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Step 3Stitching the Pockets
Take the top finished edge piece(the one you sliced off) and turn under the raw edge 1/2" and press.
If you're going to embellish now is the time to add ribbon or appliques or whatever! I've added ribbon to the plain green.
Slip this tube over the bag with the right side of the bag facing out and the wrong side of pocket facing the bag. Position about 2" from the top raw edge of the bag. Stitch the bottom pressed edge.
For a magazine size opening, mark the center with a pin and measure 4 1/2" from each side of pin forming a 9" opening. Mark vertically with pen/pencil/chaulk from top to bottom edge of pocket. Do this on both sides of the bag. Stitch on the marked line and bartack for strength at beginning and end of stitching.
For the interior pocket you can utilize the lining piece in the same way or you can make a smaller pocket as I've done. Keeping the top finished edge intact (leftover from cutting the handles) cut this down to 10" wide by 5" tall. Turn under the raw edges 1/2" and press. Center on the right side of the lining 2" from the top edge. Notice that the sides of the pocket curve inward near the top so the pocket gaps open. Easier for putting one's hand in!
Here I've stitched down a vertical line about 3" from the left edge so I can keep my cell phone separated from wallet and keys.
If you're going to embellish now is the time to add ribbon or appliques or whatever! I've added ribbon to the plain green.
Slip this tube over the bag with the right side of the bag facing out and the wrong side of pocket facing the bag. Position about 2" from the top raw edge of the bag. Stitch the bottom pressed edge.
For a magazine size opening, mark the center with a pin and measure 4 1/2" from each side of pin forming a 9" opening. Mark vertically with pen/pencil/chaulk from top to bottom edge of pocket. Do this on both sides of the bag. Stitch on the marked line and bartack for strength at beginning and end of stitching.
For the interior pocket you can utilize the lining piece in the same way or you can make a smaller pocket as I've done. Keeping the top finished edge intact (leftover from cutting the handles) cut this down to 10" wide by 5" tall. Turn under the raw edges 1/2" and press. Center on the right side of the lining 2" from the top edge. Notice that the sides of the pocket curve inward near the top so the pocket gaps open. Easier for putting one's hand in!
Here I've stitched down a vertical line about 3" from the left edge so I can keep my cell phone separated from wallet and keys.
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