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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
18 U. S. C. 707
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
6. Reinforce and secure drawstring open-
ing. Beginning on the left seam allow-
ance, stitch approximately  inch from
opening edge down 2 inches, across,
and back up the other seam allowance
(Figure B).
Figure B
7. Turn top edge under ¼ inch and press.
8. Fold top edge down 1 inch to form
casing.
9. Stitch close to the lower folded edge,
leaving ends open to insert the draw-
string (Figure C).
Figure C
Wrong
side
10. Turn laundry bag right side out and
press.
11. Using a large safety pin attached to
drawstring, pull cording through the
casing.
12. Tie cording ends together with an over-
hand knot.
Adapted from Laundry Bag, Nadine Hackler,
Retired Professor, Clothing and Textiles,
University of Florida, Florida Cooperative
Extension Service.