Tip: Verify that your straps are the same length before sewing them in.Press and top-stitch each edge of the strap.I folded the strap pieces in half RST, serged a 1/4" seam along the edge and then turned the really long skinny tube (if you hate this more than pressing a long 1/4" seam, do the strap as the pattern suggests) A flexible bodkin is a handy helper for turning tubes!.I just happen to know I HATE pressing a 1/4" seam along long edges. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the method listed above and may actually be the easier way. So, go figure, I like doing my straps a slightly different way.Fold the straps in half lengthwise wrong side together and press. (7) Wrong side up fold and press 1/4" along both sides of the straps.I decided to prepare the straps next as I like to stitch them under the folded top edge and then stitch them a second time for security.I decided to skip a step and did this all in one go with my serger, if you are using a regular sewing machine, you will stitch the 1/2" seam mentioned in (1) and then zig zag your seam allowance as this step mentions.(2) Serge or zig-zag the edges of the seam allowance.If it helps, draw a line where you want to stitch. If your panel isn't perfectly straight, use this opportunity to straighten it up as best you can, noting that the 1/2" seam allowance will enable you to fix any wobble.So as mentioned above, I left a little extra on the edges that will be cut off while serging.(1) Fold the bag in half, right sides together.The pocket can be added as an afterthought if desired. I will note my modifications at the end of the tutorial. (I always like sewing flat things first!) While I followed the instructions with doing the pocket later, you can save yourself alot of hassle by sewing the pattern step 6 "Pin the pocket." before folding your bag in half and stitching the sides together.
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