DIY drawstring pouch with gusset

Today’s handcrafted goods is “drawstring pouch with gusset".

drawstring pouch with gusset

Materials

Main fabrics, 17cm by 14cm are 2 pieces. (Seam allowances are included)

main fabrics

Sew the edge of fabrics with zig zag stitch. (for anti-fray)

zig zag stitch

Bottom patch fabrics, 11cm by 14cm are 2 pieces. (Seam allowances are included)

bottom patch fabrics

Sew the edge of fabrics with zig zag stitch. (for anti-fray)

zig zag stitch

Cord is 40cm.

cord

Make main fabrics

1. Sew the main fabric and bottom patch with right side together.

sew the main fabric and bottom patch

2. Press seam allowances to bottom side, and stitch.

stitch

3. Other main fabric and bottom patch, do the same way.

other fabrics do the same way

Make drawstring pouch

1. Fold and press the top edge. (1cm、2.5cm)

fold and press

When making creases, it is recommended to use an sewing ruler for iron. The folds are neat and the finish is nicely.

2. Unfold the crease (2.5cm).

unfold the crease

3. Lay the fabrics with right side. Then sew the bottom, and press seam allowances open.

sew the bottom
press seam allowances open

4. Fold the 3.5cm gusset from the bottom.

make gusset

5. Sew the side. (Don’t sew 7cm from the top edge.)

sew the side

6. Press seam allowances open, and sew the side seams with U-shaped.

press seam allowances open
sew the side seams

7. Fold and press the fabric (2.5cm). Then stitch.

stitch

8. Turn inside out.

turn inside out

9. Thread the cord through, and tie the cord ends. It’s done.

thread the cord through
drawstring pouch with gusset

Making movie is the following.

DIY drawstring pouch with gusset – YouTube