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Colorful Union Jack Make-up Case
Riley Blake Designs flag fabric makes creating a one of a kind make-up bag super easy. 1 fabric panel has 8 different flag options, so the combinations are endless!
Cut and fuse the fabric first:
1) Outside / Union Jack flag fabric – Cut out 2 flags. Cut 2 rectangles measuring 11 7/8″ x 8 7/8″ [ Leave approx 3/8" seam allowances on the sides and NO seam allowances on the top and bottom]
2) Outside / Bottom – Cut 1 rectangle measuring 11 7/8″ x 5″
3) Lining – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 11 7/8″ x 10 3/4″
4) Zipper tabs – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 5″ x 2 1/2″
5) Fusible – Cut the fusible to match the 2 Union Jack pieces and the bottom
6) Iron the fusible to each flag and also the bottom piece. Remember to iron to the wrong side of the fabric.
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Step 10
Turn the pouch wrong side out again. The outside bag is facing one way and the lining bag is facing another way. Right sides should be facing each other. Pin along the side seams. Important step – Match the flags at the side seams and the bottom seam also needs to line up! Pin, pin, pin.. Place your sewing machine. Stitch side seams together with a 1/2″ seam allowance. It might get a bit tricky when you get near the zipper/top edge.. Continue and stop sewing the side seams together when you get approximately 1/4″ – 1/2″ away from the zipper. Try to stitch as close to the top as possible and remember to back stitch. Repeat for the other side and lining. Press the seams with an iron. Open the seams and press again.
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Step 11
Time to make the boxed corners. Keep the cosmetic bag inside out with the lining at one and and the outside portion at another end. Start with the outside/flag fabric. Place on your work surface. Wiggle the fabric around so that the side seams are facing upwards. Make a point and also make sure that the sides sit at a 45 degree angle. Finger press any wrinkles out. Measure 2″ upwards from the tip and mark a dashed line with a disappearing ink pen [Note - The seam should hit at the seam where you stitched the bottom to the front flag]. Pin. Place into sewing machine and stitch following the dashed/seam line. Backstitch. Repeat for the other side and again for the lining fabric. Press.
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Step 13
You are on the homestretch… Find the opening that was created in the lining and pull the entire bag throughout itself. You are turning the bag right side out. Wiggle the corners into place. Pull the tab into the middle. Place the bag into the sewing machine and stitch over zipper at each end. Cut off zipper.
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Step 15
Turn each tab right side. Wiggle the corners into place and press with an iron. Squeeze the zipper at each end and slide the tab into place. Pin. Place into your sewing machine and edge stitch around the outside of the tab. Remember to backstitch along the zipper side. Lastly, pull out the lining and stitch the opening closed. You can hand stitch or machine stitch it closed.. I am too lazy to hand sew, so I always like to run it through my machine.