Making a simple DIY Drawstring Bag | Sewing Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 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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  • @anniejohnson6565
    @anniejohnson6565 Рік тому +13

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

  • @nikkiharmon4986
    @nikkiharmon4986 10 місяців тому +9

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  10 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @lisavincent971
    @lisavincent971 2 роки тому +32

    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 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @emmajones9917
    @emmajones9917 3 роки тому +75

    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 роки тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @genaelewis2339
      @genaelewis2339 2 роки тому

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

  • @lateknightcreations
    @lateknightcreations Місяць тому +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  Місяць тому +1

      After 40 you will be a pro! Happy sewing!

  • @PCQ-bf7vg
    @PCQ-bf7vg 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @sarirosebrown
    @sarirosebrown 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +3

      Wonderful! you're welcome :)

  • @judypierce2495
    @judypierce2495 4 роки тому +50

    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 роки тому +8

      And what you call muslin we called gauze!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  4 роки тому +15

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

    • @clothyoriginal
      @clothyoriginal 2 роки тому +14

      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 10 місяців тому +3

      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 роки тому +11

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

  • @lianneveness
    @lianneveness 2 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @picklesh
    @picklesh Рік тому +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 6 місяців тому +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  6 місяців тому

      Fabulous! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @shakim3765
    @shakim3765 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Christina-ek5uq
    @Christina-ek5uq Рік тому

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

  • @WeareClarkeNation
    @WeareClarkeNation Рік тому +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.

  • @Saved-ByGrace
    @Saved-ByGrace 3 роки тому +1

    I really like this way of sewing the bag! Thanks

  • @lovepetalscrochet450
    @lovepetalscrochet450 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Most helpful video yet.

  • @lindashankle9645
    @lindashankle9645 Рік тому +1

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

  • @tassielovestassie
    @tassielovestassie 4 роки тому +10

    this is really easy to follow, thank you

  • @gumdropp2264
    @gumdropp2264 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @gill5733
    @gill5733 Рік тому +1

    The best little bag on UA-cam! 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  Рік тому

      Thanks so much, so glad it has been helpful!

  • @viomarchidan7679
    @viomarchidan7679 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @terilist3144
    @terilist3144 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому +3

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

  • @melissajefferies79
    @melissajefferies79 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching.

  • @ciaragibson1371
    @ciaragibson1371 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @heddybell
    @heddybell 7 місяців тому +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  7 місяців тому

      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!

  • @cindygulutzo9834
    @cindygulutzo9834 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @elisemanolas8380
    @elisemanolas8380 2 роки тому +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.

  • @lisettegarcia
    @lisettegarcia 2 роки тому

    Clear and well-presented. Thank you!

  • @juanitamitchell5562
    @juanitamitchell5562 3 роки тому +16

    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.

  • @paulakayschmidt7002
    @paulakayschmidt7002 Рік тому

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

  • @MegaMELJE
    @MegaMELJE 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @leatheamazing
    @leatheamazing Рік тому

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

  • @PupRiku
    @PupRiku 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +3

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

  • @pattyellis3436
    @pattyellis3436 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @sewwithstephanie
    @sewwithstephanie 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome!

  • @alexandretardif
    @alexandretardif Рік тому

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

  • @melindagenier9401
    @melindagenier9401 3 роки тому +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  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments!

  • @andrewberg5288
    @andrewberg5288 Рік тому +1

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

  • @ladykatmi
    @ladykatmi 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome :)

  • @shannaludwig1377
    @shannaludwig1377 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

  • @TMBgarden
    @TMBgarden 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

      That's wonderful, so glad it was helpful!

  • @et7780
    @et7780 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @lyndac7401
    @lyndac7401 Рік тому

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

  • @elizabeth3074
    @elizabeth3074 6 місяців тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  6 місяців тому

      You’re welcome!

  • @katysacher8293
    @katysacher8293 Рік тому

    Super clear and concise, well done video!

  • @glendatabron9933
    @glendatabron9933 8 місяців тому

    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❤

  • @whitneyabsher9034
    @whitneyabsher9034 2 роки тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

  • @roumayssa6021
    @roumayssa6021 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

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

  • @ArtConnect1
    @ArtConnect1 2 роки тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому

      You are very welcome!

  • @itsaprilliaa
    @itsaprilliaa Рік тому

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

  • @georganabredy13
    @georganabredy13 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @kcpro4542
    @kcpro4542 2 роки тому

    Great video, very clear and easy

  • @riftvallance2087
    @riftvallance2087 2 роки тому

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

  • @bonnielindsey8663
    @bonnielindsey8663 3 роки тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      Thank you, glad to be of help.

  • @kathygardner9081
    @kathygardner9081 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy making them :)

  • @TheBluflag
    @TheBluflag 6 місяців тому

    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  6 місяців тому

      Wonderful! So glad it was helpful!

  • @Coffeecup.0110
    @Coffeecup.0110 Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

      So glad it worked for you!

  • @LeenieCee
    @LeenieCee 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

      Thank you - Glad it helped!

  • @rebekkahwilde5490
    @rebekkahwilde5490 Рік тому

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

  • @SuddenUpdraft
    @SuddenUpdraft 7 місяців тому

    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  7 місяців тому

      Wonderful! Silk bags sound beautiful!

  • @JanePidgeon
    @JanePidgeon Рік тому

    Excellent tutorial, thanks

  • @TheMalcolmElliot
    @TheMalcolmElliot Рік тому

    Great video, thank you!

  • @jessicawilson8160
    @jessicawilson8160 Рік тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Рік тому

      Thank you, Glad it was helpful!

  • @gma_treenuh
    @gma_treenuh 9 місяців тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  9 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 😊

  • @annfitzgerald1340
    @annfitzgerald1340 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome 😊

  • @MLMatt
    @MLMatt 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent exactly what I needed!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому +1

      Wonderful, thank you!

  • @splashymothtv9952
    @splashymothtv9952 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to be of help :)

  • @papudasjm6478
    @papudasjm6478 3 роки тому +1

    That's fantastic Mss Lou Davis

  • @sallyanne2103
    @sallyanne2103 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

      Thank you, good luck with your bag making!

  • @LatherlyShop
    @LatherlyShop Рік тому

    Thank you for this!❤

  • @sleeplesscrafter
    @sleeplesscrafter Рік тому

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

  • @redlittleteapot
    @redlittleteapot Рік тому

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

  • @katherinem1924
    @katherinem1924 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @danielabodea8383
    @danielabodea8383 3 роки тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @naomi-3260
    @naomi-3260 9 місяців тому

    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  9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @maureenstamp1305
    @maureenstamp1305 Рік тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  Рік тому

      You're welcome, so glad it was helpful!

  • @saramartinez103
    @saramartinez103 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      You're welcome, thank you for watching!

    • @saramartinez103
      @saramartinez103 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  3 роки тому

      @@saramartinez103 Fantastic!!

  • @Altazmuth
    @Altazmuth 2 роки тому

    Beautiful tutorial. Thank you.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome 😊

  • @bonniestalhiem8025
    @bonniestalhiem8025 3 роки тому

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

  • @shawnettesmith8545
    @shawnettesmith8545 Рік тому

    Nice, thank you for sharing

  • @ConstanceMarkiewicz
    @ConstanceMarkiewicz 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @jaykaiser1754
    @jaykaiser1754 2 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @Famr4evr
    @Famr4evr Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

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

  • @ivysporeling3909
    @ivysporeling3909 2 місяці тому

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

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @firdowskruger9896
    @firdowskruger9896 2 роки тому

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

  • @trishirwin502
    @trishirwin502 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @dianajadu534
    @dianajadu534 2 роки тому

    Very helpful and clear thank you so much!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

  • @judykski4916
    @judykski4916 Рік тому +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.

  • @RoselynClarke
    @RoselynClarke 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому

      You're so welcome!

  • @miriaml6313
    @miriaml6313 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @sarahmatthess7143
    @sarahmatthess7143 9 місяців тому

    Nice and clear, thanks

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  9 місяців тому

      You're welcome!

  • @isabellaaliimatafitafi2513
    @isabellaaliimatafitafi2513 Рік тому

    So helpful, thank you!! 🙌🏼

  • @melindamonroeneumann
    @melindamonroeneumann 11 місяців тому

    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  11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @avila.j
    @avila.j 2 роки тому

    so cool, thank u for sharing!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @xazai8159
    @xazai8159 Рік тому

    great tutorial, thank u!

  • @oraliaespinosa4880
    @oraliaespinosa4880 3 роки тому

    love it so simple

  • @PupRiku
    @PupRiku 3 роки тому +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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      @roydouglas7264 2 роки тому

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

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      @albertcalvin1007 2 роки тому

      @Roy Douglas instablaster ;)

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      @roydouglas7264 2 роки тому

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    • @roydouglas7264
      @roydouglas7264 2 роки тому

      @Albert Calvin WTF IT ACTUALLY WORKED! I literally got access to my IG login after roughly 40 minutes by using the site.
      Had to pay 15 bucks but definitely worth the price =)
      Thanks so much, you really help me out !

    • @albertcalvin1007
      @albertcalvin1007 2 роки тому

      @Roy Douglas happy to help :)

  • @mwaihh
    @mwaihh 4 роки тому

    Nice clear explanation 👌

  • @lucillewong1161
    @lucillewong1161 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much..👏all the time i did it the wrong way