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Drawstrings Bags, (In-the-Hoop)Create an adorable gift bag, right in the hoop! The perfect size for candy, gift cards, money, jewelry, and other little treasures, these gift bags are sure to brighten any holiday or special occasion. Supplies
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Sizing Notes:
The large size of the bag has a finished size of 5" x 6"; the small size is 4" x 5".
Steps To Complete
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When you download an in-the-hoop drawstring bag design, you will find multiple files. Some are the embroidery files, and the others are dieline files marked with the letters "DL". Dielines are used to cut the fabric to the correct shape and size. Open and print each dieline file using an embroidery software. If you do not have an embroidery software, take a look at our helpful video on using dielines |
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Place the template on top of the fabric for the bag and cut out the shape. |
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Fold the top of each piece over to the wrong side. |
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Press the fold in place for both pieces of fabric. |
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Use a bit of craft glue to hold the fold down for the back fabric piece. |
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The first steps of the embroidery will be seen from both sides. Wind a bobbin with the same thread used in the top. |
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Now that the fabric pieces are cut to the proper shape and size, it's time to embroider the design. |
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Use a size 11 sharp sewing needle in the machine rather than an embroidery needle. |
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Load the full embroidery file (not the dieline file) to the embroidery machine. |
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Reference the color change sheet for the design as you stitch. That sheet tells you what is stitched in each step. |
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After CC1 has sewn, spray a small amount of temporary adhesive on the corners of the wrong side of the front fabric piece. |
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Place that fabric on the stabilizer, wrong side down, in the sewn dieline. |
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Continue embroidering the design. The next thing to stitch is a tack down stitch. This holds the fabric in place when embroidering. |
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Continue embroidering the design. The next thing to stitch is a top seam, and drawstring seams. |
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After those seams have finished, you can switch back to regular bobbin thread |
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Other elements of the design will embroider. Keep referencing the color change sheet while embroidering |
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On the color change sheet there is a note that says "finishing seam." When you get to this step, stop the machine before embroidering the step. |
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Spray temporary adhesive on the corners of the right side of the back fabric piece |
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Place that right side down, on top of the embroidery. |
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Continue embroidering the design with the last step, the finishing seam. |
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After the design is complete, remove the stabilizer from the hoop and gently tear the excess away. |
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Cut a piece of ribbon, cord, or leather lace for the drawstring. An 18" piece works well. |
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Thread the ribbon through the drawstring casing with a safety pin. |
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Poke the ends of the ribbon through the side seams. |
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Turn the bag right side out, and fill with gifts and treats. |
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Whip up a bunch of these adorable bags as party favors, or hang them on a Christmas tree as a unique way to wrap gifts. |
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These drawstring bags are the perfect way to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Halloween, and other holidays. |