How to Make a Storage Bag Any Size

You need two rectangles and a some string. You can make these any size!

[@deeleach8300]

I've been scrolling through looking for an easy drawstring bag tutorial, and this one is the best. Easy and very well explained. Kicking myself for wasting time looking at others. Laura you are one of the greats. Thank you.

[@user-he2sh5tm1o]

Laura this is the best and easiest drawstring bag, I made 7 for laundry bags at Christmas as my family all go travelling, I even made my granddaughters friend one as they were going overseas together. I hadn't made myself one so I have just done that finally, I just use up large scraps. Thank you Laura.

[@lynneferraccio8843]

Laura, I have become obsessed with watching your videos! You explain so thoroughly! Thank you for all your hard work and the team that helps you! I love these bags and am going to be making them for Christmas gift bags and some little darling dolly and blanket bags for some little girls!

[@gypsygirl731]

My sister just asked me for one. Great teaching and clear and slow enough for us to follow. A funny thing I used, to pull thru the string was a bracelet buddy (an alligator clip with a stem to hold a bracelet to put on yourself while it holds the clasp) Thanks for posting this.

[@tweetyb421]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! You are clear, directions are concise and the bag comes out EXACTLY as I imagined...! Yay YOU! I love watching you!

[@lindaeferraro]

Thank you for your creative sharing! I just made two of the storage bags. I have lots of fabric, and I plan to make more bags as "give aways" to folks who will enjoy using them. You are a great teacher!!

[@SendInYourSkeletons123]

Your tutorials are simply outstanding. Everything about your presentations are so classy, enjoyable, educational and fun. Please don't ever stop uploading!

[@brigittebreuker4854]

I just made one of these bags and it's awesome! Your directions are clear, concise, and and beautifully articulated. I am a huge fan of your tutorials!

[@SewDiva859]

Your video is by far the simplest method for creating a drawstring bag! Love your videos Laura! ❤️

[@petrapayne6701]

I'm a huge fan of your tutorials. Easy to understand for a German sewing fan.

[@terryweister9577]

Love this method. Perfect for my great grandsons “take to grandma’s house”

[@torreycat7716]

If all teachers were as great as you are, the world would have no problems!

[@nancyweakley2070]

I just love your how to make bags. You have the best instructions how are you talk through it on each step that you make is great because there are a lot of people that don’t understand when somebody’s just pointing it out would you go further you explain it out it makes it a whole lot better. I think you so much and I’m gonna be looking for some more of your how to make items. Thank You 🥰

[@thetalmero672]

I love your technique. I tried other ways on how to make string bags but your technique is ghe best. I have made at least 10 string bags in the last 2 weeks. I have used your technique. It is just fantastic. I love the reversible idea.

[@ange48]

I have just made a young lady really really happy. I made this in a flamingo fabric reversible fabric in butterflies. Thank you so much for your awesome tutorials. Just to let you know I also made the large beach bag as well for my daughter. You are fantastic at instructions...

[@PeleLua1]

Thank you for a great video. I wanted to refresh my memory on how to make this kind of bag since it’s been awhile. Your directions were very clear and I liked that you added the piece at the end about sizing. The other thing I liked was the fact that you mitered your corners! I rarely see people doing this any more to their bags, but my grandmother would roll over in her grave if I didn’t miter and square up my corners for a neater look. Thank you 😊🙏

[@catherinearlene2858]

I've done other bags but this one is the best and easiest! Thank you so much for showing the glue method! What a time saver! Makes it a much cleaner look!! Thanks again! Love your tutorials!!

[@Coast-a1ong]

Easy to follow directions! I got successful results when I made my storage drawstring bag today. Thank you, Laura!

[@bbrock8146]

I've made a couple bags for travel dirty laundry based on your instructions and personalized them with embroidery. For the next one I will put handles at the top, for easy transporting. Thank you for the great video tutorial.

[@cathyferrin676]

I love how this is reversible. A great way to use my scrap fabrics. Thanks for another excellent video---your directions are so complete and easy to follow.

[@SewVeryEasy]

thanks:)

[@nancywhite1425]

Thank you for instructions that cover all details of making these wonderful gift or storage bags. I have made over 30 of them so far.....in Christmas and other patterned fabrics.....so have some for other occasions of gifting. Thank you

[@heatherwills3842]

I’ve made two of these over the last week, the tutorial was perfect. I tested it out on a small size first (made a perfect sized bottle bag) then went on to make large laundry bags, with names added using my embroidery machine. I really enjoyed making them and will definitely be making more. Thank you so much for the great tutorial. One thing I realised though, that you have to be careful not to glue the two sides of the casing together when turning the seams back. I found that putting a thick pen into the opening worked really well to keep the two layers apart 👍😁

[@patmiller1840]

I have only just taken up sewing , I’ve never done anything like this before , thank you for explaining things so simple ,I’m really grateful and am enjoying creating thing out of bits and bobs blessings to you

[@moominkraft6427]

Thank you so much! This is simply wonderful! My kid's school uses many bags to help kids organize their stuff .... gym bag, Art bag, lunch mat bag, shoe bag .... you just name it! Now I can tone down the fancy designs/motifs by using them as linings for the bag :)

[@yvonnebee5061]

I love the way you explain it. I have tried to follow other tutorials, but your instruction are sooo easy. Thank you!

[@sandrapickworth5901]

Thank you as always Laura. I do love to watch, and get ideas from you. Thank you again. Sandra

[@vittoriam.1065]

The best tutorial for a drawwtring bag so far!! Clear, easy to follow instruction even for beginners like me. TFS!

[@janetnavin6630]

Thank you for this tutorial. I made a large bag to "wrap" a shower gift for my niece. I did a bit of patchwork on one side, and used some fabric from my stash to make much of it.

[@reneejohnson4058]

Absolutely love this bag. This looks to be the easiest one to make that I’ve seen. Yet the nicest one. Thanks for yet another great idea and well-explained!

[@debbiechittick4755]

Nice tutorial Laura! You come up with very useful tutorials. I come back to your channel over and over. Who doesn't need a bag?

[@amandab.1868]

This tutorial was really helpful. Your system produces a lovely, professional, finished look and I love that it's reversible. Thanks for posting!

[@phyllisehart6389]

I was looking for a tutorial for an easy drawstring bag. I saw several, but they seemed complicated and directions weren't straightforward. Then I found yours. Thanks so much for making it simple and easy to follow!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelleatkins6352]

I’ve watched 3 and this one is the clearest so far!! Thank you. 😊

[@rashmivij4390]

Hi Laura, this is the easiest and best drawstring bag method. Just love it. There is no fussing about and as you mentioned one can play and create whatever (lol) for the outside fabric. Thanks.

[@alisondolman2787]

Just made a bag following your tutorial. I LOVE it! Thank you so much for your clear instructions and explanations. I'm choosing the fabrics for my next bag right now! Thanks again.

[@lindabridges445]

As you say, Sew Easy.😊 Thank you! I need some of these for grandchildren's blocks and small cars.

[@Robin-qc4gn]

Your things always have such nice finish! Beautiful, easy to make, lined, nicely finished, any size you need - this is the perfect drawstring bag tutorial! Thanks, Laura!

[@tlsnana9539]

So great!! And timely for summer picnics and beach/trips to park. Then there's Christmas gift time. Thank you, Laura, for adding another idea to my gift giving. Just the bag is great. . . with something baked is even sweeter.

[@katnorris6258]

Omygosh! That is the best video ever, for putting together a drawstring bag. You show all the pieces that others don't show clearly and I get stumped... especially around the casing. I hope you will also do a drawstring backpack . Thanks again! Kathy in Vancoucver

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks and here is one you might like kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnTai6iLra-mjtU

[@lesleygilbert1945]

This must be the easiest drawstring bag tutorial I have ever seen - I'm definitely using this method next time I make one - many thanks :)

[@kmwilson28]

What a great idea...a gift that can wrap a gift 😀! Thank you for your clear instructions...

[@pegcaliendo8756]

Thank you for creating this clear, easy-to-understand tutorial!

[@TitaGoose]

Great tutorial, best one I've seen. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@mariathirlwall2147]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial, explained in a very easy way. Will try a Santa sack with this tutorial, thank you Laura

[@justakidd..]

I was always taught to open seams then iron them flat so it doesn’t leave a bulk. My grandmother used to sew for sears and taught me a lot ❤️

[@veemcg3682]

Thank you Laura this is just what I need to make for storing our lovely fresh from the garden Irish potatoes! While I'm about it I'm going to make some for other veg and fruits and a couple for laundry. God bless from vera in Northern Ireland

[@Andphilmont]

I happened to stumble across this tutorial by accident. I have been making masks, and I wanted to put them in a simple draw string back. This tutorial is excellent. I love the bag!

[@neemo0805]

Thank you for the very informative detailed step by step tutorial. I am self taught and I learnt alot from this video.

[@anna-mariedavies7678]

Your instructions are always so clear, thank you for this video!

[@millieo.5325]

YAY! My daughter just bought me a sewing machine, so you know I'll have to make some bags now...😉 I love your videos; your tutorials are awesome! Thank you!!! 🥰

[@friedagraumann9325]

I just tried this technique and it turned out beautifully! Thank you for another great tutorial!

[@gwenmadeline54]

You are amazing. Always making such useful items

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I love the idea of using the fabric glue on the holes. Brilliant!

[@TheSabinewalkden]

Hi Laura, This has to be the best tutorial I have seen for a drawstring bag. Some earlier ones I checked out were very unclear and the people explaining them talked way too fast and as a result I could not understand them. Plus, I love the Canadian accent which is way better than an American accent!

[@shirlmellor5895]

you do awesome easy to follow tutorials! you are without a doubt, my favourite Sewing tutor and have taught me many things/techniques! So thank you Laura, you're the best! (loved your sewing room tour video too!)

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you and thank you for taking the time to watch :)

[@hattiedraper1061]

Good and clear tutorial, thank you. I just made a lovely bag for my daughter’s marbles. It turned out so well that I’m now looking for an excuse to make another.

[@Nrb2003]

I have sewn a smaller drawstring bag following this tutorial and it turned just perfect 😊.

[@mrgarner4796]

I love your videos. Right now I'm planning Christmas bags. Reusable and so practical. Thank you.

[@rosemaryaus9853]

As always Laura, a great tutorial. Thank you yet again.

[@robynwebber4213]

Thankyou so much for your tutorial, I am making some much larger sizes of these for my daughters who are nurses and their workmates. They need to change at the hospital these days and need to encase their scrubs in a bag that can then be washed as well. Thanks again.

[@barbara7282]

Thank you! This is just what I was looking for! Very nicely done. Clearly explained! Can't wait to make it!

[@curlylocks856]

My first bag, and just in time for Christmas! Your tutorials are brilliantly done. Thank you, Laura! I look forward to following your projects in the future!

[@9159bsbs]

Very nice tutorial and so clever! How in the world did I miss this tutorial?!

[@lindamcgrew3967]

You give great instructions! And cute ideas. TFS

[@liannangel2004]

Thanks for the video. I was looking for a tutorial on how to put in the drawstring. This video was the easiest to follow. Thank you! 😍

[@Maridith2]

You’re such a great teacher! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊

[@lindacarlson8424]

Very cute and useful bag. Great scrap buster, too. Easy to follow your instructions. Thx!

[@kateellington4832]

What a brilliant teacher!! Very clear indeed!!

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Excellent video and very clear instructions. I have the same question as Monika Bauer posted yesterday. 🤗 Thank you.

[@Alaskaraised]

I love your tutorials. This is a great beginner sewing class project!

[@melodie155]

I just made my first bag and it was so easy. I just couldn't believe it. I will be making a lot of these from now on.

[@74kmullins]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you. That bodkin thing... amazing ordered one straight away!

[@nitahenderson4298]

Love this video! This bag is a grear scrap buster just like you said. Thank you.

[@monikaperry7924]

thankyou for your tutorial of the drawstring bag, gorgeous. You are very thorough and it is easy to follow.

[@ryanpollock3524]

I think your amazing. Your videos are fabulous and very well articulated. I’d love to see this with a full size divider down the middle. A double shoe bag!

[@melodie155]

Just what I've been looking for. Very easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

Thank you so much for this, this is the best tutorial for a draw string bag I have found. Subbed!

[@RiverSongTardis]

Thank you for this video! I love that you made it reversible and with scraps....this will help me make those gift bags I've been wanting to make!

[@lynnaltmayer7982]

I love it! Christmas on one side, fun on the other!

[@saroshayaz2015]

Hey Laura. Thats great. U always come up with something so easy and yet presentable as u said. Amazing.

[@SewVeryEasy]

thanks

[@annd8167]

Excellent video. Thank You!!

[@windydotcom]

Fabulous method. Easy to follow. I have made a half dozen small bags mainly using my 12" quilting squares since you published this video although it took a couple of attempts to get a directional pattern the correct way up around the bag and to match stripes.

[@jeroengrobben7555]

Thank You for the great explanation/tutorial. I've been asked to make some Santa bags, this will be perfect. 🙂🙂

[@jillcoffey9260]

Laura, you are the best thank you.

[@marilyngandhi4213]

I need some scrapbusters - thanks for the ideas and instructions :-)

[@lindadawson7086]

Laura. You are amazing. You make things look so easy and fun. Thank you xx

[@jcfromupstate1693]

I was looking for a lined drawstring pouch, and I knew you would have one, Laura. Thanks so much, I love it!!

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I've never seen that Clover tool. How clever! Great tutorial!

[@dlautube]

I couldn't understand what she said and the captioning didn't help. I Googled "Clover drawstring puller" and it's called a bodkin. Outstanding tutorial!!!

[@beckybramlett3515]

Glad I subscribed !! Now to make a bag with box bottom and straps !! Love it !!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you very much !!

[@okuleli]

Thank you for the great tutorials I have just found you on youtube and very pleased that I have..

[@MalathNajd]

I used this video to make my first drawstring bag and it was a success! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@Sall1B]

Thank you very much. Exactly the type of clear instruction I was looking for.

[@garykfc]

Laura, you are a wonderful teacher. I love learning from you. I wish I had teachers like you when I was a child. I like you how you explain what you are doing and why. Can you make any fat quarter patterns for men?

[@heatherstrom]

I've watched quite a few tutorials recently for drawstring bags and almost didn't watch this one because I didn't think it would be significantly better than the others. I was wrong and am glad to have watched it. I think the instructions were clear and everything was clearly demonstrated. I like that the exterior fabric was pieced, showing how easy it is to use scraps to make a drawstring bag. I like that there isn't any interfacing. I like learning how to tack those seam allowances at the casing down. I saw another tutorial using Steam-a-Seam in that area, and another recommended using a zig-zag stitch to tack down the seam allowances. I like your suggesting for using fabric glue. Would Fabri-Tac work? I have a bottle though haven't used it yet so I don't know what it's like. Another thing, the boxed corners are usually kind of time consuming to line up the seams and use a ruler to mark the stitching line. Cutting out a box at the corners makes it look so much easier. I'm going to make a bag following your tutorial and see how it goes. Thank you.

[@mary-janeholmquist864]

Wow thanks!! What a great tutorial, you made it so easier to understand!! Can't wait to make one!!

[@saramaccallum4186]

This is great. Please could you talk about directional print. I always end up with my patterns /picture /motif upside down

[@patneumann2210]

Such a terrific video & Bag💗💗💗

[@judyalbarado9975]

I can not Waite to do this. Thank you very much! You are a very good teacher

[@izabeau1953]

Never new how to do this, you show it so nice. I love your work....🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@margaridavelhinho1618]

Very nice. I`ll make one for sure. Thank you. Hugs from Portugal!