add together this dewy-eyed carryall to your bag of sewing antic . Pick two fabrics , one for the exterior and one for the lining , and whip up the trendy shape in a newsflash .
Whether you ’re packing up your knitting supplies or heading to the market , this take - everywhere reusable udder is fashionable and roomy . Thanks to three interior pocket on each side , you ’ll have mint of room for all your essentials ( and then some ! ) . Our take on a Japanese mi bag can be customized with any fabric you like — download our free printable pattern to get set about . Once you ’ve mastered thiseasy stitchery projection , tryusing your remnant fabricto create asimple six - pocket bagor anoversize sheet tote .
How to Make a Fabric Knot Bag
Once you ’ve created your pattern and cut your fabrics , this handmade fabric sac follow together in a snapshot !
Supplies Needed
Finished Reusable Bag Tips
To make a template of our Japanese knot bag convention , describe it onto a large sheet of paper and cut it out . Transfer the clips and dots onto the formula , then to the fabric piece . Yardages and cutting instructions are base on 42 inches of usable fabric breadth . Bag measure admit ¼-inch seam allowances . When making your grip , tailor with correct side together unless otherwise state . The ruined knot bag will be approximately 13 x 18 inches .
Step-by-Step Directions
With just a few stuff and these how - to book of instructions , you could make your own Nipponese gnarl bag . You should be able to complete this easy sewing project in about an 60 minutes .
Step 1: Cut Your Fabrics
Cut the following fabric pieces to create your reusable lug bag .
Step 2: Layer Fabrics
Layer a batten bag man on the faulty side of each A print bag patch . Machine - baste a scant ¼-inch from the edge to make the suitcase ’s front and back ( Diagram 1 ) .
Step 3: Form Inner Pockets
Fold a B mark 6½ x 15 - inch rectangle in half lengthwise to make a 3¼ x 15 - inch rectangle . Sew together along three open edges , exit a 3 inch opening for turning in the bottom boundary ( Diagram 2 ) . Turn right side out through the opening . utilize an iron to press , turning under raw edges of the opening , to make a scoop . Repeat to make a 2d pocket .
Step 4: Stitch Pockets
lay a pocket on the right side of each B mark bag part at the wide of the mark part and immobilize it in place . bring up to Diagram 3 , topstitch the bottom edge of each sack , then stitch two lines 5 in apart to split each air hole into compartments . Use scissors to trim pocket side edge along the curve of the bag piece ; baste a scant ¼-inch from edges to make lining front and back .
Step 5: Stitch Bag Seams
With right sides together , sew together the bag front and back from clip to trim along the side and bottom edges ( Diagram 4 ) . Clip into seam valuation account where marked . Turn bag right side out and conjure flat .
Step 6: Sew Lining
Repeat step five to sew together lining front and back , leaving an opening for turn between the acid in the bottom seam ( Diagram 5 ) . Do not turn right-hand side out .
Step 7: Sew Body and Lining Together
Insert bag body into the lining ( they will be proper side together ) . Sew together grip body and lining along inside and outside edges , begin and terminate 2 in from top edges ( Diagram 6 ) . tear bag and liner through the possible action in lining bottom . hired hand - stitch curtain raising close . crusade suitcase into the liner so the bag is improper side out .
Step 8: Sew Handles
On the lining , carefully insistency under ¼-inch on the handle upper edges . restrain the lining out of the way , pin together the farsighted hold end of the bag consistency ; stitch with ½-inch seam adjustment ( Diagram 7 ) . recapitulate to connect the bag trunk myopic handle end .
Step 9: Sew Handles
Turn in continue naked sharpness of handles on bag soundbox and liner grip ( the liner handle remainder should overlap each other ) ; pin in place . Turn ripe side out . Topstitch around all edge to secure the handle ends and finish the bag .
Credit: Jacob Fox
Credit: Jacob Fox
