Sewing Day / Drawstring Bags
Drawstring Bags
Older children sew a simple fabric drawstring bag with a running stitch, learning a practical skill they can use again.
How to run it
- Cut fabric rectangles and fold over a top edge to make a channel.
- Pin the sides and show children how to sew a running stitch.
- Sew up both sides and turn the bag right way out.
- Thread cord through the channel with a safety pin.
You will need
- fabric rectangles
- cord
- needles
- thread
- pins
- safety pins
- scissors
Make it easier or harderUse pre-punched felt and lacing for younger children, or let older children add a lining.
SafetySupervise needles and pins and count them back in at the end.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children persist with a challenging task and build confidence in practical skills.
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