- Optional: Sew piping to the front and back panel if desired.
- Sew ends and bottom of the bag together on the short ends as you did the lining.
- Sew the ends and side piece to the front of the bag, clipping and pivoting at the corners as needed.
- Repeat for the back of the bag.
- Apply a seam finish to the seam allowances.
- Turn the bag right sides out.
- Press
- Measure in 4" from the side seam on the top edge.
- Baste the straps to the top of the bag lining the outer edge of the straps up with the 4" marks.


