Blue and White Sashiko Drawstring Pouch Pattern

The Blue and White Sashiko Drawstring Bag is a Jane MacDonald design and includes comprehensive instructions. A modern take on the Japanese Komebukuro, a traditional pouch used in Japan to carry rice offerings to the temple during religious ceremonies, or to hold gifts destined for a close friend or relative. Komebukuro bags were hand sewn in a patchwork style using a mix of whatever fabrics were on hand, and closed with a cotton drawstring cord. The gentle movement of the sashiko stitches look like the undulations of a mountain landscape. This blue and white drawstring bag is a joy to make. The perfect size to carry around your latest knitting project, or use it as a lunch tote!

Difficulty level: Adventurous Beginner

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST:

Requirements based on 44” wide fabric.

Recommended fabrics: medium weight linen or linen blend, quilting cotton or lightweight canvas

• 1/4 yd blue fabric for background
• 1/4 yd red fabric for lining
• 1/4 yd lightweight iron-on interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
• 100m White Sashiko Thread
• Hera marker 
• Fine line white washout marking pen (Clover) 
• Sashiko needle
• Sashiko thimble
• 2yd x 3mm Red Waxed Cotton Cording divided into two lengths 
• 8 x Metal Koki Clips
• Pair of pliers to attach metal koki to top of bag

General supplies: sewing machine, hand sewing needles, fabric scissors, cutting mat, rotary cutter and quilters ruler