How to Sew a Buttonhole Bag
Assemble your chosen fabric and sewing supplies., Fold the fabric in half. , Cut a rectangle to your desired length and width. , With right sides together, stitch the side seams and bottom of the bag, leaving a half-inch (1.27cm) seam allowance...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble your chosen fabric and sewing supplies.
What you need to complete this project is listed below under "Things You'll Need". -
Step 2: Fold the fabric in half.
,, Miter the lower corners of the bag to add support, if needed. , Layer one-inch (2.5cm) strips, on top of each other, about two inches (5cm) below the opening. , Cut open each buttonhole with a pair of scissors. , Pinking helps to keep fabric from raveling.
Or, turn the edge of the opening over twice, to form a quarter-inch hemline and stitch it in place. , Weave one string entirely around the opening.
Tie the ends of the strings together into a knot, to create a strap at one side of the bag.
Weave one string around half of the opening.
Weave another string around the other half of the opening.
Tie the ends of the strings together into a knot, to create two straps – one at either side of the bag.
Use long straps to carry the bag over your shoulder. , Tie the strings into a knot to secure the gathered opening. , If you're not using it, the string can be used to hang the bag on a hook. -
Step 3: Cut a rectangle to your desired length and width.
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Step 4: With right sides together
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Step 5: stitch the side seams and bottom of the bag
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Step 6: leaving a half-inch (1.27cm) seam allowance.
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Step 7: Iron two strips of interfacing "around" the wrong side of the opening.
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Step 8: Place buttonholes equidistantly
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Step 9: "around" the opening of the bag
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Step 10: over the strips of interfacing.
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Step 11: Using pinking shears
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Step 12: trim the fabric around the edge of the opening.
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Step 13: Weave a sturdy string through the buttonholes.
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Step 14: Pull on the strings to gather the fabric at the opening of the bag.
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Step 15: Fill the bag with your desired items and it's ready to go.
Detailed Guide
What you need to complete this project is listed below under "Things You'll Need".
,, Miter the lower corners of the bag to add support, if needed. , Layer one-inch (2.5cm) strips, on top of each other, about two inches (5cm) below the opening. , Cut open each buttonhole with a pair of scissors. , Pinking helps to keep fabric from raveling.
Or, turn the edge of the opening over twice, to form a quarter-inch hemline and stitch it in place. , Weave one string entirely around the opening.
Tie the ends of the strings together into a knot, to create a strap at one side of the bag.
Weave one string around half of the opening.
Weave another string around the other half of the opening.
Tie the ends of the strings together into a knot, to create two straps – one at either side of the bag.
Use long straps to carry the bag over your shoulder. , Tie the strings into a knot to secure the gathered opening. , If you're not using it, the string can be used to hang the bag on a hook.
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