Sew, sell or gift Drawstring tote Christmas gift bag upholstery fabric. How to sew lined laundry bag

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I think these bags could be a very good fund raiser. Finding large, washable, repairable, shopping bags to buy is almost impossible to do around here. I like the drawstrings better than a zipper (because the drawstring top can drop down inside until needed). Wonderful. Thank you for this video.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Great idea Arvetta. These have so many uses 😀

[@gloriah8571]

Christine, another great project. I think this would be perfect for crafting. Sometimes I need a large project bag for knitting and crocheting.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I agree Gloria. This would be perfect for crafting 😀

[@sharoneacott9528]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@xoombug830]

I finally made this and it came out sooo good! I used an old pair of pants, a couple of pillow cases and scavenged a cord and cord lock from a torn ski bag. I made it for a homeless man I've sort of made friends with over the years. He absolutely loved it, especially the drawstring part. Things kept falling out of his old bag and he didn't like people being able to see his stuff. I told him about finding instructions for it on KZbin. Twice before we parted ways, he told me to be sure to thank "that nice KZbin lady". So thank you and thank you again, nice KZbin lady, for helping me make a very sweet man's life a little easier. 🥲💖

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's such a lovely story Xoom Bug. Please tell your friend that he is very welcome, and I'm thrilled that he has a new bag to keep his treasures. This bought (happy) tears to my eyes 😀

[@xoombug830]

About two days ago, I was literally looking for a tutorial to make a shopping bag with a drawstring top! It's like you're in my head, Christine 🤣🤣 So thank you, this is perfect! 🙏

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, what's on your mind next Xoom Bug? 😁

[@xoombug830]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I've been working on little coats for my 5 lb. maltese, as it's winter here and we just got 19 inches of snow over the past three days. I started without a pattern and I've been sort of tweaking them as I go along. She's the only dog on the block with a "capsule wardrobe" 🤣🤣

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I love the addition of the drawstring portion.. Thanks for showing us how to do it.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're welcome Cynthia. I think I'll make some for the grandkids too 😀

[@susanshaffer7473]

I love this! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you! Love the doggos too!❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Susan. Glad you like them 😀

[@carolthiele190]

💕 love this bag! I will be making 2 for a trip to Cozumel next year. One for my sister and for myself. Thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's fabulous Carol. Have a great trip😀

[@bakerwannabe4435]

Christine, I love this!!! Thank you so much for making this and sharing your process with us! You’re the best! I look forward to trying this in the next couple of days and placing gifts in them and putting them under a tree. Thank you!❤❤❤ Yes, you’re correct, it’s baker wannabe… as in I want to be a baker… just a play on words for the love of baking 😂.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

So glad you like this one. I really enjoyed making it too 😀

[@lesleygilbert1945]

A great looking bag Christine. I've made and sold this style for crafting projects, making the bottom wide enough for long knitting needles. Great for when knitting/crocheting jumpers etc. - room for the project and balls of yarn 🧶🪡🧵Thanks for another great tutorial.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

They sould like great products Lesley 😀

[@sharonandrews4910]

LOVE having my dogs around when I’m sewing or just puttering. My newest is a fox red, six year old Pomeranian with brown ears. He was a stray in a sorry state, and was rescued by a Humane Society in a town 4.5 hours away. He likely was a kennel dog used by a backyard breeder. So sad; who throws away a seven pound, six year old dog? I named him Buddy Fuzzbutt 😂. I’m sure you already know this: you can purchase shoelace aglets and a crimping tool, and turn any length of cord into shoelaces. Or, just give drawstrings a more polished look. They also keep the ends from fraying. It’s an extra step, but doesn’t take more than a moment. Add an extra 50¢ to the price, and the customer doesn’t have to look at frayed cords after the first washing.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Oh, now I need to buy myself a shoelace aglet crimping tool. I love that name too. It's so adorable😀

[@berniecelee5062]

Great bag Christine! Love the drawstring top , flexible for those of us who overfill the bag . Nothing like this in retail so you can sell this on your shopping site. Will make these as gifts for 2023. By 2024 , it will be illegal to import or sell single use plastic in my country. So these will be great shopping bags for all goods , not just grocery. The secure closure of the drawstring is better than having zippers. Expandable with ease. Thank you for great video. Maybe you remake the video with the opening on side seam on the inside lining so we can follow it as we sew. I agree with you that is better for turning the bag . You can edit your video to redo only that part , maybe ? So you don’t have to refilm 100%. Just a thought…..

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's a good thought Berneice, but KZbin doesn't allow replica videos on your channel. I might redo this again with cute kids prints and cotton fabric, and try not to forget to leave the side opening next time 😁 I'm hoping I might have a little more time this week to make a few extras for the shop.

[@mmckerley1]

Thank you for the tutorial. I made a bag for my son's girlfriend. I interfaced the exterior with heavyweight fusible fleece as I wanted it to stand on its own.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That sounds perfect Millie😁

[@Katybug335]

I needed a bag to put a memory bear in as a gift. This will be perfect! Thanks so much.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's such a lovely idea Katy 😄

[@Thecrazyisstrong]

Love the bag! Another great tutorial from you Christine and now I want to make one. All my handmade Christmas gift giving originate from your tutorials this year. Thank you for putting out such good content.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's so wonderfun Robin. Thank you 😀

[@diannerippon7349]

No wrapping of Christmas gift Great idea!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

These are perfect for Christmas Dianne😁

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

A smaller version of this would make a great project bag for knitters! Thank you for teaching the draw string addition technique, I think it's a very versatile feature to know for bag making.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea. Thanks Natalie😀

[@manoranjanimunuswamy2340]

I am very happy to see that the bag for which I am looking for. Thank you baby for your tutorial, with detailed instructions and cllarity. I really appreciate you. I will try to do this bag for gift to my friend.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much. I hope your friend loves it 😊

[@michelleroberts4364]

Well, I have been making the big tote from the other day….mixing it up with different lining colours for the different pockets, extra mesh pockets on the inside and with a very stiff interfacing and had been thinking do I put a zip in….but no…it needs a drawstring closure…….both just awesome bags. And just in time for Christmas. Thanks Christine for some bag making inspiration. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's awesome Michelle. They're certainly fun to make 😀

[@anne-mariehill2199]

Love this. The bag would make a great knitting bag for the cardigan I am making. Thank you so much for sharing. Good Luck with selling this. ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Absolutely Anne'Marie. What a great idea 😀

[@GsportsSoccer]

I love this Christine. You could also do it unlined with the “magic” seam so it was still a clean edge. I have a heck of a time motivating myself to string cord so I always put it through first and then sew around it so I don’t have to string it. 😂

[@GsportsSoccer]

And thank you for showing us your dogs. I have four who are always trying to hang with me in my studio. They are beautiful

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks BG. I haven't heard of the "magic" seam method. Is that the same as a French seam?

[@GsportsSoccer]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs it might just be a name coined by the Sewing Channel. Basically, you take that top portion and sandwich the body of the bag but on the inside of that like a tube. Then you pull it out of one of the sides and the seam ends up on the inside of the drawstring portion. It’s just a way to hide the seam on a bag. Then you finish the inside with French seams. But I actually don’t think it would work here because it wouldn’t allow for the channel for the drawstring. Your bag is so beautiful I just love your design.

[@alidazausa1082]

[love love it what a great idea for Christmas

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It sure is Alida. Thank you 😀

[@evekankam6744]

That’s a wonderful idea,it would be so useful for anything,and no wrapping presents. Thank you for sharing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Eve 😀

[@irenewatson6612]

Yes. It's great! I'm going to make one. Thank you. I LOVE the way you explain your process!💕

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Irene🙂

[@szelop]

Excellent! You are so nice to indulge us!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you 😀

[@quirkychris2933]

I’ve been looking for a pattern to make an extra large project bag for my crochet blankets and couldn’t find a suitable one anywhere. This makes the PERFECT extra large crochet project bag, just what I was looking for, Christine! Thanks so much. Love all of your designs and how you make them so simple to make. You’re a real gem. A huge BIG thank you. 😻

[@quirkychris2933]

Made one this afternoon and it turned out great! Will make the drawstring section a bit shorter next time, though. Perfect, Christine. Thanks again. 😻

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's so wonderful Chris. 😊

[@GloriaHasberry]

Absolutely ingenious, Christine! Thanks for sharing your way of producing bags in a expeditious manner!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are very welcome Gloria. Thank you 😄

[@lindatracey3412]

Once again you rocked! Love the bag x

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Linda 😀

[@georginaphilbin420]

Love this. Its perfect for what I am looking for! Thank you!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Georgina 😊

[@ellyhyland5458]

Brilliant, what a great idea, still got time before Christmas to make a few 😂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You sure do Elly. Happy sewing 😀

[@sharonwright4479]

Hi Christine. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. What a brilliant idea, yes you could definitely sell these bags, I think they are a brilliant idea to put gifts in like you said, no hunting for rapping paper or tape and no waist I love it. Xxx❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sharon. I think they might do well in the shop 😀

[@suziefab9532]

Very nice bag thank you for showing us how to make it

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure Suzie😊

[@purplewombat1923]

I like that bag. I'm sure you'll have no trouble selling it :-)

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks PW. I'm feeling positive about this one 😀

[@dianemerrett3774]

REALLY like this. Going to have a go so fingers crossed it turns out as nice as yours. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You can do it Diane😀

[@christineparry5873]

Great. I’m going to make this for a friend.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm sure she'll love it Christine 😀

[@sheliawalls7859]

Awesome! Anytime of the year!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I agree Sheila 😀

[@fawnjenkins7266]

I love that bag! ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's wonderful Fawn. Thank you😁

[@cyn4rest]

Great bag! Super the way you connected the drawstring part. I’m definitely going to make some of these. Will use Canvas and add some machine embroidery on the front - if time allows. Lol. Thanks

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

The embroidery will add a nice personal touch Cyn 😀

[@heatherstrom]

Just finished making this bag and I like it. I will make more.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's awesome Heather😁

[@heatherstrom]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I made another with a slight alteration. I made the drawstring fabric shorter. When drawn tight, it just meets in the center with the fabric flat rather than having excess room at the top for overflowing contents, like a big knitting project. (I don't know how to explain it any better.)

[@patmaddux.9962]

I love this. It’s another one of videos that are a must do. Merry Christmas to you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Pat. Merry Christmas to you too 😀

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Thank you very much for your videos. ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure Debbie. Thank you😀

[@barbwickland6066]

This looks great! I hope to give it a try. Thank you!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Barb. I hope you get to make some 😀

[@karentoynton8948]

Very clever nice bag.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Karen 😊

[@carolematthews2072]

A fantastic bag, good for anything and everything. Just love your videos.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank Carole 😀

[@janetsheehan6983]

Another great tutorial Christine. I must make one or two of those. Fantastic! Thankyou

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Janet. I'm going to do some for the grandkids this Christmas 😀

[@karenraabis5296]

Amazing bag! Thanks

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Glad you like it Karen 😀

[@goldenslippa]

Thanks!

[@goldenslippa]

Love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Oh Wow. Thank you so much Lia 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Lia 😃

[@krisqueen5939]

Christine Kristi here from North Pole Alaska. Hey you should include in your title for this video christmas gift bag or something to that effect i did a Search under your area and for gift bag and i did not get your video. But a lot of others and i knew you must have done one so i watched 3 and this was the last one i watched. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks for the suggestion Kristi. I've changed the title!😁

[@irenebreuhaus8066]

The nice thing is, your groceries or goods won't fall out in the car! How would I know?😁 Also nice for college students and outing bags. Love the concept. God bless

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, Why don't i uses these? Mine fall out all the time as well 😀

[@teresaparry3172]

I love it. You’ll definitely sell it well 😅 19:19

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Teresa. I'm feeling positive 😀

[@maryl9601]

Love the bag. Think I will be making one. Love your videos ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Please do Mary! You may end up making a few 😀

[@lindabridges445]

Amazing. Thank you 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Linda 😀

[@connieadams5010]

Love it!!!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Connie 😀

[@krisqueen5939]

I liked this😁

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Kris 😀

[@suewalsh4216]

Hi Christine, I must be getting to know your process. I was there shouting at the TV- you haven't left an opening and are you going to cut that drawstring piece in half? 😁 I did like the drawstring style, as you say for an overnight bag, laundry bag, knitting bag. Lot of uses where you don't want your bits and pieces falling out.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, You didn't shout loud enough Sue. I could have avoided those little oversights alltogether 🤣🤣

[@melanienicholson2834]

i think it would sell for sure

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm feeling positive Melanie 😀

[@maxineiles6806]

i love it

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thaks Maxine 😀

[@teresaparry3172]

🥰🦋🌈🦋🥰 19:19

[@raycastaneda2729]

Christine, I have been looking everywhere for this bag , but I'd like one to be 18 inches in height x 15 length x 4 I'd buy one if you had it with the two cushioned handles without a drawstring?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I might have to do a video on it Ray. Did you mean that you still want the extra lining to be there, but not include the string, and then you prefer handmade handles as opposed to the strapping? If so, do you mind if I ask, what would be the purpose of the extra lining if it doesn't draw the bag closed? Let me know if that's what you're thinking😀

[@janehissey9681]

Hi Christine, I’m looking for where you get your fabric labels. The link in the description doesn’t seem to work.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hi Jane, it's been a while since I've had to order them, but know the company is still going. they're wunderlabel.com.au 😀

[@janehissey9681]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you so much for replying, I’m a very new sewer and simply love your channel 😍 this link worked thanks again.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's great Jane. Hope they're what you're looking for 😀

[@CrypticConversions]

I wish my brain worked like this.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Mine shuts down often 😁

[@krisqueen5939]

💕

[@joyfuljoy5711]

🪡🪡🪡🪡🪡🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Joy 😀

[@Thecrazyisstrong]

What are the dimensions of the finished bag Christine?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Robin, it's 6" x 11" at base and 14" high. Top opening is 16 ½" 😃

[@Thecrazyisstrong]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you!

[@Man-in-da-shed]

That’s a tidy work area, neat organising on the walls, I know a man near you could do with some guidance 😂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha. I think you both need some guidance. You should see under the bench. It's even less cluttered 😄😄

[@Man-in-da-shed]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I just glad you didn’t say me Drawers

[@suegeedee]

Love it!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sue 😀