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Cut one outer fabric and one lining, each piece measures 9x19. These are folded in half.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Use ¼" seam allowances throughout. On the lining piece, sew one side seam completely from top to bottom. On the other side, start at the top and sew a few inches down. Leave a hole for turning approximately 2½-3", then sew the rest of the seam f
Date: 07/23/2005
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For the outside of the bag, make a mark about 1.75-2" down from the top of the bag and a parallel line ½" below that (if you want to use a wider drawstring, make the second line more like .75" below the first).
Date: 07/23/2005
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With right sides together, sew from the top of the bag outer to the first line, then sew from the second line to the bottom of the bag. Repeat on the other side of the bag outer. This opening will be to thread your drawstring through later.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Turn the lining right side out and place it inside the bag outer so that the right sides of each piece are facing. Sew all the way around the top of the bag.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Reach inside the turning hole and turn the bag so that the right sides of each piece are showing, then tuck the lining inside the bag.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Press the bag so that it's nice and flat.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Sew all the way around the bag on both parallel lines to form the drawstring casing.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Cut your two drawstrings about 28" long and thread the first one through one side, all the way around the bag and back out the same opening, then knot the two ends together.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Repeat with the second drawstring, starting on the opposite side. If necessary, trim the ends of the drawstring and dab them with fray check or hold over a flame to seal the ends.
Date: 07/23/2005
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Hand sew the opening in the lining closed and you're all done!
Date: 07/23/2005
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