This is a simple Curd Draining Bag that looks professional and is easy to make.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag1.jpg)
.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.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag3.jpg)
4. Cut 2 12" lengths of bias tape
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag4.jpg)
5. Open and press ends
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag5.jpg)
6. Sew top of bias tape to the top of the bag, turn bag wrong side out
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag6.jpg)
7. Fold the bias tape down and press
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag7.jpg)
8. Sew the bottom edge of the bias tape
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag8.jpg)
Repeat with the other side
9. Cut 26" of cord
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/Cheesebag9.jpg)
10. Thread the cord through the bias tape
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag10.jpg)
11. Turn inside out to finish
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/cmharris6002/CheeseBag11.jpg)
Finished size 12 1/2" X 17"
Christy, very nice and way cheaper than the one I have (https://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php/topic,729.0.html), plus it has a cord ;D.
When I saw yours I thought a few people might like to make their own :)
Christy
Very nice job Christy and a great illustration also! Certainly looks better than most commercial ones I've seem!