Step 1

For Left Stripe Cut: 1 piece 2 ¾” x 6” For Center Stripe Cut: 1 piece 2 ½” x 6” For Right Stripe Cut: 1 piece 4 ¾” x 6” For Bag Back Cut: 1 piece 6” x 9” For Bag Lining Cut: 2 pieces 6” x 9” From Fusible Fleece Cut: 2 pieces 6” x 9” From Lightweight Interfacing Cut: 4 pieces 6” x 9” From Accent Fabric Cut: 4 pieces 1” x 2” for zipper tabs 1 piece 2 ½” x 4” for D ring attachment

Step 2

Sew the Left, Center, and Right bag front strips together using a ¼” seam allowance.

Step 3

Press the seams and trim to 6” x 9” if necessary.

Step 4

Following the directions on the package, apply interfacing to the following pieces.

Step 5

Lightweight Interfacing: Apply to the bag front, bag back, and lining pieces.

Step 6

Fusible Fleece: Apply to the bag lining pieces on top of the lightweight interfacing.

Step 7

Using a round object (like a plate or an old CD), round the two bottom corners of the bag front piece.

Step 8

I used a Curved Corner ruler, but if you don't have one just use any round object.

Step 9

Repeat with the bag back and both lining pieces.

Step 10

Pin one of the 1” x 2” zipper tab pieces to the end of your zipper, right sides facing. Pin another piece to the back of the zipper. Sew in place.

Step 11

Flip the zipper tabs so that they are away from the zipper and the fabric is right side up, and press. Topstitch along the fold.

Step 12

Repeat for the other side of the zipper.

Step 13

Pin the zipper to the bag front piece, aligning the centers. The right side of the zipper will be facing the right side of the fabric.

Step 14

Pin one of the lining pieces to the top of this. You will pin it so that the right side of the lining faces the zipper’s wrong side.

Step 15

Stitch in place using a zipper foot on your sewing machine with a ¼” – ⅜” seam allowance.

Step 16

Repeat the steps with the bag’s back and the other lining pieces.

Step 17

Press the fabric away from the zipper and topstitch along both zipper ends. Be careful, as metal zippers can become very hot when ironed.

Step 18

Trim the excess fabric from the zipper tabs.

Step 19

Fold the 2 ½” x 4” piece of fabric in half lengthwise and sew with a ¼” seam allowance. Turn right side out.

Step 20

Press the piece so that the seam is centered. Topstitch down both sides of the piece.

Step 21

Feed the D ring through the fabric and pin to the bag front piece about 2” down from the top of the bag. Stitch in place. Pin the D ring so that it does not get in the way as you finish the bag assembly.

Step 22

Unzip the zipper.

Step 23

Pin the bag front and bag back pieces together, right sides facing. Pin the bag lining pieces together right sides facing.

Step 24

Stitch around the perimeter of the bag with a ⅜” seam allowance. Be VERY careful when you are stitching over the area with the zipper. Make sure that you do not sew over any of the metal parts of the zipper.

Step 25

Leave a 3” opening on the lining side of the bag.

Step 26

Trim the seam allowance of the lining down to ⅛”.

Step 27

Clip the curves on the bag.

Step 28

Turn the bag right side out through the opening you left in the lining.

Step 29

When you’re sure that the bag is sewn correctly, close the hole in the lining with a zig-zag stitch.

Step 30

Press the bag well. I recommend that you use steam for this step as it will help to smooth out any wrinkles that may have occurred during the construction process.