- Turn the bag wrong side out.
- Finger press the seams to the edge of the bag. (Press from the inside of the bag and push out the bottom corner, then press flat aligning the seam to the edge of the bag.)
- Sew the sides using a generous 1/4" seam allowance, so that the original seam allowance is enclosed in the new seam allowance.
- Turn the bag right side out and finger press the side seam to the edge of the bag.
Sew a See Through, Breathable, Screen Beach Bag
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
The Side Seams - Step 2
The Side Seams - Step 2
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comPrevious
- Materials Required
- Strap Placement
- The Side Seams - Step 1
- The Side Seams - Step 2
- Hem the Top of the Bag
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