12 Beautiful Tote Purse Patterns
Notice how the casing is not caught up in the seam. That's how you want it at all four ends so that, later, the drawstring can be pulled through.
2. Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance as shown. The gap is left so that the strap can later be turned right side out.
Hem the opening of the bag.
3. Snip out the extra fabric at all four corners.
Straps: 1. You should have cut four 31" x 2.5" rectangles to use as your straps. Pair the straps and lay them right sides together. Pin in place.
4. Use a (not too sharp) instrument to turn the strap right side out. I like to use the eraser of a pencil.
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