**This tutorial is intended for personal use only.**
I sized this drawstring shoe bag to fit up to a women's size 8 dress shoe. My size varies from a size 6 to 7, depending on the make. My shoes fit nicely inside with ample room to spare.
These are the measurements that I used. You will need 4 pieces of fabric, each measuring 11" x 14" for the outside of the bag and the lining, 2 pieces of fabric, each measuring 20" x 2" for the casing, 2 pieces of rattail cord, each measuring 32", 2 pony beads which are optional, and the embellishment of your choice.
For larger or smaller shoe sizes, measure your shoes and increase or decrease the measurements accordingly.
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We will begin with the casing. Bring the short ends together on the first strip, right sides facing each other, and pin in place. Repeat this for the second strip.
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Sew casing together using a 1/4" seam.
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Press the seam open.
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Turn the casing right side out. With the seam in the center, press both ends flat.
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Fold casing in half lengthwise, raw edges together, press, and set aside.
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Take this opportunity to embellish the outside panel of the bag. You can do both sides or just one as I have done.
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For the outside panels: Place both pieces onto a flat surface, right sides facing up. Center each casing strip at the top of each panel on the 11" side, raw edges together. Machine baste in place, 1/8" from the top.
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For the lining, mark a 3" opening 1/4" from raw edge at the bottom of the bag (the 11" side). This will be a reminder for you to leave it open for turning.
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Pin both outside panels together, right sides facing each other.
Pin both lining panels together, right sides facing each other.
Sew around 3 sides of both the outside and lining panels using a 1/4" seam, keeping the top open. Remember to leave the 3" space open in the bottom of the lining.
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Clip the bottom corners on both the lining and the outside piece.
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Turn the lining right side out. Place the lining into the outside piece. The right sides of both pieces should be facing each other.
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Pin both pieces together.
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Sew completely around using a 1/4" seam.
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Trim seam to reduce bulk. Turn bag right side out.
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Pin and sew the opening in the lining closed. Tuck the lining into the bag and press the seam line and casing.
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For the drawstring: Run the first piece of rattail cord through the casing from left to right. Bring the cord back to the left through the other casing on the opposite side.
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Add a bead if you'd like, tie off with a knot.
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Repeat the above, this time, starting from the right side.
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To close bag, tug on both sides of the drawstring at once. Your shoe bag is now ready for travel.
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Have a fabulous weekend, everyone! Happy 4th!
Aloha!