5x7 Peace Drawstring bag

The 5x7 Peace Bag is the fourth 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 Peace Drawstring Bag takes 2 minutes and the front takes 15 minutes stitching time! 


The Peace Drawstring Bag has top button holes and an peace embroidery scatters on the front.  

The Peace 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 Peace Drawstring Bag, please click on the add to cart button (includes pes, jef and hus formats):

 

 

 5x7 Peace 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 (first color peace signs).

 Stitch fifth color (second color peace signs).
Stitch sixth color (third color peace signs).
Stitch seventh color (fourth color peace signs).

3.  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!