I also like the added side zipper. I make unlined ones from tourist and event tshirts I rescue from thrift store. I add inside pockets usng the sleeve and slit and add a top button pocket into a seam close to top. I do also stick my rope ends into the bag at corner and sew across so no need for a tab outside the bag. My cording isnt as thick though. I had difficulty lining but didn think to make the lining shorter and top roll in. I have a pair of green suede pants I may try this from. Thanks for the great details.
Nice work. I need to make a few things on my machine. It's always a different way of thinking to sew things to make something specific. The logo looks great that size and color.
The Minimalist Maker; Hi Tysm for Sharing this Drawstring backpack Tutorial. I'm Really Like the idea that you shiwn in the video of Adding a Side Seam Zipper; which I think is a Pretty Cool Idea. I too didn't even would've of think of that like a previous commenter in your channel had quoted/stated on here. I look forward to your reply a.s.a.p. Tafs
Hi. You made the process of threading the cord look so easy. the knitting needle idea is excellent - using a safety pin is so difficult. Did you manipulate the knitting needle in any way?
I really want to make a drawstring bag but I don't have much experience with sewing. How difficult do you think this would be for a beginner to make? I'm also guessing that since there is no pattern you could make it as small or big as you wanted, right?
+Annika E: Hi thanks for sharing your comment. I think I can be of help to you; though I'm not the person whom you expect to reply to you. Anyways First Off this Drawstring backpack bag is NOT Difficult as All & Awesome for Beginners. It Doesn't take long to do. As Long As you know how to Sew A Straight Line. Thats all the Bag is made up of. Straight Lines. Finally Your Right the Bag can be made Small, Midium Or Big they's No Set Measurements For A Project Like This. Hope I've Help. I look forward to your reply a.s.a.p. NB: Also Btw I just posts to say once you know how to make these. They're Quite Addicted; just taught you should know.
hey so how did you figure out how big to make your back piece based off of the bottom piece? or maybe the question should be, how did you come up with the right size for the back piece and the bottom piece? like what measurements did you use?
I used an A4 paper folded in half as a pattern for the bottom piece and an A3 paper as the pattern for the back piece. I figured they would be the right size for a backpack and easy to find everywhere. No exact measurements needed! :)
The Minimalist Maker which also means that you could have used the same size for the front and back and then just made the bottom whatever size you wanted, right?
