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Time: 50 mins

The gifts inside will be will be a bonus to the fun fabric wrapping!
Get ready for the thank you notes!

Your gift will all the more appreciated when when accompanied by a designer bag!

This project certainly can be sewn by hand if you don't have access to a machine.

Before you begin, square up your fat quarter.

Posted by Mel from Denver, Colorado, United States • Published 25th August 2009 • See Mel's 11 projects »

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Step 1
YOU WILL NEED

1 fat quarter
thread
iron
sewing machine or needle
Step 2
Make a double fold on the raw edge and press.
The other end will be the selvage edge.
Step 3
If you are making this project as a bag for a gift, you may want to
use a large stitch so the receiver can easily undo the sewing and use the fat quarter as she/he desires.

If you intend the bag for your linens you can use a regular sewing stitch.

There is no need to back stitch at this point, but if it's your habit, go ahead!
Step 4
Turn so right side is showing

Refold your double hem
Step 5
After seams have been sewn, press
Step 6
add a special greeting or label to identify the contents of your bag
Step 7
Fold your double hemmed edge down about 3 1/2".

Fold the selvege end up to cover first fold. Keep about 1/2" away from the folded edge.
Step 8
Get ready for the thank you notes!
Your gift will all the more appreciated when when accompanied by a designer bag!

Other uses for this designer bag:

Organize your drawers. Put items you don't frequently use (nylons, scarves, do rags etc.) into one of your handmade bags to keep your drawers nice and tidy.

Going to the pool? How about putting your undies in one of these bags just in case your bag topples over you will be saved from scrambling to rescue your unmentionables before others get a look!

Traveling? Make a bag for each pair of shoes. It will keep your clothes from getting dirty from the soles.

Organize your jockey box (glove box). Put all your insurance and registration info in a lovely bag so they are all together when you need them.

Perhaps you could keep your makeup or hair accessories in a bag or two.