Comments on: Easy 3 Seam Drawstring Gift Bag

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:43:13 +0000

Pi love the bags, thanks

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:24:18 +0000

In reply to Wendy Hawkin. That's a great idea, I haven't tried that, but let me know if you find a method that works!

By: Wendy Hawkin

Wendy Hawkin — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:02:34 +0000

This is wonderful. I want to make them to fit a series of my 6″ x 9″ books (4″ with all books) and put cardboard in the bottom to stabilize. Do you have any tips?

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:34:04 +0000

In reply to Nida naveed. Thank you so much!

By: Nida naveed

Nida naveed — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:44:47 +0000

I’m a teacher.. and I found a simple sewing activity for grade 5 deaf students.. this is great idea.. thanks . Jazak Allah

By: Riya Sen

Riya Sen — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 01:28:24 +0000

This is a great idea for a gift!

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:03:52 +0000

Brilliant! The easiest pattern I have ever found. Thank you.

By: Bonnette Nancy

Bonnette Nancy — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:15:29 +0000

I love this bag and the techniques you used to make it.
Is this pattern in a book or somewhere I can print it or save to my computer.
This is the best pattern

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:59:36 +0000

Thank you for this lovely tutorial! Really easy to follow – I’ve already made two little bags and I’ll be making more from the stash of Christmas fabric that I’ve been building up over the years!

By: Crafter Craze

Crafter Craze — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:54:40 +0000

I’m late at finding this but now I have plenty of time to start sewing these for next Christmas if I can find fabric that is on clearance. If not, then I’ll wait until sales in July start again. I’m thinking that instead of ribbon that I might crochet a drawstring because it is cheaper.

By: Coni Schelnick

Coni Schelnick — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:20:06 +0000

Hello, I found your adorable bag tutorial tonight and have already made three! Thank you for this amazing inspiration! I used my Cricut to add some glitter snowflakes….my three grands are going to love them almost as much as the large bottles of bubbles they will find inside! Happy Holidays!

By: Bev M.

Bev M. — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 07:58:13 +0000

In reply to Tracy Herzog. That is really easy. Her instructions already call for openings on either side of the bag. You just need two ribbons instead of one. String your first ribbon through as instructed on one side of the bag then again on the opposite side. After you thread the first ribbon, pin both ends to the bag to prevent accidentally pulling it out. (Ask me how I know to do this.) Then start threading on the opposite side just like you did for the first ribbon.

By: Bev

Bev — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 06:55:27 +0000

I was just looking for measurements for a drawstring casing for a gift bag I have mentally created, very similar to what you have here. One question, though: If saving time is important when you’re whipping out a ton of these (as it is for me), why waste all that time ironing? I was planning to sew a French seam around the bottom three sides of the bag (1/4″ seam fabric WST, then turn inside out, finger press, and sew another seam with a 1/2″ SA , make your drawstring/ribbon casing, turn the bag right side out and you’re done. French seams are so much less time consuming than all that ironing!

By: Tracy Herzog

Tracy Herzog — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:10:40 +0000

Hi
Thank you for sharing your tutorial. I do not sew. Early beginner. Over the pandemic, I taught myself via videos on how to use my machine to make masks. Did well. I was wondering if it were possible for me to add another drawstring so I could use your pattern. I’m trying to make pretty pouches to carry Gems and crystals. Do you think you could direct me as to creating an opening on both sides without getting too involved. Look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Tracy Herzog

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:58:55 +0000

I LOVE this! Im always looking for ways to cut down waste, especially around the holidays. It’s a bit late for me to make a bunch of bags for this Christmas but I definitely will be doing this next year!

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:11:40 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hi! In my house we don't put any presents out before Christmas Eve, so I haven't had this problem. If I did though, I might consider securing the knot with a little zip tie? You could cut all the zip ties off after they go to sleep. That should keep them out, lol!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 19:45:36 +0000

Did you set these under the tree before Christmas? I’m trying to figure out how to keep my kids from peaking.

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:45:28 +0000

In reply to Becca. great! I love that idea, So glad it worked for you! Isn't it just so easy?!

By: Becca

Becca — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:08:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing this again- I used quite a large directional print so cut it with a double width instead of double length, and just had one opening where the drawstring comes out. So quick and it still looks great!

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:54:46 +0000

In reply to mary sanderson. oh good, I'm so glad you like it! Thank you!!

By: mary sanderson

mary sanderson — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:35:37 +0000

Thank you so much for the best gift bag tutorial on the web – I must have googled them all ! I wanted a simple way to construct an unlined bag with the casing sewn first, so much easier that way.I need to make several for school fundraising, in a hurry…..

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:39:44 +0000

In reply to Kristie. Oh good, I'm so glad you found my tutorial! I had the exact same motivation when I was figuring out how to make them. I knew if I was going to make a whole bunch it needed to be absolutely as simple as possible! I'd love to see a pic of yours when you're done! :)

By: Kristie

Kristie — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:40:53 +0000

This is fantastic! I have been looking for a drawstring bag tutorial that took the top side seams (where the drawstring is) into account and wasn’t terribly cumbersome in creating. Other tutorials have you do an extra few steps to sew down the seam on top (sides) – where you take that into account in the beginning, YAY!! I have been wanting to make drawstring bags for handmade soaps (eco-friendly packaging), and this is how I’ll be making them. Oh, and bonus, Christmas is in about a month and some change, so I will have plenty of time to get started on some Christmas gift bags of my own. I really don’t like wrapping presents (time and $$$), so this looks to be a great remedy to that. Thank you!!

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:43:20 +0000

Thanks for your great comment!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:56:04 +0000

In reply to Shirley S. oh good! So glad you liked it!

By: Shirley S

Shirley S — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 20:04:05 +0000

Thanks for the great, instructive tutorial. I just sewed one: I love it. I’ve been searching for a tutorial that was simple!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:46:22 +0000

In reply to Missy Homemaker. Awesome! Thanks!!

By: Missy Homemaker

Missy Homemaker — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 20:41:56 +0000

Such a smart solution to gift wrapping. I like how the bag can be reused for gifts or for other things as well. You’re being featured on the Family Friday Link-up this week. Thank you for sharing!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:51:52 +0000

Thank you for this! I’m using your tutorial to show my daughter how to sew. She’s just learning!

By: Bismah

Bismah — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:53:27 +0000

I really like this! You shared a wonderful tutorial on here. The best part is that this bag can be reusable for so many things.
Linking up from “Family Fridays”.
Have a great day 🙂