This adorable strawberry drawstring bag is perfect as treat bags for Valentine’s day, birthday parties, and more! Follow the easy step-by-step tutorial to learn how to make one. Your family and friends will be delighted to receive treats packaged in such cute little pouch!

How to make a Strawberry Drawstring Bag Pinterest Image.

I love making little treat backs filled with yummy snacks to give away to neighbors and friends! Over the holidays, I sewed a bunch of Drawstring Gift Bags and filled them with furikake snack mix to give away. It was so much fun!

Since Valentine’s day is just around the corner, I wanted to sew some more gift bags to hold little treats to give away. With strawberry bon bons in mind, I was inspired to create this drawstring strawberry treat bag.

Isn’t this little strawberry treat bag super adorable? It has a wide opening at the top, giving easy access to treats and snacks. Once you fill it up and close it, the bag is designed to look like a strawberry.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows small bag with treats inside and a medium sized bag.

You can use this bag to fill it up with all types of of chocolates, candies and treats!

how big is the strawberry bag?

The small size bag measure 5.5″ (14cm) wide at the top when the bag is open and 5.25″ (13.3 cm) tall.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows dimensions of small sized bag when open.

When the bag is closed, it measures 4.5″ (11.4 cm) at the widest part.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows dimensions of small sized bag when closed.

Details of Strawberry Drawstring Treat Bag

This strawberry treat bag is fully lined and has two leaf accents, one on the front and one on the back. Secondly, the bag has a wide opening with a pointy bottom so that it looks like a strawberry once closed.

The bag can be washed and reused many times! If you notice that the bag gets a little wrinkly out of the wash, just give it a good press and it’ll be as good as new!

Strawberry Treat Bag Pattern

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows Two hands holding small sized strawberry drawstring bag for size comparison.

To get the free pattern for the small sized treat bag, simply subscribe to our email list and you will receive the password to the MindyMakes Free Resource library. The pattern is listed under the letter ‘S’ as “Strawberry Drawstring Bag”

The ad-free, printer-friendly PDF version of this step-by-step sewing tutorial is available for purchase in our SHOP. PDF tutorial also includes additional pattern for large strawberry drawstring bag. Print a copy today to keep next to your sewing machine for easy reference!

The Large strawberry treat bag pattern is available for purchase in my etsy shop. PDF pattern includes the ad-free version of the step-by-step tutorial so you can easily print it out and refer back to it as you sew.

Is this Project Good for Beginners?

Absolutely! Just because this bag is fully lined doesn’t mean it’s too hard for beginners. I show you exactly how to sew the lining and the exterior together at the same time in the step-by-step-tutorial.

Additionally, to make things easier, use grosgrain ribbon as the drawstrings. Ribbon is easy to find and comes in all colors, making it ideal to match the leaf color. However, you can also use cords or bias tape folded on itself and sewn together as the drawstring.

Supplies for Making This Easy Sewing Project

Strawberry Drawstring Bag Small Pattern (Available in my free resource library.) – Get the password when you subscribe. I promise no spam! Just occasional updates about new projects.
Exterior Fabric – 1/4 Yard of Cotton Print Fabric.
Lining Fabric – 1/4 Yard of Cotton Fabric.
Solid Green Cotton Fabric – 1/8 yard, for drawstring channel and leaf.
Sewing machine
Fabric Scissors – these Ginghers are my favorite.
Bodkin – alternatively, can also use safety pins
Pins
5/8″ (15mm) wide Grosgrain ribbon – I used Offray Brand in Color Kiwi
Matching Thread

drawstring Strawberry Bag Pattern Pieces

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows pieces of fabric that needs to be cut out before sewing.

To make this pouch, first grab the Strawberry Drawstring Bag Pattern (Available in my free resource library). Then cut out the pattern pieces in the appropriate fabric. You will end up with the following fabric pieces.

Drawstring Piece (x2)
Exterior (x2)
Lining (x2)
Leaf Piece (x4)

Step-By-Step: How Do You Make A Strawberry drawstring Bag

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows Lining piece sewn to drawstring piece which is sewn to exterior piece.

First, match top of LINING and top of DRAWSTRING PIECE, right sides together, and sew at 1/2” (1.27cm) seam allowance.

Next, match top of EXTERIOR PIECE and bottom of DRAWSTRING PIECE, right sides together. Sew at 1/2” (1.27cm) seam allowance.

Repeat exact steps for other side.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows iron pressing bag in half to create crease to mark midline. Also shows seams being pressed towards bottom of the bag.

Fold the strawberry pouch in half along DRAWSTRING PIECE so the LINING PIECE matches EXTERIOR PIECE. Press to make a crease at the midline of DRAWSTRING PIECE. Also make sure to press the seam allowance down (towards bottom of bag)
Repeat for other side.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows hands matching side seams and using a pin to hold the side seams in place.

Place the two strawberry pouch pieces right sides together. Match the sides at the junction where DRAWSTRING PIECE meets EXTERIOR PIECE. Use a pin to hold the two pieces in place.

Also match the sides at the junction where DRAWSTRING PIECE meets LINING PIECE.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows how to sew bag lining and exterior together, leaving an opening on the lining, and also leaving drawstring pieces unsewn.

LEFT: Pin Strawberry pouch pieces all around. Make sure you match front and back piece exactly at point A and B (junction between DRAWSTRING PIECE and LINING PIECE). Match front and back piece exactly at Point C and D (junction between DRAWSTRING PIECE and EXTERIOR PIECE)
RIGHT: Sew pouch together, going from point A to B, leaving a 2”(5cm) opening on lining (black dotted line). Then sew from point C to D without leaving any opening (white dotted line). Make sure to back stitch at all the points (A, B, C, D). Clip curves

Note: The two DRAWSTRING PIECES will not be sewn to each other.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Turning strawberry bag to right side through opening on lining.

Turn pouch to ride side through opening.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows strawberry bag after it's been turned to right side.

Press strawberry pouch, making sure to tuck in seam allowance at side of DRAWSTRING PIECE

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Shows closing of lining opening by hand using invisible ladder stitch

Close opening on lining using Invisible ladder Stitch. To learn more, check out this post on How to do the Ladder Stitch.

Sewing Drawstring Channel of Strawberry Bag

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Pushing lining into bag, and making sure seam allowance of drawstring channel is tucked inside.

LEFT: First, tuck LINING into strawberry pouch, folding at the midline
RIGHT: Next, make sure the seams of the opening at the DRAWSTRING PIECES are folded in

Shows hands matching the drawstring channel using pins.

Next, we will create the drawstring channel. To do this, you will need to sew a stitch all around the folded drawstring piece. First, match side seams of strawberry pouch together, then pin at the seams.

Second, pin all around drawstring channel (green fabric), matching front to back with pins. Alternatively, baste the drawstring channel.

It’s important to match the drawstring channel exactly at the front and back. Otherwise, as you sew the channel, some of your stitches may end up on the lining and this won’t look very nice.

Shows hands stitching the drawstring channel together with matching colored thread.

Remove extension table on sewing machine and slide the pouch opening into your machine. Make a stitch about 1/8”(3mm) from edge of drawstring channel all around the pouch. Be sure to backstitch at the end of the channel.

Shows stitching done on outside and inside of drawstring channel.

LEFT: Strawberry pouch finished, front view.
RIGHT: Stitching on interior of bag. Note that all the stitching is on the drawstring channel (green fabric), not on the lining. This is why it is important to pin/baste the drawstring channel in place before sewing it.

Sewing Strawberry Leaves

How to sew strawberry leaf accent. Sew at 1/2" seam allowance on top, leaving a 1" opening. Sew at 1/4" seam allowance on side and bottom of leaf

Place two LEAF PIECES right sides together, and sew at 1/4”(6.35mm) seam allowance along the side and bottom (black dotted line). Sew the top of the leaf at 1/2″ (1.27cm) seam allowance and leave a 1”(2.5cm) opening at the top of the leaf as indicated in photo. Clip at sharp angles and curves (see note).

I notched (cut a triangle) the the sharp angles and curves so it’s more obvious to see from the photo where you should clip. But you just need to clip (cut a straight line) unless you are using thick fabric.

Turn strawberry leaf to right side, tucking seam allowance into opening.

Next, turn LEAF PIECE to right side through opening. Tuck seam allowance of opening into the wrong side of leaf and press everything down.

Note:

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Pressing strawberry leaf flat

Press leaf flat, making sure the seam allowance of opening is tucked in.

Strawberry drawstring pouch pattern. Pinning strawberry leaf to pouch.

Now it’s time to sew the leaves to the strawberry pouch! Line the upper corners of leaves to upper corners of strawberry pouch. Pin together.

Strawberry drawstring pouch Pattern. Pinning and sewing leaf to pouch.

Another view of the leaf matching the strawberry pouch at the upper corners. Stitch together at 1/8”(3mm) from edge of leaf. Don’t forget to back stitch at the ends to reinforce the stitches.

How to Thread Drawstring

Note: For the small sized drawstring bag, you will need to cut 2 pieces of ribbon approximately 22″ (56cm) each.

To thread the drawstring, first use a bodkin to clip one end of the ribbon. Thread bodkin through front drawstring channel following black dotted arrow.

Next, thread bodkin through back drawstring channel, following black dotted arrow. Your thread will go in and come out on the same side of the pouch (left side in photo).

Repeat the threading process from the other side. This time, thread the ribbon in from the right side of the pouch all the way around come out on the right side again.

Strawberry Bag Pattern. Applying clear glue at ends of ribbon to prevent fraying and tying a knot with the ribbon.

Apply clear glue at the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying. Tie a knot at the end of both ribbons.

Finished!

Cinch it up to look like a strawberry!

Finished strawberry drawstring pouches in size small and medium.

The strawberry pouches look even better when filled with scrumptious treats!

I hope you enjoyed this sewing tutorial. These cute little strawberry drawstring pouches make me so delighted. Happy Sewing!

How to Sew a Strawberry Drawstring Bag

This adorable little drawstring bag is fully lined and cinches up to look like a strawberry. The cutest gift bag to hold chocolates, candies, and other treats. Great sewing project even if you consider yourself a beginner!

Materials

Strawberry Drawstring Bag Pattern
EXTERIOR FABRIC – 1/4 Yard of Cotton Print Fabric.
LINING FABRIC – 1/4 Yard of Cotton Fabric.
SOLID GREEN COTTON FABRIC– 1/8 yard, for drawstring channel and leaf.
5/8" (15mm) WIDE GREEN GROSGRAIN RIBBON - for drawstring. I used Offray Brand in Color Kiwi

Tools

Sewing machine
Fabric Scissors
Bodkin
Pins
Matching Thread

Instructions

Cut out all pattern pieces on fabric

SEWING STRAWBERRY POUCH

Match top of LINING and top of DRAWSTRING PIECE, right sides together, and sew at 1/2” (1.27cm) seam allowance.
Match top of EXTERIOR PIECE and bottom of DRAWSTRING PIECE, right sides together. Sew at 1/2” (1.27cm) seam allowance.
Repeat on other side
Fold strawberry pouch in half along DRAWSTRING PIECE so the LINING PIECE matches EXTERIOR PIECE. Press to make a crease at the mid line of DRAWSTRING PIECE.
Also make sure to press the seam allowance down (towards bottom of bag)
Repeat on other side
Place the two strawberry pouch pieces right sides together. Match the sides at the junction where DRAWSTRING PIECE meets EXTERIOR PIECE. Use a pin to hold the two pieces in place.
Match the sides at the junction where DRAWSTRING PIECE meets LINING PIECE.
Pin Strawberry pouch pieces all around*
Sew pouch together, leaving the drawstring pieces un-sewn. Make sure to leave a 2”(5cm) opening on lining.
Back stitch at all ends. Clip curves
Turn pouch to ride side through lining opening.
Press strawberry pouch, making sure to tuck in seam allowance at side of DRAWSTRING PIECE.
Close opening on lining using Invisible ladder Stitch.

SEWING DRAWSTRING CHANNEL

Tuck LINING into strawberry pouch, folding at the mid line.
Make sure the seams of the opening at the DRAWSTRING PIECES are folded in.
Match side seams of strawberry pouch together, then pin at the seams.
Pin all around drawstring channel (green fabric), matching front to back with pins. Alternatively, baste the drawstring channel.
Remove extension table on sewing machine and slide the pouch opening into your machine.
Make a stitch about 1/8”(3mm) from edge of drawstring channel all around the pouch. Be sure to back stitch at the end of the channel.

HOW TO SEW STRAWBERRY LEAVES

Place two LEAF PIECES wrong sides together, and sew at 1/4”(6.35mm) seam allowance along the side and bottom.
Sew the top of the leaf at 1/2" (1.27cm) seam allowance and leave a 1” (2.5cm) opening at the top of the leaf .
Clip at sharp angles and curves.
Turn LEAF PIECE to right side through opening. Tuck seam allowance of opening into the wrong side of leaf and press everything down.
Press leaf flat, making sure the seam allowance of opening is tucked in.

FINISHING IT UP

Sew leaves to the strawberry pouch by lining the upper corners of leaves to upper corners of strawberry pouch. Pin together.
Stitch together at 1/8”(3mm) from edge of leaf, back stitching at the ends.
(For small size Bag) Cut 2 pieces of ribbon approximately 22" (56cm) each. Apply clear glue at the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying.
Thread drawstring through pouch, tie a knot and you are done!

Notes

* Make sure you match front and back piece exactly at the junction between DRAWSTRING PIECE and LINING PIECE.

Shop Photo for strawberry drawstring bag

The ad-free, PRINTER-FRIENDLY PDF version of this sewing tutorial with all the step-by-step photos is available for purchase IN OUR SHOP. The sewing tutorial consists of 17 pages of detailed instructions with photos. Additionally, you will also receive PDF Pattern of the large size strawberry drawstring bag (pictured on left). Print a copy today to keep next to your sewing machine for easy reference.

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One Comment

D says:

July 18, 2024 at 7:52 am

4/5 Stars

A quick, fun, little project! The only issues I found were that the leaf pieces are not symmetrical and not wide enough to touch the edges of the drawstring channel when you go to attach them. I had to extend the leaf pattern piece width-wise about 2mm on each side to make it fit correctly.

By the way, there’s an error in the instructions where it says to place the two leaf pieces wrong sides together when it should be the right sides together.

Bonus tips for other readers: if you press open the bag seams and trim the seam allowance by half before turning it right side out it makes the bag way less bulky. I also found it unnecessary to leave an opening in the lining to turn it right side out, you can just turn it through the drawstring channel opening. Lastly, I used 3/8″ ribbon instead of the 5/8″ as it seemed to fit better and I used pinking shears on the ends instead of glue.

Thanks for sharing this pattern! Looking forward to trying more of them.