How to use some Leftover 2 1/2" Squares to make a Small Drawstring Bag - Quilting Tips & Techniques

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • Do you have some leftover 2 1/2" squares? I seem to have lots! Here is a suggestion of how you could use some of them for a small drawstring bag. Shown here using 24 x 2 1/2" squares plus lining (6 1/2" x 16 1/2") plus 4 x 2 1/2" x 6" strips for casings and 1 yard of ribbon. There are so many ways that this bag could be used - for gifts, to hold a hairbrush & comb, for a small take along project, a jar of jam and did I mention chocolate...... Have fun!
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Komentáře • 79

  • @terridean4784
    @terridean4784 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great little gift bag.

  • @a.killen7133
    @a.killen7133 Před 2 lety

    What a great little bag and wonderful tutorial. The fact that the bag can be made any size just by increasing the number of squares makes it so adaptable for many uses. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

  • @michelletodd7322
    @michelletodd7322 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love this little bag. I have many children in my life I would love to make one for and love using up my scraps. I love everything you do!!!

  • @cindymcfarland4686
    @cindymcfarland4686 Před 2 lety

    What a fun idea! Easy, cute, and so many possibilities for use. Thanks again!

  • @janicecroft2304
    @janicecroft2304 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant ideas, much better than throw away wrapping paper.

  • @birgitwegscheider7119
    @birgitwegscheider7119 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all your ideas and projects ... Usually I scroll forward most of the tutorials,... But yours I love to watch all and listen to your so lovely performance ... Greetings from Austria

  • @srennie8070
    @srennie8070 Před 2 lety +2

    Yet another lovely idea, thank you.

  • @glendasibson5982
    @glendasibson5982 Před 2 lety

    Just found this lovely simple little bag. Don't know how I missed it. You always give such easy to follow instructions which I really appreciate. I am amazed at how tidy your workplace is, I seem to have stuff everywhere when I'm sewing even though I've been sewing since forever (I'm now 71) loving your channel, thank you for sharing your no nonsense ideas. I just made a lovely Linus quilt using your sash as you go idea, really pleased with it. Thank you from Yorkshire, England. ♥️

  • @bonniestalhiem8025
    @bonniestalhiem8025 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Thank you so much for this video…💕👵🏻

  • @esthertoombs6961
    @esthertoombs6961 Před 2 lety

    A really clever idea. I know I’ll be making quite a few. And perhaps making them a little larger using 5” squares, which I have a ton of. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

  • @juanitamayes6329
    @juanitamayes6329 Před 2 lety +2

    Cute!

  • @memefraser3961
    @memefraser3961 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, great idea. Who doesn’t have 2.5” squares hanging around. I have several Christmas ones and my mind was running wild watching you. Great job Susan, thank you for sharing. 🧵🧵🇨🇦

  • @patriciamcgarr3183
    @patriciamcgarr3183 Před 2 lety

    Great with valentine fabric and chocolate gift inside. Also my niece said she needs a bag to put her curling iron in for travel so you can adapt the length and width for that. I would also put an applique initial on one side.

  • @bluevelveeta449
    @bluevelveeta449 Před 2 lety +2

    A lovely idea!

  • @danicablue5587
    @danicablue5587 Před 2 lety +2

    Hmm, how did you know I love little drawstring bags? Great idea!

  • @jackietucker8942
    @jackietucker8942 Před 2 lety +4

    These would make fabulous gift bags when made with Christmas fabric. Or just about any other holiday or giftgiving event.

    • @laurienorton7422
      @laurienorton7422 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! Wonderful idea for gift bags. Even the bag itself is a reusable item.

  • @juliefarquharson71
    @juliefarquharson71 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent, as always 😊👍

  • @createthememories5381
    @createthememories5381 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great idea! Thank you!

  • @suzannedavies7996
    @suzannedavies7996 Před 2 lety +1

    Would be great for Christmas gift bags.

  • @debbieevans5884
    @debbieevans5884 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this! Thank you so much.

  • @joybarber6974
    @joybarber6974 Před 2 lety +3

    Love your videos! Such a good use of leftovers and a nice way to make the bag! Thank you!

  • @jetbossard7923
    @jetbossard7923 Před rokem

    You are delightful. Thank you.

  • @connieking9873
    @connieking9873 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this bag. The casing is perfect! Thank you. Enjoyed

  • @wilycat5290
    @wilycat5290 Před 2 lety

    Very sweet bag. Lots of uses 😊👍💕

  • @alisonmary1443
    @alisonmary1443 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a cute bag, Thank you so much 🌸

  • @claremcgill2490
    @claremcgill2490 Před 2 lety +1

    Going to make it right now!

  • @pattyknox6328
    @pattyknox6328 Před 2 lety +2

    I love that idea with the squares that is so cute

  • @bridgetwhite5547
    @bridgetwhite5547 Před 2 lety +2

    Lovely idea. Might make Christmas scrappy bags for giving presents this year. Thanks 😊

  • @invo1609
    @invo1609 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice, thank you for the Inspiration.

  • @ingridf3490
    @ingridf3490 Před 2 lety +8

    Such a good idea. Your way of making the casings was brilliant. I love almost all your ideas of smaller projects.
    I like to work small and leftovers are abundant . A string block, scrap block or crumb block would work fine also. My head is bobling :-)

  • @Amal2365
    @Amal2365 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice idea, I like it and I am going to make many of them.

  • @conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509

    That little draw string bag is so adorable! Another fun chat to listen to while I hand quilt! Thank you so much for all that you do!

  • @deborahpearce1935
    @deborahpearce1935 Před 2 lety +6

    I love the idea of using left over squares. If you made it bigger from the same squares as the quilt you could make a bag to fit the quilt to give as a gift bag or store it in. I can’t wait to make one. Great idea. I love how you made the casing. So easy and quick. Thank you!

    • @GourmetQuilter
      @GourmetQuilter  Před 2 lety

      Great idea! Yes, I have also made bags like this for bed sheet sets

  • @anitaluciavelascogrijalva9912

    It was a clever idea

  • @gloriacabeen2819
    @gloriacabeen2819 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, Susan - what a great little bag! I'll have to pull out my bags of scraps and see what I can do. :)

  • @joycescott6649
    @joycescott6649 Před 2 lety +1

    If you wanted to you could quilt the bag before sewing it together. I will be making some of these bags to give as gifts.

  • @geralynlima9152
    @geralynlima9152 Před 2 lety +1

    How nice-all enclosed and finished! I will definitely try this. Thanks

  • @kathleenmayhorne3183
    @kathleenmayhorne3183 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank-you, such a lovely idea. Is it big enough to put a mug in, you could add some fancy tea, coffee, chai or hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows, choccy bikkies (tim tams), shortbread or a mix according to the recipient's tastes? I'd be putting lemon butter, lime butter, orange butter, or any of those with added passionfruit in it first. My oncologist said "chocolate is essential," after a lot of people said you have to give up choccy after you get cancer. They also said put your flowers outside and get rid of your cat. I didn't listen, I thoroughly enjoyed the flowers, i'm "catted" now, 8 years later, he'll stay as long as he likes on my lap, and he doesn't interfere with my chocolate.

  • @addelinebell6158
    @addelinebell6158 Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice thanks

  • @violaswann5619
    @violaswann5619 Před 2 lety

    Loving all your scrappy videos! I'm also loving the little bird pincushions that seem to have multiplied from one video to the next!

    • @GourmetQuilter
      @GourmetQuilter  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, yes, the birds multiply and can get very noisy!

  • @michelletodd7322
    @michelletodd7322 Před 2 lety +1

    I just love your scrap ideas!!!

  • @lyndapatrick8303
    @lyndapatrick8303 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a cute quick project!

  • @shellyscheuer5538
    @shellyscheuer5538 Před 2 lety +1

    Great idea! I am so inspired by your videos. I love them and thank you so much for sharing.

  • @lindapucillo3493
    @lindapucillo3493 Před 2 lety

    Love this idea! Lost your website for awhile and am so glad I found you again. Cute bag. My almost 3 year old granddaughter would love this! She loves carrying small objects and hiding them. A quick question. Where the casing and bag meet, are the edges not finished? The little area on each side of the casing, about a 1/4”. Thanks for this tutorial, and all your creative ideas. So glad I found you again.

  • @dianebrown6479
    @dianebrown6479 Před 8 dny

    Lovely tutorial! May I ask where did you get that nifty iron that raises itself when you put it down?

  • @louisealley4703
    @louisealley4703 Před 2 lety

    Dear Susan
    I have a question about another quilt you made but not a tutorial. It’s called Abundance made from a dream big holiday panel by Hoffman! I have one of his dream big panels, and was wondering whether your quilt pattern for abundance will work for any of them? Thanks Louise

  • @charlottebarnes6761
    @charlottebarnes6761 Před 2 lety

    You had a great idea of hiding the knots with 3inch squares I lost your instructions could you please give me those instructions thank you