Showing posts with label drawstring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drawstring. Show all posts

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Pillowcase sack; handmade Thursday

This is really easy way to make a drawstring bag which is ideal for a Christmas sack.

I bought some red pillowcases, turned the top over and stitched it to make a channel for the drawstring - that's it!!

J for James; must do an A and a P next.
The applique was a little more difficult, but only because I had to be very careful not to sew the two sides of the bag together. I've chosen fabrics which are not specifically Christmassy so this bag can be useful all year round.

More handmade Thursdays at White Lily Green.


Friday, 15 April 2011

The drawstring bag is a wonderful thing.

Quick and simple to make, useful for holding practically anything!
The one on the left is upcycled from some vintage curtains I bought in the charity shop. I might use that to transport my gym stuff.
The right hand one contains felt tips and a drawing pad - another birthday party present. The drawstring is a colourful shoelace.