The Halloween Drawstring Bag is a fun and easy project that’s perfect for using your favourite Halloween fabric scraps. Sized just right for treats, small gifts, party favours, or seasonal decorating, these bags can be customised in countless ways to suit your style. Made using our free Retro Drawstring Bag tutorial, they are quick to sew and make wonderful handmade additions to Halloween celebrations. 🎃
One of the joys of this project is adding your own creative touches. For this bag, I embellished the front with a small English Paper Pieced hexie flower made from assorted Halloween prints in orange, black, and cream. Simple additions such as hexies, buttons, ribbon, lace, labels, or decorative stitching can transform a basic drawstring bag into something truly unique.
The drawstring bag is lined with a black and white gingham, and natural twine was used for the drawstring.
These versatile drawstring bags are ideal for holding Halloween treats, small gifts, sewing supplies, party favours, or seasonal decorations. They are also a fantastic scrap-busting project and can be sewn in an afternoon, making them perfect for last-minute gift giving or weekend sewing sessions.
Retro Drawstring Bags are one of my favourite quick sewing projects because they’re practical, beginner-friendly, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you decorate them with hexies, trims, labels, embroidery, or seasonal fabrics, they’re a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to any celebration. Visit the free Retro Drawstring Bag tutorial to sew your own version and have fun creating a bag that reflects your personal style. Halloween Drawstring Bag is made using the free Retro Drawstring Bag tutorial.
wow love these bags Lisa thankyou for sharing with us. xx
Love the bags thanks for sharing
Where did you get that adorable orange striped fabric?
Hi Sheila, That fabric is an older fabric from the Backyard Roses range by Nadra ridgeway for Riley Blake Designs. It was perfect in my little bag. Have a lovely day!