Click on the image to see a larger version. All seams are 1/4 inch unless otherwise stated.
For the lining take two pieces of fabric 20 inches by 22 inches and pin with right sides together. On one long side measure down six inches from the top and mark with tailors chalk, pencil or a flower head pin. Measure a further four inches and mark/pin again.
Stitch around the sides leaving the opening and top free. Backstitch well at the side opening to give it strength. Pin the lining to the bag right sides together. Stitch a half inch seam all the way around the top edge.
Carerfully pull the bag through the opening.
Push the lining inside the bag and gently press the top. Topstitch 3/8 inch from the top edge to stop the lining from rolling out.
Sew a decorative button to the opposite side of the loop for the closure.
All finished!
Happy Stitching.
Ann
Great bag Ann and great tutorial...thank you. I am going to make this one day...after Christmas sometime.Enjoy your Christmas bag...Dzintra
ReplyDeleteI think Santa will definitely come and fill your pretty Christmas bag - how could he refuse!! :o)
ReplyDeleteAnn, your bag is very cute!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was teaching the basket class (which has the same technique for the lining), one of the guild members suggested tacking the corners of the lining to the corners of the bag, to help keep the lining in place.
-Alice
HI Ann
ReplyDeleteI love this bag pattern and I will make it over the holidays, thankyou for putting up the tutorial, you make it look so easy.
Have a wonderful christmas ,
Love Leanne
This looks just great - I am also a big Deborah Mum fan - love the material.
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