SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 3/8yd fabric for bag
- 3/8yd fabric for lining
- 3/8yd contrast fabric for flap & straps
- 3/8yd cotton batting
- 5" Velcro® Hook & Loop tape
- 1" D-rings, 2
- 1" swivel hooks, 2
- Matching Thread
- Basic Sewing Supplies
- MEASUREMENT: 8"x 9"
DIRECTIONS:
- NOTE: Use 1/2" seam allowance.
- Cut two each 9"x 10" from fabric, lining and batting for front and back.
- Cut two each 5"x 10" from fabric, lining and batting for sides.
- Cut one each 9"x 5" from fabric, lining and batting for bottom.
- Cut one 9"x 7" from contrast and batting for flap.
- Cut one 4" x WOF from contrast for strap, handle and tabs.
- Baste or pin batting to WS of bag front, back, sides, bottom and flap.
- On RS of front, measure down 2" from top and center loop side of Velcro; stitch in place.
- For flap, cut Velcro into two 2 1/2" pieces; measure up 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" in from both sides (the inside piece); stitch Velcro in place vertically.
- With RST, stitch the flap sides and bottom.
- Trim batting close to stitching, clip corners, turn RS out and press.
- For strap, cut one 4"x 34" piece and press short ends in 1/2" then press in half lengthwise, open and press edges to center, refold into 1" strip.
- Edge stitch both sides of strip.
- Attach swivel hooks on both ends by turning up 1" and stitch through all thicknesses.
- For handle, cut one piece 4"x 7" and stitch as above.
- Measure down 1 1/2" from raw edge of flap and 1" from each side.
- Stitch handle in place on each end.
- For tabs cut one piece 4"x 5" fold and stitch as above (do not fold in ends).
- Cut into two 2 1/2" pieces.
- Fold each piece around the D-rings and baste to bag back 1" down on each side.
- Stitch front, sides and back together ending 1/2" from the bottom of each seam.
- Stitch bottom to front, sides and back.
- Trim batting close to stitching, clip corners, turn RS out and press.
- Repeat with lining leaving an opening in the bottom for turning.
- With RST, stitch flap to top back of bag.
- Stitch lining to bag top.
- Turn RS out and press.
- Slip stitch opening closed.
- Edge stitch top of bag.
- Attach strap with swivel hooks to D-rings.
JOANN Hacks:
- For optional vinyl lined bag, purchase iron-on vinyl and follow manufacturer's directions to fuse vinyl to lining piece.
Rated 2 out of
5
by
AllieCat from
Where are the instructions for larger bag?
I was in store and scanned the QR code to make the larger of the two bags (looks like a tote). The directions are only for the small lunch sack. Such a nice tote, please add directions for that project.
Date published: 2021-09-27