26 Drawstring Bag Patterns & Tutorials

Whether you are teaching yourself or your child how to sew, use free sewing patterns like this 5 Minute Free Bag Pattern to start.

If you are looking for a little bag for storage, consider creating this Simply Quick Drawstring Bag to hide small pieces.

Taking only about half an hour to create, this DIY drawstring bag is a great beginning sewing project and is the perfect boredom buster for a lazy afternoon.

Want to learn how to make a small drawstring bag that's oh so cute? Make a handful of these super quick, satin wonders before you hop on a plane.

Learn how to make a pouch bag with drawstrings using just a bit of quilting cotton and length of ribbon. You can create the lovely little pouch in just under an hour. 

This little bag can also be used to hold jewelry, mints, or even sewing supplies. Inventive sewists can customize this project to make a drawstring bag of any size.

This project will show you how to take fabric and sew a drawstring bag that's both durable and pretty. This is a super simple project that is fantastic to make as gift bags.

Customize each bag with a label so you know exactly what is in each bag. These DIY bags are great for organizing any messy areas in your house.

Transform those old khaki pants into a handy backpack with this Drawstring Bag Tutorial. Learn how to sew a drawstring bag that is perfect for your little one's adventures.

Showing you exactly how to sew up an easy drawstring bag, this smart tutorial is great for keeping knick-knacks and small toys organized. 

Instead of using wrapping paper that's just going to be thrown out, make your own patchwork Christmas drawstring gift bag to package your Christmas gifts. 

This DIY drawstring bag is easy peasy to make and the lining gives it a professional and sturdy look that you will not find with store-bought drawstring bags.

Santa's Velvet Drawstring Pouch is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Give family and friends some Christmas cheer inside this adorable pouch.

This Lovely DIY Drawstring Bag is a great way to tuck away small items. Make it out of some cute fabric and stow away just about anything. 

BONUS! Making drawstring bags yourself allows you to make it whatever size you need for holding office supplies, crafts, toys, or anything you'd put in a backpack. It's also a fun and reusable gift wrap idea.

The Drawstring T-Shirt Bag is a simple sewing project you can easily make to hold everyday belongings. Transform an old t-shirt into a new bag you'll use all the time.

This Laundry Ninja Bag is the perfect bag to use whenever you're traveling somewhere and have clothes or towels to transport that are wet or otherwise dirty.

When you are traveling, the last thing you want to think about is dirty laundry. Make your trip easier with this Lickety Split Laundry Bag tutorial. It is a travel-sized laundry bag with lining on the inside.

Work with nylon strapping, loops, and lining to make a backpack that is totally unique and absolutely adorable.

If you love refashioning and recycling, take an old T-shirt and follow this tutorial on how to make a drawstring backpack.

The design of this DIY toddler backpack is very basic, perfect for carrying around any toys or school supplies your child might need.

Of all the purses to make, this one is the best. Use it as a fruit bag, a backpack, a purse, or a toy sack.

Sewn in an adorable French bulldog pattern, this funky little bag is the perfect satchel to create for your child.

These sewn fabric baskets, unlike other projects, close up tight and make it easy to hide an unsightly mess.

This spacious DIY tote bag has handy zippered pockets and sturdy straps. This tote bag tutorial also includes instructions on how to sew a drawstring bag as well.

The instructions for this DIY accessory are easy-to-follow, fun, and great for those learning how to sew.

Use this free sewing tutorial to make The Picnic Pack. It makes for a great bag to hold small belongings needed for an outdoor gathering.