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DIY Drawstring Bag for Camp Gear

Make this bag in just 5 minutes.

Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com

By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com
Thu Jul 2, 2009 15:35

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Summer is the season of camp. If your kids are headed off to sleep-away camp in the next couple of months, then you probably have a long list of things they need to pack, with a bunch of little things rolling all over the place. Fretting over a way to keep the cutlery, plate, bowl and cup together? Want to keep the bathing suit, goggles and sun screen together?

Lucky for you, Naturally Savvy has a five-minute DIY project that is sure to keep at least a few things organized—and all you need is a shoestring and a tea towel. Added bonus: The tea towel will wick away excess moisture and keep bugs out.

1. Make a pocket


Fold one of the long edges over about one-half to three-quarters of an inch and stitch along the edge to create a pocket.

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2. Fold and Sew


Fold the tea towel in half, making sure the pocket is at the top. Sew along the bottom and side seam.

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3. String It All Together


Thread the shoestring through the pocket and you're all done! If you want to keep the shoestring from coming out, be sure to tie a knot in the end. Then just stuff it full.

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Cara Smusiak writes on behalf of Naturally Savvy.com about how to live a more natural, organic and green lifestyle.

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