How to make a patchwork drawstring bag/hat

I started making these little bags as a way to use up those scraps that are too small to really do anything with but too large to justify throwing out.  The bag is completely reversible and it can double as a sun hat in a pinch!

Step 1 Gather materials

you will need:
-fabric
-pins
-string or cord
-safety pin
-pen
-8.5" by 11" paper
-scissors
=measuring tape or ruler
-iron
-thread
-sewing machine (or just a needle, that would take longer)

Comments

[sawyer1022]

thanks again :)

[Danger is my middle name]

Oh awesome! That looks great! Thanks for sharing the picture!

[sawyer1022]

thanks for the tutorial :) just whipped one up in less than an hour. found the bottom a bit tricky but i was able to finagle with little effort.

[Danger is my middle name]

Oh awesome! You should post a picture!
The part where all the seams meet at the bottom can be annoying to sew, but not impossible. Let me know if there are things in the instructions I could change to make it easier!

[SHIFT!]

Nice! I need to try something out like this, I still have some really nice fabric from MF 2010!