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by toogie 06 Jun 2012 ( edited Jun 30'12 16:57 )
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For Bonnetgirl or any other Cutie interested in the measurements, in inches, of the bag I posted in Projects. This is like the bag futte made, and she has some cm measurements, with her post in Projects.For center fabric (pic is green)to emb on-cut 2pcs= 8 1/2" x 12 1/2" for front and back,using same green fabric, cut 2 straps/handles 4" x 25 1/2" (can make length according to taste) You can also make some inside pockets, for your lining, with this green fabric, see my photos in Projects,there are about 6 pics....Now, using print fabric cut 2pcs (use 1 for sides and bottom of bag )and 1 for (bag LINING sides and bottom)= 6" x 34". Also, cut 2 center pcs, of print, same size as emb pcs 8 1/2" x 12 1/2", this is for LINING front and back. Cut 2 pcs for casings, for drawstrings.You can measure this when you have it altogether. I didn't write it down and I cut mine on the straight grain.I think,BUT DON"T CUT UNTIL YOU MEASURE YOUR BAG !,I think I cut mine 1 1/2"x15". Each one goes, from the middle of 1 side, across bag, to the middle of the other side, for your cord to run through.I took all 3/8" seams and I sewed cut-a-way stabilizer on my green front & back, only 1 side&bottom,and on the 2 handles, for body stiffness.(Used my serger)Please look back at my photos or if you need more info, just ask-#1 emb #2 sew r-s-t, side and bottom to front, then to back . #3 sew pockets if U made any, onto front and onto bk linings. #4 sew S&B to front lining, then to back lining. #5 sew cut a way down the center of your flat 4" straphandles.#6 now sew like a tube,R-S-Together. turn #7 Mark 3" down,from raw top edge of green fnt/bk /sides, this is for casing,later.#8 Place and sew handles on green fnt & bk. I placed mine 3/4" from side seams #9 R-S-T starting just b/4 a side seam,sew across side seam, front,one side,bk and just over the other side seam stopping, leaving an opening to turn. #10 turn and topstitch close to top edge, closing opening.#11 Iron your casing strip, turning so the long raw edges meet in the middle.#12 Starting at center of 1 side (not the seam, the center) sew casing, placing strip above line U marked earlier, through all thicknesses. #13 Run cording, starting at 1 side,all way around.now run 2nd cord from other side all way around. #14 Pull cord to close your finished bag!

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Comments (16)
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by shirlener88 06 Jun 2012
+7
Thanks for the info dear one.
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by toogie 06 Jun 2012
I hope I didn't forget a step. I know most of us older ones know how to put together, so I detailed it for the beginners or newer Cuties. I really do appreciate this new twist on a tote bag. Thank is really all it is, but with a drawstring.
by toogie 06 Jun 2012
'That ' is really all it is , not 'thank'.But thanks again to futte, for the new idea.
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by oigelcox 06 Jun 2012
+4
Thank you so much for this, Hugs Joyce
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by toogie 06 Jun 2012
You are very welcome, Joyce. I hope you make one-T
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by janetedna 06 Jun 2012
+4
Thanks for your efforts doing this in inches, with such good pics. Jan
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by toogie 06 Jun 2012
I hope someone can use it. Post those Projects,Cuties, when you make one. I do love to photograph.-T
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by edithfarminer 09 Jun 2012
+5
Thank you Toogie, managed to print it too.
Super bag and look forward to trying and making one
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by susiesembroidery 09 Jun 2012
+5
Thank you for the help and measurements of this lovely bag. I appreciate you sharing it with us.***
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by toogie 17 Jun 2012
+5
ttt..for the Cutie who needed info-I don't know how to do links or paste or however you do it-T
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by toogie 17 Jun 2012
+4
ttt..for the Cutie who needed info-I don't know how to do links or paste or however you do it-T
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by toogie 29 Jun 2012
+4
For mnladyus-ttt
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by mnladyus 30 Jun 2012
Thank You!!!
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by emanuille 30 Jun 2012
+4
formidable,thanks
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by 1sewnsew 30 Jun 2012
+3
Thank you very much.
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by cfidl 30 Jun 2012
+2
Thank you Ramona, looks functional and not too heavy! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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by graciegirl 30 Jun 2012
+1
Thanks
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by biddysews 30 Jun 2012
+1
Thank you
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by cooperal 30 Jun 2012
+1
Thank you for a lovely idea! I love making bags for gifts and this looks so useful. I copied your instructions and pictures and saved them in a Word document so I can look it up later and sew it out.
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by mariahail 30 Jun 2012
+1
are you going to sell this bags? if you are I will like to buy one from you...thanks!!!!
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by sarahrose 30 Jun 2012
0
Thanks for the info.