{"id":20224,"date":"2015-10-18T06:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-10-18T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=20224"},"modified":"2019-06-04T13:44:06","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T17:44:06","slug":"sweetie-gate-fold-bag-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sweetie-gate-fold-bag-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Such a Sweetie Gate-fold Bag Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20244 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20244 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Featured-image-Such-a-Sweetie-gatefold-purse-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I'm a sucker for shiny bag hardware. \u00a0Any time I see something new, my mind starts to turn over with the possibilities for how to use it and this unusual little piece was no exception. \u00a0It's called an expandable gate-fold purse frame and lends itself perfectly to making a cute little round bag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20246 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-041c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I started out by making one for the little daughter of a friend, decorated it with lace and ric-rac, and it was so pretty. \u00a0When we asked what she was going to keep in her little bag, she replied &#8220;All my sweeties&#8221; and so the name &#8220;Such a Sweetie&#8221; bag came about. \u00a0It truly is a sweetie too, and looks great as an evening bag, fabulous in a sequin, beaded or embroidered fabric too. Make one in a luxurious silk with hand beading perhaps?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20245 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-027c-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I'll be delighted to show you how to make one using a basic cotton then you can go wild with your own designs and fabrics. \u00a0The finished bag measures about 5.5 inches tall by 3 inches across the base.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials for the Such a Sweetie Gate-Fold Bag pattern<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20229 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/sid\/bernette\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/buy\/0606722\/freespirit-50-pc-designer-fat-quarter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fat quarter of fabric<\/a> in total, or mix and match smaller pieces<\/li>\n<li>Light-weight interfacing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=plastic%20canvas&linkCode=ur2&linkId=86cce80e7c8eaee5e6528594819da6a7&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=O452AUHD73QHB7O7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plastic canvas<\/a> 11 x 4 inches<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=258957&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F100236768%2F3-inch-vintage-expandable-gate-purse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4.5 inch expandable gate-fold purse frame<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=258957&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F71931738%2F120cm-chain-links-purse-links-bag-chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silver-tone chain with clips<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Little beads\/pearls of your choice<\/li>\n<li>Optional &#8211; trim or lace of your choice<\/li>\n<li>Optional &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&fst=as%3Aoff&keywords=invisible%20thread&linkCode=ur2&linkId=401aae37a02adaf648e7c704b05a58a6&qid=1439782359&rh=n%3A12899561%2Ck%3Ainvisible%20thread&rnid=2941120011&tag=soseea-20&linkId=MXXO6HD37QX2ZHF6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">invisible thread<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a title=\"Download the template for your Such A Sweetie Bag here\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/So-Sew-Easy-Such-A-Sweetie-Bag-Pattern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the template for your Such A Sweetie Bag here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Watch me make one<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TcCW3lo4M1I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to sew your Such a Sweetie Bag<\/h2>\n<p>Apply a light-weight interfacing to the two circular pieces, and the lower section on the outer and the lining of the bag. \u00a0The circular template is designed so the outer circle is the bottom of the outside of the bag and the inner circle in the bottom of the lining.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20230 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Using a 1\/4 inch seam allowance and with right sides together, sew the three rectangular pieces together along the long sides, with the piece <em>without<\/em> interfacing in the middle. \u00a0If you are using a fabric with a directional print, the top of the print should both face inwards towards the center. \u00a0Press seams towards the center piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20231 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"778\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1-500x648.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1-116x150.jpg 116w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/778;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1-500x648.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-a-sweetie-1-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>You can decide to use 1, 2 or 3 different fabrics, depending on the look you are going for.<\/p>\n<p>Top stitch on the center piece, close to both seam lines, and catching the seam allowances on the underneath side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20233 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-005b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you want to add any embellishment, beading, embroidery, lace or trims to your bag, add these now. \u00a0I added a beaded trim and sewed it with a zipper foot and a zig-zag stitch. \u00a0If you are using something with beads then take care to stop them before your seam allowance or you could break your needle when sewing the seam later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20234 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-006b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you are sewing any embellishments on the outside of the bag. \u00a0The slightly larger of the two outside panels is the outside of the bag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20235 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-007b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Now sew the three pieces together to make a tube, with right sides together. \u00a0Sew with a 1\/4 inch seam. \u00a0IMPORTANT &#8211; leave a gap unsewn in the lower lining section for 3 inches, to turn the bag right side out later. \u00a0Press the seam open.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20236 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-009b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Using plenty of pins, fit the circular base into the bottom of the tube, matching right sides together. \u00a0Match the bottom of the bag with the slightly larger of the outer pieces that will form the outside of the bag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20237 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-010b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Carefully sew around the circle with a 1\/4 inch seam allowance, avoiding little puckers and gathers as best you can. \u00a0Take it nice and slow.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat the same at the other end of the tube for the lining base. \u00a0The lining base is cut a little smaller, so ease the two together. If you have to add a little gathering or pleats to the base of the lining to get it to fit the circle, that's OK. \u00a0The inside of the bag is always going to be smaller than the outside, or we'll get too much loose fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20238 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-012b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #444444;\">Clip into the seam allowances around both circles, but don't snip your line of stitches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20239 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-013b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Turn the bag the right side out. \u00a0 Cut your piece of plastic canvas 10.5 x 4 inches and slide it inside the bag to make sure its a good fit. \u00a0Adjust if you need to. Sew the two short ends together with some thread or floss. \u00a0Slide this into the gap in the lining and down into the outer part of the bag below the seam for the center piece.\u00a0Neatly close the gap in the lining with a ladder stitch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20240 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-014b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Push the lining down into the bag, so that you fold the middle section exactly in half. Match the seam line on the outside to the seam line on the inside to get it even and level. Carefully press around the top of the bag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20241 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Open up your gate-fold frame to match the circumference of the fabric. \u00a0Clips are easier to use than pins at this stage to keep everything nicely lined up.<\/p>\n<p>Now carefully sew the frame to the purse, just catching the top of the fabric. \u00a0You can use an invisible thread or one that matches your fabric. Adding beads here is a nice touch. \u00a0Bring your needle through the hole in the frame from the back, add a bead, and then thread back through the hole in the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20242 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-017b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I then sew a stitch to the center between the holes, bring the needle through to the front, then to the back in almost the same place so to make a tiny stitch on the front. \u00a0Then up through the next hole in the frame, add a bead, down through the hole, and carry on all the way around until the frame is sewn in place. \u00a0My pearls here are quite large, you can use tiny seed beads if you like too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20243 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20243 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-020b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Add your chain, close up your purse frame and admire your new bag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20247 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c.jpg\" alt=\"gate-fold bag pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Such-A-Sweetie-039c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for following along. 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