Easy to Sew Drawstring Tote Bags

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

• Place the wrong sides together, aligning all of the edges.
• Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew the one long side that has the markings, leaving the area between the markings open but back stitching to lock your stitching at each stop and start.
• Press open the side seams.
• Sew a zigzag stitch on each seam allowance.
• Stitch around the opening on the side seam to hold the seam allowances back in the casing.

• Materials, Cutting and Marking
• Sew the Drawstring Opening
• Sew the Seams
• The Top of the Bag
• The Drawstring
• Optional: Square the Bottom of the Bag