Free Drawstring Project Bag Sewing Pattern + Video Tutorial

The perfect bag for your crocheting or knitting projects! This free drawstring purse pattern has external pockets, ideal for crochet hooks, scissors, printed patterns, crochet markers, and any other knick-knacks you may have. Perhaps a snack so you don’t get hungry mid-project.

This bag is stabilized with interfacing to help it maintain its shape and stay upright, and the designer also provides additional tutorials if you want to choose a different style of straps or change the size of the bag.

This is the perfect project for a beginner to try a variety of different skills from drawstring closure, fusible interfacing, and working with a variety of materials such as leather handles and double cap rivets.

The finished drawstring project bag measures 5 by 12 by 9 1/2″.

You will need:

• Exterior Bag Fabric:- Two side panels measuring 10 1/2″ high 5 1/2″ wide Two front and back panels 10 1/2″ high 12 1/2″ wide, One Base 5 1/2 by 12 1/2″, Two Facings 2 1/2 by 17 1/2″
• Lining fabric – Two side panels measuring 8 3/4 by 5 1/2″ Two front and back panels 8 3/4 by 12 1/2″, One Base 5 1/2 by 12 1/2″
• Pocket Fabric, external two side pockets 5 1/2 by 5 1/2″, two front and back pockets 5 1/2 by 12 1/2″
• Pocket Fabric lining two side pockets 5 1/2 by 5 1/2″, two front and back pockets 5 1/2 by 12 1/2″
• Drawstring Closure two pieces 18″ by 8″
• Drawstring two pieces measuring 44″
• Two leather handles measuring 19″ (or length to suit you)

Watch the Tutorial Here:

If you would like to download the FREE pattern and tutorial you can click on the purple button below.