Things You'll Need:
- Fabric
- Ruler
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Iron
- Pins
- Thread
- Sewing machine
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Step 1
Cut the material to the desired dimensions. For example, to make a cloth bag that measures approximately 11 inches wide and 15 inches deep, you will need to cut 2 pieces of fabric that measure 11 1/2 inches by 15 1/2 inches to allow for ¼-inch seam allowances.
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Step 2
Measure and cut two pieces of fabric that are 2 inches by 11 1/2 inches. These pieces will be the inside lining of the rim and cover the unfinished ends of the bag's straps.
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Step 3
Determine the length of your straps, which is a personal preference, as you can either have straps that are long or short. Cut 2 straps that are at least 3 inches wide by your desired length.
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Step 4
Turn down ½-inch of the strap fabric to the wrong side on each of the long ends and crease with a hot iron. Fold the fabric in half, wrong sides together, and stitch down the length of each side. Repeat to make the remaining strap.
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Step 5
Baste the straps in place to the right side of each rectangle fabric piece, about 4 inches in from the edge, with the loops hanging down. Pin each 2-by-11-inch piece of fabric to the top of each rectangle fabric piece, right sides together, and straight stitch along the top.
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Step 6
Turn the straps so that they are pointing up and sew along the bottom edge of the brim fabric.
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Step 7
Match the two rectangle fabric pieces, right sides together, and pin along the sides and bottom. Sew a straight stitch along the sides and bottom. Turn right side out.







