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

Lining and Attaching the Zipper

Lining and the Zipper

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Insert the lining into the body of the bag, lining up the top edges.
• Baste the edges together.
• Turn so the lining is out.
• Open the center of the zipper in the top piece.
• Line up the edges of the top of the bag with the edges of the top zipper piece.
• Sew together using a 1/2" seam allowance. Clip as necessary.
• Apply a seam finish.
• Turn right side out and press.

• 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