How to Make a Drawstring Pouch

Hey there! Drawstring pouches are like the Swiss Army knives of bags – they're super versatile and incredibly handy for keeping your essentials organized on the go. Whether you use them to store your favorite makeup, carry your phone and keys during a workout, or even pack a quick snack for a day out, drawstring pouches are the perfect blend of cute and practical. Plus, they are super easy to use – just cinch the drawstring and you're good to go! With so many colors and designs to choose from, you can let your personality shine through with these adorable little bags. Trust me, once you start using a drawstring pouch, you'll wonder how you ever lived without one!

Materials Needed for Pouch

• sheets of felt, scrap fabric, thin leather, etc
• scissors
• large eye needle – like upholstery needle or something similar
• cording or thick thread / embroidery floss*
• (optional) felt balls

*I used suede cording because I already had it. Plus, it has great durability and strength.

How To Make a Drawstring Pouch

1. Use a bowl to trace a circle onto a sheet of felt*. I used two pieces of felt to give the pouch more stability and another pop of color. You don’t have to use two, but I think it adds a little something to do it this way.

Then, cut the circle (or circles, if doing 2 pieces of felt) out.

*Scrap fabric and thin leather also work great for this project. So feel free to use whatever you have on hand.

2. Next, hole punch the felt every inch or two, all the way around – about 1/2 inch from the outside circumference.

3. Then, using an upholstery needle and cording or thick thread, stitch around the entire circumference of the circle, about an inch in from the edge.

Note: If you have more than one layer of material, make sure they are stacked on top of each other before you start this process.

4. Once the cording / thread has gone all the way around, you can remove the needle and pull each side of the cord to start tightening up the pouch.

OR if you want to add a felt ball, like one of the examples, poke your needle through the felt ball, pulling the cording through the ball. It doesn’t serve much purpose, other than looking cute. I do think its adds something more unique to the pouch though, if you happen to have felt balls or pom poms laying around.

5. Add any small trinkets, gifts, or candies inside. Then, fully tie the ends of the cords into a bow or loose knot. And it’s ready to go.