{"id":402,"date":"2025-01-20T21:50:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T21:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/?p=402"},"modified":"2026-06-06T23:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T23:42:05","slug":"beginner-frugal-dad-sewing-sew-a-simple-drawstring-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/beginner-frugal-dad-sewing-sew-a-simple-drawstring-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner Frugal Dad Sewing: Sew a Simple Drawstring Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--1 wp-block-paragraph\">Sew a ton of party favor bags for cheap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to start getting into more practical sewing for storage for your kids or yourself then a drawstring bag is a good starter sewing project. This will help with practicing sewing a casing and turning fabric, which is used in a lot of other sewing projects like waistbands on shorts and pants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sewing a simple drawstring bag is also a good confidence builder for dads learning to sew and it\u2019s a fun project to share with your kids. They can pick out the fabric and design the bag and you can sew it with them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-3-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-797a654a3f11f2af6cb3ea540d40e36d has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cc5e9cae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dad Sewing Project Rankings:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frugal: 3\/5 === <br \/>(More frugal if you buy the terry cloth in bulk or surplus. This is also a good project to use up your stash fabric. If you up-cycle old cloth it&#8217;s practically free)<\/li>\n<li>Dad-Proud: 4\/5 =====<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable: 2\/5 ==<br \/>(More sustainable if you are using surplus terry cloth)<\/li>\n<li>Practical: 4\/5 =====<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cotton fabric. You can use any fabric for this but cotton is the most straightforward fabric to use.<\/li>\n<li>Thread<\/li>\n<li>Seam gauge<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">I will go over two methods for sewing the bag: the quick and dirty method and the prim and proper method. It\u2019s entirely up to you. The quick and dirty method is definitely easier but less aesthetically appealing. But if you need something to get the job done, like if you want to sew party goody bags for cheap then the first method is ideal:<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The quick and dirty way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and dirty drawstring bag method\" class=\"wp-image-433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone-600x365.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quick and dirty drawstring bag method<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 1. Measure out a rectangle of fabric that will be double the length of the bag you want. The width will be whatever width you want. Mine is 20\u201d x 8\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-EasyWay-MeasureOUt.jpg\" alt=\"Measure out a rectangle of fabric that will be double the length of the bag you want. \" class=\"wp-image-403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-EasyWay-MeasureOUt.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-EasyWay-MeasureOUt-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-EasyWay-MeasureOUt-600x243.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Measure out a rectangle of fabric that will be double the length of the bag you want. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.  Cut this rectangle out and fold it in half with right sides facing (RSF). The fabric will be inside out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-CutOutFabric.jpg\" alt=\"Cut this rectangle out\" class=\"wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-CutOutFabric.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-CutOutFabric-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-CutOutFabric-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut this rectangle out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-EasyWay-ClipSides.jpg\" alt=\"Fold it in half with right sides facing (RSF). The fabric will be inside out\" class=\"wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-EasyWay-ClipSides.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-EasyWay-ClipSides-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-EasyWay-ClipSides-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold it in half with right sides facing (RSF). The fabric will be inside out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Next, starting at the one end of the folded side, sew the bottom and the opposite side. Leave the last remaining short side open.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-EasyWay-SewIpSide.jpg\" alt=\"Sew the bottom and the opposite side\" class=\"wp-image-408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-EasyWay-SewIpSide.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-EasyWay-SewIpSide-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-EasyWay-SewIpSide-600x297.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew the bottom and the opposite side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to lock your stitch at the beginning. When you pivot at the corner, leave the needle down, lift the foot and rotate the fabric under the foot. This way your stitch line is consistent and doesn\u2019t get shifted.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-EasyWay-PivotAtCorner.jpg\" alt=\"Pivot at the corner, leave the needle down, lift the foot and turn the fabric.\" class=\"wp-image-409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-EasyWay-PivotAtCorner.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-EasyWay-PivotAtCorner-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-EasyWay-PivotAtCorner-600x130.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pivot at the corner, leave the needle down, lift the foot and rotate the fabric.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.  At the top that you left open, fold down about 1.5-2\u201d. Then sew around the raw edge. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround.jpg\" alt=\"Sew around the raw edge\" class=\"wp-image-417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround-600x305.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew around the raw edge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can fold it down one more time if you do not want the raw edges exposed. This hole for the drawstring that you are sewing, in sewing parlance, is called a \u201ccasing\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-EasyWay-FoldDownAgain.jpg\" alt=\"Fold it down one more time if you do not want the raw edges exposed\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-EasyWay-FoldDownAgain.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-EasyWay-FoldDownAgain-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-EasyWay-FoldDownAgain-600x134.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold it down one more time if you do not want the raw edges exposed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Then sew around to the other end, but leave a small gap at the end. When sewing a simple drawstring bag this is where your drawstring will go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-EasyWay-LeaveAgap.jpg\" alt=\"Sew around to the other end, but leave a small gap at the end\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-EasyWay-LeaveAgap.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-EasyWay-LeaveAgap-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-EasyWay-LeaveAgap-600x251.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew around to the other end, but leave a small gap at the end<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11-EasyWay-LeaveAGap2.jpg\" alt=\"Leave a small gap for the drawstring\" class=\"wp-image-423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11-EasyWay-LeaveAGap2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11-EasyWay-LeaveAGap2-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11-EasyWay-LeaveAGap2-600x144.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leave a small gap for the drawstring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your sewing machine this step could look different. If your sewing machine is like mine and has a detachable base for sewing sleeves then you will tuck the bag around this arm and sew around.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround.jpg\" alt=\"Sew around the raw edge\" class=\"wp-image-417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-EasyWay-SewAround-600x305.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew around the raw edge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">If your sewing machine doesn\u2019t have this then sew around the raw edges just the same, but be extra careful and make sure the opposite side of the drawstring bag is under where you are stitching. Otherwise you will end up sewing the opening shut.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-EasyWay-KeepOtherSideUnder.jpg\" alt=\"Keep the opposite side below the top and not sew the sides together\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-EasyWay-KeepOtherSideUnder.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-EasyWay-KeepOtherSideUnder-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-EasyWay-KeepOtherSideUnder-600x177.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep the opposite side below the top and not sew the sides together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Once you\u2019ve completed this step it\u2019s time to thread your drawstring through. I am using simple yarn for my drawstring. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12-EasyWay-FeedInThread.jpg\" alt=\"Thread the drawstring\" class=\"wp-image-425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12-EasyWay-FeedInThread.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12-EasyWay-FeedInThread-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12-EasyWay-FeedInThread-600x293.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thread the drawstring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any kind of casing I like to use a specialized tool for pulling the drawstring through. I like to emphasize that while they can cost more than doing things the traditional way, having a specialized tool can save you a lot of headaches down the line because they make an otherwise tedious process much easier. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So for me, getting this threader, and other things like a bias tape maker, are good investments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I personally like using a specific tool for this like the EZ Threader: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voguefabricsstore.com\/EZ-Threader.html\">https:\/\/www.voguefabricsstore.com\/EZ-Threader.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-EasyWay-Threaded.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-EasyWay-Threaded.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-EasyWay-Threaded-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-EasyWay-Threaded-600x187.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread the drawstring through per the instructions. Or you can use the safety pin method explained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seamwork.com\/sewing-tutorials\/tools-tips-for-threading-elastic-casings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.seamwork.com\/sewing-tutorials\/tools-tips-for-threading-elastic-casings\">here<\/a>. A lot of sewing patterns will recommend this method, but honestly I hate this method because it makes me want to pull my hair out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14-EasyWay-KnotUpEnds.jpg\" alt=\"Knot the drawstring ends\" class=\"wp-image-430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14-EasyWay-KnotUpEnds.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14-EasyWay-KnotUpEnds-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14-EasyWay-KnotUpEnds-600x226.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Knot the drawstring ends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you get the other end through, knot up the ends, turn the bag right side out and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and dirty drawstring bag method\" class=\"wp-image-433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-EasyWay-AllDone-600x365.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quick and dirty drawstring bag method<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a lot fewer steps than the below method and it\u2019s straightforward: sew the bottom and side, fold down, sew around, flip and run the drawstring. See why I said it\u2019s the easy way? <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Prim and Proper Way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone.jpg\" alt=\"Prim and proper way\" class=\"wp-image-446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prim and proper way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is more drawn out, but will yield a more visually appealing bag. So do what works for you. If you are just beginning with frugal sewing then you can use the first method. If you want to flex your sewing muscles a little more, then you can try this way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Start out by measuring two rectangles, each 9\u201d x 10\u201d. But honestly these can be any size you want as long as both are roughly the same dimensions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-MeasureOutFabirc.jpg\" alt=\"Start out by measuring two rectangles\" class=\"wp-image-404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-MeasureOutFabirc.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-MeasureOutFabirc-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-MeasureOutFabirc-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start out by measuring two rectangles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Cut out your casing piece. The casing is the little tunnel at the top that the drawstring comes through. Cut out a rectangle 3\u201d x 18\u201d. If you are doing a different size, measure double the width of the panel plus 1\u201d (for sewing the end tabs down 1\/2\u201d on each end).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-CutOutFabric2.jpg\" alt=\"Cut out your casing piece and rectangles\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-CutOutFabric2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-CutOutFabric2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-CutOutFabric2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut out your casing piece and rectangles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Place the two rectangles together right sides facing (You\u2019ll see this annotated on other sewing sites or patterns as \u201cRSF\u201d or \u201cRST\u201d) and sew with a straight stitch and 1\/2\u201d seam allowance from one long side, down to one of the short sides then back up along the other long side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-SewSides.jpg\" alt=\"Sew with a straight stitch and 1\/2\u201d seam allowance from one long side, down to one short side then back up the other long side\" class=\"wp-image-410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-SewSides.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-SewSides-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-SewSides-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew with a straight stitch and 1\/2\u201d seam allowance from one long side, down to one short side then back up the other long side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you get to the corner, leave the needle down, lift up the foot and pivot the fabric around so you don\u2019t lose the stitch line. Leave one short side open. Remember to lock your stitch (also called backstitching) when you start and finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-PivotAtCorner.jpg\" alt=\"When you get to the corner, leave the needle down, lift up the foot and pivot the fabric around so you don\u2019t lose the stitch line\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-PivotAtCorner.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-PivotAtCorner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-PivotAtCorner-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When you get to the corner, leave the needle down, lift up the foot and pivot the fabric around so you don\u2019t lose the stitch line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Turn the bag right sides facing out. Poke out the corners with your finger or a chopstick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-TurnCorners.jpg\" alt=\"Turn the bag right sides facing out\" class=\"wp-image-416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-TurnCorners.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-TurnCorners-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-TurnCorners-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn the bag right sides facing out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Fold the casing piece in half lengthwise wrong sides facing. Then fold each side in again about 1\/4\u201d. After that iron so the crease stays stable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-SewCasing2.jpg\" alt=\"Fold the casing piece in half lengthwise wrong sides facing. Then fold each side in again about 1\/4\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-SewCasing2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-SewCasing2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10-SewCasing2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold the casing piece in half lengthwise wrong sides facing. Then fold each side in again about 1\/4\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Fold the short ends of the casing in about 1\/2\u201d. Sew these tabs down.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-SewCasing5.jpg\" alt=\"Fold the short ends of the casing in about 1\/2\u201d. Sew these tabs down\" class=\"wp-image-428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-SewCasing5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-SewCasing5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13-SewCasing5-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold the short ends of the casing in about 1\/2\u201d. Sew these tabs down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Fold the casing in half and iron.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Align and pin or clip the hemmed edge of the casing piece to the raw edge of the bag, right sides together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/15-AttachCasing2.jpg\" alt=\"Align and Pin or clip the hemmed edge of the casing piece to the raw edge of the bag, right sides together\" class=\"wp-image-431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/15-AttachCasing2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/15-AttachCasing2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/15-AttachCasing2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Align and Pin or clip the hemmed edge of the casing piece to the raw edge of the bag, right sides together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Sew together with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">The steps for sewing the casing on are the same as the easy version above. Most sewing machines you can remove the base so there\u2019s only a smaller section that you can fit a sleeve around to make it easier to sew around like in this case. If you do it that way, sew from the outside. The other way is you can just sew on the inside around. But be careful and make sure you keep the fabric taught and don\u2019t sew over the other side. Start at one mouth of the casing and sew around to the other opening. When you get to the seams for the side of the bag, fold them down and sew over them. This will make them more flat against the bag. Again, remember to lock your stitch at both ends.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/17-SewAround.jpg\" alt=\"Sew together with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/17-SewAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/17-SewAround-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/17-SewAround-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew together with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-WrapAround.jpg\" alt=\"Sew together with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-WrapAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-WrapAround-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16-WrapAround-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew together with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/19-SewAround.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/19-SewAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/19-SewAround-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/19-SewAround-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. Fold the casing piece back up and iron. You should now have a loop around the top of the bag with the raw edges of the tabs you just sewed down facing inside the bag. This is where your drawstring will go. Below is what it will look Iike with a drawstring if you make the drawstring yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11. At this point you have two options. One of you have rope or a drawstring then you can just feed it through and you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/24-PullDrawStringThrough2.jpg\" alt=\"You should now have a loop around the top of the bag with the raw edges of the tabs you just sewed down facing inside the bag\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/24-PullDrawStringThrough2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/24-PullDrawStringThrough2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/24-PullDrawStringThrough2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You should now have a loop around the top of the bag with the raw edges of the tabs you just sewed down facing inside the bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Your other option is to sew your own drawstring. If you want to do that then measure out a 2\u201d x 15\u201d rectangle using scrap fabric. Fold it in half lengthwise, wrong sides together and iron flat. Sew the two sides together using a straight stitch. Again, let the feed dogs do the work. Don\u2019t pull it through. You can sew the short ends closed as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20-SewDrawstringDown.jpg\" alt=\"Measure out a 2\u201d x 15\u201d rectangle out of scrap fabric. Fold it in half lengthwise, wrong sides together and iron flat. Sew the two sides together using a straight stitch.\" class=\"wp-image-438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20-SewDrawstringDown.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20-SewDrawstringDown-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20-SewDrawstringDown-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Measure out a 2\u201d x 15\u201d rectangle out of scrap fabric. Fold it in half lengthwise, wrong sides together and iron flat. Sew the two sides together using a straight stitch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Next you\u2019ll need to pull the drawstring through the casing. This part can be tricky and take a while depending on how you do it. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most tutorials will tell you to use a safety pin. Like you pin one end and pull that through the casing. I personally like using a specific tool for this like the EZ Threader: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voguefabricsstore.com\/EZ-Threader.html\">https:\/\/www.voguefabricsstore.com\/EZ-Threader.html<\/a>. I\u2019ve never liked the safety pin method. This can often be the most tiring part of the project depending on how narrow the hole is.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/23-PullDrawstringThrough.jpg\" alt=\"Pull the drawstring through the casing\" class=\"wp-image-441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/23-PullDrawstringThrough.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/23-PullDrawstringThrough-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/23-PullDrawstringThrough-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pull the drawstring through the casing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you get it all the way through, knot both ends so they don\u2019t get pulled back in. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you\u2019re done!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- WHAT TO MAKE NEXT BLOCK --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f7f4;border-top:2px solid #1a1a1a;padding:20px 24px;margin:40px 0 20px\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.12em;color:#888\">What to make next<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.9;color:#333\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2024\/12\/14\/beginner-dad-fundamental-sewing-sew-a-canvas-tote-bag\/\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a\">Frugal dad beginner sewing project: Sew a Canvas Tote Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/05\/20\/sew-a-1-bento-bag-in-10-minutes\/\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a\">Sew a $1 Bento Bag in 10 Minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/sew-a-reusable-cotton-sandwich-bag\/\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a\">Sew a Reusable Cotton Sandwich Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END WHAT TO MAKE NEXT BLOCK --><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to do the extra credit project try to sew a top stitch just under your stitch for the casing. This will help strengthen it and secure the seam.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/25-TopStitch.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a top stitch just under your stitch for the casing\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/25-TopStitch.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/25-TopStitch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/25-TopStitch-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew a top stitch just under your stitch for the casing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone.jpg\" alt=\"Prim and proper way\" class=\"wp-image-446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/28-AllDone-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prim and proper way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/00-GoddyBagsThumbnail.png\" alt=\"Sew a goody bag for cheap\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/00-GoddyBagsThumbnail.png 900w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/00-GoddyBagsThumbnail-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/00-GoddyBagsThumbnail-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/00-GoddyBagsThumbnail-600x367.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew a goody bag for cheap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sew a ton of party favor bags for cheap. 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