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How much string do I need for a drawstring bag?

Mia Danilowicz
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Mia Danilowicz is a Master Tailor who works onset and on the red carpet in Los Angeles, California. With over a decade of experience, Mia specializes in bridal and gown couturier fittings, garment reconstruction, and custom design. Mia has worked at the Oscars, Grammys, SAG Awards, and Golden Globes. Her clients include a long list of entertainment and fashion industry headliners, major fashion magazines, luxury consumer brands, and popular media. Mia was trained at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and received her AA in Fashion Design and BS in Business Management.

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Cut about 20 inches (51 cm) of ribbon or string to use for your drawstring bag. Make sure the ribbon or string you use is no more than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide.

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How do you make a drawstring pouch?

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Cut out 2 matching squares that are any size. Sew the sides together, inside-out, starting 1" down from the top. Then, sew the bottom. Press the seams open and clip the bottom corners. At the top, fold it down and stitch 1/2" around to create a drawstring casing, but leave the sides open. Use a safety pin to pull your string or ribbon drawstring through, then flip the bag inside out.

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How do you attach a tote handle?

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Sew the bag together, then flip the tote inside-out to attach the straps. You can choose to sew them inside or outside of the tote. Reinforce the straps by sewing the edges of the handle down using a square with an X going through it.

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How do I make a simple sling purse?

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With 3 pieces of fabric (or 5 if you want it lined), cut one piece the size you want the purse, cut another twice that size. The third is for the strap. Right the sides together, then sew the body of the purse on 3 sides. The remaining fabric of the larger piece becomes the flap for the purse, the edges of which will have to be hemmed. Cut the third piece of fabric as long and wide as you desire for a strap. Cut it twice as wide and, again, right the sides together, then sew up one of the sides. Turn it right side out, then attach it to the purse at the ends.

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Is there a way to make a tote from the T-shirt?

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Yes. Sew the bottom closed, then cut off the sleeves and sew those openings closed. Take the sleeves, cut them into long pieces, and make a handle.

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