tie through you can lay it on before you fold it over and stitch with the tie in place. I have made hundreds of these for care staff from simply folding a pillowcase in half and stitching like you did then turning inside out. The bags were small to medium and automatically lined. It is great to see everyone coming together to help our carers and NHS staff.

[@jesshothersall]

Really like the slit at the side, looks tidier than a hole left in the top edge when sewn right round. Measurements very helpful. If someone doesn't have pinking shears, you could either do zigzag or a french seam instead. Great demo, very clear thank you.

[@ornelladay2041]

Hi, thank you for not calling these "scrub bags for the NHS" whilst the main focus has primarily been on keeping our hospital staff safe, I would like to say that no hospital staff should be taking scrubs home to be washed, they should be left at the trust they work in to be laundered through that trust. These will however, be much appreciated by those who need to wash uniforms at home. I made two simple drawstring bags for a work colleague 3 weeks ago, as he was deployed onto the wards - not his normal role. I made them with french seams and two handles to pull shut.

[@helenporter2160]

Thank you! After watching this I have halved the time it's taking me to make each bag 😊 My only comment is that I'm also sewing across the botyom corners on the wrong side so it makes a flat bottom when the bag is right side out.

[@carolbutters5872]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a beginner when it comes to sewing but I have already made two of these and hope to make lots more.

[@xolisilekhuzwayo]

this is a lovely idea, thank you from 🇿🇦

[@JL1308]

Daisynics, I love this tutorial. Please could you also provide a paper version with photos that I could print off and have next to me when I sew, please? Thank you so much. I'm making these for the NHS.

[@ericabates5361]

Hello, thank you 😁 this was a very quick easy tutorial for a drawstring bag 💙 Erica x

[@geraldinebond3399]

The best NHS draw string bag video ever, I have watch a lot. Thank you so much :)

[@ladybatchelot5615]

Fab tutorial, I will be using your measurements, can you tell me how long the cord has to be please? Thank you x

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi it’s about 51inches long happy sewing 🧵🌼

[@هديل-ض9ز]

So nice

[@WithCait]

Love this!

[@Irenexxxxxx]

Thank you.... I better get a shifty on now... Wish me luck :-)

[@100tside]

Hi. I followed your tutorial and the bag turned out great. Is it possible to put cord/cords through that would enable the bag to be pulled closed from both sides? If so, how would I thread the cord/cords through please?

[@ericabates5361]

Hello there are lots of sewing tutorials on drawstring bags with a cord, ribbon or binding 😁 if you watch one of those it will show you how to thread it. 💜 The easier way to explain it, it's like a "U" shape on both sides. I hope this will help you. 😁 Erica x

[@ericabates5361]

See my comment to help you 😁 💕

[@tikka76]

Gracias

[@kirstenkobrin4281]

I too am making laundry bags but am a new sewer, I really wanted to help the NHS, so thank you for an awesome tutorial. May I ask what size your cutting mat is?

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi there I have over the years bought 4 cutting mats and they are all different sizes my large pink mat I bought from amazon and my small mates I bought from hobby crafts, picking a mat and it’s size depends on your project and space u have I have a small amount for my quilting when I’m cutting small squares and card making and I have the extra large mat for when I making larger items like handbags and shopping bags and things but you do need quite a bit of space for the larger cutting mat like a kitchen table 🌼

[@kirstenkobrin4281]

@@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts ah fab, thanks for the info :)

[@jeannettethompson1833]

Where did you get that lovely fabric

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi there my husband bought me the fabric for our anniversary he knows me far too well it was the best present I had I just love fabric 🌼

[@carolsmith9286]

Great tutorial, could I please ask if you have used 100% cotton or is polycotton suitable. Many Thanks Carol x

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Carol Smith hi there I use 💯 cotton it was just what I had an old roll of curtain material if u use a thinner material zig zag stitch around or double stitch the seams to make sure it is nice and strong, happy sewing 🧵🌼

[@carolsmith9286]

Thank you, i will try some in both then, i have lots of polycotton i can use up, i will make them slightly bigger and use my overlocker. want to help our nhs and keyworkers as much as i can x

[@Jane-fq6uz]

Great tutorial many thanks.

[@angietune960]

Thank you. Now off to make some bags for the NHS

[@kathycollins2746]

Excellent tutorial but be careful of ribbon as it may not survive a 60 degree wash. Also, please do not iron on your cutting board - it will damage and warp it!

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi there the iron was just to demonstrate and not plugged in always use an ironing board to iron on I was using my ironing board for pressing but my ironing board is in an other room and to demonstrate on camera I had to unplug the iron to get it in shot 🌼

[@marthasheldon9303]

Not clear. I have no idea what I'm doing

[@paperchain1239]

Where do we get any material?

[@ornelladay2041]

Seriously? Try the well known auction site, or cut up a clean duvet cover or sheet you no longer use. Old children's bright ones will make anyone's day cheerier 😁