How to Sew a Simple Drawstring Bag (Daily Vlogs - Tuesday 28th April 2020)
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To make your bag you will need:
Contrast fabric (bag bottom) - 11” x 5” - cut two
Main fabric (bag top) - 11” x 6.5” - cut two
Lining fabric - 11” x 11” - cut two
Drawstring casings - 11” x 2.5” - cut two
Drawstring cord
Any embellishments such as d-rings or handles etc (in this tutorial I add a d-ring from an old bag, and make a quick and simple handle).
Interfacing (optional, not used in this tutorial)
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Enjoy, wash your hands, stay home!
Ali xx
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You are an absolute sweetheart!! I have been to countless “how to make a bag” classes & believe me they were not that cheap to enrol, & have not got as much demonstration as you have just given. In fact one class I even left in tears 😢. Therefore I now have a hang up when it comes to making bags. I just loved your tutorial for which I’m very grateful, & think that you should stop calling them “dodgy” bags! 🤫. I usually think about the steps of the bag & then spend about an hour procrastinating about whether I should start or not. I will always keep this tutorial saved now as I admire how in between everything that was going on at your house, you managed to choose the fabric, cut out all the pieces & sew up a fabulous bag as well as showing all the steps you did, very clearly. I for one, can’t thank you enough 😇😇. Cheers for a fabulous tutorial that I will always keep handy. 🥰❤️😍😊💕😘
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it helped! I was worried it was too...well...dodgy 😅 I’m so glad you liked it! 🥰
I loved your tutorial. It's liberating. Thanks for taking the time to share your methods.
For a "dodgy" bag, I thought that was an excellent tutorial. All your seams matched perfectly and the bag looked amazing. 👍🏻😀
I only ever sewed at school, for one term each of two years, and I think I'd almost forgotten how.. RUclips and knitting and all the amazing project bags (and how expensive they are to buy and to get shipped to New Zealand, despite me valuing makers time and expertise immensely it's still cost I can't justify) made me want to make my own. Set up with a pattern from etsy, and all the materials from my LYS/LSS I managed to cut out all the fabric and interfacing pieces and I did okay stitching, too, ...right up until I hit the zip. This was a snag I couldn't get past and my bag was destined to remain a pipe dream.
Until I watched this! No zip, no interfacing, and lining that is one piece! And every step visible so I can see what it is I have to do. I'm really inspired, and I thank you so much for putting this out there for us! I think I can maybe achieve this, this might have to be my task for the week. Thanks Ali!
Oh I’m so glad you’re going to give this a go!! Let me know how you get on x
@@LittleDropsofWonderful Ali sorry to bug you again, but I got all my pieces cut out last night, and I actually have some interfacing from my last attempt that is iron on, if I were to use that can I just cut out an 11" by 11" square and attach it to the lining, and then do everything else that you did? My bottom fabric isn't very structurally firm so I wonder if I need it.
@@LittleDropsofWonderful I tagged you on my insta post, I finished it and it turned out perfectly! I'm the_sock_aholic.
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial, last time I tried I got so frustrated but I could literally follow along with what you were doing and could see exactly what I was supposed to do. If I'd hit boxed corners on a pattern I would have been stumped but they were easy.
Thanks again!
Oh Ali, thank you for this video!! I am a rogue crafter who usually gives anything a go with out much planning or research (other than spending hours shopping for all the craft supplies I might need.. ha!) I want to make some project bags for my new found love of crochet as well to gift at Christmas but was dreading having to cut super straight lines to exact measurements. Not to mention having to learn how to box bottom! I've been enjoying both of your channels videos over the last few weeks and this video popped up on my side bar as a suggestion, well thank goodness it did. I've just finished my first not so dodgy bag with a box bottom and you made it so easy, thank you again!
Watching this is 2023 and it is fabulous. Now I will go and make a dodgy bag for my stuff 😂❤
I just love how “unprofessional “ you are. It makes me feel more comfortable trying things like this because I’m not accurate or professional by the least! I don’t have a craft room, I work in very limited area in my living room, and find whatever way I can that works for me. So from one craft as you go loads to another...thank you!
Thank you so much Amy! Unprofessional is my middle name! I’m so glad this tutorial worked for you 😘
How funny, I found a two co-ordinating pillowcases a couple of days ago (left by campers) that I thought would make a nice bag, but I don't have a sewing machine. I was only thinking last night whether it would be possible to make a simple drawstring bag using my overlocker. Your tutorial is really helpful, as it is years since I have stitched anything. If it happens I will show you the result!
Honestly a 40 minute long tutorial is just what I need, thank you! So many tutorials go too fast, have music rather than speaking and sometimes they skip little tricks because they assume you know
Thank you. Will nd making tonight ☺️
You know Ali, it is the best sewing bag tutorial i ever saw on RUclips. How much i saw tutorial about boxy bottom, your tutorial is the most precise by far, can't thank you enough🌹. You know what ! you are really an amazing lady. Lots and lots of love 💐❤
Thank you. I'm what you'd call a dodgy sewist, and after making some simple gift bags for Christmas thought I could try a project bag. I watched a couple of tutorials and then I saw your and you explained it or so well. It's exactly what I want, it's just for me. Thanks for being that person who "wings" it a bit and just shows me how to do it, and occasionally even fails to catch a seam (as I do a lot) Best project bag tutorial out there!
Thank you so much, this is so great to hear! I’m so happy the tutorial worked for you, here’s to many more “dodgy” bags! 😘
Brilliant demo, thank you. I plan to have a go at the weekend as I need a few bags for my projects. I have only just found your videos so I shall be playing catchup whilst I crochet/knit my evenings away. I am finding it very inspirational watching crocheters blogging on RUclips. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to put these together for us.
That was great, thanks. I look forward to your daily blogs so much, I watch them each afternoon, it has made me feel part of your world. Keep well. Chris Mitchell
Thank you Chris, that’s so lovely to hear. Stay safe 😘
Made this bag today. LOVE it! I’m not a fan of professional or precise either. I appreciate that about your instruction. Thank you from Florida USA.
LOVE checking in with you everyday. Hello to Dan and your lovely girls.
Thank you so much! This looks very professional to me! It's the best drawstring bag tutorial I've seen out of many. And I've learned how to do a box bottom and lining! The D ring is a nice extra. I can't wait to make one next weekend!❤❤❤
This was the best and easiest tutorial I have found. Doesn’t look complicated. Thank you
That was fab, thank you. You’ve inspired me to get my sewing machine out - which i haven’t used for years! 🙃 x
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial! I could never quite figure out how to get it all together and it look so neat and professionally done! Your bag is beautiful!
Thank you for this Ali. You made it look so easy - if I do have a go, I will be stitching everything by hand as I don't have a sewing machine and don't really have a clue how to use one. I am definitely inspired by your tutorial though.
Thank you Ali! I have admired your bags so much. I am very excited to make one for my daughter for her 25th birthday this month.Your podcast is my most favorite! I love how you up cycle items to make new things you can use. I am currently changing an empty plastic coffee jar into an Oriole bird feeder. I am loving your vlogs. You make each day of quarantine soooo much better! You have an absolutely adorable family! Happy Mother's Day! Lisa from Connecticut
Thank you so much Lisa! 🥰 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the vlogs! The coffee jar bird feeder sounds like a fabulous idea!
Yay for bag tutorial! I love how you upcycle old clothing. I have a favourite shirt of my Dad's that I may do this with. I always love seeing how others do it as they usually have some little thing they do that is simpler/faster! For a marking pen, look for Pilot Fixion pens - they disappear with heat (i.e. iron) or friction from the included eraser. They work brilliant! I also cut my lining out after seaming my outer fabrics, because I can never get a perfect 1/4" seam. Way easier to cut the lining after because it will be the right size!
I sew around all three side of both inner and outer fabrics, then sew the drawstring casing to the lining. Then pop the lining into the outer fabric, wrong sides together and sew around the top. No need to leave a gap in the lining for turning (mostly because I am rubbish at nicely seaming that closed later).
Oh Ali! Hello from Nova Scotia. Your tutorial is SO GOOD!!! Thank you so much. It just simplified everything. I'm a dodgy kind of girl myself so this was perfect!
Oh I’m so glad, thanks Susan! Dodgy bags here you come!
Nothing dodgy at all. I have done the same with bags that haven't quite caught! So annoying but as you say easily rectified. Well done Ali for fitting it in amongst all you have to do🌟👏🏻
Oh my gosh! I made one of these tonight and I could not be more thrilled!! Thank you so much for the instructions
Great job, Ali! I think you have given those wannabe bag makers hope! 👍🙂 After trying several different patterns, I make the one you demonstrated the most - in many different sizes. I make my boxed bottoms like you by cutting the squares instead of the folded pointed way. To me, it’s much easier. I want to get some cord as my drawstrings, but I have so much ribbed ribbon that I can’t justify buying any. The different colored ribbed ribbon works great, but I like the look of the rope. Your bag turned out fabulously! The fabric choices are beautiful. 😊 Oh! I know one thing I can share with you - like you cut out the pattern on paper, you can also cut out squares of different sizes for your boxed bottoms, so you don’t have to measure those every time. I have a little baggy full of different sized cardboard squares. 😆
What a great idea for the little square templates! I’ve never thought of that...I’ll definitely do that from now on😃👍🏻
Thank you Joy 😘
Brilliant Ali you made it look easy no gadgets just scissors & ironing board genius to use ironing board perfect height & most folk have one 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank You Sue! 🥰
Hi just rewatched ready for this years bag mal.
Hello from Nova Scotia Canada! Just love your video, cannt wait to see more of them. Love that you up cycle everything. I use bed sheets which are usually the best cotton from the thrift store. Make great backs for quilts and lining. Please stay safe
Thank you so much Ali for this tutorial. I have watched it many times over and I finely made one today !!! I really do not know why I left it all these months to do so. Your instructions were very easy to follow for a complete beginner like me. I took my time, (in-between walking the dog and cooking dinner - busy mums eh!). I am new to sewing, quilting, crochet and knitting so of course I need a project bag or 10! I am going to try your zipped bag next! Thank you again Ali x
This is so good to hear Tracey! Thanks for letting me know, it sounds like you sew like me - in between all the other things! :) 😘
I have made myself a lot of zipper closure project bags..only a few drawstring ones. After watching you tutorial...I now understand how to insert the drawstring ❣️ Thank Allie.
You’re welcome Patty 😘
Ali, I’ve made one 🎉👍😊. Made lots of mistakes but I will make another one. Your tutorial was great. Thank you. I haven’t done any sewing for years and years x
Great to hear Sandra!! ❤️😘
Made 6 now Ali. I’m really on a roll. Wish I could send you a pic but don’t know how to do it on here x
Love your bag. The fabrics are gorgeous. I love the way you do the drawstring. I am going to join in with your dodgy bag mal. Yours was not dodgy at all. Hope you weren't too stressed by the end of the day. Vlogging, home schooling, making a bag and actual work as well. Plus cooking and other housework. You earned your superwoman badge today.!
Gorgeous, fantastic, doesn’t look dodgy at all, great tutorial. Perfect for me 👍thank you ❤️❤️
Hi Ali. What a joy to watch :0)
I have a sewing machine that was given to me. My Mum serviced it for me ages ago, but i have been too nervous to get it out. A couple of days ago i got my box of materials that has old curtains, pillowcases etc out & some fabric i did buy but didn't have a clue how to make project bags. Now I do!!! Thanks for being so inspirational. No way does that look like a dodgy bag to me. Hugs Helen
Oh!Great!I'm so happy to find your tutorial.It's just what i want!I don't like sewing but i need bags to put inside my sweaters,socks,or shawls what i knit.❤❤❤from France
You are welcome 😊 I am so glad it was useful! Merci! x
Love the no nonsense approach. Great tutorial.
Michelle UK
Thank you Michelle! 😘
Thank you for your tutorials, they are a great help. You have given me the confidence to have a go .xxxx
This is the best vlog. Sharing how you sew the Dodgy Bags was wonderful. I've only been knitting for about 3 years now and I don't have any knitting project bags! I've decided to make one because of your demonstration and how it inspired me. Thank you so much for making time in your busy schedule to do this. Sending love to you Ali! ❤️🌟🌈🦋🐑💜
Awesome. I now have a dodgy bag! Really chuffed with myself. Thanks so much. I can see these becoming addictive.
This is wonderful to hear! Time to make lots more! 🙃xx
Ali, this is lovely! Thank you for taking the time to record this video for all future dodgy bag makers. You are a dear!! 💕 from Canada.
It's a lovely dodgey bag ,ALI!,,
Thanks so much for taking g the time!!!!
I am going to try,one ,,,
I will pick out some material,,,,
Almost seems like more ironing than sewing! Which is good,,,I hate sewing,,,
Elaine🏡🏠😍😍😍
Thank you so much Ali, you did an excellent job at explaining each step. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to sew a bag, not just new sewists either! You make me smile so much. 😀👍💖💕
I love the idea of a dodgy bag MAL. I have made a bunch of bags and I use a quilting ruler, rotary cutter and mat because I like accurate cuts. But I love that when you make a bag like this, any imperfections, uneven seam allowances and random threads are hidden between the layers! Works for me!!
That outside rightside, inside wrongside - but put the inside on the outside over the actual outside (eek!) - bit of sewing at the end was mind boggling to this sewing phobic... I couldn't quite get my head around how it worked - but it did - like magic! Excellent tutorial.
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Simply put - have the outside of your bag right side out (so you can see the lovely fabrics), pin the drawstring casings into place with the raw edges at the top. Then pop the lot into the inside-out lining and pin and sew, voila! You can do it! 😘
@@LittleDropsofWonderful :D Thank you for the encouragement and for the simple instructions.
Thank you for this explanation of how to make this simple drawstring dodgy bag I will go trough my stash of fabricks and will make me one ( ore more ) bag(s ) ! I will go and look for something i can use as a drawstring because i don`t think i have that but i do have some nice ribbon and lace bits that will do the job . Have a lovely day !
OMG. I LOVE, LOVE, SO LOVE absolutely love your tutorial on this awesome bag!!!I Now running around my house and will be sewing one today. I have everything even a D ring.
Great job! 2nd podcast now I am totally going to watch them all.
Thankyou for sharing ♡♡♡
Dori from Virginia US
Yay! Let me know how it goes 😘
Awsome!! So relatable to me. I hate "fussy". Thank you. Now off to my sewing machine. I got this.
Thank you Ali, that was so thorough and certainly nothing dodgy about it! I may even try one myself now. You made it look 'straightforward '. It was always the lining bit that confused me so have not attempted until know - you have given me the incentive, thank you. Shirley
I just stitched up a dodgy bag and loved making it. I plan to make many more as gifts. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Thank you so much, I’m so glad it worked for you! 😘
A great tutorial, Ali. Thank you so much.xxx
Great tutorial Ali, thank you! Also white lining makes it easier to see inside the bag!
Thank you for the tutorial, it was great! 👍 And the bag looks beautiful, and not dodgy at all! 🤩 I will totally use this one the next time I'm sewing a bag, the boxed bottom was so much easier done this way than on the tutorial I've used before 😄👌
Wonderful job! Your bag turned out beautifully and your seams were neatly matched... I saw nothing dodgy there at all! From hence forth, instead of dodgy bags, my bags will be known as Ali-bags! Thank you for making time in the midst of all that was going on to make such a clear tutorial. And thanks to the family for giving you the time to film it as well!!!
Thank you so much for the dodgy bag tutorial, it was perfect. I’ll be now making myself some. 😊
I made a dodgy bag !! Took me a lot longer than it took you lol
An old pair of jeans, old shirt, and piece of old curtain material . Thank you so much.
You never cease to amaze me. You keep finding time to do another awesome project! Love your beautiful bag, oh and by the way, it is far from dodgy. Well done, Ali.
Great tutorial and I so love the bag you made. Yellow is my favorite color too
Hi Ali, your sewing set up is the same as mine and so is your way of doing it as well, Your bag turned out great. I love watching you and your family on these vlogs, I look forward to them, thanks for doing them x
3 cheers for the dodgey bag and its funny, creative, smart maker!!
That dodgy bag was lovely. I liked your combination of fabrics. I furiously wrote the instructions down as you went along! I'm going to have a go. Also when your iron beeped I got up as I thought it was mine 😂😂😂😂
😂 My iron gets very insistent if I ignore it 😁
Ali, that was fabulous, a really great tutorial, well done, the bag is beautiful and the colours you chose are lovely xx
Ah thank you Susanne! That means a lot from you as I know what an amazing sewer you are 🥰 😘
Fabulous tutorial, thanks! I can’t wait to dig into my fabric stash to make one.🥰
I love all the things you share. Thank you so much. Love your videos. You are so sweet.🥰
I love your "notes" that serve as patterns! Thank you for encouraging the use of upcycling! Using can goods as weights was such a good idea! I smiled when you did that!😊👍
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😃
I'm with you there and upcycling old clothes, curtains, table cloths, cushion covers, (the hardware from them too) you name it. It's
a great source of fabric and re-using something too, a win -win. I'm joining in with the dodgy bag MAL and stitch Maynia this year and I need some cross stitch project bags, some of those will be made with upcycled fabric for sure. I use ribbon a lot of the time for draw strings, holds up well. I too just 'wing it' when making them. For the box bottom, I just sew it as is (no cutting)then turn it , line up the seams and sew across at an angle across the corner tip. (sometimes I cut that tip off afterwards, sometimes not.) Whatever works right?! haha Well done, thanks for sharing!
Late to the party as I am, just wanted to say thank you for this tutorial. It was great and I used it to make a super sized project bag for my friend who is making a quilt at the moment. Your little tips along the way gave a very professional finish. Really enjoying your vlogs😊
Thanks so much Penny, I’m glad it helped! 😃😘
It’s is now Sept 2022 and I have just discovered you on RUclips. I made three of these bags yesterday and am delighted with all of them. I am addicted to how easy they are and will soon have a lovely collection of project bags thanks to you. The only worrying thing is just how many WIP I have that need a nice bag lol
You teach very well. Love the bag.
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️
Thank you for this tutorial! I enjoy sewing and have wanted to make a project bag for a while now. Other tutorials have left me thinking "there must be an easier way"...and then you filmed this, lol. Perfect timing!
I enjoy your videos very much. Wishing you and your family good health! Take care ♥️🤗
It's not lazy it's called being practical. Thanks for this great video. Cheers👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! 😄
Inspirational, I just got my old, old curtains out of a cup board and will be trying to make a bag this week. Thank you very much for the tutorial, it's just like having a friend show you how to do this. 👍
It was a lot of fun watching. and what a beatiful bag you made..and you've just shown me how much fun sewing can be when you don't take it too seriously :) I think i will be making some dodgy bags in my near future too..thankyou!!
Excellent Ali! Thank you for always being a wealth of information!🧶🧦❤️
This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing!! And I think your bag is just perfect.
That is about as much precision as I put into my sewing! I like how you did the top of it, I don't use proect bags but if I ever need one I might give this a go :)
Thank you for doing this tutorial! I have watched other videos on how to make these bags and this was by far the most helpful and easiest to understand.
And I have to say that your "dodgy" bag looked pretty perfect to me!
Thankyou for the tutorial today, your bag is lovely, I followed along and now have a lovely bag of my own, ❤️
Very cool! Thank you for this great tutorial, - I have sewn project bags before, but mainly with a zipper! Now I can use your guidelines to make a "dodgy" bag and enter the MAL! Really cool what you do and show us!
Hi Ali, your bags is beautifully made. You are very creative. Enjoy your day and stay safe.
What a lovely tutorial 💝 your combinations are great! I absolutely love that shade of yellow. Makes me think warm golden honey, on a crisp autumn day.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! Professional or not, it was incredibly helpful for me to see someone make a simple project bag. I’m really looking forward to the make along and improving my sewing skills!
Nothing dodgy about that bag at all it's gorgeous!! Great tutorial :)
Thanks ever so much for this tutorial! I did a drawstringbag yesterday and all went well thanks to you. Very clear explanation and I loved you mixing this with life as I know it as mothers and of course as familie in quarantaine :-)
Thank you Ali!!!! Dodgy bag here I come. This was very helpful!
Hi thank you so much I’ve just followed your tutorial and I have now managed to make a hall sensible bag x 👍🏻😁 thanks again 😊
great tutorial Ali! and not dodgy at all. I've made bags with zippers before, but this is easier. I used ribbon for the drawstring and I didn't have enough of the 2 that looked good with my fabric so I used 1 ribbon on one side and a different one on the other side and it looks cute that way.
Thank you SO much for this tutorial, and for also including the measurements!! Your bag looks very professional to me!!! I am definitely going to try making my own project bags after watching this!!!
Thank you Ali for the great tutorial!! I have been looking for flat bottom bags patterns. Love your dodgy bag! Also like that you recycle clothing/fabrics.👍 This is on my to do list this week!!😊😊😊
Thanks for this! I don't sew very well, but I want to try. This is giving me hope. You inspired me to order the replacement part I need to fix my machine! Your bag looks absolutely perfect to me!
Lovely little yarn project bag. ♡
Thank you for doing this tutorial. It really was great and lots of tips that I will use for my first bag. Thanks again!!!
I made a bag!!!!! I’m so excited 😆 it won’t be the last. Thanks again
Wonderful tutorial! I’ve been making dodgy bags for years lol. Yours came out beautifully 😊
Very cute bag. Love the mixture of fabrics. 💕
Loved the tutorial. I like how you explained everything and made it so easy to follow. This one is really neat, and I'm anxious to make it. It turned out nicely and I like how you used your extra fabric, clothes, etc.
This is brilliant. Thank you so much. I'm not s good sewer but this was so achievable. Thank you
Gorgeous. I might have to try this when I can get a bit of fabric.
I have made a few of these bags , definitely love your dodgy bag and such a pretty colour ,you can never have enough for our lovely projects ,socks etc , thankyou for taking the time Ali with your busy lifestyle , loved the tutorial as usual , see you tomorrow !!😀🧁
I’m dying to have a go at making one of these. Your instructions were perfect for me to understand and gives me the confidence to try. Your bag turned out so beautiful. Thank you.