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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
18 U. S. C. 707
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
5. On bag front and back, measure down
12 inches from the top and draw a line
across. Pin lower edge of trim along this
line and top stitch both long edges
(Figure E).
Apply Zipper and Pocket to Outer Fabric
1. From the top edge of bag back, center
and draw a line 3 inches down and 5
inches long.
2. On wrong side of pocket lining, center
and draw a 5-inch line 1 inch down
from top edge.
3. Match these two lines up with right
sides together. Pin together.
4. Stitch  inch away from line, going
around both sides of the line forming
a rectangle and overlapping ends of
stitching (Figure F).
(Rectangle measures
approximately 5
inches x  inch).
5. Cut through both
layers of fabric along
line and diagonally
to corners, being
careful not to cut through stitching at
corners. (Figure F).
6. Push pocket lining through the slot to
the inside of the bag. Press, forming a
narrow “window” for the zipper.
7. Bar tack top edges of the zipper tape to-
gether using a wide zigzag stitch.
8. Pin window over zipper with pull tab
at the left end of the window. Baste.
Topstitch close to the
window edge, using
a zipper foot if neces-
sary. (Figure G).
9. Fold the pocket lining up matching
sides and ends. Pin.
b.f. f.
nished edge
raw edge
Prepare Flap
1. With right side together, pin flap and
flap lining together along lower and
side edges. Sew using a -inch seam
allowance. Leave the top edge open for
turning.
2. Clip corners and grade seam allowanc-
es.
3. Turn flap right side out. Press.
4. Baste across top opening.
5. Topstitch ¼ inch from outer seamed
edge.
Prepare Straps and Handles
1. With right sides together, fold handle
and straps in half lengthwise. Pin.
2. Sew long edges together using a -inch
seam allowance. Trim seam allowances
to ¼ inch.
3. Turn straps and handle right sides out.
Press.
4. Topstitch long edges ¼ inch from edge.
Figure E
Figure F
Figure G
g.
2. cut through
both layers
of fabric
1. stitch