Mini Stash’n’Go – a drawstring bag for essentials!

I don’t know how you’ve found the last few months, but I’ve been finding it really difficult to sew: just haven’t had space (Mr f&f is in my sewing room) or the inspiration. So, I decided a quick make was in order!

I decided to modify my Stash’n’Go circular drawstring bag tutorial to make a mini version because everything is always cuter when it’s smaller, right?!

The tutorial is now also available as an ad-free PDF pattern and includes full-size templates for a nominal sum, if you prefer printed/downloadable patterns.

The original bag measures 9″ when gathered, whereas the smaller, mini version measures just 5″ gathered – just look at the size difference!!!

This has been made for carrying around handbag essentials, or maybe even as a gift bag that can actually be put to use afterwards?! I think I’ll be making a lot of these for (dare I say it……Christmas!)

If you fancy making a smaller version too, here are the measurements I used, along with a few changes, as I fancied experimenting!!!

• I used a circle cutter to make a template with a 4.5″ radius
• Fusible Interfacing instead of wadding because the bag is smaller, I didn’t want it to be as bulky. This also meant no quilting, so even quicker!
• A smaller bag means the closure didn’t need to be as strong to gather it all together, so I cut fabric strips 1.5″ wide and folded into four, before stitching along the outside edge.

If you would like to make your own mini stash’n’go bag, you can find the original free tutorial here.

If you’ve been going through a sewing slump too, I hope this inspires you to find your own mini-project to get your sew-jo back!

Let me know if you make a #stashngobag – I would love to see them!

S x

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