Instead of tossing out your worn-out jeans, let’s turn them into something new and stylish! In this tutorial, I’m making a drawstring bag with a round base, inner pockets, and straps – perfect for toting or wearing on your shoulder. It’s surprisingly simple, and the result is a functional, fashionable bag. If you’re looking for an easy and fun DIY project, this is it!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 10⅞″(27.5㎝) W × 8¼″(21㎝) H × 6⅞″(17.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
② 11¾″ × 10⅛″ (29.5㎝ × 25.5㎝) Outer layer
② 11¾″ × 8⅛″ (29.5㎝ × 20.5㎝) Lining
◆ Bottom Panel
① 7¾″ × 7¾″ (19.5㎝ × 19.5㎝) Outer layer
① 7¾″ × 7¾″ (19.5㎝ × 19.5㎝) Lining
◆ Inside Pocket
① 11¾″ × 7½″ (29.5㎝ × 19㎝) Outer layer
① 11¾″ × 7½″ (29.5㎝ × 19㎝) Lining
◆ Handle
② 11⅞″ × 2⅜″ (30㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
② 3/8″ (1㎝) Eyelet
① Drawstring Cord 99″ (250㎝)
Fold the handle pieces in half, wrong sides together to make a crease. Then fold each edge in toward the middle and press. Stitch along both long edges of the strip, 1/8” from the edge.
Position the handle 4¾″ interval of the lining, then sew with 1/4″ seam allowance.
Place the right sides together of the main fabrics and the both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening on the lining.
Attach eyelets 1⅜″ down from the top of the outer fabric.
Do this by marking the quarter of your bottom panel and the quarter of your main panel. With sharp scissors make small snips on bottom of the main panel. Now, using your quarter marks, start pining the bottom of your main panel around the perimeter of your bottom. Sew all the edges with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn the outer fabric right side out and place it inside the lining. Align the bag opening and sew it together with the lining.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
Fold 1″ of the outer fabric inward. And sew 3㎜ down from the end of the lining.
Start inserting the string through one end of the casing, using a safety pin. Continue inserting the string into the casing on the other side. Next, take the other string and start inserting it through the casing from the opposite side. Continue as before. Tie the ends of the string in a knot and pull the ends to close the bag.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
