SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• Stonehill Collection

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fabrics:

Fabric A, 1 yd
Fabric B, 1

1

⁄

2

yds

Fabric C, 3/4 yd
Fabric D, 1

1

⁄

2

yds

• 3 yds Piping, 1/2" width
• 3 yds Fusible interfacing
• 18

1

⁄

2

"x4" Piece of cardboard or plastic

• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut two pieces 19

1

⁄

2

"W x 15

1

⁄

2

"H of fabric A and fusible interfacing.

2. Cut one piece 5"W x 50

1

⁄

2

"L of fabric B and fusible interfacing.

3. Cut four pieces 2

1

⁄

2

"W x 25"L of fabric C.

4. Cut two pieces 2

1

⁄

2

"W x 25"L of fusible interfacing.

5. Cut two lengths of piping 50

1

⁄

2

"

6. Of lining fabric D, cut two pieces 19

1

⁄

2

"W x 15

1

⁄

2

"H and one piece 5"W x 50

1

⁄

2

"L.

7. Fuse interfacing to two strap pieces (fabric C) and both pieces (fabric A) and (fabric B) following

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Pin piping to right side of front and back (fabric A) at sides and bottom making sure raw edges are even.

Stitch in place using zipper foot.

9. Pin side and bottom panel (fabric B) to front (fabric A) at sides and bottom, right sides together and raw

edges even. Stitch using 3/8" seam allowance. Pivot at corners.

10. Repeat step 12 for back (fabric A).

11. Turn bag right side out. Press seams.

12. With right sides together, pin one strap piece (fabric C) with interfacing to one strap piece without interfacing.

Stitch pieces together using a 1/2" seam allowance. LEAVE A 5" OPENING on one long side of strap. Trim
corners and turn strap right side out through opening. Press. Edge stitch all sides of strap.

13. Repeat step 15 for second strap.

14. To construct lining, with right sides together, pin side and bottom panel (fabric D, 5"x50

1

⁄

2

") to inside front

(fabric D, 19

1

⁄

2

"x15

1

⁄

2

"). Stitch using a 1/2" seam allowance.

15. Repeat step 17 for inside back (fabric D), but leave a 10" opening at bottom of lining.

16. With right sides together and matching seams, pin lining to outer bag at top. Stitch using a 1/2" seam

allowance. Set aside.

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Project courtesy of

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Designed by Christy Taray

DIRECTIONS (continued):
17. Cut a piece of cardboard or plastic 3

1

⁄

2

"x18

1

⁄

2

". Insert into bottom of bag.

18. Turn lining to inside through 10" opening. Press top edge so that lining does not show on the outside. Edge

stitch top edge of bag.

19. Pull out lining enough to stitch 10" opening closed.

20. Lay bag flat. On outside of bag, pin one end of strap 4

3

⁄

4

" away from piping. Strap should overlap 4" onto

bag. Pin second end of strap 4

3

⁄

4

" away from opposite piping. Again, strap should overlap 4" onto bag.

21. Topstitch strap onto bag through all layers. Follow edge stitching on strap as guide. Stitch across top edge of

strap. Reinforce at top edge by stitching again.

22. Repeat steps 23 and 24 for other side of bag.

Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used.
Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project.
©2008 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. All rights reserved.

P319-775

Skill Level 2: Sewing experience needed

Approximate Crafting Time: 3 hours