How to Make a Drawstring Pouch
As I was scrambling through my crafting supplies, looking for gift wrap for a kids birthday party, I found a few sheets of felt. And thought, maybe this could be a cute way to package of gifts. OR just be a gift all on its own.
This drawstring pouch is very easy to make. In fact, what I really love about this project is that it's something that could easily be done by a child, not just an adult. When I was growing up, I always felt a huge sense of accomplishment when I created something on my own that didn't necessarily look like it was made by a kid. And this is one of those projects that would fit the bill, imo.
Great for presenting gifts and small trinkets in a unique way for the holidays, birthdays, etc. They'd be cute party favors too, with some candy inside or a little toy...also great for stocking stuffers! Click through to see how you can make your own felt pouches in minutes.
Cost: under $5
Equipment
- sheets of felt, scrap fabric, thin leather, etc
- Scissors
- large eye needle - like upholstery needle or something similar
- cording or thick thread / embroidery floss*
- (optional) felt balls
Instructions
- Use a bowl to trace a circle onto a sheet of felt*. I used two pieces of felt to give the pouch more stability and another pop of color. You don't have to use two, but I think it adds a little something to do it this way. Then, cut the circle (or circles, if doing 2 pieces of felt) out. *Scrap fabric and thin leather also work great for this project. So feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
- Next, hole punch the felt every inch or two, all the way around - about 1/2 inch from the outside circumference. Then, using an upholstery needle and cording or thick thread, stitch around the entire circumference of the circle, about an inch in from the edge. Note: If you have more than one layer of material, make sure they are stacked on top of each other before you start this process.
- Once the cording / thread has gone all the way around, you can remove the needle and pull each side of the cord to start tightening up the pouch. OR if you want to add a felt ball, like one of the examples, poke your needle through the felt ball, pulling the cording through the ball. It doesn't serve much purpose, other than looking cute. I do think its adds something more unique to the pouch though, if you happen to have felt balls or pom poms laying around.
- Add any small trinkets, gifts, or candies inside. Then, fully tie the ends of the cords into a bow or loose knot. And it's ready to go.
