Drawstring Pouch Sewing Pattern
$8.50 (or 1 credits)
Perfect for tidy storage, the Drawstring Pouch Sewing Pattern comes together in less than an hour. Fully lined, the multi-function pouch features a customizable flap, secure fastening, optional internal pocket, and optional drawstring toggles.
Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes sizes small and large
Options
• Optional toggles
• Optional zip-closing internal pocket
Features
• Beginner friendly
• Lined
• Pulls closed with a drawstring
• Closed with a hook-and-loop tape-/ Velcro-secured flap
• Packed with pro tips and expert advice
• Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
• Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
• Instant-download digital sewing pattern
- Thread
- 2 ¼ yards of ¼ wide cording for drawstring for small size pouch OR 3 yards of ¼ wide cording for drawstring for large size pouch
- 1 x 10 inch by 30 inch piece of lightweight iron-on interfacing
- 1½ inches of ¾ inch wide sew-in hook-and-loop tape/ Velcro OR 1 x press stud/ snap
- Optional 2 x 2-hole toggles
- Optional 2 yards of ½ inch wide double fold bias tape for small pouch OR 3 yards of ½ inch wide double fold bias tape for large pouch
- Optional 7-inch zipper for small pocket OR 8-inch zipper for large pocket
- Sewing machine
- Pins or clips
- Scissors
- Ruler or tape measure
- Optional zipper foot
- Safety pin or similar for threading drawstring through casing
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How do PDF/ digital patterns work? Simply download, print, and sew. You’ll need a free Adobe Acrobat reader program and any home printer (or a nearby copy shop for A0 printing). Once you’ve printed the pieces, tape or glue them together. You’ll find an easy-to-follow how-to guide inside the pattern instructions, plus support in our Facebook group.
The trim-free pattern comes in A4 or US letter printable sizes and includes full pattern pieces and a detailed tutorial to guide you every step of the way. An A0 format (pattern pieces only) is also included should you wish to have your pattern printed professionally. PDF Layers allow you to select and print only the size/s you want/ need.
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“A quick, fun sew, that can be used for many purposes – craft, toys, toiletries, makeup. You are only limited by your imagination.
Buy More Credits
Donna Jones –
This is a fantastic quick sew with endless uses! Make-up, hair accessories, wash bag, toys, building bricks, stationary, sewing…..
I sewed the small drawstring pouch using 100% cotton in a morning and has it in use by the afternoon. The photographs in the instructions are really clear and of great use for reference.
Karla Henrichs –
This was such a fun sew. It was easy and the instructions were well written. When you cut out the pieces, it was hard to imagine the end result, but with each added piece sewn on, it took the shape on the picture.
Vikki Parmenter –
This was a very easy pattern to sew up and the instructions were good.
Vicky Hughes –
What a fantastic pattern! The pouch is so versatile & the pattern is so easy to follow. Love it!
LeighAnn McDermott –
Such a versatile pouch. Use it as an everyday gather all for toys, crafts and more. Or add a strap and use it as a quick on the go pouch!
Lynda Tomalin –
This was such a fun little project to sew. The instructions are clear and simple. There are so many uses for this pouch, and being such a quick project they’d be perfect for gifts!
Bernadette Aitken –
A quick, fun sew, that can be used for many purposes – craft, toys, toiletries, makeup. You are only limited by your imagination.
Catherine Murdock –
Absolutely love this pattern ! Will be making many more
Branka Čelić –
Drawsting pouch is a quick and simple sew pattern, anyone can make. Great gift too. And is’t use is so versatile: cosmetic, thread, toys, food, you name it. 🙂
Sarah Miller –
I love this pattern! It is great for everything! I put my drawing pencils in the small size and it worked amazing! I can see myself using the large to make a toy pouch for my kids! This pattern sewed up super quick and easy. Any skill level can accomplish this pattern because the directions are great and include pictures as well. If you’ve been looking for a drawstring pouch this is a great one!
Aune Wood –
Another fun pattern that gives you freedom to customize it to your liking.
Amber Stefanick –
This was an easy project to sew up. The directions were easy to follow and the pouch has so many uses. It would be fun to use to wrap gifts in for the holidays!
Laura Walker –
A beautiful design that makes a very functional bag. Very quick and easy to make, perfect for a last minute gift!
Adelle Pears –
This is such a lovely sew and the pouch is going to be so useful my house will soon be full of them! They’d also be great as gifts and gift wrapping.
Bunford Orsi –
Super easy , and quick sew! Perfect gift !
Charlene Lee –
This and explanations. This is a great pattern for gifts , and for yourself. Love how quickly it sewed up. I will definately giving some of these as gifts!pattrn was written so that you can follow along and sew , very good detail!
Geraldine Tan –
Love the shape of the bag! Relatively fast sew. If there was a small handle on it, it would be perfect!
Liz Faber –
This was a quick sew and now I have a professional looking pouch to hold my son’s many cars and trucks. There are so many uses for these pouches.
Kirstie Balding –
A great fun sew that is easy enough for a beginner. Different sizes and a pocket option means it potentially has so many uses. Love it!
Geraldine Tan –
Love the shape of the bag! Relatively fast sew. If there was a small handle on it, it would be perfect!
Shelley Clark –
This is a very versatile pattern. It would make a great makeup pouch or a kid’s toy pouch to carry barbies, toy cars or Legos.
Tricia Nguyen –
This is such a cute bag! It would be great for travel, especially for small toy sets, and also wonderful for gifts.
Sharon Courtney –
A very easy to follow pattern resulting in a beautiful pouch useful for holding many things. The small is a sizeable pouch and easily holds a growing nail varnish collection! Also it would make a lovely gift.
Faye Elizabeth Haddon –
Loved making this pattern. This pattern contains a number of features that allow the maker to expand their sewing knowledge (e.g. zip insertion, bias binding making).
Super simple to follow the instructions and photos display the steps nicely for those who are new to patterns or those who need imagery to understand instructions.
Jemma Tredinnick –
This is a really nice and easy pattern which produces a handy pouch. I made the optional zip pocket because who doesn’t need more pockets? I made it from African Print cotton and cord and zip from my stash. It was a super quick sew with no complications at all!
Sally Jacobs –
Fabulous pattern, quick and easy to make, perfect for makeup and smaller items. The large would make an amazing floor mat for Lego or small toys.
Debbie Groves –
An easy sew, wonderful gift idea .
Lisa Papaleo –
Incredibly simple pattern that you can whip up. These can be great for gifts and traveling!
Clare Bowes –
“This will be a fantastic item to use instead of wrapping paper this year for Christmas, and is versatile as can be used as an easy playmat/ toy pick up bag in one!
I have made the large in Christmas fabric to use to give presents to my grandkids, and it is reusable! I also made 3 small versions, one each for my 2 grandkids and 1 for my niece, so these will be used as their individual presents wrapping
It’s a great beginner pattern, can’t wait to make more!!
Why not try to hack it together with the playmat so you can have the playmat and toy storage bag in one!
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Kirsten Olson Rayne –
I am in love with this bag. I can actually make it rather easily, which means it’s one that I think a young child could make with supervision or a teenager. The small one is the perfect size for an evening out or the prom as well. For long term use I added extra pieces of fabric to the back where the metal magnets go.
Julie McKinley –
Great pattern for a beginner to learn some new things! Such a fun storage pouch.
Melissa Dale –
This pattern is so easy to follow and the pouch comes together so nicely. Love the finished product!
Francisca Beitler –
I love this pouch. Great as a gift, perfect for traveling. The right pattern for upcycling old bedsheets etc.
Nathalie Dene –
Fun sew. The drawstring pouch also makes the perfect gift for any occasion: christmas, birthday, …because it can be used for make-up, toiletry, toys, yarn, …
Katie Weatherly –
Very easy pattern to sew. Directions were simple to follow. Love.
Jennifer Lichak –
What a fun project this is! Use those pretty fabrics and make a bag for storing treasures, use kid friendly fabric for storing those pesky building bricks or even get out that holiday fabric to store decorations! This is such a fun and versatile pattern with a ton of uses. It will be a perfect addition to your pattern library.
Jenna Page –
I made the large pouch and it is a great size, fits all my beauty products! When open fully or as much as needed you can see everything clearly and when bunched up is a lovely compact pouch!
Would have so many uses and can’t wait to make the smaller size 🙂
The pattern is great, very easy to follow with several fastening options for choosing your favourite. Considering the end result and the amazing professional finish you get it’s a very quick sew. Another amazing pattern that will be used over and over again.”
Tina Marie Baber –
The Rebecca Page Drawstring Bag pattern is a fun and easy sew, if you need a quick gift or something for the person who has everything this is your pattern.
The pattern is simple, directions easy to understand and the possibilities of what you can use the bag for are endless. I really enjoyed this pattern. I will be making more for gifts and for personal use in the bathroom, kitchen and even the laundry room. Use denim or a heavy fabric and the garage would be a nice place to have one of these bags for the little things that can get lost easily. Keep one in your car with a first aid kit, extra masks just anything! I have seen toys stored in this bag in the kids room or makeup, Cd’s, iPod even a tablet in your teenagers space.
This is the perfect pattern for that Quick and Easy Gift no matter how old the people are.
Jamie Adler –
On trend! The drawstring pouch is such a necessity. It is a quick project and the small one is large enough for a two dozen small action figures, make-up or other household items. I lined it with PUL for ease in cleaning. This is one pattern you will sew again and again!
Alisha Sparks Adams –
Great bag pattern! It’s simple and quick to sew, making it prefect for last minute gift giving.
Emily Anderson –
The drawstring pouch was very fun to make! It is nice to have the two different size options. The final product is functional and will be very useful for toting around my baby’s toiletries or toys.
Kel J –
This was such a quick sew. There will be lots under the Christmas tree this year.
Abby Villarreal –
This was a quick sew! The pouch itself holds a lot of items, even at the small size!
Juliana Garibaldi-Appelhof –
I love the Drawstring pouch! It is perfect to carry my dog’s toys, and it has also an optional pocket which is perfect to put the treats.
Rebekah Homer –
What a fun pouch! This pattern comes together easily and is pretty much a blank slate for whatever you want. Whether a makeup pouch or a toy bag, this pattern works as a great base and I love the idea of combining the car mat and the large pouch :). I love the zipper pocket in case you have smaller things you don’t want loose in the pouch. Quick and easy sew with great directions.
Kim Cierpik-Gold –
This is such a great pattern, and I’m looking forward to making many, many more. I am an adventurous beginner/early intermediate sewist, and while nothing in this pattern is difficult, there are times when extra care is needed (such as sewing the flap with a thicker interfacing or attaching the drawstring casing). iIt’s absolutely something a beginner can do. I made the Small Size and it is perfect for toys or carrying small personal items on the go.
Sandy Simpson –
The drawstring pouch is a quick, easy and fun pattern to make. The pouch is versatile and so, so useful.
Jenni Elizabeth Early –
This is such a fun sew! I was having a stressful day, and I came downstairs to my sewing room. I was able to finish this one in a couple hours. It was simple enough to be easy to complete, but detailed enough to feel accomplished with the sew when I was finished 🙂
Laura Wheelis –
Fun, easy sew. For beginners, the binding might be tricky but it’s a good skill builder with a fast pay off! Even the small can hold quite a bit. I packed a T-shirt, shorts and a small towel in mine for the gym or emergency clothes
Magda Rindmo –
A fun pattern, Loved to make it. Perfekt for christmasgifts!
Angela Kypreos –
The Drawstring pouch is a great scrap buster but also a really quick sew. It makes a great gift and the uses are endless, such as great teacher gifts or for gifting some-one home-made cookies. Better still, use them to wrap your christmas presents this year.
Veronika Lorenser –
What a cute pouch! I needed a Christmas gift bag for homemade preserves and this easily fits 3.
Linda Riggall –
A very versatile and easy sew. I made this in just under an hour with a few distractions from the kids thrown in too. I made the small size with the optional pocket and used toggles and a snap to close. Well explained and easy to follow pattern. I made mine for my 3 year old as a dance bag. The pocket is a perfect size to fit a small brush, bobbles, bows and a bun do-nut. In the main section I put her tutu and ballet pumps. It all fits in with a little room to spare and she loves it. My oldest daughter wants one for her make-up and my 8 year old wants one to put all her Disney figures. Will be great stocking fillers!
Tara Erwin –
This is such a fun little pattern! Easy and fun to sew u up and it’s Perfect for my kids stocking stuffers this year. They are going to be so excited!
Alice Reed –
Love it!
Alice Reed –
Very helpful
Alice Reed –
Great!
Christine Burrows –
This drawstring pouch is so easy to make and is fabulous for putting some toys in to take out. Then it works as a mat to play on too!
Paula Sloan –
Wow this is the quick and easy pattern that l have down and ready enjoyed making it . This pattern is perfect for anyone who what’s to learn to sewing . 5 ***** pattern
Nadine Simard –
This was a fun project to work with woven. I loved how easy it was to get the drawstring installed.
Jori Cornand –
Easy and fun to make. I have made the large one and I love it.
Urška Filipič –
Perfect for storing my little bee’s toys.
Kathryn Johnson –
This bag comes together easy, I made my own drawstring out of the same fabric. Great for traveling, to keep your cosmetics in your suitcase.
Mandy Tustin –
I really enjoyed making this pouch, the instructions and diagrams were so easy to follow, I’m definitely going to be making more!