Intermediate Project 1:
Drawstring Flat Pack
224 Part 4: A Gallery of Projects
This funky twist on the plain drawstring
bag can be made from a variety of
fabrics—some good choices would be
heavy cotton, corduroy, or lightweight
denim. You can add varying design
elements like I did, such as a lined zipper
pocket, appliqué, and a contrasting band.
What You Need
• Knowledge of straight seams, inserting a zipper,
creating a casing, and sewing corners
• 18
x
45-inch (45.75 x 114.25 cm) piece cotton fabric for the
main body
• 18
x
22-inch (45.75
x
56 cm) piece cotton fabric for the
pocket lining
• Small piece cotton fabric for the contrast band
• Felt for the appliqué. (This design is made form two
felt circles cut at 2.5-inch [6.25 cm] and 3-inch [7.5 cm]
diameters.)
• 14-inch-long (35.5 cm) zipper
• 5 yards (457.25 cm)
5
⁄8-inch-wide (1.5 cm) ribbon
• Straight and safety pins
• Measuring tape and ruler
• Iron
• Sewing machine
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