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Hand Stitched Round Bottom Drawstring Bag

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Two round drawstring bags, one mostly cream and pink, the other shades of blue, sitting on a wooden surface.
Four drawstring bags hanging from wooden pegs against a white wall. Two of the bags are blue, one is a natural linen colour, and the last is white with red embroidery. The drawstrings are different lengths so the bags each hang at a different hight against the wall.
Top down view of a blue drawstring bag on a wooden surface. The draw cords runs through tabs of red twill tape at the top of the bag.
A round, blue drawstring bag sitting on a while table. The bag has an oval patch of darker blue appliqué on the side.
Two round drawstring bags, one mostly cream and pink, the other shades of blue, sitting on a wooden surface.
Four drawstring bags hanging from wooden pegs against a white wall. Two of the bags are blue, one is a natural linen colour, and the last is white with red embroidery. The drawstrings are different lengths so the bags each hang at a different hight against the wall.
Top down view of a blue drawstring bag on a wooden surface. The draw cords runs through tabs of red twill tape at the top of the bag.
A round, blue drawstring bag sitting on a while table. The bag has an oval patch of darker blue appliqué on the side.

From kzstevens:

This pattern is similar in style to my Modern Japanese Rice Pouch, but it has a round bottom and additional tabs for closure. It is entirely hand sewn, allowing for a slower, more intentional sewing experience.

This design is inspired by 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.

This bag is entirely hand sewn. The small size makes it a perfect project for a quiet afternoon of stitching. Keep it simple with a solid panel for the sides, or have fun piecing the exterior, stitching on favorite textile patches, or making your own marks with embroidery floss. You can make ornate or unadorned, the choice is yours. And as a bonus it is completely reversible!