Sew Drawstring Bags for Days for Girls

Get Connected Icon Oct 4, 2025 through Oct 12, 2025

Description

Create a hand-made drawstring bag to be part of menstrual care kits that Days for Girl will distribute both locally and internationally.

  • Drawstring Bags - sew 10 pre-cut and serged bags (requires only a sewing machine, polyester thread, scissors) - skill level: moderate

You can preview the instructions here: 

Drawstring Bag Instructions 

Tools Needed: Sewing machine, polyester thread, scissors, iron & ironing board

If you would like to complete multiple kits, please indicate so by answering the supplemental question on the registration page. You will be notified by email if your request can't be fulfilled.

Pick Up and Drop Off Details

Pick Up kits in the Distribution Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Alto

  • Saturday, October 4 - 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Sunday, October 5 - 11 AM - 3 PM

Drop Off of completed projects to Los Altos United Methodist Church Creekside Center in the back parking lot, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA

  • Saturday, October 11 - 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Sunday, October 12 - 11 AM - 3 PM

Completed items can be returned after October 12th by arranged drop off locations. Instructions for returning completed items will be provided with sewing instructions.

Consultation at Pick up: You can look at samples at pickup or sew in-person on October 5th & 6th at LAUMC.  Register for Sewing for the World.

Details

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Location

Get Connected Icon Los Altos United Methodist Church
655 Magdalena Ave
Los Altos, CA  94024