How to Sew a Drawstring Pouch

A drawstring pouch can be sewn easily

Sewing a drawstring pouch is a quick, easy and inexpensive project. Pouches can be customized with fabric of your choice and can be used for storage in kitchen, kids' rooms or the office. They also make a cute, reusable lunch bag.

Things You'll Need

• Sewing machine
• Fabric
• Thread
• Cord
• Iron

Instructions

1. Decide the size and shape pouch you want. Vertical rectangles work best for pouches.

2. Iron and wash your fabric before cutting and sewing.

3. Measure the shape and size of the pouch on the fabric, adding 1 inch to the width and 2 inches to the height for seam allowance. The fold of the fabric should be the bottom of the pouch. Cut out the fabric.

4. Open fabric and press a half-inch fold on both long sides. Turn in a quarter inch and press again.

5. Sew seam along folded hems.

6. On the top and bottom turn and press a hem allowance of 2 inches. Turn the raw edge under a quarter inch and press. Turn under another quarter inch and press again. Sew along the pressed hem.

7. Turn right sides together matching top and side seams. Sew along sides, stopping just before the top hem. Turn right side out.

8. Thread a cord through the casing at that top and trim it to the desired length.

Tips & Warnings

• Always measure twice before cutting.

• Supervise children when using sewing machine.

References

• Fabric.com
• Dawn's Costume Guide