Cut & Sewing Instructions

Cut 3 pieces of oilcloth as follows: 1 @ 7 X 28 (for body) 2 @ 4 X 12 (for sides)

Mark and notch body piece at 12 1/8 from each end on long side as shown below:
<- 12 1/8 -> <- 12 1/8 ->

<- 4 1/4 ->

<- 12 1/8 ->

<- 12 1/8 ->

These notches will shape the bottom of the bag (not shown to scale)

 Fold down on both short ends of long body piece and sew in place. Fold down on one short end of each of the two side pieces and sew in place. This will make a clean finish at the top of the bag.

Line up top edge of 1 side piece to top edge of body piece right sides together. Sew along long edge to notch.

With needle down - Turn corner and sew along short edge with needle down turn corner and sew along opposite long edge.

 Repeat with 2nd side piece along opposite side of body piece. Turn bag right side out forming corners.

Top stitch along 4 corner side seams from top edge to bottom (do not stitch around bottom of bag).

 Mark ribbon tie placement 3 from top seam at center on front and back of bag. Cut two lengths of ribbon 5 each. Heat seal cut edges of ribbon. Turn under one end of ribbon pieces and zig-zag stitch to outside of front and back of bag as marked.

TIPS The coated surface of Oilcloth fabric can stick to the sewing machine table you may need to gently easy it along during sewing.

Fold marks in the Oilcloth fabric can easily be removed by ironing on the wrong side of the fabric using medium heat. The oilcloth will be very supple when warm and can easily stretch (be sure not to pull out of shape). It will regain its rigidity once cooled.

This pattern/tutorial is for personal use only and is not to be distributed or sold. Finished products made using this tutorial may be sold at craft shops/markets only no mass production.
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