This versatile bag can be enjoyed in three ways: as an open tote, a drawstring bag with the top closed, or worn over the shoulder in a backpack style. Made from 100% cotton oxford fabric, it has just the right weight for comfortable everyday use.
Instructions Sample
Design & Work: Mioko Sugino
Materials:
Centimeters:
- Fabric: 110cm wide x 90cm
Inches:
- Fabric: 43" wide x 36"
Finished Size:
Centimeters:
W38cm x L30cm
Bottom 28cm, Gusset 10cm
Inches:
W15" x L12"
Bottom 11", Gusset 4"
Fabric shown for this sample:
100% Cotton Oxford
Instructions
1. Cut the fabrics according to the measurement on the sewing instructions.
2. Fold the end of the opening fabric in three and sew to secure. With the front sides facing outside, fold in half and baste.
3. Fold the handle and tab in four respectively and sew.
4. With the front sides facing each other, piece together the strip fabrics. Press the seam open. Fold both ends for 1cm first, then fold in four and sew.
5. With the front sides facing each other, sew together the outer fabrics at the bottom.
6. Sew both sides with the tab (fold in half) in-between, placed at 7cm from the bottom.
7. Make the 10cm gusset and sew. Cut off the excess fabric and apply zigzag stitches.
8. With the front sides facing each other, fold the lining fabric in half. Sew both sides, leaving an opening for turning on one side. Make the gusset as in Step 6.
9. With the front sides facing each other, layer the outer bag and lining bag. Place the handle in-between on the outer bag side and opening fabric on the lining bag side and sew all the way around.
10. Turn the bag inside out using the opening for turning. Close the opening and place the lining bag inside.
10. Insert the drawstring strip from both sides to make a loop. Put one end through the tab and sew the end to secure.
Finished!
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