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--- how_to_sew_a_drawstring_bag_from_an_old_t-shirt [2020/07/05 17:08] – [Sewing Steps] pauloh
+++ how_to_sew_a_drawstring_bag_from_an_old_t-shirt [2020/07/05 17:22] (current) – [Final Words] pauloh
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-The photo above is a drawstring bag.  One stuffs the bag with content and pulls the drawstrings to seal it.  The big picture problem is conformity and finding the right bag.  If one does find the right size commercial bag, they are often too rigid and can't carry odd-shaped items nicely. This tutorial shows one how to re-purpose an old or unwanted T-shirt.  It's a useful and practical "beginners" sewing tutorial because one simply stitches the T-shirt's neckline, arm-holes and waist-hem.  Once done, this drawstring bag can be used to store a lab tool and accessories.  It takes about 90-minutes to complete.
+The photo above is a (red) drawstring bag.  One stuffs the bag with content and pulls the drawstrings to seal it.  The big picture problem is conformity and finding the right bag.  If one does find the right size commercial bag, they are often too rigid and can't carry odd-shaped items nicely. This tutorial shows one how to re-purpose an old or unwanted T-shirt.  It's a useful and practical "beginners" sewing tutorial because one simply stitches the T-shirt's neckline, arm-holes and waist-hem.  Once done, this drawstring bag can be used to store a lab tool and accessories.  It takes about 90-minutes to complete.
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-Congratulations!  The drawstring bag is ready (photo below).  The left-two photos show the bag used for storing a power tool. Many times, such tools require accessories like drill bits and chucks.  Additionally, one might need an extension cord.  Finally, such tools may have batteries and chargers.  This drawstring bag can be stuffed with all these components so that one doesn't have to bring an additional tool bag; it would have everything all in one place, to be ready for action.
+**__Congratulations__**!  The drawstring bag is ready (photo below).  The left-two photos show the bag used for storing a power tool. Many times, such tools require accessories like drill bits and chucks.  Additionally, one might need an extension cord.  Finally, such tools may have batteries and chargers.  This drawstring bag can be stuffed with all these components so that one doesn't have to bring an additional tool bag; it would have everything all in one place, to be ready for action.
 The right-two photos above uses the drawstring bag as a travel bag.  Often one has to bring USB chargers, laptop adapters, battery packs, and perhaps portable MI-FI units.    These can be all stuffed into the drawstring bag.  If it's too large, it can be knotted more compactly.
+==== Final Words ====
+Drawstring bags are commercially available.  But everyone has an old or unwanted T-shirt.  Rather than throw it away, it can be given new life, re-purposed as a drawstring bag.  By design, the T-shirt is not cut (except for the slits).  The stitches can be ripped apart in the rare case one wants the T-shirt again!  Recall, that the motivation was to have a practical and useful project for sewing beginners.  This drawstring bag serves this purpose and helps the lab with tool/part storage and organization as well.
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+The drawstring bag's simplicity (thread cords thru slits) can re-purpose many common items.  The photo above was a sturdy rice bag that was cut in half.  Such bags can withstand a lot of load and do not pierce easily.  One simply stitches a hem, slits the sides, and slides two cords.  Unwanted tote bags (e.g. from a trade show) can be turned inside-out and again, re-purposed as a drawstring bag too.  Happy re-purposing!