Blueberry Drawstring Pouch (Lined) Step-by-Step Tutorial / Free Downloadable Pattern!
Welcome to my new series where we learn how to make fully lined drawstring pouches! Each video contains a free, downloadable pattern as well as written, video, and photograph instructions. Let’s begin by making a blueberry drawstring pouch! This project is great for beginners and/or for using up scrap fabric!
Materials Needed:
Dark blue fabric for blueberry top and lining (I bought mine from Hobby Lobby)
A lighter blue or patterned fabric (I bought mine from Hobby Lobby)
Thread
Thin ribbon
Sewing machine or needle
Pins and/or sewing clips
Scissors
Iron and ironing board
The Downloadable Pattern:
Linked below is the free downloadable file:
Step 1: Prepare the Pattern
Download the pattern and print it on standard 8.5" x 11" paper. Do not "Scale to Fit.” Ensure it prints at 100% to keep the dimensions accurate.
Cut out the paper templates.
Step 2: Cut Your Fabric
For the Blueberry Top & Lining (Dark Blue):
Fold the fabric in half, right sides together.
Trace the pattern and cut through both layers. You will have 2 identical pieces.
For the Main Body (Light Blue):
Fold the fabric in half, right sides together.
Trace the pattern and cut through both layers. You will have 2 identical pieces.
Optional Keychain Loop:
Trace and cut 1 single layer using the loop pattern piece.
Step 3: Join the Main Panels
Place one lining piece and one main body piece together, right sides facing.
Align the straight top edges and pin/clip.
Sew along that straight edge.
Repeat for the second set of pieces.
You now have two long panels.
Step 4: Create the Ribbon Casing Edges
This step ensures the side openings for your drawstring look clean and don't fray.
At the center rectangle, measure and cut a 1/2-inch horizontal slit into the seam allowance at all four corners.
You will make 4 cuts.
Fold the raw edge of each slit in 1/2 inch toward the wrong side and iron.
Open that fold, tuck the raw edge in to meet the crease you just made, and fold again (a double-fold).
Iron flat.
Topstitch these small folded flaps down to secure them.
Repeat 3 more times for all casing openings.
Step 5: Prep the Blueberry Top
Take one panel and fold the dark blue fabric in half (bringing the top raw edge down toward the center seam), right sides facing out.
Iron the top fold flat.
Sew a line directly over the seam where the dark and light blue fabrics meet.
Sew a second line 1/2 inch down from the top folded edge.
Repeat for the other panel.
Optional: Sew a decorative topstitch very close to the top folded edge.
Step 6: Make the Keychain Loop
Fold the small rectangle in half lengthwise (right sides out) and iron a center crease.
Open it up and fold both long raw edges inward to meet that center crease.
Iron flat.
Fold the piece in half again along the original center crease and iron.
Topstitch down both long sides to close the loop.
Fold the strip in half and sew the raw ends together to form a loop.
Step 7: Final Assembly
Lay one panel flat, right side facing up.
Pin the blueberry top down flat against the main fabric.
Place your keychain loop in your preferred spot.
Tucked inside pointing toward the center.
Place the second panel on top, right sides facing together.
Align all edges and pin/clip thoroughly.
Step 8: Sew and Trim
Sew around the entire perimeter of the pouch.
Leave a 3-inch opening at the very bottom of the dark blue lining fabric for turning.
Using pinking shears, trim the seam allowance around the edges, being careful not to cut your stitches.
You also can make small cuts around the edge if you do not have pinking shears.
Step 9: Finishing Touches
Remove the interior pins.
Turn the pouch right-side out through the 3-inch opening.
Hand-stitch or machine-stitch the 3-inch opening closed.
Push the lining (dark blue) into the main body (light blue) to form the pouch.
Step 10: Add the Drawstring
Cut your ribbon into two 12-inch pieces.
Using a safety pin, thread the first ribbon through the front casing and continue through the back casing until it exits on the same side it started.
Tie the ends.
Repeat with the second ribbon, but start and end on the opposite side.
Pull both knots to cinch your blueberry closed!
