5x7 Sock Monkey Drawstring Bag
The 5x7 Sock Monkey Drawstring Bag is the first design in the 5x7 Drawstring Bag series. Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!
New Drawstring Bags were designed for the 5x7 hoop! Each bag requires only two VERY QUICK hoopings! The back of the Sock Monkey Drawstring Bag takes 4 minutes and the front takes 10 minutes stitching time!
The Sock Monkey Drawstring Bag has top button holes and a sock monkey applique on the front.
The Sock Monkey 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 Sock Monkey Drawstring Bag, please click on the add to cart button (includes pes, jef and hus formats):
5x7 Sock Monkey 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 (sock monkey face fabric placement outline).
Cover outline completely with a piece of fabric.
Stitch fifth color to secure.
Trim fabric as closely to stitching as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.
Stitch sixth color (face satin stitching).
Cover outline completely with a piece of fabric.
Stitch eighth color to secure.
Trim fabric as closely to stitching as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.
Stitch ninth color (top of head satin stitching and bottom of head fabric placement outline).
Cover outline completely with a piece of fabric.
Stitch tenth color to secure.
Trim fabric as closely to stitching as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.
Stitch 11th color (bottom of head satin stitching).
3. Stitch 12th color (red stitching).
Stitch 13th color (eyes).
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!
