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Crafty Sew & So Patterns Crafty Sew & So Lined Drawstring Bag PDF Sewing Tutorial
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Lined Drawstring Gift Bag – A Festive Sewing Project with Christmas Appliqué Templates

Sew your own beautiful lined drawstring gift bag with this festive PDF tutorial! Perfect for Christmas gifting, this reusable fabric bag adds a personal touch to any present and can be treasured year after year.

The step-by-step instructions walk you through how to create a fully lined, neatly finished drawstring bag. While the tutorial is written for a 30cm x 30cm bag, the method can be easily scaled up or down so you can make bags in any size you need.

To make your bag extra special, the pattern includes printable appliqué templates featuring four festive designs:
🎄 Christmas Tree
⭐ Stars
🦌 Reindeer
🍃 Holly Leaves

Use them to decorate your gift bags or add them to other Christmas makes!


What’s Included:

  • Full PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions

  • Printable appliqué templates (Reindeer, Stars, Christmas Tree, Holly)

  • Guidance on resizing the bag to any dimensions


You Will Need for a 30cm by 30cm bag:

  • 0.5m fabric for outer bag 

  • 0.5m fabric for lining

  • 1m Ribbon or cord for the drawstring

  • Optional: Felt or fabric scraps for appliqué

  • Basic sewing kit and sewing machine


Recommended Fabrics:
Craft cottons, quilting cottons, polycottons


This lined drawstring bag is a fun and versatile project—perfect for Christmas morning gift-giving, reusable wrapping, craft fairs, or festive storage.

Download your PDF pattern and templates today and start stitching your own personalised Christmas gift bags!

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