Author Topic: Make your own Curd Draining Bag  (Read 2996 times)

cmharris6002

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Make your own Curd Draining Bag
« on: September 20, 2009, 12:32:45 PM »
This is a simple Curd Draining Bag that looks professional and is easy to make.



.36” wide Bleached Muslin (or a looser weave fabric if you prefer)
Cotton Draw String Cord
Single fold 7/8” Bias Tape


1. Cut 13 ½” of muslin. Fold is at the bottom, salvage is at the top.
2. Sew a ¼” seam on each side. Turn and press

3. Sew a 5/8” seam on each side enclosing the first seam.



4. Cut 2 12” lengths of bias tape



5. Open and press ends



6. Sew top of bias tape to the top of the bag, turn bag wrong side out



7. Fold the bias tape down and press



8. Sew the bottom edge of the bias tape



Repeat with the other side

9. Cut 26” of cord



10. Thread the cord through the bias tape



11. Turn inside out to finish



Finished size 12 1/2" X 17"

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Re: Make your own Curd Draining Bag
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2009, 01:09:23 PM »
Christy, very nice and way cheaper than the one I have, plus it has a cord ;D.

cmharris6002

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Re: Make your own Curd Draining Bag
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2009, 01:25:38 PM »
When I saw yours I thought a few people might like to make their own :)

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Re: Make your own Curd Draining Bag
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2009, 10:16:08 PM »
Very nice job Christy and a great illustration also! Certainly looks better than most commercial ones I've seem!