Maggie’s Custom Design Tutorial for Sewing a Gift Bag from Recycled Materials
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Gift bad made from recycled grain bags. I use Bernina #100 needle and Coats and Clark 100% mercerized thread.
9″ x 9″ x 10″ finished size.
Cut material being mindful of the design you want to achieve.
Cut four pieces about 10″ x 12″ for side pieces One piece about 10″ x 10″ for bottom.
Sew sides to bottom and top stitch inside seam.
Sew side seams together.
There is a 2″ hem at the top and about 1/2″ side and bottom seams. I use clothespins instead of pins.
Handles finished about 20″ or whatever desired.
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