5x7 Ladybug Drawstring Bag

The 5x7 Ladybug Bag is the fifth design in the 5x7 Drawstring Bag series.  Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!

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New Drawstring Bags were designed for the 5x7 hoop!  Each bag requires only two hoopings!  The back of the Ladybug Drawstring Bag takes 2 minutes and the front takes 15 minutes stitching time! 


The Ladybug Drawstring Bag has top button holes and a ladybug applique on the front.  

The Ladybug Drawstring Bag makes a great gift bag or party favor!

No hand sewing is required!

$12.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

To purchase the 5x7 Ladybug Drawstring Bag, please click on the add to cart button (includes pes, jef and hus formats):

 

 

 5x7 Ladybug Drawstring Bag Instructions

Cut 2 6x16" pieces of fabric and fold in half and press so they are 6x8".

Stitch Back First:

1.  Hoop 1 layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (bag fabric placment outline).

Place one piece of folded fabric on top of outline so folded edge is even with straight top edge and entire design area is covered.

Stitch second color to secure.

Stitch third color (buttonholes).

Remove from hoop and trim stabilizer away from top and opening of bag.  Do not trim fabric yet.

Stitch Front:

1.  Hoop 1 layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (bag fabric placment outline).

Place one piece of folded fabric on top of outline so folded edge is even with straight top edge and entire design area is covered.

Stitch second color to secure.

Stitch third color (buttonholes).

2. Stitch fourth color (legs).

 Stitch fifth color (ladybug body fabric placement outline).
Cover outline completely with a piece of fabric.
Stitch sixth color to secure.
Trim fabric as closely to outline as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.
Stitch seventh color (body satin stitching).
 
3.  Stitch eighth color (antennae and ladybug head fabric placement outline).
Cover outline completely with a piece of fabric.
Stitch ninth color to secure.
Trim fabric as closely to outline as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.
Stitch tenth color (head satin stitching).
Stitch 11th color (facial features).
Stitch 12th color (dots).

4.  Place back on top of design so folded edge is even with front folded edge and sides are even.

Stitch final color to secure.

Remove from hoop.  Trim around perimeter of design and trim stabilizer from bag opening.  Turn right side out.

Cut a 28" piece of ribbon and thread through button holes. 

Pull taut and tie in a bow.

You're finished!