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Drawstring Bag Sewing Pattern
The Drawstring Bag is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It takes about 30 minutes in 5 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 30 min
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 5
The Drawstring Bag pattern comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It is a beginner project that takes about 30 min, in 5 steps. Best fabrics: quilting cotton, linen, canvas or a lightweight denim. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 8 x 10 in, 26 in | ⅓ yd |
| Medium | 12 x 15 in, 34 in | ½ yd |
| Large | 16 x 20 in, 42 in | ⅔ yd |
Fold the fabric in half; the fold becomes the bag bottom, so there is no bottom seam.
Quilting cotton, linen, canvas or a lightweight denim. Anything that presses well. Use a contrast for the casing if you like.
You also need
- ¼ in cotton cord, ribbon or paracord: two pieces
- Matching thread
- A safety pin or bodkin
Pattern pieces
Bag
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; casing 2½ in included at the top.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 5 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Side seams
- Casing
- Cords
- Finish
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Questions about the Drawstring Bag
How much fabric does the Drawstring Bag need?
Best fabrics: quilting cotton, linen, canvas or a lightweight denim. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Drawstring Bag come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Drawstring Bag take to sew?
About 30 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 5 steps.
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Sew the Drawstring Bag free in Sewzy
Open it in the app, choose your size, print it and follow the guide one step at a time.
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