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DIY Mini Drawstring Bag

Today, I made a small and cute cosmetic pouch. It has external pockets and a flat bottom. And it can be hung in a bag, making it convenient to carry. It would be great to make this and give it to your loved ones.

How to make a Cosmetic Pouch

The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 5″(12.5㎝) W × 4″(10㎝) H × 2″(5㎝) D .

You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.

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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.

Let's get started!!

To make this you will need:

Outer layer ( Quilting Cotton )
2   7⅝″ × 4⅜″ (19.5㎝ × 11㎝)
2   7⅝″ × 6¾″ (19.5㎝ × 17㎝)
1   2″ × 2⅜″ (5㎝ × 6㎝)

Lining ( Quilting Cotton )
2   7⅝″ × 4⅜″ (19.5㎝ × 11㎝)
2   7⅝″ × 6¾″ (19.5㎝ × 17㎝)

Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF-101 Shape Flex’ or ‘Vilene G700’)
2   6⅞″ × 3⅝″ (17.5㎝ × 9㎝)

3㎜ Cotton String 39½″ (100㎝)

Key Ring

Plastic snap buttons

Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the pocket fabric and sew top and bottom with an allowance of about 3/8″.

Turn it right side out. Press and topstitch the upper part.

Place the pocket on the right side of the main fabric and sew, leaving the top.

Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the main fabric and sew upper seam with an allowance of about 3/8″.

Open the lining.

Place the right sides together of the front and back panel and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving a 2-inch opening on the lining and 5/8-inch opening on the outer.

Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed. Sew 2″ length.

Turn right side out through the opening and press the entrance. Sew 3/8″ below the opening and 5/8″ below it.

Apply plastic snap buttons on the front pocket.

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. e the ends of the string in a knot and pull the ends to close the bag.

YOU ARE FINISHED!

Happy sewing!