DIY Stuff Sack Drawstring Channels 4 Ways (video)

**Yojimbo** · 02-17-2017, 20:10

After many kite bags and stuff sacks, I found that I like to lay the draw cord in position as I fold the material over. Saves a lot of effort insetting it later. Also with it already in I can use it as a guide for feeding the material through under the foot. The cord will rest along the side of the foot making the seam almost a perfect even distance from the edge.

Also I will first fold over 1" of material then fold 1/2 ". This gives me a double layer of material on the edge. I've had too many sacks were the edge is the first place to show wear. I actually fold the folded edge just past the cut edgethen sew through four layers but the cut edge is unexposed.

**jellyfish** · 02-17-2017, 23:15

Originally Posted by P-Dub

I've only ever done the folded corner channel, and I sort of made it up as I sewed -- didn't even know it was something with a name! Thanks for showing the other styles too, as I didn't even know about them. Good work!

I totally made up all the names. I couldn't find anything consistent that people were saying about anything except for casings, which is really old-fashioned, which probably explains why it has a name.

Originally Posted by geneaut

I've always been really cavalier with my draw channels, and it has started to bug me that I don't do a good job on them. i am going to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing.

I'm curious to learn if you'll change anything.

Originally Posted by Banjoman

Looking forward to watching this! I've recently been figuring out how to use my automatic buttonhole setting on sewing machine and like those results for drawstring channels too.

I should try that too. Good idea. Especially if we can cut the hole open with something hot. I am not sure if it is even possible to open a buttonhole with a hot knife.

Originally Posted by Country Roads

I use folded corners, but I think I will check out some of your other methods. I may find one that I like better or one that works better in certain situations. Thanks for posting the video!

Excellent! Let me know if you decide to try something new.

Originally Posted by Yojimbo

After many kite bags and stuff sacks, I found that I like to lay the draw cord in position as I fold the material over. Saves a lot of effort insetting it later. Also with it already in I can use it as a guide for feeding the material through under the foot. The cord will rest along the side of the foot making the seam almost a perfect even distance from the edge.

Also I will first fold over 1" of material then fold 1/2 ". This gives me a double layer of material on the edge. I've had too many sacks were the edge is the first place to show wear. I actually fold the folded edge just past the cut edgethen sew through four layers but the cut edge is unexposed.

That is very clever, Yojimbo!

**Cabmanhang** · 02-18-2017, 10:54

Your videos are great and very helpful for noobs. Thanks so much for sharing!

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**wordanjilkins** · 02-18-2017, 19:38

This is super helpful. Thank you!

**TiedUp** · 02-18-2017, 23:13

jellyfish, you're amazing...wish I could sew like that. I have a buddy who is learning how to make hammock stuff so I sent him a link of your tarp project and he really likes it. He is preparing for a tarp build soon.
I just wanted to say thank you for helping other folks learn how to diy.

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**StandingBear** · 02-19-2017, 08:14

Instead of pinning the fabric , have you ever used the small quilt clips? The clips seem a little simpler, and I won't keep pinning my finger to the fabric, lol.