Knitting project bag | Drawstring knitting project bag from scrap fabric

I had some scrap fabric left from one of my previous quilt projects from 2015. I have moved houses thrice since then and that fabric has moved with me every single time and I’m actually thankful I didn’t get rid of it, or I wouldn’t have this post today.

I always used a reusable cloth bag before to carry my knitting projects. As I’ve already mentioned in some of my previous posts I take the train to work, if I manage to find a seat I knit while I commute, So that’s what prompted me to make this as it would even look good when I take it outdoors.

I have seen a few zipper bags which ppl use for Knitting, but I wanted a drawstring bag with a small handle which I can use to have around my wrist in case I’m knitting in the train. I have watched quite a few videos of the Crafty Gemini on YouTube and she has just the bag tutorial for me.

I followed her knitting project bag tutorial to make this. As I wanted to make use of my scrap fabric, I have improvised it a bit.

Go watch this video if you want to make one too

I have recorded the process of my bag below as I really enjoy looking back at all my old posts and projects.

I had 5″x5″ squares from when I had previously planned to make a square pieces quilt. I sewed them all together as 2 separate pieces for the front and back of the bag.

Then joined the two pieces together for the base of the bag.

After joining the two pieces, I made the slot for the drawstring to go through on the two shorter edges(which will be the top of the bag). I made a 1/8″ fold and hemmed the raw edges on both the top front and top back. Then made another 1″ fold and sewed this fold close to give it a tube shape for the drawstring to pass through.

Again, Go watch Vanessa’s video HERE it’s really easy