Sashiko & Sew :: Knit & Crochet Bags Pattern :: Set of Three Drawstring Bags

Are you a passionate knitter and crocheter who fancies having a go at sewing?   

This is a great first project with simple hand and machine sewing.  And you will create beautiful bags to organise your yarn, tools and projects. 

With simple sashiko embroidered labels for yarn or crochet project or knitting needles… and many more options.  Step by step photo instructions and video tutorials.

Buy & Make

BUY PATTERN

Etsy shop, buy the pattern.  Print at home or print store.  Use photo instructions with video tutorial to Sashiko and Sew your bags. 

Pattern Details

 Pattern

LP042 Sashiko and Sew – Fern yarn kit bags – hand embroidered drawstring bags in three sizes

Description

Lined drawstring bag set of three. Optional sashiko embroidery of flora and custom word/s.  The lining gives a beautiful finish, easier to make.  This bag is made to last, and last.  Double drawstring for easy and secure closure and storage.

Small – crochet hooks / small tools / markers / pencils.
Medium – knitting needles (up to 35cm length).
Large – yarn storage and project bag.

Optional words to embroider – included in the pattern: 
knit – crochet – yarn – project – needles – hooks

Ability level

Beginner – Easy embroidery and sewing.

Fabrics & Notions

Bag Outer and Inner/Lining (Fabrics A and B)

Lightweight fabrics that have a fine weave and yet are strong are preferred to avoid the bag getting too bulky around the drawstring channel.
Linen, quilting cottons, Tana Lawn (interlined).   Plain fabrics are easier to embroider.

(Tip: Beginners, quilting cottons are easy to work with for embroidering and machine sewing.)

Drawstring Cord
Cotton cord 3 to 5mm wide or herringbone tape 1/2cm to 1cm wide.

Embroidery

Tracing will be easier on lighter coloured finer fabrics.  If dark, select a looser weave fabric (such as the linen used in this pattern).  Sashiko thread can be used, Perle embroidery thread or 6 strand floss.  Good quality brands that are colour fast.  

Quantities

To make the three bag pattern.

Fabric A (bag outer) 50cm
Fabric B (bag lining) 50cm
Drawstring cord 3m 50cm

Sashiko Embroidery
DMC Perle size 8, one ball
Crewel embroidery needle size 5 (sharp needle with a large eye)

Finished Item Dimensions

Width

Height

Depth

Small

15cm (~6”)

20cm (~8”)

0.5cm (~ ¼” )

Medium (Tall)

15cm (~6”)

35cm (~14”)

0.5cm (~ ¼”)

Large

30cm (~12”)

35cm (~14”)

0.5cm (~ ¼”)

Customise Your Bags

That wonderful organised feeling, finding your yarn and project easily – all your projects and kit beautifully labeled and stored.

Would you love to Sashiko but are hesitant?  Use the tutorial above to give it a go and practice on a scrap of fabric.  Any thread and any needle will be fine to practice with.  The Sashiko designs on these patterns are hand drawn and naturally organic in form – so stitches that are a bit skew or different lengths actually look fantastic on the finished piece.  It’s so relaxing once you get into the rhythm.

Sashiko pattern – embroider the design and any custom yarn craft words you wish

Simply add the word onto the pattern piece, trace onto the fabric, embroider and make the bag.  

Simple sashiko