| Sewing shoe bags for the guys or gals in your life is a | | | | of the 20 x 11 pieces.After you trim the bag, place 2 |
| great gift idea. No matter what sport or hobby they | | | | bag pieces right sides together.Measure and make a |
| enjoy or where they travel. . .far away or to the gym, | | | | mark 5 inches down from the top of the bag on both |
| shoe bags or drawstring bags come in handy.The how | | | | sides.Stitch 1/2 inch seam around bag starting and |
| to sew sewing instructions are for a lined drawstring | | | | stopping at this 5 inch mark. Do not back stitch. For the |
| shoe bag.You are the designer. You can decide the | | | | first and last inch, use short stitches.Repeat stitching as |
| purpose, fabric, design and size of your drawstring bag. | | | | above for the lining.Press all seams open on both bag |
| Here are some suggestions.FabricsUse whatever | | | | and the lining.Press under 1/2 inch on the unstitched 5 |
| fabric suits your fancy. About 1/2 yard of fabric makes | | | | inch bag side edges. Fuse or stitch to hold.Do the |
| one shoe bag.Sturdier fabrics like denim, canvas, | | | | same for the lining.Turn the bag right side out.Turn the |
| slipcover fabric, fake suede, corduroy, etc. work well | | | | lining right side out.Machine stitch 1/2" at the bottom of |
| for sturdier shoes.Fine fabrics like velour, velvet, | | | | the lining as if you were making a French seam. This |
| cottons, flannels, etc. are good for dressier shoes.Think | | | | creates a strong edge.Turn the lining wrong side |
| about satin or silk for lingerie bags or jewelry bags. Or | | | | out.Slip the lining down into the bag so that the top |
| use mesh or terry for the beach or laundry bags.Lining | | | | edge of the lining is 1/2 inch below the the top edge of |
| is optional. But, if you line the bags, choose a | | | | the bag.Fold the top edge of the front of the bag |
| compatible lining fabric that won't tear easily especially | | | | down 1/2 inch over the lining.Press this fold to make a |
| for the sturdier shoes. Sometimes the same fabric is | | | | crease.Now, bring the top folded pressed edge of the |
| the best lining. The instructions here are for a lined | | | | bag down to meet the side edges at the bottom of |
| drawstring bag.You may want to use washable | | | | the opening.Pin to hold and stitch close to this fold |
| fabrics so you can launder the bags later.Preshrink all | | | | edge.To make the casing, stitch 1" above the previous |
| fabrics before cutting.DrawstringsUse a pair of 36 inch | | | | stitching.Repeat for the back side of the bag.Insert |
| long decorative shoe laces or leather laces for each | | | | DrawstringsUse a safety pin or bodkin to help slide the |
| bag or heavy cord or sew your own fabric or fake | | | | drawstrings through the casings.Slide one drawstring |
| suede drawstrings. Ribbon also works.SizesSew a | | | | through the casing of the bag back and front having |
| test bag to see if the dimensions are right for you.Cut | | | | ends on the same side of the bag.Insert the other |
| one bag with the following suggested dimensions. | | | | drawstring starting at the other side of the bag, sliding |
| Place the shoe inside and check to see if it fits well. | | | | through the casing of the bag back and front having |
| Add or subtract from the length or width to adjust for | | | | ends on that side of the bag.Tie the ends of the |
| whatever shoe or item that you have.Suggested | | | | drawstrings together.That completes the lined |
| SizesFor 2 golf shoe bags, cut 4 pieces of fabric 20 | | | | drawstring shoe bag.Note: If the shoe bag is wide |
| inches long and 11 inches wide. Cut 4 pieces of lining 19 | | | | enough for two shoes, you may want to stitch up the |
| inches long and 10-1/2 inches wide.Note: Cut an extra | | | | center of the bag from the bottom up to (but do not |
| drawstring bag for a golf ball bag.Two bowling shoes | | | | include) the casing through all the layers to create |
| will fit into one shoe bag. Cut 2 pieces of fabric 20 | | | | separate compartments for each shoe to help keep |
| inches long and 11 inches wide. Cut 2 lining 19 inches | | | | them |
| long and 10-1/2 inches wide.One bag may also hold 2 | | | | from scuffing.Pin before stitching and test to see if |
| tennis shoes or 2 ladies dress shoes.Gym shoes vary | | | | there is enough room |
| in size. For extra large or small shoes, measure around | | | | for the shoes. If not, you may want to increase the |
| the shoe and adjust the size of the fabric plus seam | | | | width |
| allowances to accommodate the size of the | | | | of your shoe bag.Sew bags any size for anything. |
| shoe.How To Sew Sewing TechniqueDecorate the | | | | Everybody needs a bag for |
| Shoe BagMake the drawstring bag unique with a | | | | something. Kids love treasure bags. Make big bags |
| special design or emblem. Think about monogramming | | | | and little bags. Give drawstring bags to family and |
| the bags or adding a sport motif applique or | | | | friends for Fathers' Day, birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, |
| embroidery design prior to stitching. Place the design | | | | etc. Enjoy sewing bags!It just makes sense! |
| about 3 inches from the bottom in the center of one | | | | |