How to make a project bag

Take two fat quarters. Fold lengthwise. Cut a length off the end to make the strap from. You need 4 inches to make a 1 inch strap.



Sew the top edge of your bag lining and outer fabric together. Press.
Now fold in half length wise matching the seam.



Sew along the three sides leaving two openings. One in the outside fabric about 1 inch from the seam and about one inch in size. If you look in the photo above the opening will be between the two pins. The second opening is left in the base of the lining. It's used to turn the bag through.



Sew up the hole in the lining and push the lining into the outer bag.
Line up the top and press.



Make the casing for the draw string by sewing two lines around the top of the bag opening. One about 1 inch down and the other around 2 inches down from the opening.




Make the strap by folding edges into the center and folding again.
Fold the ends in to neaten them.
Top stitch around the strap.


Sew the strap onto the bag below the casing stitches. I use box and cross stitching for strength.
I added a snap so I could hang it from my kitchen chair as I work. You may prefer to sew both ends down to make a strap to hang from your wrist.


Thread cord through the casing and you're done!



And here is the bag in use. Hanging from a kitchen chair.

Let me know how you go following these directions. They were written up on blogger with the kids screaming at each other in the background and Michael nursing at intervals.

psss a hint:
Use shoe laces for the drawstring. Strong and ends are sealed, so no fraying!

Edited to Add: March 14, 2011

Also makes a fabulous drop spindle bag!