EASY Drawstring Squishy Bag // TUTORIAL

[@robyntaylor3587]

I too, am a newbie sewist and I'm looking for easy, useful, CLASSY projects and you have provided just that! Thanks for the tutorial - great detail and instructions. I'm ordering my fabric today - can't wait to get started. I have subscribed and I look forward to more projects in the future. Great job and again,THANK YOU!

[@marygeorge9688]

Someone mentioned this on the MSQC facebook page… had to find the tutorial and watch. Thank you for sharing. Look forward to seeing more from your channel.

[@maureenlehman139]

Erica, thank you for the wonderful tutorial. My friend Jan always talks so highly of you. She showed me the beautiful crochet bag she tested for you. Beautiful pattern 😊

[@erica_arndt]

You are so welcome! I love Jan!! :)

[@debwentland4010]

I am pretty new to sewing and quilting! Just made this bag for my mother in law for her knitting and travel! So excited how nice it turned out. Thanks for the great instruction will be making the bigger bag next!

[@lupepedraza8497]

Fantastic video. Clear, step by step close ups! Loved it!!!! Thank you.

[@JettAtchley]

I was trying to figure out what to make my friend for her birthday and your tutorial showed up at just the right time. I rushed home from work and made this bag. I like the way it came together, but it took me longer than an hour. My friend loves bright colors so I put together a bag with yellow, orange, red, green and I think this bag is right up her alley. Thank you Erica, I love the way the bag turned out.

[@juliedaugherty4076]

So adorable! I often come back to this tutorial. Thanks for the guided, step by step process. Great commentary-not too much, not too little. Excellent!

[@annebettencourt9587]

Hi Erica … I made your drawstring bag this week … so cute! I liked it so much that I’m making another in red, white and blue. Using shoelaces for the ties.

[@brianhoover8414]

Love the idea of using shoelaces!

[@lennymac5915]

Well I'll be..... I love it when I come across a little snippet to save in my Sewing Tricks playlist. Especially when only 20 minutes ago I couldn't remember how to use the Auto Thread on my newish Juki, while telling my daughter in-law there is nothing better than the sound of an old machine that sounds & sews like a finely tuned Range Rover. TY

[@heyBrownBerry]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much for this. As a new sewer I really appreciate how clearly you showed each step. Good quality video and audio and I loved the additional quilting detail.

[@50GrayNatural]

Very good and easy to follow tutorial. I like viewing tutorials where I learn something new. I normally chain stitch but never consider going from column to column. Thank you for the nugget. I will making a couple of these for Christmas gifts.

[@vickijones3608]

Love this video Erica. Good job. I'm digging for fabric to make a couple.

[@nicolanewington1798]

I've made 8 of these in the past few weeks. I love them! Still have more to make.

[@maryannbonnette3967]

Just finished making this bag. Great tutorial! Thank you! I love all your videos.

[@meldoyle9986]

Thanks Erica. I enjoyed this tutorial. So easy and turned out looking professional.

[@bettybanks5367]

Best bag tutorial I've seen! I will definitely be making a few of these!

[@gsparks8444]

I just used your tutorial to make a bag and it turned out so cute! Thanks for this wonderful video!!! Your instructions are very clear and thorough.

[@judithdennis8377]

Very nice tutorial. Anxious to make. Thank you.

[@bstevenson3448]

As I said on IG... I love it! I love your tutorials for quilting, etc Have a lovely weekend.

[@tillyswansea3137]

Beautiful material. Thank you for sharing

[@maryhull5660]

A very nice bag . Beautifully done and explained . Great tutorial.

[@ericafaber6585]

Gorgeous drawstring bag. My 12yr old daughter and I will each be making one this weekend. Thanks Erica for a lovely little project!

[@joankiely3614]

Great bag & very well explained! Thanks so much 😘😍💕😊🥰

[@connieolson8497]

Cute bag, you do such a nice job.

[@julieh4816]

Really nice demonstration!

[@lavitti9517]

I love it! Thanks for this tutorial. 🌷

[@pamketron]

Love how this turned out! Such a cute bag and this one is the perfect size. Thanks for sharing.

[@melmermerrihew9268]

You do a really nice job! Thank you!

[@maggiebaidoo2114]

All your things you are sewing is very neat and tidy.

[@traceypurves9518]

Love it. Thanks for another wonderful tutorial ❤️🪡🧵📍

[@jewels-8655]

Good instructions. Cute bag and fabrics

[@jillfountain9085]

Can't wait to try this! I see Christmas presents in someone's future!

[@chilipeprsandi]

Thank you! With your help, I finally got the drawstrings on correctly. 🌸💃🏻

[@Xpresslifetifa]

Thanks for the tutorial! I’m making one for my friend in exchange for some help with photography he did for me. Instructions were really thorough and I definitely think this is within my skill set to do.

[@cherylherrera6917]

Very cute thank you you make it look so easy

[@kerryrobbins691]

Great bag!

[@tforsy1]

I love this bag, made it for work. Wonderful tutorial!

[@trduesing4117]

Love your video and your instructions! Thank you for sharing.

[@karenpollard7781]

Love it! Your tutorials are brilliant thank you for sharing will definitely be making this!!! 😊

[@christong9868]

I love this bag, thanks

[@tonyasherman1627]

This is so cute! Thank you for such fun and beginner friendly projects! I am going to make one of these right now!!

[@luvngrammy]

These would make great teacher gifts also..you add the name at the top of the bag with embroidery or htv..then fill up with some favorites of the teachers ..snacks..tea bags..hot chocolate..tissues etc as a fun little handmade gift..

[@elvahenderson5964]

Thank you Erica, your videos are very thorough. This on I will do!!

[@erica_arndt]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it :)

[@juliedaugherty4076]

Super adorable!

[@riaallick5092]

It's gorgeous and perfect for my crochet projects also I will try it soon.☺

[@tracalinajohnston5413]

I love this!

[@kelleyjogirl]

Such a pretty little bag! I will definitely be trying this technique.

[@pegc3706]

You have ESP as I've been wanting to make a fall/holiday drawstring bag. Perfect timing. Thanks!

[@weaver7249]

This was a great tutorial! I'm off to make one for my granddaughter. Thank you so much.

[@celiagtorres]

Thank you. Very nice. Super teacher.

[@susanbrountas9235]

Love the bag!! great video. :)

[@pegisullivan3062]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

[@mbaff74]

Thank you for another great tutorial 😍😍

[@warialdasue]

I would stitch the casing down on yhe bag top, but apart from that I think it’s perfect and very well explained. Thankyou

[@mandyg1516]

Beautiful!

[@irenamangone]

Nice for gifts. Thank you.

[@RebeccaStokes-g6t]

Adorable!

[@joycecortesmackenroth]

I love that! I will try this one 💕

[@SuperJosiegirl1]

Absolutely adorable! I so want to make one of these! Love your channel! :)

[@moogout]

Super tutorial!! Thanx a lot!

[@elizabethmika5090]

Ha ha thats what I use my little tin for as well. Great video. Merry Christmas.

[@monikahaider-bolten829]

It´s really a nice bag and it looks so much better than some of the other bags i´ve seen ;-) I´ll do yours quick before christmas in the next days :-)

[@hanniaarrazola5749]

Beautiful💐

[@nataliasmirnova2611]

Thank you very much for tutorial.

[@terrispeer8814]

That is just adorable! I think I will try it. Great job and great tutorial!

[@paulasmith6169]

Love ❤️ it. Made one but don’t know how to post a picture 🤔🤔

[@nothingtoseehere6545]

Do you have a tutorial like this but with just a solid middle? Im still too nervous for a bunch of squares. This is a great tutorial!!! Im a crocheter but recently have taken up sewing to make myself some project bags. I have no idea what I'm doing lol

[@erica_arndt]

Hi Anne, I encourage you to try it! But if you don't want to, just cut a solid piece of fabric that is the same size as the center section and you'll be good to go :)

[@willow7233]

Christmas presents for family....great tutorial!!!! Binge watching all your videos, I have so any ideas. Could you possibly do a tutorial on making baby toys, etc? I have a 9 month old grandson and I'm making toys for him. Thank you!

[@donnanorris2939]

Very cute and I love the colors. 👍👍❤️❤️😉😉

[@zehraoksoy1137]

Clear instructions thank you. Love lt.

[@evperez3599]

Great and easy. Thanks

[@judywagner9490]

Love your tutorial, love how you made the drawstring part. Where did you find the cord you used. Most of what I have found are heavy and stiff. Thanks so much, love all of your videos.

[@erica_arndt]

I found some at JoAnn Fabrics in the drapery area.

[@judywagner9490]

thank you

[@lanettehavens180]

Very cute.

[@maureenpeak5541]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@gigijohnson3211]

Great lesson, thanks. I was wondering where you bought your liner material. I really liked the pattern?

[@janetknutson169]

Just finished my bag! I didn’t do embroidery on mine and I thought I needed interfacing on the drawstring casing but otherwise it is almost like the one you made.😀

[@tan.hughes]

Love this. X

[@susannewoltman630]

very cute

[@September16]

Very nice. I will make one. Thank you

[@maureenlehman139]

Hope to meet you at knit group when I come out to visit

[@Spiritofmyancestors_71]

Cute bag

[@antoinettemccollum729]

Great clear instructions. Will definately make this project... One question - what brand of sewing machine are you using, I'm in the market to purchase a sewing machine. Thanks.

[@erica_arndt]

I have this one: amzn.to/2KqOlqD I really like it for quilting as it has a large throat space and can handle thick materials without any hassle. I also have this one for other home sewing needs since it has more stitch options and I also used to quilt on it as well: amzn.to/2raprDv

[@sofiisakova9732]

спасибо за идею и МК!!! 5+ белая ткань будет очень быстро пачкаться, а отбеливать нельзя - полиняют цветные квадратики.

[@erica_arndt]

I haven't had any issues with it getting super dirty, but you can wash it just fine. I use color catchers to catch any bleeding from the colored fabrics and they always come out clean :)

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Hi Erica I purchased some of your bag patterns. Can you please tell me what the finished size on Drawstring Squishy(1) bag and the Squishy Pocket bag will be. I appreciate the help.

[@erica_arndt]

they finish around 13X12 depending on how big you box the corners

[@helenoreillylong9497]

@@erica_arndt thank you so much. As a beginner, albeit a elderly one, I want to use just 2 single pieces of fabric rather than tackle the piecing for my first time out.

[@brittany45]

If I wanted the patchwork section to be a single piece of fabric, what would the dimensions be? I want to make a matching set (this, the Squishy Bag, and a Triangle pouch) for my knitting.

[@DianaHernandez-kn1ne]

Does the download have measurements for different sizes, if I want a bigger one?? tfs

[@erica_arndt]

No, the pattern just includes info for this one size.

[@RainorShine1]

Love the bag, but can't u give mesuramenst if we didn't want to do patch work? Like outter an lining all 1 piece. Plz

[@erica_arndt]

The patchwork section is 4.5" x 12.5"

[@jeanguerrero515]

love it..

[@abbeyp8834]

Wonderful! ! Do you have a link for the cord? Or is it the same thickness as a shoe lace? 💕

[@erica_arndt]

No, it's a bit thicker. 3/16" Cotton Cording: amzn.to/2KFwOJV

[@cancicegiorgu2295]

Çok beğendim

[@tehanu3]

For batting do you have to quilt?

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, you'll want to quilt so the batting stays in place.

[@fralou1]

I purchased a pattern from you. When I went to your site it shows 2 remaining. I’m assuming down load. I can’t find my pattern anymore. I purchased the pattern in app May 2021. Thanks.

[@erica_arndt]

Hi, send me an email and we can reset your download links :)

[@ginnaricci4547]

Hello, how large is the cord, thank you great video.

[@erica_arndt]

All of the info is in my blog post and in the PDF download, both linked in the description box above :)

[@nataliefarrow3320]

What iron is that? Perfect size!

[@erica_arndt]

amzn.to/2Cws2hV Panasonic Cordless

[@nataliefarrow3320]

Erica Arndt Thanks! I actually clicked on your supply link and found it after I asked! Love your tutorials, Can't wait to make it!

[@RainorShine1]

I'm so new to sewing and never done patch work, can someone tell me why she don't back stitch and the beginning and end of the patch work?

[@erica_arndt]

There's no need, those stitches will get locked in when you add the other pieces, quilt it, and sew the bag together :)

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Thank you!

[@julielambert6371]

I noticed that your not back tacking. I understand why not as your piecing it together but I’m not sure why your not doing it when your attaching it to the larger pieces of material?? I hope this makes sense??

[@erica_arndt]

Since all of the seams are caught in the cross seam when assembled it's not really necessary. But you can if you feel like you need to :)

[@julielambert6371]

Erica Arndt thanks so much!! I appreciate your speedy reply and love your videos!!

[@ShastaLin]

What is the size of the Mini Charm? I'm a nerd, I like to cut fabric so I don't buy jelly rolls or charm packs :-)

[@erica_arndt]

They're 2.5" x 2.5" squares, there is a link in the description box for my blog post with all of the cutting instructions :)

[@beccacramer7990]

Do you like your cordless iron? Does it get really hot? I'm thinking about getting one. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, I love it!!

[@rnchimilar]

Yes I have one to Panasonic cordless comes with a cover with handle Take it to a class don't have to wait for it to cool.

[@mrgogi826]

👏👏👏💓💓

[@paulasmith6169]

Made a bag but don’t know how to post a picture 🤔🤔

[@erica_arndt]

You can share it on instagram or Facebook and tag me @ericaarndt