{"id":24904,"date":"2022-03-05T15:27:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T20:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=24904"},"modified":"2022-03-05T15:27:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-05T20:27:26","slug":"folded-shopping-bag-batik-fabric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/folded-shopping-bag-batik-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"Folded Shopping Bag FREE Pattern. Never without a bag when you need one!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/folded-shopping-bag1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's a fun and practical sewing project &#8211;a folded shopping bag&#8211; that you can make with Batik fabric.&nbsp; Frankly, you could do this project with almost any colorful fabric (or even not-so-colorful..) but I love how it looks with beautiful Batik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don't know if this is happening in your community, but where I live, stores are beginning to stop providing plastic and even paper shopping bags in favor of reusable bags.&nbsp; I've bought so many reusable bags but I never seem to have one with me when I need it so I end up buying more and more (which probably isn't too good for the environment either, although the retailers who now charge for these bags seem to like it..)&nbsp; My solution is this super easy folded shopping bag that will turn into a flat pouch small enough that you can put it in your handbag.&nbsp; Now I'll never be without a shopping bag when I need one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is simple and should take you about 30 minutes to an hour and the end product is extremely versatile. It will make the perfect gift for a friend on Mother's Day or addition to your Etsy store.&nbsp; I purchased a small treasure of Batik fabrics on a recent trip and would like to show you a few ways to use Batik as accessories, clothing, and home decoration.&nbsp; You don't have to use Batik but it is always nice;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed lazyload\" data-src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/vUyNLziuAwgGk\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/bags-sewing-so-sew-easycom-vUyNLziuAwgGk\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent article, we talked about the ancient art of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/\">Batik Printing Technique<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9VWFSC9rgM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/\">The Ancient Art of Batik Printing<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Ancient Art of Batik Printing&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/embed\/#?secret=9VWFSC9rgM\" data-secret=\"9VWFSC9rgM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to make this from real Batik fabric, we've found a wonderful supplier in the US that ships through Amazon called <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PMj4rH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Java Batiks<\/a>. &nbsp;These are authentic Batik fabrics from Indonesia. &nbsp;In future tutorials, we'll show you how to make your own Batik, but if you want to start working with the fabric, it may make sense to get a supply now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 yard of &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PMj4rH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batik fabric from Java Batiks<\/a><\/li><li>1 <a href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/32d11a99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zipper<\/a> 18&#8243; long.<\/li><li>1 rectangle of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PPCcox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quilting fleece<\/a>, very soft 12&#8243; x 6&#8243;<\/li><li>1 rectangle 12&#8243;x 6&#8243; of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PPChc4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fusible interfacing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1UMzito\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing thread<\/a> to match the fabric<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/small-tools\/dritz-loop-turner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">loop turner<\/a> (optional)<\/li><li>spray fabric adhesive (optional). &nbsp;I used <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1qBaBTy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Therm O Web Spray N Bond Quilt Basting Adhesive Spray<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/category\/sewing-machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing machine<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-2506530\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-25065 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"25065\" data-trackid=\"25065\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Visit Craftsy to Download the Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>We have made available the FREE template for this project at our account on Payhip.com<\/p><p>You can download it\u00a0FREE\u00a0there.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/foldedshoppingbag\" style=\"\" >Free Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1980980487\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batik Fabric Suggestions from Amazon.com<\/h2>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"batik fabric by the yard\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"ArtsAndCrafts\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"67c6a6334e5d0e31f9a30ded5d1f733f\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_browse_node = \"2617941011\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Folded Shopping Bag Pieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design18-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25002 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design18-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25002\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut one pouch piece of fabric, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>, and one of fleece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(45)\" class=\"wp-image-25034 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(45)\" class=\"wp-image-25034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design45.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a rectangle that is 17 1\/2&#8243; in width and 36&#8243; in length. &nbsp;Fold in half lengthwise and mark the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25002 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design19.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut two strips of 24&#8243; in length and&nbsp; 2&#8243; wide (this will become the handles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25005 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design21.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assembling the Bag&nbsp;Handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your strip of fabric, (24&#8243; by 2&#8243;) folded in half, sew at 1\/4&#8243;, turn inside out, and iron. &nbsp;You may find it useful to use a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/small-tools\/dritz-loop-turner\" target=\"_blank\">loop turner<\/a> to do this. &nbsp;Then and sew a stitch in the middle.&nbsp; Put aside for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25007 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design22.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Pouch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuse the interfacing to the fabric with the use of an iron. &nbsp;Then attach the fleece either by sewing or by using spray glue.&nbsp; Take the zipper and lay it open and upside down on the right side of the fabric.&nbsp; Align it to the first notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25008 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design23.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the zipper to the fabric, use as many pins as you can to shape the zipper around the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25011 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design26.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Start sewing at the right-hand side notch.&nbsp; You start sewing 1 cm from the head of the zipper.&nbsp; This gap is important to be able to flip the zipper around.&nbsp; Make sure you keep sewing the zipper with your zipper foot around the bag following the edge of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: please make sure you are sewing at the same distance around the zipper. &nbsp;Any deviation will distort the zipper and it will not look good when you zip up the bag. &nbsp;Start sewing the other side at the notch as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a refresher on using zipper feet, please read our tutorial on the subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9xKRZZaeBw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/\">All About Zipper Feet &#8211; Sew A Skirt Series<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;All About Zipper Feet &#8211; Sew A Skirt Series&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/embed\/#?secret=9xKRZZaeBw\" data-secret=\"9xKRZZaeBw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim the fabric with the fleece to allow the zipper to curve smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25014 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design30.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the ends of the zippers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25018 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design34.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the zipper ends lay toward the fleece side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25015 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design31.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay the rectangle lengthwise and pin the pouch to the rectangle print side up.&nbsp; Tuck both ends of the zipper under the pouch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25525 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135-150x113.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\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design135-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25016 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design32.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the pouch using your zipper foot by topstitching around the pouch make sure you follow the zipper perfectly as to not distort the shape of the pouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shopping folded bag\" class=\"wp-image-25017 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shopping folded bag\" class=\"wp-image-25017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design33.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use your serger for this step.&nbsp; I am using a French seam to close the sides.&nbsp; Sew on the right side of the fabric on both sides. &nbsp;For a refresher on how to make French seams, please review this tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"JQrobTnVn2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-french-seam\/\">How to Sew a French Seam: the Best Seam for Delicate Fabrics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Sew a French Seam: the Best Seam for Delicate Fabrics&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-french-seam\/embed\/#?secret=JQrobTnVn2\" data-secret=\"JQrobTnVn2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"floded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25019 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"floded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design35.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut half of the seam allowance, turn your bag inside out, and iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25020 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design36.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew again 3\/4&#8243; again and iron the sides once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round up the corners with the use of your zipper foot. &nbsp;Follow the shape of the pouch.&nbsp; Make sure you do not catch the zipper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25030 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design43.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attaching the handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay the rectangle horizontally with the handles on either side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25033 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design44.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold again this time 3\/4&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25023 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design38.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your handles are hanging down fold the handles upward and pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25025 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design39.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the handles and the hem all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25026 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design40.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25035 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25036 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"folded shopping bag\" class=\"wp-image-25036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design47.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it, the perfect bag to hide your crime or another purchase from the fabric store&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode705Html\" style=\"float: none; 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