Sew a Smile: The Googly Eye Drawstring Bag Tutorial. Beginner Sewing Project

Sew a Smile: The Googly Eye Drawstring Bag Tutorial. Beginner Sewing Project

Do you want to create a unique and eye-catching? Look no further than these wiggly eyed gift bags! 

To begin, you'll need some basic supplies. This includes:

  • Cotton fabric
  • 18mm googly eyes, you'll need safety eyes because these lay nice and flat on the front of the fabric. 
  • 3mm braided cotton cord
  • Optional: some cardboard from old packaging to create a template. You can mark the dimensions straight onto the fabric.
  • You'll also need an awl for making holes in the fabric or a seam ripper or scissors to create a small hole
  • Pins
  • Matching thread

Although the bag is unlined, you can add a lining to give it more body if you'd like. 

These wiggly eyed gift bags are easy to make, customizable, and most importantly, fun and playful. Give it a try and see how creative you can get!

 

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Prym aqua trick marker - https://amzn.to/3S71fwR 

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 Googly eye drawstring bag sewing tutorial

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