Bag-Making Basics: Drawstring Bag & Bucket Bag

Here are two projects easy enough for kids to try but equally satisfying for accomplished sewists. In this free class, Kristin Link of Sew, Mama, Sew! will guide you step-by-step through the creation of two super-handy and pretty bags that you can embellish with embroidery, rubber-stamping and more.

With the drawstring bag, you'll learn clever tips for making and threading drawstrings that close your bag snugly. With the round-bottom bucket bag, you'll learn how to make a divided exterior pocket, plus learn how to reinforce your bag with fusible fleece interfacing. Both bags make great carriers for toys or crafting projects and can be customized to any size.

Kristin demonstrates her techniques using a line of quilting cotton from Liberty of London that is available as a Craftsy kit, but you can also raid your stash for fun fabrics to mix and match.

If you want to make a personalized gift, share a project with youngsters or just whip up an easy, fun bag for yourself, sign up for the free class Bag-Making Basics: Drawstring Bag & Bucket Bag today!

What You'll Learn

• Creating the exterior and lining of your drawstring bag
• Different ways to embellish a bag
• Making drawstrings and threading them
• Applying interfacing to fabric for reinforcement
• Fashioning a circular template for the bucket bag bottom
• Adding stitch detailing for handle texture
• How to turn your lined bags out and finish the edges

What You'll Make

• A drawstring bag you can embellish in many ways
• A soft-sided bucket bag with exterior pockets