How to Sew a Yoga Mat Bag

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut out the fabric pieces according to the diagram (click on it to enlarge).

   The pattern includes 1/2" (1.27cm) seam allowances.
   
   If you only have a yard (91cm) of fabric, you can eliminate the pocket and shorten the drawstring.
   
   Then, begin pressing. , Press., Press., Press., Press., Press., Press., Press., Press., Press.
   
   You’re more than halfway there! With all the pieces pressed, the actual sewing process is lightning fast, as you'll now experience.,,,,,,,, Make sure that the other end is pinned out of the way so that it doesn't get stitched accidentally in the body piece seam., Stop 3″ (7.5cm) before the edge of he top hem.
   
   This forms the slit opening at the top., Stop 2″ (5cm) before end of seam at top so that you can spread the seam allowances of the slit.,,,, It's now ready to carry your yoga mat!
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   Step 2: Fold the drawstring piece in half

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   Step 3: lengthwise

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   Step 4: right side out.

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   Step 5: Fold the raw edges of drawstring inwards

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   Step 6: to centerfold line.

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   Step 7: Turn under 1/2 inch (1.27cm) of raw edges of strap.

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   Step 8: Fold the strap in half

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   Step 9: lengthwise

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    Step 10: right side out.

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    Step 11: Turn under 1/2 inch (1.27cm) of the top raw edge of the body piece.

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    Step 12: Turn under 1″ (2.5cm) hem of the top edge of the body piece to form the drawstring casing.

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    Step 13: Turn under 1/2 inch (1.27cm) of the top raw edge of the pocket.

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    Step 14: Turn under 1″ (2.5cm) hem of the top edge of the pocket.

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    Step 15: Turn under 1/2 inch (1.27cm) of the bottom raw edge of the pocket.

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    Step 16: Top stitch the drawstring

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    Step 17: 1/8" (3.1mm) from edge.

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    Step 18: Top stitch the strap

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    Step 19: 1/8" (3.1mm) from edge.

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    Step 20: Top stitch the pocket edge

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    Step 21: 1/4" (6.35mm) from folded edge.

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    Step 22: Pin the pocket piece on body

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    Step 23: about halfway between the top and bottom.

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    Step 24: Top stitch the bottom edge of the pocket.

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    Step 25: Stitch two lines to form pocket dividers

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    Step 26: back stitching at the top edge for reinforcement.

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    Step 27: Fold the body piece in half

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    Step 28: lengthwise

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    Step 29: right sides together.

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    Step 30: Pin one end of the strap in the seam near the bottom corner.

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    Step 31: Sew the main seam of the body piece

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    Step 32: starting from the narrow end at the bottom

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    Step 33: turn corner

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    Step 34: stitch up towards the top.

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    Step 35: Zigzag over the seam allowance to reinforce and finish the seam.

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    Step 36: Open the seam allowances and top-stitch the edges of the slit

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    Step 37: back stitching at the bottom for reinforcement.

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    Step 38: Stitch the hem of the top edge to form the drawstring casing.

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    Step 39: Turn under the raw edge of the strap and top stitch the strap end to the body

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    Step 40: just below the slit

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    Step 41: zigzagging for reinforcement.

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    Step 42: Thread the drawstring through the casing and tie a knot in each end.

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