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How to make a drawstring candy bag for 4th of July candy… #July4th #Parade

Please scroll down past the image of a fireworks stand to find the dimensions for your drawstring bag…

Today is a national holiday in the United States. It’s the day we celebrate Independence Day (our independence from British rule). There will be parades, picnics, and fireworks all across the USA.

And at our 4th of July parades, typically candy is thrown from the parade participants to the children waiting on the sidewalks as the parade goes by.

Last year on July 4th, I posted this pattern and tutorial for a super easy-to-make drawstring bag that children can use to carry their parade candy in. But people didn’t see my tutorial until it was too late to make one of these drawstring bags. So this year I tried to post it early (before the 4th — two days ago actually), but I think there was a power outage or something because it never posted! So I’m going to give it another shot early in the morning of the 4th…

The photo shows a blow-up display that says "fireworks" with red letters on a yellow banner. The banner stretches between two huge blow-up pillars that are red-white-and-blue (the color of the United States flag) with stars on top of each pillar. In the distance, a wooden fireworks sales stand has all its windows open, ready for customers to approach. There are trees in the distance and a blue sky. This photo is used with permission from Canva Pro, and it's part of a discussion on ChellyWood.com about the roles of Native Peoples in July 4th celebrations in the United States.
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To make today’s pattern…

Cut a rectangular piece of paper 15 inches wide by 18 inches long. On one of the 18 inch long sides, write “Fold Line” and make arrows that point to the edge of the paper.

Next, draw a casing line 3 inches from the top of the rectangle. You should end up with something like this:

This is an easy-to-make pattern for a drawstring bag, from Chelly Wood dot com. Please visit my website for a full tutorial on how to make a drawstring bag, using this simple pattern. The pattern is a simple rectangle, 15 inches wide by 18 inches long. Along one of the 18 inch sides of the rectangle, the words "fold line" have been written. A casing has been drawn 3 inches below the 15 inch wide top of the rectangle. The word "casing" appears at the top of the rectangle.
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For a fourth of July drawstring bag, you’ll need some red-white-and-blue fabric, some craft string, some 1-inch bias tape, and some sturdy mesh. However the pocket is optional. If you’re not going to make the pocket, skip the bias tape and the mesh.

Please note: I posted this project last year for the 4th of July (American Independence Day), and it had a lot of people viewing it. So I thought it wouldn’t hurt to re-post it.

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4 thoughts on “How to make a drawstring candy bag for 4th of July candy… #July4th #Parade”

  1. Happy Independence Day, Chelly!

    Thanks for posting this project for a Fourth of July drawstring candy bag for the kids. I have a American flag print fabric quarter to make a pretty sheath dress for Barbie. After years of procrastinating, I think I will make it asap.

    Thanks again,
    Trisha

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  2. Happy July 4th!!! Didn’t expect a post from you today since it is a holiday. Hope you’re having a good retirement.

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