Step 6: Thread the drawstring
Last step is to thread the drawstring through. It's convenient to work with the a shoestring because it has aglets (the little plastic sheathes at the ends), which make it a lot easier to thread. Just slowly work the string through by pinching the aglet, compressing the fabric behind it, pinching the string behind that, and pulling the aglet ahead. I've tried my best to illustrate this process in the photos.
If you are using a string that is a bit more difficult to work with, you can either tape the end to make a makeshift aglet or tape the end to a stiff wire, skewer, or other device that can be pushed through the drawstring hole.
Once the drawstring is through, you are all done! How far off is the 5-minute estimate? :)
* One final note: It later occurred to me that you can make a much larger bag by using the body of the t-shirt. I couldn't do this because my previous project had left me with only sleeves, but it would allow you to use up an entire t-shirt to make two small bags and a big one. You would just need to open up two sets of holes for each of two drawstrings.
If you are using a string that is a bit more difficult to work with, you can either tape the end to make a makeshift aglet or tape the end to a stiff wire, skewer, or other device that can be pushed through the drawstring hole.
Once the drawstring is through, you are all done! How far off is the 5-minute estimate? :)
* One final note: It later occurred to me that you can make a much larger bag by using the body of the t-shirt. I couldn't do this because my previous project had left me with only sleeves, but it would allow you to use up an entire t-shirt to make two small bags and a big one. You would just need to open up two sets of holes for each of two drawstrings.
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