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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
Sewing machine
constructed bags
Serger
constructed
bags
Materials Required:
• Fabric scraps or remnants of any kind,
size to be determined by gift
• Thread
• Cording or ribbon for ties
Equipment Required:
• Sewing machine
• Serger (if available)
• Dressmaker’s shears
• Dressmaker’s pins and pin cushion
• Measuring tape
Instructions:
1. Cut fabric according
to the desired size. Ex-
ample: For a 6-inch by
12-inch bag, cut a 12-
inch by 12-inch piece
of fabric.
2. Serge (Figure A) or
construct a narrow
hem along top edge.
To construct narrow
hem, turn edge under
inch and press, then
turn under ¼ inch
again and stitch close
to the edge (Figure B).
This simple project reinforces skills using the
sewing machine and/or serger, including
straight stitching and narrow seams.
3. Fold in half with right sides together.
4. Stitch a ¼-inch seam (Figure C) or serge
(Figure D) down the side and across
bottom.
5. Secure thread ends, and hide them in
the seam.
6. Turn right side out and press.
7. A serged tie may be made by serging
each side of a 1-inch fabric strip or tying
with a cord or ribbon.
Adapted from Gi Bag, Nadine Hackler,
Retired Professor, Clothing & Textiles, Univer-
sity of Florida, Florida Cooperative Extension
Service
Gift Bag
Practice Project—Junior Unit III
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Figure C Figure D
Figure B
Figure A
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