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handle to the top edge of the main panel. Pin and then machine baste a ¼″ (0.6 cm) seam to secure the handle.
    j. Place the opposite short end of the first handle to the inside of the other mark, matching the ends of the handle to the top edge of the main panel. Be careful not to twist the handle. Pin and then machine baste a ¼″ (0.6 cm) seam to secure the handle.
    k. Repeat steps 8i and 8j to attach the second handle to the second exterior main panel.
9 ATTACH THE EXTERIOR AND REVERSIBLE SIDES TO COMPLETE THE BAG.
Note: Be sure to position the exterior and reversible pockets on opposite sides of the bag.
    a. With the exterior Right side out and the reversible side Wrong side out, slide the reversible piece over the exterior, tucking the handles down between the two layers.
    b. Match the top edges and all seams. Pin along the top edges.
    c. Stitch a ½″ (1.3 cm) seam around the top of the bag, leaving the edges between the handle on one side unstitched for turning the bag Right side out. Backstitch at each end.
    d. Turn the bag Right side out by pulling the exterior and reversible pieces through the opening at the top, between the handle. Push the reversible piece down inside the exterior.
    e. Fold each side of the opening under ½″ (1.3 cm) toward the Wrong side, and press. Pin the edges together.
    f. Topstitch ¼″ (0.6 cm) from the top edge completely around the bag to close the opening and give the Shopper a nice finished look.
    Your bag is complete! Bid farewell to sad and ratty shopping bags and armloads of plastic sacks and head to the store to show off your Shopper. Different day? Turn your Shopper inside out!



DIFFICULTY / EASY
PROJECT: 03
TITLE: Origami Bag Set

    You can use these “anything” bags for anything and everything! Playful and practical all in one, they’re a total breeze to make. I’ve given you six sizes from which to choose, but feel free to go wild and make them all! These pretty pouches make great gift sets or stash easily in a larger purse to get you superorganized. Whether you use them for travel, craft, sewing, knitting, or storage, you’ll find yourself unfolding this pattern again and again.

FINISHED SIZES
X-small
    9″ (22.9 cm) wide across the top [6½″ (16.5 cm) wide across the bottom] × 2½″ (6.4 cm) deep × 2¾″ (7 cm) tall
Mini
    10½″ (26.7 cm) wide across the top [7¼″ (18.5 cm) wide across the bottom] × 3″ (7.6 cm) deep × 3¼″ (8.3 cm) tall
Small
    12½″ (31.8 cm) wide across the top [8½″ (21.6 cm) wide across the bottom] × 3½″ (8.9 cm) deep × 4″ (10.2 cm) tall
Medium
    14″ (35.6 cm) wide across the top [9⅝″ (24.3 cm) wide across the bottom] × 4″ (10.2 cm) deep × 5″ (12.7 cm) tall
Large
    16½″ (41.9 cm) wide across the top [12″ (30.5 cm) wide across the bottom] × 4½″ (11.6 cm) deep × 6½″ (16.5 cm) tall
X-large
    17½″ (44.5 cm) wide across the top [12½″ (31.8 cm) wide across the bottom] × 5″ (2.7 cm) deep × 7½″ (18.5 cm) tall
FABRICS
From 54″ (137 cm) wide mid-weight Home Dec fabric
Note: Yardage listed will make the complete set of 6 bags.
    • ⅜ yd (0.34 m) of one print for exterior panels for sizes x-small, small, and large
    • ⅜ yd (0.34 m) of a coordinating print for exterior panels for sizes x-small, small, and large
    • ⅜ yd (0.34 m) of a second print for exterior panels for sizes mini, medium, and x-large
    • ⅜ yd (0.34 m) of a second coordinating print for exterior panels for sizes mini, medium, and x-large
    • ⅞ yd (0.8 m) of a third coordinating print for the linings
OTHER SUPPLIES
    • 2⅜ yd (2.17 m) of 20″ (50.8 cm) wide fusible woven interfacing (I use Shape Flex SF-101 by Pellon)
    • 2 [12″ (30.5 cm)] coordinating zippers: 1 each for the x-small and mini bags (I use Coats brand)
    • 2 [16″ (40.6 cm)] coordinating zippers: 1 each for the small and medium bags
    • 2 [18″ (45.7 cm)] coordinating zippers: 1 each for the large and x-large bags
    • 1 spool coordinating