EASY PEASY DRAWSTRING BACKPACK {FREE SEWING TUTORIAL}

Make a lined drawstring backpack! This easy project is perfect for beginners.

Cutting From coordinating fabrics, cut: – 2 exterior rectangles 17” x 15” – 2 lining rectangles 17” x 15” – 2 casing rectangles 3” x 14”

Sewing Press a 1/4” hem on both short ends of the drawstring casing rectangles. Stitch.

Fold and press the 3” squares in half. Fold and press the edges the the center and then press in half again to make strips that are 3” long and 3/4” wide.

Fold one of the casing rectangles in half wrong sides together (press if desired), and center it along the top edge of one of the exterior pieces.

Lay a lining rectangle over the exterior rectangle, right sides facing with the casing sandwiched in between. Pin.

Press the seam towards the lining, and then fold the fabrics with the wrong sides together and press the lining and exterior away from the casing.

Open the pieces again, and lay one on your workspace. Fold the 3” long tab strips in half and pin them 2 1/2” from the bottom edge on either side.

Pin the other exterior/lining piece on top, matching the exteriors and the linings. Stitch all the way around, leaving a 4” opening in the lining for turning.

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