Green Bag Lady

Bag Pattern
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Helpful hint: pinch dots in both
Cut 2--18 x 18 squares of fabric Put the 2 pieces together right sides facing hands and pull so fabric is flat
and looks like diagram below
Sew all sides 1/4 in from edge

Bottom corner view

wrong side of fabric
wrong side of fabric
side seam

wrong side of fabric

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bottom seam
draw dots on
Cut a 2.5 inch square out of the corners of fabric with bottom corners
bottom corners on both sides dot to dot

Step 5
Green Bag Lady Step 7
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Sewing Machines in half length Fold over the top of bag about
wise and one inch and make a seam around
right side of fabric

Step 4 zig zag sew the whole bag attaching the handles
or serge the at the tip of the handle as you go.
Place a ruler at the Sew around the whole bag again
open edge
Cut a strip left edge of bag, make 1/8 inch from the top of the bag.
of fabric (you may sew marks* at 6.5 and 11.5
right side of fabric

3 x 18 the handle wrong this is the CENTER wrong side of fabric

for the sides together & of where to attach
handle turn it, but this is handles (do NOT turn
not necessary for Helpful hint: backstitch at handles
bag right side out yet,
a shopping bag!) when you go over them for reinforcement!
sew handles on first)

*You will want to make the marks Turn bag right side out and go
for the handles on the right side shopping! Enjoy! Make them
of the fabric so you can still see them
when you go to step 7. as gifts/gift wrap for all occasions!