Sew a Bag with a Compartment for Shoes and a Water Bottle

Assemble the Body of the Bag & Straps

Assemble the Body of the Bag

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• 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.

• Matterials and Cutting
• The Bottle Pocket
• The Shoe Pockets
• Assemble the Lining
• The Zipper
• Assemble the Body of the Bag & Straps
• Lining and Attaching the Zipper