The Ultimate Drawstring Purse — Sewing Tutorial & Cut List
By Andrea / Sewspire

Upgrade your everyday carry with -- The Ultimate Drawstring Purse! Designed for true hands-free living, this elevated bucket-style purse combines clever organization with functional style. It features divided exterior slip pockets on both sides, a smart external drawstring casing that cinches the top while popping out the pockets, a secure full-length interior zipper pocket, a three-way shallow slip pocket with an integrated swivel key fob, and a removable padded, adjustable crossbody messenger strap.

✨ NO PRINTING OR TAPING REQUIRED!
This project is designed entirely with -- simple, rotary-cut rectangular shapes. You will receive a clear, measurement-based cut list, so you can measure, rotary cut, and start sewing right away—no paper patterns to print, assemble, or tape together!

What’s Included:

📄 Written PDF Sewing Tutorial: Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and precision cut list.
🎥 Step-by-Step Video Tutorial: A full step-by-step video guide walking you through the assembly from start to finish.

Finished Measurements:

Base Width: 10"
Base Depth: 4" boxed base
Height: 12"
Strap: Fully adjustable (crossbody to shoulder carry)

Materials & Notions Needed:

Fabrics:

Quilt-Weight Cotton Prints: 1½ to 2 yards total across coordinating prints for exterior body, pockets, drawstring casing, lining, drawstrings, and strap.

Interfacing & Stabilizer:

Fusible Fleece:
(2) 15" × 15" cuts for exterior body panels
(2) 2" × 15" strips for exterior pocket lips
(1) 3" × 44" strip for the padded strap
(2) small cuts for side D-ring/O-ring tabs
(Note: Keep interfacing light so the drawstring cinches freely. Do NOT interface the drawstring channels).

Interior Lining: Un-interfaced (or optional light fusible woven interfacing).

Hardware & Fasteners:

(1) 18" Nylon Coil Double-Pull Purse Zipper (YKK) or 15" cut of zipper-by-the-yard with 2 pulls
(2) 1½" Swivel Snap Hooks (matching strap width)
(1) 1½" Tri-Glide Slide Buckle
(2) 1" Round O-Rings or D-Rings (side attachment points)
(1) ¾" Swivel Clasp (for interior key fob)
(3) Metal Rivets (for key fob & side attachment tabs)

How to Access Your Purchase:

Upon completing your purchase, you will instantly receive your digital PDF download containing the written tutorial and direct access to the video lesson.

Please note: This listing is for a digital sewing tutorial and cut list only, not a physical bag.