Simple Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Guide (PDF)

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Make your own beautiful reusable gift bags with this Simple Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Guide (PDF) — a clear, beginner-friendly pattern that shows you exactly how to sew a fabric drawstring bag from start to finish. Perfect for Christmas gifting, birthdays, craft fairs, or organising small items at home, this easy sewing project is ideal for beginners and anyone who wants a quick, satisfying make.

This downloadable guide includes step-by-step instructions with photos, along with fabric measurements in metric and imperial. Each stage is clearly illustrated to help you achieve neat, professional results even if you’re new to sewing.

If you've ever wanted an easy drawstring bag pattern that uses minimal fabric and works beautifully with scraps or recycled cotton, this is the perfect project.

What You Can Make
A reusable fabric drawstring gift bag that’s:
• Quick and easy to sew
• Perfect for scrap-busting
• Fully reusable (a lovely alternative to wrapping paper)
• Customisable in any size
• Ideal for cotton, quilting fabric, and upcycled fabric
• Great for Christmas, birthdays, and handmade gifting

What’s Included
• A downloadable PDF sewing guide
• Clear, beginner-friendly instructions
• Step-by-step photos showing each stage of sewing
• Fabric measurements in inches and centimetres
• How to create the drawstring channel
• Tips for ribbon, cord, or string drawstrings
• Resizing guidance to make bags in any size
• Helpful sewing notes for clean, polished results

This pattern is designed so you can sew a gift bag in around 20–30 minutes once you’ve made your first one. It’s a great introduction to sewing for beginners and a perfect quick project for experienced sewists.

Why You'll Love This Pattern
• No lining, no tricky techniques — just straightforward sewing
• Works beautifully for Christmas gift wrapping
• A useful project you’ll make again and again
• Ideal for scrap fabrics and upcycling
• A sustainable way to gift without waste

If you want a simple, reliable drawstring bag tutorial, this PDF gives you everything you need to create your own reusable fabric gift bags with confidence — complete with clear photos for every step.