Lined gift bag tutorial

Lined drawstring bag tutorial. This DIY lined drawstring bag couldn't be any more practical or cute. Here's how to make one.

I love making bags! In my opinion, you can never have too many. Especially little bags, they are just so handy. I whipped up one of these bags right before traveling and thought you all might enjoy a little tutorial to make your own. These bags are fat-quarter friendly, they only use three fat quarters (plus twill or fabric for ties), so even if your stash is small, you can make these bags! I use them for everything, they can hold a lot. They make a great gift, or the perfect eco-friendly…

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Over the years, I've had a number of readers ask for a simplified version of my Lined Drawstring Bags. It hit me recently that I should turn it into a variation tutorial. This version of the bag uses a single fabric for the interior and exterior, and removes the accent on the exterior. These come together even faster because there's less cutting and less sewing! In the tutorial below you'll find cutting and measurements for the Everything Size bag from the Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern, which…

Really simple drawstring bag pattern, for Christmas presents.

You know how we feel about reusable, low waste green projects! That’s the great thing about fabric! You can make so many things reusable by simply using fabric instead of paper! These reusable fabric drawstring gift bags are super cute, easy

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the second week of the Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along! This week's post is a full video tutorial of making the lined drawstring bags. This video has been requested many times over the year, and I'm glad to finally have it available to you all. I hope it will be helpful! I do have one small disclaimer: I am not a professional videographer, and this video is far from perfect. There are a few abrupt cuts and the angles aren't always the best, but I tried my best…

Here's a nice little bag that is constructed in a different way. It has a lining and no exposed seams, so it's great for long term use.

Ready to sew some Lined Drawstring Bags? Here you'll find posts from my annual Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along! Watch out for the next round of this sew along which starts Wednesday, November 20th. You can sew along with either the free tutorial or the Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern. Make as many or as few as you'd like. This is a low-stress sew along that you can work from anytime! Share your bags and progress on Instagram @jenib320 + #lineddrawstringbag! Before you get started, pick up some…

This basic design is great for favor bags or gift bags! You can get to work now to stock up for the holiday gift giving season!