Looking for a fun manner to store toys and other child supplies in a way that doesn't accept upward a lot of room? Steph, from the Artistic Team, is hither to share a drawstring bag tutorial that is perfect for storing kid goodies! savor! -Linda

Drawstring Bag Tutorial

drawstring bag tutorial

I've been trying to revamp some of the toy storage in my kids' rooms in an endeavor to really set up them up for success when I want them to make clean their rooms.  Today I'll show you how to make toy bags from canvas drop cloths.

I chose drop cloths because the canvas is pretty cheap, and it's nice and sturdy.  Plus, information technology'southward a  dandy neutral color that would go with any decor, and they tin be dressed up more if you want also.

Here'south what yous'll need for 1 purse:

  • Canvas drop cloth for pocketbook: cut to xviii in 10 38 in
  • Canvas for loop: cutting to 3 in x 6 in
  • Thin cording 1 yard (can be found on spools at JoAnns)
  • Cord lock for holding the bag closed when cord is cinched.  (I purchased mine from Oregon String Lock–no affiliation, but I found them to have corking colour options and prices, I used the mini locks in teal)
  • Optional: Paint, stencils, heat transfer vinyl, etc for labeling the handbag

How to Sew a Loop for Each Bag

inside-out-tool

sew fabric straps

Create a hanging loop by folding small-scale canvas piece in half the long manner {and then that it measures i.5 in x 6 in} and sewing a 1/2 inch seam along the longest edge.  Turn inside out (i of these loop turner tools comes in very handy)  and so iron apartment.

How to Stitch the Handbag

Fold bag textile in half {then that information technology measures 18 in 10 19 in} and the eighteen inch sides line upwards.

canvas bag tutorial

i–With the fold towards you, fold down the right mitt corners at a slight angle {both layers}, nigh 2 inches down, and iron. And then sew the folds in place. {refer to image ane above}  The angled red lines are where yous will stitch the folds, and the straight carmine lines are where you'll sew the side seam in Step three below.

2–Take the sewn loop fabric, fold in one-half, and pin within the left seam of the bag, about two inches downwards, lining up raw
edges.

3–Run up bag'south side seams with 1/ii inch seam.  On correct side, follow cerise line straight up so an opening remains at the top. Zigzag stitch the raw edges of both side seams every bit well as the top raw edges to prevent unraveling.

four–Fold the top raw edge downwardly 1 in and run up at i/4 in from zigzag edge to create casing.

Finish the ends of the cord using a lighter, fray cheque or clear nail polish. And so thread cord though the casing by attaching a safety pivot to one end and pushing it through.

One time both cord ends are out, insert through a cord lock.  Necktie the ends in a square knot.

how to sew drawstring bag

At this point yous can label the bag any way you like, or non at all.  I chose images to brand stencils from freezer paper. I ironed the freezer paper stencils shiny side downward to stick to the fabric and then painted with regular acrylic paint. {fabric paint works slap-up likewise.}  Before you paint or stencil your bag, make sure to put a piece of newspaper inside the bag where yous'll be painting. This prevents paint from seeping through.

Freezer-paper-stencil

Finally, I hung 3 hooks in my son's closet (using drywall anchors for each one of the screws) so the toy bags are accessible but off of the floor.

Toy Storage

hanging toy storageHope you enjoyed this drawstring bag tutorial!

What could you store in drawstring bags?

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happy crafting,

Steph

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Steph Paxman

Steph lives in the Pacific Northwest where she can unremarkably be found cutting or gluing something. Besides making messes, she stays busy with her three kids, church building, PTO and of grade blogging.

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