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Idea file: Add a pen sleeve to a drawstring pouch

August 22, by Anne Weaver. 3 Comments

Here’s a quick way to turn a simple drawstring pouch into a cute notepad holder.  Just add a pen sleeve to the side.

I used a 5 x 7 muslin bag from State Line Bag Company for the one I made.  With the bag all sewn up and ready to go, all I had to do was add the pocket and clip in a pen.  I pieced together some scraps to make mine, but you could also just use a solid piece of fabric.  Two layers of fabric sewn right sides together and then turned right side out hide all of the rough edges.   One quick seam will attach it to the side of the bag.  To finish it off, I changed out their plain cotton drawstring with a decorative ribbon.  Easy, peasy, fast and easy!

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Disclosure:  I received the bag used in this project free of charge from State Line Bag Company.  They made no request that I give them a good review in exchange for the bags.

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    August 23, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    That’s a cool idea!

    Reply
  2. joe devine says

    August 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    A vary good looking bag.

    Reply

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