{"id":28109,"date":"2022-08-27T12:53:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-27T16:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=28109"},"modified":"2022-08-27T12:53:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T16:53:39","slug":"anti-pickpocket-bag-twisted-fabric-handles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/anti-pickpocket-bag-twisted-fabric-handles\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti Pickpocket Bag:  FREE pattern, tutorial, and video sew-along"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28365 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3-100x150.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\/08\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is my take on an anti-pickpocket bag made of fabric with twisted handles. &nbsp;I'm calling it Helsinki and here's the backstory to this design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As many of our regular readers know, I was recently away on vacation with my family. &nbsp;During the break, we managed to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fans-bernina-sewing-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bernina factory in Switzerland<\/a>, call in on what I'll argue is the finest fabric shop in the world in Italy, and as a final stop, we went in search of the famous design house, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marimekko.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marimekko<\/a>, in Finland &#8211;all of which I'll be writing about in&nbsp;the near future.<\/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=\"rJOWMx1AbI\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bernina-sewing-machine-factory-tour-switzerland\/\">My Bernina Sewing Machine Factory Tour In Switzerland<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;My Bernina Sewing Machine Factory Tour In Switzerland&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bernina-sewing-machine-factory-tour-switzerland\/embed\/#?secret=EJ6xTWZ3o3#?secret=rJOWMx1AbI\" data-secret=\"rJOWMx1AbI\" 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<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28368 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1832-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\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=\"8zEOQxSrsR\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/a-visit-to-marimekko-printing-factory\/\">In search of Inspiration, a visit to Marimekko in Helsinki<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;In search of Inspiration, a visit to Marimekko in Helsinki&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/a-visit-to-marimekko-printing-factory\/embed\/#?secret=DyQhvyc4Jj#?secret=8zEOQxSrsR\" data-secret=\"8zEOQxSrsR\" 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<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<p>In any case, while we were in Finland, in supposedly one of the safest cities in the world, my teenage daughter was pickpocketed and lost her very, very expensive new iPhone. &nbsp;Needless-to-say, her father was none too happy about this. &nbsp;The small handbag she was carrying was relatively open and the thieves just brushed up against her and it was gone. &nbsp;Poof! &nbsp;We were in a department store and the security cameras got it all on video, but it happened so fast and the perpetrators were gone by the time the tapes were reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28370 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1845-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It got me thinking that this can't be a rare occurrence&nbsp;and that I should design an anti-pickpocket bag with internal pockets, secure zippers, and strong straps to keep this thing from happening again. &nbsp;I started designing and as soon as I got home, put this new bag together. &nbsp;I think you'll find it an easy project to follow and the bag will not only be an attractive addition to your wardrobe but also super functional if you're traveling or spending time in crowded places. &nbsp;The twisted fabric handles are relatively unique and very strong. &nbsp;So Helsinki,&nbsp;this one is for you..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill Level: Advanced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have made a nag with lining and pockets, this project is easy for you to accomplish. &nbsp;If you, however, have never done a bag before, you will find this difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Secure main zipper with&nbsp;no gaps around the gusset making&nbsp;it is hard for a thief to access.<\/li><li>Zippered inner pockets for money and valuables.<\/li><li>Strong twisted fabric handles that will let you hold the bag securely.<\/li><li>Complete video tutorial and sew-along (links at the end of the article)<\/li><li>Dimensions 17&#8243; by 11&#8243;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28364 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4.jpg 735w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 434px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 434\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials for the Anti Pickpocket Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bmviOM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 x 20&#8243; zipper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bcH7FA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 x 8&#8243; zippers<\/a><\/li><li>1 yard of fabric, quilting cotton or cotton canvas 60&#8243;<\/li><li>1 yard of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bcH7FA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lightweight fusible interfacing<\/a><\/li><li>1 yard of fleece<\/li><li>1&nbsp; rectangle 10&#8243;x 6&#8243; of thick sewable interfacing<\/li><li>1\/2 yard of lining 60&#8243;<\/li><li>4 <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bwIph0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large metal grommets<\/a>, 1.5&#8243; hole diameter<\/li><li>4 x <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2crjWf9\">1&nbsp; 1\/4&#8243; metal rings with spring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2b99dTi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glue E6000<\/a><\/li><li>1 zipper foot<\/li><li>serger (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Fabric Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some suggestions for potential fabric options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/widget-57b93ecde4b012bab1944809-7948432?target=_top&mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See the entire sewing tutorial series here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id='std_coverflow_1_emd_video-cont' class='emd-container '>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id='std_coverflow_1_emd_video-view' class='emd-view-results'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type='hidden' id='atts_filter' name='atts_filter' value='tax::video_tag::is::anti-pickpocket;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vidcoverflow\">\n    <ul><li>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading youtube-duration\">11:34<\/div>\n<figure class=\"panel-body\">\n<div class=\"emd-thumb emd-coverjs\" data-cust=\"n_X7LZ2_aVU\" data-res=\"\/mqdefault.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/n_X7LZ2_aVU-300x169.jpg\" data-type=\"single\">\n<figcaption class=\"video-img-caption\" data-link=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/videos\/sewing-the-anti-pickpocket-bag-part-3-assembling-the-bag\/\" data-goto=\"Go to video page\">Sewing the Anti Pickpocket Bag: Part 3, Assembling the Bag<\/figcaption>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gradient\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading youtube-duration\">8:45<\/div>\n<figure class=\"panel-body\">\n<div class=\"emd-thumb emd-coverjs\" data-cust=\"pfqGSFGanJ0\" data-res=\"\/mqdefault.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pfqGSFGanJ0-300x169.jpg\" data-type=\"single\">\n<figcaption class=\"video-img-caption\" data-link=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/videos\/sewing-the-anti-pickpocket-bag-part-2-sewing-the-lining\/\" data-goto=\"Go to video page\">Sewing the Anti Pickpocket Bag: Part 2, Sewing the Lining<\/figcaption>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gradient\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading youtube-duration\">13:7<\/div>\n<figure class=\"panel-body\">\n<div class=\"emd-thumb emd-coverjs\" data-cust=\"49lcYLjqX8w\" data-res=\"\/mqdefault.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/49lcYLjqX8w-300x169.jpg\" data-type=\"single\">\n<figcaption class=\"video-img-caption\" data-link=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/videos\/sewing-the-anti-pickpocket-bag-part-1-making-the-handles\/\" data-goto=\"Go to video page\">Sewing the Anti Pickpocket Bag: Part 1, Making the Handles<\/figcaption>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gradient\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\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\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See next page for free pattern download.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-283742\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-28374 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"28374\" data-trackid=\"28374\" 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\/08\/2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Anti-pickpocket bag from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/antipickpocketbag\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/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\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-500x335.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-32475 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-2048x1374.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-150x101.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/335;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-500x335.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-32475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-2048x1374.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Melisaa-Bag-final-copy-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One: Preparing The Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> to the lining (3 pieces) and the facing (2 pieces).&nbsp; Sew the soft sewable interfacing or fleece to the main fabric (2 pieces).&nbsp; Sew the thick sewable interfacing to the bottom (1 piece).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28139 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side.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\/08\/right-side-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are using canvas as per the recommended fabric options, there is no need to use any interfacing or fleece. &nbsp;For your reference only, the following picture will show you the right side and the wrong side of the fabric I am using. &nbsp;Because it is <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">batik<\/a>,&nbsp;both sides are the same, so I have applied the thinnest <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> I have so you can differentiate the right and wrong sides more clearly.&nbsp; All other directions are on the pattern. Please follow closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Making the Inner Pockets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the lining(main pattern piece) right side up. &nbsp;Place the pocket piece to which you have ironed a rectangle of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> that is the same width of the pocket 10&#8243; x 3&nbsp; 1\/2&#8243; in length centered on top of the lining and draw a rectangle 2&#8243; from the top that is 7&#8243; x&nbsp; 1\/2&#8243;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28141 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167.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\/08\/Untitled-design167-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design167.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Draw a line in the middle of the pocket that stops 1\/'4&#8243; from the end.&nbsp; This line will be your cutting line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28140 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168.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\/08\/Untitled-design168-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design168.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew with a small stitch (I am using #2) all around the pocket. &nbsp;Please follow your drawing exactly. &nbsp;This will ensure you have perfect corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the line in the middle stopping 1\/4&#8243; from the end.&nbsp; Cut to the corner without cutting the stitching line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28143 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169.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\/08\/Untitled-design169-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design169.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pass the pocket piece through the cut you just made and iron. \u00a0Place the zipper under this opening and pin the zipper.\u00a0 Make sure the zipper is centered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28146 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath.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\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Place-zipper-underneath.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The zipper is larger than the opening and so will have to make sure the little handle is not underneath the lining. Stitch very close to the edge you need to adjust while sewing. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28144 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170.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\/08\/Untitled-design170-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design170.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Change to a zipper foot and stitch very close to the edge. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28148 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172.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\/08\/Untitled-design172-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design172.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can make two pockets or just one. \u00a0Personally, I like pockets, so I am making one on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28147 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171.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\/08\/Untitled-design171-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design171.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><div class='code-block code-block-10' 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=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Making the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-anti-pickpocket-bag-new-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lining<\/a> of Your Handbag.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place one side facing right side up and the other on the top right side, leaving a gap of 6&#8243; on the side. &nbsp;This is important for a later step. &nbsp;Zigzag the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28150 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_.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\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Leave-a-gap-of-6_.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We will gather the bottom edge. &nbsp;The following is the proper technique to gather.<\/p>\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<p>Make a row of large stitches (In my machine #4 is the largest) 1\/4&#8243; from the edge. &nbsp;Stop at the side seam. &nbsp;Make another 1\/4&#8243; above that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull the top threads and gather. &nbsp;Each side should measure 13&nbsp; 1\/2&#8243; in length<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28151 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the.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\/08\/On-the-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/On-the.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn the lining wrong side out and match the side seams of the lining to the bottom lining piece. \u00a0Follow the pattern for the correct placement of the center. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28152 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams.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\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/match-the-sides-seams.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew at 5\/8&#8243; and then make another row of stitches 1\/4&#8243; from the seam. \u00a0Cut the seam allowance and zigzag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28155 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176.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\/08\/Untitled-design176-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design176.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28154 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag.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\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/the-inside-of-your-bag.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four: Attaching The Zipper to the Facing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold and iron the edge of the facing at 5\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28161 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177.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\/08\/Untitled-design177-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design177.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place the zipper and pin the facing on both sides, about 1\/8&#8243; from the teeth of the zipper.&nbsp; The zipper is longer&nbsp;than the facing and this is what we need for this technique.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28162 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178.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\/08\/Untitled-design178-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design178.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leave 5\/8&#8243; at the beginning and at the end of the facing without sewing. &nbsp;Make sure both sides are the same. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28163 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_.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\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stop-at-5_8_.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bend the zipper down to expose the facing. \u00a0Pin the facing and sew at 5\/8&#8243;.\u00a0 The pins are showing where to sew.\u00a0 Do the other side.\u00a0 Open the seams.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28165 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180.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\/08\/Untitled-design180-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design180.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do the other side.\u00a0 You will notice the facing will have a tendency to curve. \u00a0This is expected and needed for the design.\u00a0 Open the seams of the facing. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28175 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181.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\/08\/Untitled-design181-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design181.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin the lining to the facing, the right side of the lining to the wrong side of the fabric. You know you have done it well when you open the zipper and you see the inside right side of the lining with the pockets.\u00a0 Before you proceed make sure you have the sides of the lining and the facing open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28177 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183.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\/08\/Untitled-design183-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design183.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><div class='code-block code-block-10' 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=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five: Making The Main Body Of Your Fabric Handbag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the fleece onto the main fabric. &nbsp;I am sewing diagonal lines, not so creative, I know.&nbsp; My print is fantastic and I don't want to add any more to it.<\/p>\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<p>Sew the sides of the bag at 5\/8 (bottom picture).&nbsp; Sew two&nbsp;rows of very large stitches to gather the bottom just like you did with the lining. &nbsp;Stop at the side seams on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28179 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184.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\/08\/Untitled-design184-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design184.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Match the side centers with the side seams of the bag, then gather as needed. Sew at 5\/8&#8243; twice to make it strong. &nbsp;Trim the seam allowance by half and zigzag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28180 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185.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\/08\/Untitled-design185-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design185.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six: Attaching The Lining To The Main Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand the main body of the handbag wrong side out and insert the lining right side in.\u00a0 It means you have the right sides together. Stitch the top edge at 1\/4.\u00a0 All the seams should be open to reduce bulk. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28188 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out.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\/08\/wrong-side-out-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrong-side-out.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Snip the seam allowance every 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28189 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186.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\/08\/Untitled-design186-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design186.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Using the 6&#8243; gap you previously left in your lining turn the bag the right way out.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28205 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187.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\/08\/Untitled-design187-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design187.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first thing you will notice is the zipper.\u00a0 Align the metal ends together and sew where the seams end across the zipper and cut the excess.\u00a0 Do the same on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28221 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188.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\/08\/Untitled-design188-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design188.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28222 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189.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\/08\/Untitled-design189-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design189.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The other side of the zipper will look like this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' 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=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28389 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-17.50.43-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Seven: Installing the grommets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trace the placement of the grommets using your pattern or your grommet.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28326 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1772-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\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<p>Open the hole with a pair of very sharp scissors or with the tool that came with your grommets.\u00a0 Insert the male part from the outside of the bag. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28327 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1773-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Insert the male part from the outside of bag. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28329 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male.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\/08\/Male-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Male.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The legs should be showing on the facing side. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28330 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing.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\/08\/facing-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/facing.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Insert the female part and press down the legs with a flat screwdriver.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28331 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206.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\/08\/Untitled-design206-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design206.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28332 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208.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\/08\/Untitled-design208-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"anti pickpocket bag\" class=\"wp-image-28332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design208.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Eight: Closing The Lining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull the lining out of the bag and align the edges as straight as you can, pin it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(209)\" class=\"wp-image-28358 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209.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\/08\/Untitled-design209-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(209)\" class=\"wp-image-28358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design209.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew at 1\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(210)\" class=\"wp-image-28360 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210.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\/08\/Untitled-design210-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(210)\" class=\"wp-image-28360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design210.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' 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=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>All that remains to do is the handles and for that, please refer to post our <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-bag-handles-twisted-fabric-scraps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">previous post<\/a> on how to make twisted handles for bags. &nbsp;Click on the image to go to the tutorial or watch the video.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-bag-handles-twisted-fabric-scraps\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28291 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2.jpg 940w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; 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