Drawstring Project Bag | Sewing How to

[@pamketron]

Hi Whitney - I absolutely 💜 this bag! Definitely one of my favorites. I will be making several of these - one for my crochet, knitting, hand embroidery and unfinished small projects! This is perfect and I love how you made the drawstring casing piece. Genius!!! Truly Genius!!! I’ve made a lot of project bags in the past, some with zippers and some with drawstrings and this is going to be my go to way for drawstring bags in the future! Everything looks so nice and I have some of the foam to add to the bottom. Yay! I will probably use canvas or home dec fabric for the outside and handles and cotton for the inside and drawstring casing. Excellent job figuring out how all this comes together! You are the best. Hope the girls are having a great summer. I miss seeing them. Big Hugs! 🤗💜💟💜

[@patriciaberne613]

I really enjoyed this tutorial because you are clear, you carefully move from one step to the next, and you show exactly what you are doing. Great teacher. Thanks. PBerne

[@pparadoxa90]

Thank you for the very straightforward directions and clear visual on how you do each step. It is becoming increasingly hard to find tutorials without a ton of extra marketing, talking, and unnecessary info. Yours was awesome! Thanks

[@needlepullingthread1573]

This is the BEST I have ever seen, she makes it doable for me, a not so novice sewer 🦋

[@stvnixrcks]

That fabric is FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@karenkummer2354]

Great tutorial...followed it and bag came out perfectly!! Thank you x

[@judypollatta5346]

I love how you make the drawstring casing! It's my favorite and that's what I use in my bags!

[@Snaxolotly]

I'm so happy you talk through it. Seriously!! I'm a noob. The ones with out talking make me feel duuumb

[@lindaetherton5669]

This bag is just what I was looking for. It's perfect! I made my first one today and will be making more. Thank you!

[@nelligrabek8315]

I really like your bag so much and your tutorial is great! I promised my daughter to try something similar for her projects. It is a new type of project to me and I hope i'll manage it. I need to make it bigger and add some additional smaller bags to the inside lining for organizing her materials. Maybe you have some hints?

[@jennifercooper279]

OH MY GOODNESS!! TOO CUTE!! I'll be making one this weekend! You make everything look so easy and give such fantastic instructions. Who doesn't need a drawstring bag to take to the park, farmers market, zoo, museum, etc.?! You can put anything in it!! And the fact that it's washable makes it even better!!

[@deborahgibson9387]

I made my first bag yesterday following your directions, which were clear and straightforward. I'm feeling rather proud of myself and I just wanted to say thank you. The bag is the perfect size for my knitting projects, but your directions make it easy to size up or down.

[@Whitney_Sews]

I'm so glad you made the bag and love it!

[@llmod-mtauyot]

I just love you ,and all your sewing teaching. Nice to hear and nice to see. Thank you for who you are

[@sumall567]

I made one. Sending to your web. I made it without handles and smaller. I can take it as a an evening bag. Thank you. U are a good teacher. Not confusing us.

[@DJeannie]

Your tutorials are the best :) You show and explain so well I can hardly wait to get started. Thank you!

[@Whitney_Sews]

So glad you like them!

[@marym2440]

Perfect, all it needs is an outside pocket for knitting patterns which is easy to add before sewing together . Thanks for a great project .

[@petro3441]

Thankyou gonna try this. I will use it for toiletries.

[@TheJanetFletcher]

I love this bag. Very cute fabric too.

[@jobaker43]

Your tutorial is the only one I have been able to follow. Thank you so much.

[@tammy5590]

This will be my next project as soon as I can get a few min. Thanks so much Whitney. It will be awesome for Bible journaling crafts that can transport easy.

[@carola1050]

I have just made this bag and am so pleased with how it turned out. Your instructions are perfect. Thank you!!

[@judychambers6634]

Love this bag!! Thank you for the tutorial! Will make a great project bag for my knitting and crochet projects.

[@sabrinaharris6538]

I Love This bag, I have made several for friends, and myself. The two differences I made to your bag is, I cut 2 - 11" x 15" pieces to make pockets on the inside (3 on each side), that way it makes the perfect purse, and I cut 2 3/4" squares out at the bottom to do the corners. Thank You for sharing your Time, and Your Talent with all of us.

[@Whitney_Sews]

I love that you adapted the size to suit your style!

[@donnarogers2429]

I love watching your videos.

[@valerie6575]

Thank you Whitney - this is just what I was looking to make for our Quilting Guild Gift draw. Really appreciate your easy to follow clear instructions. I have 5 to make so am going to get started today-thanks again!

[@AdiarraS]

SUPER cute project! I love the fabrics you chose. Great tutorial!

[@conniesears7707]

I would like to see this with a sling purse! Yesterday I made the project bag and found the tutorial very clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@sambrown6988]

I’m in love with theses bags, really easy to make. I have made so many, using this pattern to make kids school bag, laptop bag, PE kit, to hold my knitting in. Even made this pattern small to fit my phone and tablet in, so I don’t lose it when I put it in my hand bag. Amazing bag and video very easy to follow.

[@jenedelwilcox6647]

This is a great pattern. I'm making a lot of them to give to students needing personal care items. It's perfect for that. My only change is putting the heavy interfacing piece on the inside of the bag bottom so recipients don't have to deal with separate piece.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Sounds great!

[@cynthiamac650]

Love it and love the fabrics!! Thanks!

[@ginagauci2556]

Hi Whitney, thank you for your tutorials. I made one your bags for her knitting. I enjoyed making this bag and I’m sure I’ll make more of this design. To this I also added pockets in the front and also an inside pock. Thank you again from Melbourne Australia

[@Patti-1962]

This has to be one of my favorite projects of yours! My granddaughter (3) is purse crazy. I think this would be cute made smaller with my scraps of "girly" fabrics😃 She always has one of her purses on her shoulder with toys in it whenever she goes somewhere! Also, this is great shape to take toys to the beach using waterproof fabrics.... you can tell I'm excited about making some of these!!😋👍

[@SuzKnits]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I'm a beginner sewer and was able to make the bag. 💜

[@alynova8257]

Just finished this bag and I’m in love…. Thank you Whitney for sharing this video…. It has become my new favourite ☺️

[@GreenGrl2023]

Whitney, I love this bag, thank you so much! I made one for my crochet projects, and I'm now in the process of making a second one for my audio equipment (mic, headphones, audio interface--I do voice overs). After that, I just might make another one for our pet grooming supplies...I can't stop! 😆🤣

[@milicen6493]

Thank u soo much for inspiring me. Loves all ur tutorial of making stuff.its easy to learn

[@jackieblue22222]

I love it, it’s perfect for a sweater or any larger project. I made your smaller bag and love it so much. Thank you for the tutorials!

[@barbigriz]

This is such an awesome bag and a great tutorial! I’m going to try this today! Thank you so much ❤️👍

[@paulaneary7877]

Really nice bag Whitney. I like that it has handles too!

[@marialeonorcarrillo9377]

I can't wait to make this lovely bag. ThankU

[@wildwoodholler]

I LOVE this bag! I definitely want to make a couple of these. Thanks for sharing!

[@moonlitedaze5688]

I LOVE it and the fabric are perfect! Thanks for sharing Whitney!!

[@willowroundtree-ross2167]

Thank You again, Miss~Whitney, for your Precious time and Wonderful tutorials. Did check out Ashley as well. Enjoy some of hers as well. Have a Beautiful day!

[@Whitney_Sews]

I'm so glad you like my sewing tutorials!

[@missymom53525]

Just finished my bag ❤️ Thank you for such an easy tutorial. I struggle to sew and this was very rewarding.

[@Whitney_Sews]

I'm so glad you made the bag!

[@jamiebaronet9949]

Such cute fabric and a great pattern!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Great bag, and I love your fabric. I would use this as a summer purse!

[@dianeradtke8638]

I like this bag. I think I’ll make one. Thanks I enjoy your videos. I will put Hand sewing projects inside.

[@churchoffice9788]

SUPER cute project!

[@yaeleilat]

Thank you so much!!! I did a bigger bag and it is beautiful!!!!!!!

[@patrewn]

Lovely bag Whitney

[@donnarogers2429]

What an awesome video! This is a must make!

[@kylierigby1953]

Brilliantly done tutorial! Love everything about this bag. Thanks for your inspiration as always. Happy sewing!

[@Carol-nv6py]

Thank you. Beautiful bag. I would probably make a regular size one for knitting and a bit larger for the pool or beach.

[@Quilt4Joy]

Your video was well done. Very easy to follow. 😊

[@ramacm9468]

Explained nicely. Thank you

[@maryg65]

Sew cute! Thank you again for a great project! I have to say you are a excellent teacher. Your videos are easy to understand with great directions to follow 😃 thank you again ❤️👍

[@auly7438]

Your videos are awesome!

[@robynt1673]

Excellent as always!

[@kiwijenny61]

As always your tutorials cut through the fuss and get you straight on to making the project.. Love ya style :-)

[@needlepullingthread1573]

Whitney, THANK YOU !

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Why the heck anyone would give this a thumbs down is beyond me !!! 😞... anyhoo .. their loss ! ... I'm off to make plans for making half a dozen or so of these for Winter Solstice gifts for my crafty buddies 😊.... THANK YOU SO SO MUCH ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 😆

[@variloikka5304]

Hi, never done a project bag in my life, and succeeded with your tutorial! Thanks! Will make another!

[@granknitter]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

[@eleanorcostello644]

simply adorable and easy!! took about an hour-more more more!! Thank you!

[@margarethanson50]

That's is very cute bag I love this fabric.

[@evonnhopkins5897]

What are the final dimensions of the bag

[@netterz61]

Love this!

[@yvonnej90]

Love it, so cute.

[@RainorShine1]

This is awsome question and I use pul for the lining as I want the inside to be wipe out as I think this would look like as a trash bag for my car lol.

[@dianearthur7333]

This is just too adorable. I can't wait to make a few of these!!! Thanks Whitney.

[@SewingTimeWithSarah]

Hi Whitney! This is a beautiful sewing project. Thank you for sharing ☺🌹 Love the fabrics you used for the bag! 😍

[@veevee111]

Love it! Thanks for sharing this beautiful bag, Whitney

[@maryannbonnette3967]

Love this bag! Can't wait to make one! Thank you

[@womandragonfly5]

So cute ! Love that it has draw string and handles. This is a similar pattern to making the zippered pouches I make. I am planning on making a bunch of these . Thank you for the pattern and how to tutorial . I can't wait to make them.

[@govidgordana2293]

I'm going to sew one up for a knitting project 😊

[@deborahanderson200]

This is one of my favorite videos you've made! That bag is adorable! Thank you so much for making it so simple to follow! I'm definitely going to make several of these bags. They'll make terrific gifts!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Another great tutorial - love the bag - added to my 'one day soon' list - thanks :)

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Whitney - just finished my bag - I'll share it later on FB - thanks for a great tutorial :)

[@melanietaylor0401]

Thanks for the tut !! I've been wondering how to achieve adding the drawstring top this way but just couldn't wrap my brain around if, I've been trying to do a drawstring water bottle holder w/insulation & needed the top part to be completely enclosed. ' Thanks again !!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Glad it was able to help you figure out your other project :)

[@pattidavis8043]

Love all your projects but this is my favorite so far. It is soooooo cute, can't wait to make my own. Thanks for sharing!

[@EJsDaughter]

I'm going to make it this weekend. Great tutorial and a great use for my knit and crochet projects!! Thanks!

[@sultanabagadia6708]

I loved it

[@meluvchris418]

love it!! and the fabrics!!

[@Vir2ousWarrior]

I would probably carry my yarn for crocheting. Or maybe some art supplies for drawing or painting Raven supplies for doing hair. The possibilities are many.

[@carolehastings1902]

Brilliant will definitely be making myself some of these for my crochet projects 🤗

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

One thing that I always have to think about is which dimension is the side and which is the top and bottom. It looks like it is wider than tall, but it would be helpful to say something like sew along the 11" sides..... The first lined laundry bag I made wasn't very tall but it had one heck of an opening. It made a nice dust cover for my sewing machine.

[@angielopez5820]

Beautiful!

[@sam27ellsmere]

For the bag upper, what is the seam allowance for sewing it around the top edge please and with the lining, what is the seam allowance for the sewing of that piece around the top edge?

[@susieinthecountry4434]

consider adding an Amazon direct link button on your blog, please. On older videos, I can't get to your Amazon page. thanks for sharing your sewing talent.

[@Whitney_Sews]

There are direct links to Amazon on my website. The Amazon ad with several photos of sewing supplies is an affiliate link. Hope that helps :)

[@robingraham6782]

I enjoyed making this bag once I was able to find the list of pattern piece sizes on the website. It very difficult to navigate without the search box readily available to find at the top of the webpage. This seems to be the choice of size right now for the orders I am getting . Will continue to use pattern , but please make it easier for others to find on your webpage.

[@Whitney_Sews]

The very first link in the video description box takes you straight to the post with the measurements. But if for some reason you are ever unable to find the direct link to a post you can Google "Whitney Sews" and the name of the project and it should come up at the top of the search.

[@sewgatormomm]

Love this! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@lilbitsofyarn]

Thank you. Gonna try this

[@betterdazes1648]

I love the bag. I would love it even more if it had a pocket inside for the various accoutrements I need to carry with my projects. Any chance there is an easy way to add one?

[@Whitney_Sews]

You can add a pocket to one of the lining pieces before sewing them together.

[@betterdazes1648]

@@Whitney_Sews that makes sense. I'm still kind of new at this whole sewing thing. Thanks for helping me out.

[@cinziasteffepasalic506]

Bas he super torba! Pokusat cu je napraviti tako da mogu svoje prohekte nositi okolo!!! Bas se eadujem! Hvala!

[@cherylroberts3859]

Absolutely adorable, i want to make some Christmas theme bags like these, but i need measurements, it looks so easy to make, so could you give me measurements please...truly appreciated...thank you xx

[@cherylroberts3859]

aaah didn't need measurements, i just guessed, i have made a Christmas bag and it looks fab, first timer as well xx thank you for you're tutorial x

[@Whitney_Sews]

The first link in the video description box will take you to my post with the measurements.

[@lizzybyrne478]

That is cool I would us it for my knitting

[@lindat5782]

Hi, you don't box the corners of the lining bag? Love this project !

[@Whitney_Sews]

The lining is boxed same as the outer.

[@robilei5]

This is so cute! I'd love to make one but wondering if I need to change the size a little, could you tell me the finished size of your bag?

[@carinabam5833]

love it

[@dsmgrl94]

I need to make this bag to hold my scrapbook stuff so I can work on it while my son is in his Taekwondo class. I wonder if I could repurpose old pillowcases to make this?!

[@sandibroad4099]

So cute🤗💗

[@sandibroad4099]

Hello🤗. I would like to make the bottom wider. Do I add inches to the length, width or both? Like 9.5 x 6