Folk Art Knitting Bag, plus tutorials for gusset, strap and lining
June 20, 2024
Below I have three tutorials. The first explains how I finished my no-seam bottom gusset, the second is how to make a knitted-in strap, and the third describes how I made the lining. You will have to have an idea of knitting construction and sewing principles to follow along, but I think an enthusiastic beginner will not have a problem.
Next you will close the 13 stitch gusset seam. With a DPN, pick up 13 stitches from the gusset part of the opposite end of the bag. Turn the bag inside out and do a 3 needle bind off. |
Your bottom gusset will lay nice and flat with no seaming! |
To finish, pick up the corresponding 13 stitches from the opposite side of the top of the bag, turn inside out and do a 3 needle bind off. Again, no seaming and your strap is secure! |
Cut the lining the width of your bag plus 1" and the length of your bag plus minimum 5". Using a 1/2" seam, sew seams along sides and bottom.
Make a pocket if desired. With two pieces of fabric, seam a pocket sized square (you decide the size!) around 3 sides, turn inside out and press. |
Fold the raw sides in and press. Pin into place, with the raw side at the bottom, and machine stitch around 3 sides, making sure the opening of the pocket is at the top of course! |
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5 Comments
Well that's just too too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you thank you!
DeleteThat tote is a conversation piece! chloe
ReplyDeleteHaha, yep! I took it last night to an all girl's dinner and it was passed around the table!
DeleteYour tutorials are so helpful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!