Seed Bag/Feed Bag/Grocery Bag Directions

Notes on sewing woven plastic:
Stitch with a long-ish stitch: 10 st./inch. You may have to urge the fabric through the feed dogs. Heavy duty plastic has a mind of it's own. A regular needle is fine. If you have the option, set the needle to always end in the down position when you end sewing. There is a lot of stop and start and this will keep your line straighter. You may have to forgo beautiful straight stitch lines on your first session w this stuff.

For a feed bag about 20 inches wide you'll need 20" tall.
Before you cut, figure out what portion of the design you want to feature. Plan on 15 inches to show on the finished bag. 1 1/2" will be lost to the top fold and 3 1/2" will be on the bottom of the bag.
Handles cut two pieces 3 1/2" x 15" or use strapping if you prefer.
Directions:
~ Fold top edge over 1 1/2". Crease well w your fingers or use bull dog clips or pins (if your fingers and pins are strong enough)..
~ Fold handles in half the long way and then fold in half again, essentially tucking the cut edges inside. Stitch down center.
~With bag folded in half, probably as you found it, center the design. Check both front and back so you are happy.
~Measure in 7" from each edge and mark an X inside the rope edge w pencil. Place end of each handle 2" below the top fold.
~Stitch each handle at each X, securely.
~Fold the bag inside out.
~Stitch 1/2" seam across bottom. Open and flatten seam with fingers.
~Corners: Line up the bottom seam with the edge fold of the bag, making a triangle of the bottom corner.
~Measure 2 1/2" on either side of fold line. This will be 2 1/2" from point of triangle to center of the seam line. Draw a line across the triangle. Stitch along this line. Do the same to the other corner.
~Turn right side out and enjoy your creation! Carry to the grocery store and accept compliments!
~Share a pic of your finished Feed Bag on my Facebook or email susanperrine@gmail.com



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