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Drawstring Bag

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drawstring bags with red cross on them
 
As promised, here is the tutorial for the first aid drawstring bags that I made for my son’s class last week.  They were such a big hit with the kids!  These bags could be used for so many different things like gift bags or toy storage.
 
fabric and red crosses
I cut out 25 pieces of fabric that measured 31 x 14 1/2 inches.  I also cut out 25 crosses out of red felt.  Each piece of fabric is folded in half so that it measures 15 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches.
 
red cross sewn on fabric
Before sewing the bag, attached the red crosses with red thread.  They can be attached after the bag is sewn but it is easier to do beforehand.
 
serged sides
Surge the right and left sides of the bags or sew if you prefer.
 
folded fabric
Next, fold over the top about 1 inch, tucking the raw edge under to make the drawstring channel.  Sew with thread that matches the fabric.
 
drawstring ribbon
I sewed a few extra stitches to strengthen the opening and then threaded a length of ribbon through the channel.  I chose ribbon over cording because of how easily it would slide for the kids.
stack of bags
hanging drawstring bags
Since I was doing 25 bags, I did one step at a time to all of the bags.  I thought it would take me forever to complete the bags but it actually went pretty fast!  When I left my son’s class, some of the kids had their bags over their shoulder and others were telling me where in their house they planned to store their bags.  It would’ve been fun to make these more into a backpack but that would’ve taken more time and materials so I just kept it simple!

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  1. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:50 am

    Those are so fun! They’d be great goodie bags for my twins’ upcoming army party … hmmm, might have to make some too.

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  2. A To Zebra Celebrations says

    February 25, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Cute ideas!!!! You are welcome to link to my party on Tuesdays 🙂 New visitor, Nancy

    Reply
  3. Katie Jakubs says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    These are super cute! Thanks for the tutorial!!

    I would like to invite you to link up at my first link party going on now. I hope to see you there. http://littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com/2012/02/fantabulous-friday-1-random-happenings.html

    Katie @ Little Becky Homecky

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  4. Di-licious says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:46 am

    What a great idea! Instead of crosses you could substitute hearts or spots to match child’s interest. I think I might make a bigger one to put my daughter’s dirty clothes in when we’re away for the weekend!

    Reply
  5. Kelly Rowe says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:48 am

    Love these bags!! Thank you so much for linking up to the blog hop! Wishing you all the best in your bloggy endeavors. New follower 🙂 Yay!!

    Kelly
    http://www.livelaughrowe.com

    Reply
  6. Lindsey Cazac says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    These are genius! I can think of a million uses for these around the house.

    I’m stopping by via the blog hop. Nice to meet you! I’m a new follower.

    Lots of love,
    Lindsey
    outofalabaster.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Christine says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Such a great tutorial!! You can use it for various bags!!

    I would LOVE it if you shared this on my blog:
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-4.html

    Reply
  8. Our Delightful Home says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Great tutorial! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    PS: I am your newest Linky Follower

    Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I love the tan with the red. I think I need to make one of these for the car. Heaven knows, there is always a ‘boo boo’ when we’re out and about! Thanks Tonia.

    Anne xx

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  10. The Imperfect Housewife says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Fantastic, can’t wait to give it a go!

    Reply
  11. Cameron Meerdink says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    What a great idea – I think I’ll see if I could do this for my daughter’s class – seems appropriate since I’m an ER nurse, right? Thanks for the in-depth tut!

    Reply
  12. Someday I'll Learn says

    February 21, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Oh my word, these are FANTASTIC!

    Reply
  13. Lindsay says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    These are so great Tonia! You are such an inspiration, you know that! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Clydia says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    OMGOSH! I love these! I’m sure these were a huge hit! WOuld love for you to share these at my place.

    http://threemangoseeds.blogspot.com/2012/02/features-do-it-ya-self-monday-link_20.html

    Already follow you via LINKY. {HUGS}

    Reply
  15. The Remodeled Life says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    These are so adorable!!! I love this! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the sweet comment. I’m a new follower!

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    This is so cute! And I love how adaptable the tutorial is, you can easily make these bags for so many events!

    Reply
  17. sherri lynn says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    These are so cute! I think they would also be great for presents or favors!

    Reply
  18. Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    SO cute!! This would even look cute hung up in a boy’s room on a coat rack as decoration. Love it Tonia!

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  19. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Those look so easy to make and I am sure your son’s class loves them!!! I love the little cross you put on the outside!

    Reply

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