DRAWSTRING BAG INSTRUCTIONS READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY AND CHECK OFF EACH STEP AS YOU COMPLETE IT BEFORE GOING ON TO THE NEXT STEP

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DRAWSTRING BAG INSTRUCTIONSREAD THE DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY AND CHECK OFF EACH STEP AS YOU COMPLETE
IT BEFORE GOING ON TO THE NEXT STEP

1. Measure and tear fabric so that it is a 12 x 18
   rectangle. You will also need to tear a 2 1/2 x
   24 piece of fabric for the drawstring.
2. Turn fabric so that the top edge of the bag is
   closest to you (as in the diagram). Be sure that
   the fabric is RIGHT SIDE UP. Using a ruler and a
   marking pencil, draw a line 1 from the edge and
   another line 2 from the top edge (the one
   closest to you.
3. Fold the bag from left to right. On the torn
   edge, measure up 3 and 3 3/4 from the top edge.
   Mark these points with a 1 long line.
4. Pin the bag together as it is folded, making sure
   that the top (where you drew the long lines) is
   NOT pinned. Stitch a 5/8 seam beginning at the
   bottom of the bag, pivoting at the corner
   (Remember to backstitch when you start). Stitch
   to the first mark. Backstitch, lift the presser
   foot, and slide the fabric to just past (1/4)
   the second marking. Backstitch to the mark, then
   stitch forward to the edge. End with a
   backstitch.
5. Finish the drawstring bag edges with a zig zag to
   prevent fraying. Only stitch on the edges where
   you did the straight stitching. DO NOT stitch
   where you left the 3/4 opening.

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• With your scissors, clip to BUT NOT THROUGH the
  stitching at the small opening for the
  drawstring. Press open.
• Fold top edge of the wrong side on the 2 line.
  Pin as in the diagram. Turn right side out.
  Check to make sure that folded section completely
  covers the drawstring hole. Stitch along the 1
  line. Stitch again with the presser foot guiding
  along the zig-zagged edge. Turn right side out
• To make the drawstring, fold and pin the fabric
  lengthwise, RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER. Sew a 1/4
  seam, leaving one end open. Turn right side out.
• Roll the seam between your fingers until it is
  exactly on the edge. Press.
• Using a decorative stitch of your choice, top
  stitch the drawstring on both edges, guiding
  along the inside toe of the presser foot.