Making a simple DIY Drawstring Bag | Sewing Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
  • Sewing a simple drawstring bag from unbleached calico. This is a tutorial on how to make a drawstring bag with two cords. You'll need:
    Fabric
    Some kind of ribbon or fabric tape or cord
    Thread
    A ruler or measuring tape
    An iron
    Pins
    Tailor's chalk or fabric marker
    A sewing machine (though this would not be a difficult project to sew by hand if you don't have access to one!)
    A safety pin
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  • @nikkiharmon4986
    @nikkiharmon4986 11 месяцев назад +11

    This is the simplest video on how to sew a drawstring bag! MANY THANKS!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  11 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @anniejohnson6565
    @anniejohnson6565 Год назад +13

    So nice to hear a homegrown voice and getting straight to the simple instructions.

  • @PCQ-bf7vg
    @PCQ-bf7vg 3 месяца назад +2

    Easiest drawstring bag video I have seen. Came out perfect.

  • @dianathefiberfan5116
    @dianathefiberfan5116 6 дней назад

    Thank you for your tutorial, I was having a senior moment while trying to teach my granddaughter how to sew a bag and found your video.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 дня назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @emmajones9917
    @emmajones9917 3 года назад +77

    I’ve watched so many videos trying to find a simple fast way to make a drawstring bag and this was by far the clearest and simplest. Thank you ❤️

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад +2

      Thank you!

    • @genaelewis2339
      @genaelewis2339 2 года назад

      ​@@LouDavis Thank you so much for this easy to understand video. I really love your sewing machine. Can you please provide the make & model #?

  • @lisavincent971
    @lisavincent971 2 года назад +33

    As a beginner, this is just what I was looking for and really clearly explained. This is now going to be one of my go-to patterns. Thanks so much for sharing your skills and talent 👍

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @lateknightcreations
    @lateknightcreations 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow. You made that look amazingly easy.
    I need to make about 40 of these. I’m going to do this with confidence!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 месяца назад +1

      After 40 you will be a pro! Happy sewing!

  • @sarirosebrown
    @sarirosebrown 2 года назад +19

    I made my first drawstring bag from this video! I added boxed corners at the bottom, and I'm going to use it as a produce bag. I can't wait to make more! Thank you!!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад +3

      Wonderful! you're welcome :)

  • @lianneveness
    @lianneveness 2 года назад +13

    Thanks to your clear and well articulated instructions, me, a sewing novice, just made a fantastic set of Christmas bags in all different sizes to do away with the misery of wrapping for hours on Christmas Eve - not to mention reducing waste.
    I used an old pair of huge gold curtains I got off Freecycle which was easy sturdy fabric

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      That's fabulous! Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.

  • @judypierce2495
    @judypierce2495 4 года назад +51

    In the U.S. we call calico "muslin." There are different weights. We use the term "calico" for small floral print cotton quilting fabric. And your muslin is called "gauze" here!

    • @judypierce2495
      @judypierce2495 4 года назад +8

      And what you call muslin we called gauze!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 года назад +16

      Oh thank you! That's very helpful to know. I hope I didn't confuse too many people - other than myself!

    • @clothyoriginal
      @clothyoriginal 2 года назад +15

      Calico, gauze and muslin are all different. You can get all 3 in the UK
      Muslin has a very distinctive weave. Its calico in this video.

    • @lillywildflower
      @lillywildflower 11 месяцев назад +4

      In Australia we call this fabric calico, muslin is a really lightweight fabric that looks creased and we wrap babies in, in summer. Gauze is even more open weave like cheesecloth

  • @Leha_nguyen
    @Leha_nguyen 2 года назад +11

    Making of the bag starts at 1:09
    Thanks for teaching!

  • @ricardofreesian7969
    @ricardofreesian7969 13 дней назад

    I too found your video very helpful. At the point where you iron open the hem, we also stitched this point to prevent the hem fabric from coming out the hole when pulling the drawstring.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  12 дней назад

      Thanks, that's a good idea.

  • @picklesh
    @picklesh Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for this, really clear instructions and no complicated technical terms 😄 going to make some bags for my boys’ wooden games today!

  • @paulamcgivern8552
    @paulamcgivern8552 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanknyou so much for these clear and simple instructions. Just knocked out 4 beautiful gift bags for my children to use as laundry sacks after Christmas. Wish I could upload a photo to show you. Thank you again. Merry Christmas and a joyful new year❤

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  7 месяцев назад

      Fabulous! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @Something-s5p
    @Something-s5p 23 дня назад

    Thank you for explaining the drawstring step! I've watched so many videos that don't and I was getting really frustrated with it not working

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  21 день назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @heddybell
    @heddybell 9 месяцев назад +1

    Oh my goodness I can't begin to tell you how helpful this was to me! The best clearly explained 'how to make a simple drawstring bag' on You Tube. Thank you so much. I have just done this very successfully. I have liked and subscribed.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you, so glad it was helpful. It's been a long while since I made sewing videos but I'm really glad they're still proving useful!

  • @WeareClarkeNation
    @WeareClarkeNation Год назад +1

    As a beginner sewer I thought yo make a bag. I've liked and subscribed to your channel as this bag instruction is perfect for me.

  • @terilist3144
    @terilist3144 3 года назад +5

    Oooo I’m going to embroider mine and gift them for Christmas this year!! Cannot wait

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад +3

      Sounds lovely, I'm sure your recipients will appreciate them :)

  • @lindashankle9645
    @lindashankle9645 Год назад +1

    Thanks. I needed a new gym bag, sweet and simple. So glad I found you.

  • @emilypeyrovi9383
    @emilypeyrovi9383 26 дней назад

    Great video, easy to follow and very clear! Thanks

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  21 день назад

      You're welcome!

  • @gill5733
    @gill5733 Год назад +1

    The best little bag on RUclips! I no longer stress about wrapping gifts, I just make a bag! 😁 So much nicer and they are alway well received. Thank you x

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      Thanks so much, so glad it has been helpful!

  • @melissajefferies79
    @melissajefferies79 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for this quick and easy video tutorial. I am now off to make drawstring bags...😊

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 года назад

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching.

  • @Christina-ek5uq
    @Christina-ek5uq Год назад

    Thank you for explaining how to do this as simply as you did!

  • @elisemanolas8380
    @elisemanolas8380 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm going to give it a go, and Make dance shoe bags for myself and all my Wee Dancers.

  • @lovepetalscrochet450
    @lovepetalscrochet450 4 года назад +1

    Thank you. Most helpful video yet.

  • @ladykatmi
    @ladykatmi 2 года назад +2

    This is the best draw string bag tutorial that I have ever seen! So easy with fabulous directions. Thank you!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      You’re welcome :)

  • @gumdropp2264
    @gumdropp2264 2 года назад +1

    The way you explained the steps made it easy to follow! Thank you

  • @tassielovestassie
    @tassielovestassie 4 года назад +10

    this is really easy to follow, thank you

  • @Saved-ByGrace
    @Saved-ByGrace 3 года назад +1

    I really like this way of sewing the bag! Thanks

  • @andrewberg5288
    @andrewberg5288 Год назад +1

    thank you very much for this tutorial! quick and easy to follow and i love my new bag!! much appreciated ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lisettegarcia
    @lisettegarcia 2 года назад

    Clear and well-presented. Thank you!

  • @viomarchidan7679
    @viomarchidan7679 3 года назад +2

    Yay! Finally a tutorial that’s easy to follow !! Thanks so much ❤️❤️

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      You’re welcome!

  • @juanitamitchell5562
    @juanitamitchell5562 3 года назад +15

    This is just the simple, finished looking bag I was looking for. Will be ideal for presenting other gifts in as well as making shoes bags for traveling and many other uses.
    Thank you.

  • @leatheamazing
    @leatheamazing 2 года назад

    Great video! I made a bunch of these today for a Ren Faire and my kids were so happy! Thank you!!

  • @shannaludwig1377
    @shannaludwig1377 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

  • @alexandretardif
    @alexandretardif Год назад

    Thank you for that little project. Very well explained. I just made my own.

  • @cindygulutzo9834
    @cindygulutzo9834 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Simple and direct..just what I was looking for!

  • @ciaragibson1371
    @ciaragibson1371 3 года назад +1

    Love this! Best tutorial I’ve found for drawstring bags. Thanks

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @MegaMELJE
    @MegaMELJE 4 года назад +10

    Really good video. Clear, to the point and a lovely simple design. Thank you!!

  • @sewwithstephanie
    @sewwithstephanie 4 года назад +5

    This was so helpful! It was simple and extremely easy to follow! Thank you for sharing 💞

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 года назад +1

      You’re welcome!

  • @paulakayschmidt7002
    @paulakayschmidt7002 Год назад

    Thanks for all the good tips. Am going to try this by hand so wish me luck!

  • @lyndac7401
    @lyndac7401 Год назад

    Love the little tip for sewing top edges and leaving a gap.. never thought of this 🙏🙏🙏

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @pattyellis3436
    @pattyellis3436 3 года назад +1

    Finally, a super easy to follow video. Thank you!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      You’re welcome!

  • @PupRiku
    @PupRiku 3 года назад +32

    Update. I've made one! It was perfect. Thanks so much for the tutorial. A perfect way to present some home made face masks to a client!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад +3

      PupRiku fabulous! So glad it worked for you and it’s a great idea to use it for face masks.

  • @shakim3765
    @shakim3765 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks a bunch , l will make lots of them for gifts.

  • @ivysporeling3909
    @ivysporeling3909 4 месяца назад

    I've come back to your video more than once to make my first drawstring bags, I've made 4 now. ❤

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 месяца назад +1

      Wonderful! I'm so glad it's still helping you!

  • @glendatabron9933
    @glendatabron9933 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I replaced my blood pressure monitor bag using your tutorial. The flimsy bags that come with it never last. So I made a stylish bag thanks to you❤

  • @katysacher8293
    @katysacher8293 Год назад

    Super clear and concise, well done video!

  • @melindagenier9401
    @melindagenier9401 4 года назад +4

    Love!! I love your video production, your voice, how the video just got straight to the point, and the finished product was excellent! thank you so much

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 года назад

      Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments!

  • @whitneyabsher9034
    @whitneyabsher9034 2 года назад

    This was super helpful! Thank you! Love the bag I made and will have to make more!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

  • @TMBgarden
    @TMBgarden 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I made one to put a hand made felt fishing set inside to give as a gift!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      That's wonderful, so glad it was helpful!

  • @riftvallance2087
    @riftvallance2087 2 года назад

    You sound so nice. What a calming friendly voice you have.

  • @et7780
    @et7780 3 года назад +1

    Exactly what I wanted to see! Thank you for giving such clear and simple instructions. 🧐😛

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @jaykaiser1754
    @jaykaiser1754 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your no fuss instruction:) I’m making a storage bag for my hair dryer so it doesn’t get scratched and banged up like my last one.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      You're welcome! I love knowing what people are making them for!

  • @georganabredy13
    @georganabredy13 3 года назад

    This is the best drawstring bag video that I’ve seen. You were very detailed. Especially with making the holes. Thank you for sharing.😊

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy making the bags!

  • @garzerken
    @garzerken Год назад

    Thank you, this is very easy for me to practice ❤

  • @sleeplesscrafter
    @sleeplesscrafter 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video! I read instructions from another site online and was so confused.

  • @kathygardner9081
    @kathygardner9081 2 года назад

    Great video. Simple and easy to follow. Thanks for teaching me this. I'll be making bags for Christmas gifts this year!!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy making them :)

  • @redlittleteapot
    @redlittleteapot Год назад

    Omg thanks never thought it's that easy. You saved my day tying the drawstring. Thanks for the video🥰

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      You’re welcome 😊

  • @roumayssa6021
    @roumayssa6021 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much 💜 This was very helpful and easy to follow 🤗

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      You're welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful :)

  • @jessicawilson8160
    @jessicawilson8160 Год назад

    Thank you for making this video! I love short and sweet sewing instructions! (Perhaps I should say short and informative!)

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      Thank you, Glad it was helpful!

  • @TheBluflag
    @TheBluflag 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you, after watching a couple others, i found yours to be the easiest to follow and quite a lovely bag! Completed the bag and it worked out fantastic for a birthday gift!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  7 месяцев назад

      Wonderful! So glad it was helpful!

  • @kcpro4542
    @kcpro4542 2 года назад

    Great video, very clear and easy

  • @elizabeth3074
    @elizabeth3074 8 месяцев назад

    I've just made one... It turned out so cute. Thank you

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  8 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome!

  • @Coffeecup.0110
    @Coffeecup.0110 Год назад

    Hey! I sewed along with this tutorial and made a bag for my facial steamer! I’d never made a bag like this and it turned out perfectly! Thank you! ☮️❤️😀

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      So glad it worked for you!

  • @bonnielindsey8663
    @bonnielindsey8663 3 года назад

    Thank you. I made a couple. Very clear directions.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      Thank you, glad to be of help.

  • @rebekkahwilde5490
    @rebekkahwilde5490 Год назад

    Thank you for this lovely, simple tutorial - everything was very clear and easy to understand.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @splashymothtv9952
    @splashymothtv9952 3 года назад +7

    I've been making mine wrong this whole time. Thanks for showing how to do it properly.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад +1

      Glad to be of help :)

  • @LeenieCee
    @LeenieCee 3 года назад

    I used this video to upcycle an unwanted blouse into a gift bag, was even able to use the neck ties as the drawstrings - thanks so much!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      Thank you - Glad it helped!

  • @ArtConnect1
    @ArtConnect1 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your process! Very good and clear explanations!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      You are very welcome!

  • @trishirwin502
    @trishirwin502 3 года назад

    Hello from Trish in Hobart, Tasmania, Aust. Thank you so very much for the Tutorial. After a couple of goes I managed to get it right. Looking forward to learning more. Bye

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      You're welcome, I'm glad you were able to get it made!

  • @saramartinez103
    @saramartinez103 3 года назад +6

    There is greatness in simplicity! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such an easy way!!!💐

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      You're welcome, thank you for watching!

    • @saramartinez103
      @saramartinez103 3 года назад +1

      @@LouDavis I just finished three bags!🥳🥳🥳
      Thank you Lou🤗💐

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      @@saramartinez103 Fantastic!!

  • @sallyanne2103
    @sallyanne2103 3 года назад +1

    After trying several videos to make a drawstring bag and then being ok but not quite right (I’m a novice sewer) I found your video, omg so simple and whilst they are not perfect I’m very happy with them, thank you

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, good luck with your bag making!

  • @papudasjm6478
    @papudasjm6478 4 года назад +1

    That's fantastic Mss Lou Davis

  • @LatherlyShop
    @LatherlyShop Год назад

    Thank you for this!❤

  • @annfitzgerald1340
    @annfitzgerald1340 4 года назад +2

    I found this simple and east to make, thanks 4 this tutorial! (:

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome 😊

  • @maureenstamp1305
    @maureenstamp1305 Год назад

    What an excellent video. I am making gift bags for Christmas and your tuition is greatly appreciated. Thank you 😊

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      You're welcome, so glad it was helpful!

  • @danielabodea8383
    @danielabodea8383 3 года назад

    Thanks so much! It was very clear and easy to follow

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 года назад

      You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @TheMalcolmElliot
    @TheMalcolmElliot Год назад

    Great video, thank you!

  • @SuddenUpdraft
    @SuddenUpdraft 8 месяцев назад

    This is perfect! I have a lot of silk in my stash and I’m going to make these bags. Also, I knit and get eczema on my hands from the finish on yarn. I have to carefully wash the balls and skeins before I can use them. I’m going to use old sheet material to make bags so I can put the yarn inside the spin cycle on my washing machine. That way they’ll air dry faster. Thank you so much!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  8 месяцев назад

      Wonderful! Silk bags sound beautiful!

  • @gma_treenuh
    @gma_treenuh 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the instructions. It was so easy and quick to make😊

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  11 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome 😊

  • @MLMatt
    @MLMatt 4 года назад +1

    Excellent exactly what I needed!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 года назад +1

      Wonderful, thank you!

  • @firdowskruger9896
    @firdowskruger9896 2 года назад

    This was a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Love from Pretoria, South Africa.

  • @ConstanceMarkiewicz
    @ConstanceMarkiewicz 2 года назад +1

    Perfect! Such a clear, simple explanation. Thank you. Subscribed. :)

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад +1

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @JanePidgeon
    @JanePidgeon Год назад

    Excellent tutorial, thanks

  • @RoselynClarke
    @RoselynClarke 2 года назад

    Woooooow I literally just tried this method and I love this. It is way more efficient than the other styles that are out there. I am very happy to find your video. This will make my work so much easier and faster. Thank you Lou.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      You're so welcome!

  • @bonniestalhiem8025
    @bonniestalhiem8025 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! You make it seem so easy to do...👍🏻👵🏻

  • @naomi-3260
    @naomi-3260 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much! These are great. Bought a sewing machine this week and made a few of these this morning. They look so professional! They were easy to do

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  10 месяцев назад +1

      That's great, so glad you're happy with them, have fun sewing!

  • @judykski4916
    @judykski4916 Год назад +1

    You might consider zig-zagging around your openings to reinforce them. That area of the bag can get a lot of wear and tear from the drawstrings opening and closing, gliding repeatedly across it.

  • @Altazmuth
    @Altazmuth 2 года назад

    Beautiful tutorial. Thank you.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      You’re welcome 😊

  • @Famr4evr
    @Famr4evr Год назад

    Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! I am helping my daughter make a small cinch bag for her DND dice to go in. I feel it is going to turn out well, thanks to this video.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад

      You’re welcome, I hope the sewing went well!

  • @shawnettesmith8545
    @shawnettesmith8545 Год назад

    Nice, thank you for sharing

  • @katherinem1924
    @katherinem1924 2 года назад

    Thank you, great video,very helpful.
    Sew down from top 5cm (gap) 6.5cm both sides.
    Iron allowance open, fold, sew top, feed string both sides.

  • @PupRiku
    @PupRiku 3 года назад +23

    I thought I'd done it... Then somehow messed it up at the end. Oh well I have a wonderful sleeve for my glasses now :')
    Can't wait to try this again tomorrow.

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      I was stupid forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can offer me

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      Had to pay 15 bucks but definitely worth the price =)
      Thanks so much, you really help me out !

    • @albertcalvin1007
      @albertcalvin1007 3 года назад

      @Roy Douglas happy to help :)

  • @melindamonroeneumann
    @melindamonroeneumann Год назад

    This is a very helpful video. I had a good idea in my head on how to make a double drawstring bag. After watching the video, I realized my mind was making a bit more complicated than it needed to be. This video saved me from doing a few unnecessary extra steps.
    Unfortunately, I didn’t have ribbon or cord which matched the fabric I choose to use. Instead, I made some double fold bias tape out off the same fabric and sewed it shut. It worked out well and was a good alternative to the ribbon.
    Thanks so much for taking the time to make this easy to follow, informative video and sharing it!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Год назад +1

      Thank you, I'm really glad it was helpful, making bias tape for the closure is a great idea.

  • @miriaml6313
    @miriaml6313 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @mwaihh
    @mwaihh 4 года назад

    Nice clear explanation 👌

  • @dianajadu534
    @dianajadu534 2 года назад

    Very helpful and clear thank you so much!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 года назад

      Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

  • @isabellaaliimatafitafi2513
    @isabellaaliimatafitafi2513 Год назад

    So helpful, thank you!! 🙌🏼

  • @ThimbleBook
    @ThimbleBook 2 года назад

    Awesome video tutorial :-)