Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern: All the Details

Happy Wednesday! I'm excited to share today that the Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern is available now! I wanted to share all the details of the pattern here today so that you'll know what to expect.

Find the pattern in my online shop here: Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern

This pattern has been years in the making. I've been collecting ideas based on your questions and requests, and just general creative experimentation. There are so many different options included in this pattern, some of them have been shared here on my blog as tutorials for the free size and others are appearing for the first time in this pattern. If you've enjoyed making these bags, I think you'll really be excited by all the possibilities that this expansion pattern opens up! Let's dive into all the details:



What is it?
The Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern is an add-on to the original Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern. You will need BOTH patterns to complete your bags. The expansion is not meant to be used as a standalone pattern. The original pattern will continue to be for sale, unchanged.

Where to Buy?
Find the pattern in my online shop here: Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern

What's in it?
The pattern is a jam packed 28 pages long, with full color photos for the steps. For each variation included in the pattern there is cutting/measurements for all eight sizes included in the original pattern. For many variations there are also additional ideas for taking it even further. Finally, there are instructions for applying the variations to custom sized bags designed using the worksheet in the original lined drawstring bag pattern.

Here are all the designs and techniques included in the expansion pattern:

Peek-a-boo Lining Drawstring Bags


Mini Accent Drawstring Bags


Bottom Accent Drawstring Bags


Simple Patchwork Drawstring Bags


Foundation Pieced Drawstring Bags


Easy Going (Two Fabric) Drawstring Bags


Easy Going (Single Fabric) Drawstring Bags


Drawstring Backpacks


Alternative Gusset Method


Adding a Quilt Block to the Exterior Main


How to Lay Out an Embroidery or Appliqué Design


How to Center an Existing Design

There is an entire section around centering things on the Exterior Main and how to find the size of the front of the bag once it's finished. Plus tips and recommendations for adding additional structure to your bags and info on different tie options! I've tried to make all the variations as customizable as possible while still keeping them straight forward and easy to follow.



Find the pattern in my online shop here: Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern