– two 111/4in x 13/4in strips (lining) – one 141/4in x 3in strip (lining) – one 5in x 4in rectangle for the pocket (lining). From the bag batting, cut: – two circles using the embroidered pieces as a template.
Bag Construction 1 Plait the three pieces of cord and secure each end.
2 Use the quilt basting spray to secure the bag batting to the wrong side of the embroidered circle. 3 Press the two long red bias strips in half lengthways, Photo 1
Cutting
All measurements include a scant 1/4in seam allowance. From the black fabric, cut: – two 111/4in x 13/4in strips – one 141/4in x 3in strip.
wrong sides facing and insert the piping cord. Stitch as close as possible to the cord to secure.
4 With raw edges together, pin each piece of piping to
the outer edge of the embroidered circles. See photo 3. Stitch in place using a piping or zipper foot.
From the black organza, cut: – two 22 x 13/4in strips – 28in x 3in strip. From the red fabric, cut: – two 11/2in x 26in bias strips (joining if necessary) – two circles using the embroidered piece as a template (lining)
Photo 3
5 Trim the outer edge of the bag batting as close as possible to the stitching line. 6 Sew two gathering rows along both long sides of each piece of organza and then pull up the stitches until the lengths are equal to those of the corresponding black fabric of the same width.
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7 Sew the organza and black strips together along the long outer edges.