Hem the 3" edges of the 16" X 3" rectangles by turning under 1/2" and 1/2" again. Top stitch in place.
Fold in half length wise, with wrong sides together.
Baste the 16" raw edge to form a tube.
Sew a Simple String Drawstring Backpack
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com
Hem the 3" Edges On Drawstring Casing & Form Tube
Hem the 3" Edges & Form Tube
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- Gather Your Supplies
- Placement of Folded Squares
- Place Right Sides Together and Sew Seams
- Hem the 3" Edges On Drawstring Casing & Form Tube
- Attach the Drawstring Casing
- Attach the Bias Tape
- Stitch the Bias Tape & Top Stitch
- Attach Eyelets
- Place the Strings
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