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!
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
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 👍
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!!!
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
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.
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.
i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can offer me
@Albert Calvin Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@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 !
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.
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
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❤
I can make corsets and intricate costumes but never needed to make a drawstring bag before 🙈 brain didn't want to figure out the chanel so thank you!! I'm going to be doing this way more often! ❤
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.
Thank you for making this video! I have the need for a whole bunch of drawstring bags, but everything I've punchased online is either horribly expensive or just downright trash. I don't have a fancy sewing machine with a removable front, though. Do you have any tips for someone who uses a handcranked Pfaff 30?
Glad it was helpful! For sewing smaller items than I can turn through the arm of the machine, I carefully line up the bit I'm sewing under the needle and move the extra fabric out of the way, take it slowly and reposition often!
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
This is really helpful so people can make their own size. Unfortunately I am a particular dunce - when you say 4cm at the top on each side are you basically allowing 8 cm on to your chosen length? (Sorry. 😳) I do have pinking shears though so thanks for that tip! (My mother was a very talented seamstress (and cook and gardener) but she didn’t really like me going near sharp or hot things! 😂)
Lovely video that's easy to follow, thank you! Just curious what kind of machine you use? I'm looking to upgrade from my little Brother and your machine is magical! Cheers!
Mine’s also a brother and it’s great. I think from memory it’s a 350se but I got it at least 15 years ago so they’ll have updated all the models since then.
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!
The best little bag on TH-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
I too found your video very helpful. At the point where you iron open the hem, we also stitched this point to prevent the hem fabric from coming out the hole when pulling the drawstring.
Thank you! My machine is a Brother Innovis 350SE. I've had it for around 15 years so I doubt this model is still in production however I've had no problems with it, with regular servicing, and would happily buy another machine from Brother.
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❤
This is exactly what I needed to understand how to do the drawstring. Thank you so much. One question: I noticed in your machine that the needle is offset from the centre of the presser foot. Mine is the same, and I thought it must be an issue with the machine. But is it meant to be like that? And why? I find it much more difficult to operate than my old machine which had the needle in the centre.
I'm afraid I don't; but you could make a lining for the bag by a couple of different methods - this blog post (not mine!) shows two ways of doing it - www.arosetintedworld.co.uk/how-to-make-a-lined-drawstring-bag/
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!
Thank you for doing this video and demystifying what I thought (and is) a simple project! I have made a neat gift bag thanks to you. (despite the safety pin opening inside the drawstring channel and trying to scupper my plans 😅)
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!
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.
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! ☮️❤️😀
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
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
Thank you!!!! I'm watching how to make a quilted bag on another channel and tried to look how she put the drawstrings in the bag but came up short. Thank you again!!!
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!
And what you call muslin we called gauze!
Oh thank you! That's very helpful to know. I hope I didn't confuse too many people - other than myself!
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.
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
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 👍
Glad it was helpful!
So nice to hear a homegrown voice and getting straight to the simple instructions.
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 ❤️
Thank you!
@@LouDavis Thank you so much for this easy to understand video. I really love your sewing machine. Can you please provide the make & model #?
This is the simplest video on how to sew a drawstring bag! MANY THANKS!
Glad it was helpful!
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!!!
Wonderful! you're welcome :)
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
That's fabulous! Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.
Making of the bag starts at 1:09
Thanks for teaching!
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!
Easiest drawstring bag video I have seen. Came out perfect.
Really good video. Clear, to the point and a lovely simple design. Thank you!!
Thank you!
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!
PupRiku fabulous! So glad it worked for you and it’s a great idea to use it for face masks.
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.
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.
i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can offer me
@Roy Douglas instablaster ;)
@Albert Calvin Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@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 !
@Roy Douglas happy to help :)
this is really easy to follow, thank you
Wow. You made that look amazingly easy.
I need to make about 40 of these. I’m going to do this with confidence!!
After 40 you will be a pro! Happy sewing!
Thank you for this quick and easy video tutorial. I am now off to make drawstring bags...😊
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching.
You need to wash in a mesh lingerie bag.
I've been making mine wrong this whole time. Thanks for showing how to do it properly.
Glad to be of help :)
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.
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
Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments!
Oooo I’m going to embroider mine and gift them for Christmas this year!! Cannot wait
Sounds lovely, I'm sure your recipients will appreciate them :)
I was thinking to do the exact same thing for my friends!
This was so helpful! It was simple and extremely easy to follow! Thank you for sharing 💞
You’re welcome!
There is greatness in simplicity! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such an easy way!!!💐
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
@@LouDavis I just finished three bags!🥳🥳🥳
Thank you Lou🤗💐
@@saramartinez103 Fantastic!!
Thanks a bunch , l will make lots of them for gifts.
Thank you for your tutorial, I was having a senior moment while trying to teach my granddaughter how to sew a bag and found your video.
Glad it was helpful!
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❤
Fabulous! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
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.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you😊
I can make corsets and intricate costumes but never needed to make a drawstring bag before 🙈 brain didn't want to figure out the chanel so thank you!! I'm going to be doing this way more often! ❤
hi, ive had to rewind a few times because you left out sewing the other side seam, before folding over top. Ty for video. Love your accent
I'm pretty sure it was in there, they just showed the end of it because it was the same thing just on the other side lol
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.
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!
thank you very much for this tutorial! quick and easy to follow and i love my new bag!! much appreciated ❤️❤️❤️
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This is the best draw string bag tutorial that I have ever seen! So easy with fabulous directions. Thank you!!
You’re welcome :)
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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.
Thanks. I needed a new gym bag, sweet and simple. So glad I found you.
Thank you for making this video! I have the need for a whole bunch of drawstring bags, but everything I've punchased online is either horribly expensive or just downright trash.
I don't have a fancy sewing machine with a removable front, though. Do you have any tips for someone who uses a handcranked Pfaff 30?
Glad it was helpful! For sewing smaller items than I can turn through the arm of the machine, I carefully line up the bit I'm sewing under the needle and move the extra fabric out of the way, take it slowly and reposition often!
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.
You're welcome! I love knowing what people are making them for!
Perfect! Such a clear, simple explanation. Thank you. Subscribed. :)
Awesome, thank you!
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
Thank you, good luck with your bag making!
I found this simple and east to make, thanks 4 this tutorial! (:
You're welcome 😊
The way you explained the steps made it easy to follow! Thank you
Yay! Finally a tutorial that’s easy to follow !! Thanks so much ❤️❤️
You’re welcome!
Thank you for explaining the drawstring step! I've watched so many videos that don't and I was getting really frustrated with it not working
Glad it was helpful!
I really like this way of sewing the bag! Thanks
This is really helpful so people can make their own size. Unfortunately I am a particular dunce - when you say 4cm at the top on each side are you basically allowing 8 cm on to your chosen length? (Sorry. 😳) I do have pinking shears though so thanks for that tip! (My mother was a very talented seamstress (and cook and gardener) but she didn’t really like me going near sharp or hot things! 😂)
Without watching the video back, I think that is what I meant - 4cm each side, 8cm total.
Thank you so much 💜 This was very helpful and easy to follow 🤗
You're welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful :)
Lovely video that's easy to follow, thank you! Just curious what kind of machine you use? I'm looking to upgrade from my little Brother and your machine is magical! Cheers!
Mine’s also a brother and it’s great. I think from memory it’s a 350se but I got it at least 15 years ago so they’ll have updated all the models since then.
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!
Wonderful! Silk bags sound beautiful!
The best little bag on TH-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
Thanks so much, so glad it has been helpful!
I too found your video very helpful. At the point where you iron open the hem, we also stitched this point to prevent the hem fabric from coming out the hole when pulling the drawstring.
Thanks, that's a good idea.
I like them to go shopping.. a pitty I can't sew 😄
They're great for vegetables when shopping!
Great, simple tutorial. Thank you, Lou! ps. what sewing machine is that? I want to upgrade and yours looks great! :)
Thank you! My machine is a Brother. I think the number is 350SE but I've had it for a long time so don't think they make this model any more.
Thank you! Simple and direct..just what I was looking for!
You're welcome!
Exactly what I wanted to see! Thank you for giving such clear and simple instructions. 🧐😛
Glad it was helpful!
Love this! Best tutorial I’ve found for drawstring bags. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Nice, thank you for sharing
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!
That's wonderful, so glad it was helpful!
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.
Thank you. Most helpful video yet.
Great video, easy to follow and very clear! Thanks
You're welcome!
Finally, a super easy to follow video. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Ms.Lou Davis, The tutorial is Simply superb !
May I know the sewing machine brand and model number which you used in the tutorial?
Thank you! My machine is a Brother Innovis 350SE. I've had it for around 15 years so I doubt this model is still in production however I've had no problems with it, with regular servicing, and would happily buy another machine from Brother.
@@LouDavis Thank you!
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❤
I want to make some of these out of cotton to gift handmade wool socks and accessories Moths cannot chew through the cotton.
That's lovely, I didn't know that about moths and cotton!
This is exactly what I needed to understand how to do the drawstring. Thank you so much.
One question: I noticed in your machine that the needle is offset from the centre of the presser foot. Mine is the same, and I thought it must be an issue with the machine.
But is it meant to be like that? And why? I find it much more difficult to operate than my old machine which had the needle in the centre.
I can’t say about your machine but with both machines I have, you can choose either way, depending on the stitch you choose.
@@LouDavis OK thanks, I'll have to investigate further ! I'm off to get fabric for my linen bag.
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It would be lovely if you could make a video on how to make the bamboo wipes. Thank you very much. Great idea!
I did make one back when I made this video, here's the link! th-cam.com/video/FRVeXdPLiSk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZOZUZwm-J9EUkLYw
@@LouDavis Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
This was sooooo helpful cuz sewed all the to the top. Now I can't put the string in unless I unthread it...!!
Thanks for all the good tips. Am going to try this by hand so wish me luck!
Do you have a video for how to make a lined drawstring bag?
I'm afraid I don't; but you could make a lining for the bag by a couple of different methods - this blog post (not mine!) shows two ways of doing it - www.arosetintedworld.co.uk/how-to-make-a-lined-drawstring-bag/
Hi what kind of scissors did you say was best to prevent fraying?
I think I probably said pinking shears.
I've just made one... It turned out so cute. Thank you
You’re welcome!
Great video! I made a bunch of these today for a Ren Faire and my kids were so happy! Thank you!!
Thank you for this video! I read instructions from another site online and was so confused.
Thank you so much..👏all the time i did it the wrong way
You sound so nice. What a calming friendly voice you have.
Thank you for explaining how to do this as simply as you did!
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!
Thank you, I'm really glad it was helpful, making bias tape for the closure is a great idea.
Thank you for doing this video and demystifying what I thought (and is) a simple project! I have made a neat gift bag thanks to you. (despite the safety pin opening inside the drawstring channel and trying to scupper my plans 😅)
You're welcome, so glad you were able to make one!
Thank you for making this video! I love short and sweet sewing instructions! (Perhaps I should say short and informative!)
Thank you, Glad it was helpful!
What an excellent video. I am making gift bags for Christmas and your tuition is greatly appreciated. Thank you 😊
You're welcome, so glad it was helpful!
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!
Wonderful! So glad it was helpful!
Thank you, this is very easy for me to practice ❤
I've come back to your video more than once to make my first drawstring bags, I've made 4 now. ❤
Wonderful! I'm so glad it's still helping you!
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.
You’re welcome, I hope the sewing went well!
Clear and well-presented. Thank you!
Great video. Simple and easy to follow. Thanks for teaching me this. I'll be making bags for Christmas gifts this year!!!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy making them :)
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! ☮️❤️😀
So glad it worked for you!
This was a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Love from Pretoria, South Africa.
Thank you!
Thank you for this lovely, simple tutorial - everything was very clear and easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best drawstring bag video that I’ve seen. You were very detailed. Especially with making the holes. Thank you for sharing.😊
Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy making the bags!
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
You're welcome, I'm glad you were able to get it made!
Brilliant vid. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent exactly what I needed!!
Wonderful, thank you!
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
That's great, so glad you're happy with them, have fun sewing!
Thank you!!!! I'm watching how to make a quilted bag on another channel and tried to look how she put the drawstrings in the bag but came up short. Thank you again!!!
You are so welcome!
Omg thanks never thought it's that easy. You saved my day tying the drawstring. Thanks for the video🥰
You’re welcome 😊