{"id":21093,"date":"2021-01-19T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=21093"},"modified":"2021-01-19T13:56:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T18:56:47","slug":"simple-drawstring-bag-vinyl-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/simple-drawstring-bag-vinyl-window\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Drawstring Bag with Vinyl Window"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view.jpg\" alt=\"drawstring bag with a view\" class=\"wp-image-23276 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/826;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view.jpg\" alt=\"drawstring bag with a view\" class=\"wp-image-23276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/drawstring-bag-with-a-view-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, Stephanie from Swoodson Says &#8211; a new year brings renewed organizing and decluttering energy, so I have the perfect tutorial for you &#8211;a simple drawstring bag with a view!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The older my son gets, the more small toys we have building up, so I sewed up a drawstring bag with a vinyl window. I've found kids love seeing things peek out at them &#8211; the most played with toy in our house is this <a href=\"http:\/\/swoodsonsays.com\/little-photographer-camera-softie-new-pattern-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camera softie<\/a>, it has a vinyl &#8220;view-finder&#8221; on the back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I put the drawstring on the outside so it is a little more durable, enclosed all the seams so it's neat and pretty, and added a loop on the back so it can be hung up. The animal fabric I used goes perfectly with his log slice pouf &#8211; you can see more pictures of <a href=\"http:\/\/swoodsonsays.com\/log-slice-pouf-tutorial-birch-fabrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that project here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/small-sewing-projects-1-yard-fabric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small sewing projec<\/a>t uses only regular shapes like squares and rectangles, you can measure and cut the pieces of this simple drawstring bag without a sewing pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to sew some organizing bags for yourself? They'd be great for makeup too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\/4 yard of quilting cotton<\/li><li>1\/4 yard of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RLhNHW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vinyl<\/a> (I use scraps from bedding bags and packaging!)<\/li><li>1 yard of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RLhsF4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twill tape<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KCzDW5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bodkin<\/a> or safety pin<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KCzvG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iron<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1OMZej4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing machine<\/a> & coordinating thread<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KCzf9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li>Press cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to make the simple drawstring bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use 1\/4&#8243; seam allowance, unless otherwise indicated. Use a press cloth when pressing vinyl portions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-23267 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-23267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>1. First, we will assemble the front panel. Cut a vinyl rectangle measuring 7.5&#8243; wide by 6.5&#8243; tall. Cut two cotton rectangles, one 7.5&#8243; wide by 8&#8243; and one 7.5&#8243; wide by 3&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"384\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-23268 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-500x349.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-150x105.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/384;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-23268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-500x349.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-sewing-with-vinyl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sew the vinyl<\/a> and smaller rectangle, wrong sides together. Trim 1\/8&#8243; off of the seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3.jpg\" alt=\"3\" class=\"wp-image-23269 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3.jpg\" alt=\"3\" class=\"wp-image-23269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Push the seam allowance down, finger press, and place right sides together and sew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4.jpg\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-23270 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4.jpg\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-23270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Press the encased seam allowance down, away from the vinyl. Topstitch. Repeat the same french seam process for the top rectangle, creating the final front panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5.jpg\" alt=\"5\" class=\"wp-image-23271 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5.jpg\" alt=\"5\" class=\"wp-image-23271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Cut a second fabric rectangle, measuring 7.5&#8243; wide by 14.75&#8243; tall. Place wrong sides together with the front panel you just created, sew along all three sides leaving the top open. Trim the bottom corners and trim 1\/8&#8243; off the seam allowance. Flip inside out, press the seams, and sew again, repeating the same french seam procedure. Turn right side out and press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6.jpg\" alt=\"6\" class=\"wp-image-23272 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6.jpg\" alt=\"6\" class=\"wp-image-23272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Press the raw edges on the top 1\/2&#8243; down, and then 1\/2&#8243; down again, encasing the raw edges and pressing the seams towards the back of the bag, away from the vinyl window. Top stitch and press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7.jpg\" alt=\"7\" class=\"wp-image-23273 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7.jpg\" alt=\"7\" class=\"wp-image-23273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Cut two rectangles, measuring 12.5&#8243; wide by 2&#8243; tall. Sew them right sides together, leaving a 2&#8243; opening to turn. Trim corners, turn right side out, and press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8.jpg\" alt=\"8\" class=\"wp-image-23274 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8.jpg\" alt=\"8\" class=\"wp-image-23274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/8-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Cut a piece of twill tape 3.5&#8243; long and sew it in a loop at the middle of the rectangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9.jpg\" alt=\"9\" class=\"wp-image-23275 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9.jpg\" alt=\"9\" class=\"wp-image-23275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Sew your rectangle 2.5&#8243; below the top edge, 1\/4&#8243; from each long edge and leaving the short ends open, roughly 3\/4&#8243; apart from each other. Cut a 22&#8243; piece of twill tape, knot each end, and use a bodkin or safety pin to thread it through, tying in a knot to close!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"498\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage\" class=\"wp-image-23278 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-500x453.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-150x136.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/498;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage\" class=\"wp-image-23278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-500x453.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-150x136.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ta-da! You now have the perfect bag to stow toys, trinkets, game pieces, makeup, or toiletries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1504 1\" class=\"wp-image-23277 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/826;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1504 1\" class=\"wp-image-23277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1504-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I love when I can hang things up &#8211; off the floor is always better in my book. 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