Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Based on a traditional Japanese Rice Bag, or Komebukuro, this beautiful drawstring bag is made from simple squares and has an easy drawstring closure.
Stitch it up from your favourite fabrics in a size to suit your needs, the Japanese Rice Bag will hold a surprising amount of stuff, even when made from 15cm squares.
Make it patchwork, add a funky lining, or even pad it out with quilt wadding to make a sturdy everyday bag with extra long drawstrings that double up as shoulder straps.
The drawstring Komebukuro can make a great alternative to a traditional Christmas Stocking when sewn from festive fabrics so it's an easy way to start your DIY Christmas preparations. Why not wrap all your Christmas presents in a drawstring bag this year to give two gifts in one?
Corinne shows you the simple steps, along with tips and tricks to make your sewing easier. This Japanese Komebukuro Drawstring Bag is the perfect first project for a novice stitcher as it's all just straight line sewing.
for the free template, and a wealth of other sewing projects, please visit
sewmag.co.uk/templates/easy-square-japanese-komebukuro-bag-the-crafts-channel
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Based on a traditional Japanese Rice Bag, or Komebukuro, this beautiful drawstring bag is made from simple squares and has an easy drawstring closure.
Stitch it up from your favourite fabrics in a size to suit your needs, the Japanese Rice Bag will hold a surprising amount of stuff, even when made from 15cm squares.
Make it patchwork, add a funky lining, or even pad it out with quilt wadding to make a sturdy everyday bag with extra long drawstrings that double up as shoulder straps.
The drawstring Komebukuro can make a great alternative to a traditional Christmas Stocking when sewn from festive fabrics so it's an easy way to start your DIY Christmas preparations. Why not wrap all your Christmas presents in a drawstring bag this year to give two gifts in one?
Corinne shows you the simple steps, along with tips and tricks to make your sewing easier. This Japanese Komebukuro Drawstring Bag is the perfect first project for a novice stitcher as it's all just straight line sewing.
for the free template, and a wealth of other sewing projects, please visit
sewmag.co.uk/templates/easy-square-japanese-komebukuro-bag-the-crafts-channel
Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannel
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannel
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