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35

Trim the ends of the binding

level with the tab shape.

36

Fuse the tab batting to the

aqua tab lining shape.

Repeat Steps 24-26 to attach the

other half of the magnetic catch to

the tab, 1^11 ⁄ 4 in from the curved end,

on the aqua fabric side.

37

Sew the other decorative

button to the centre of the

tab front, 1^1 ⁄ 4 in from the curved end,

on the bias binding side.

38

With right sides together,

sew the tab front and lining

shapes together, leaving the short

straight end open. Clip the curves

and turn it right side out. Push the

seam out gently from the inside and

press the tab flat around the edges.

Top stitch^1 ⁄ 4 in from the curved

edge of the tab.

39

Pin the tab to the centre

top edge of the bag back,

right sides together and raw edges

level. Baste it in place^1 ⁄ 8 in from

the raw edges.

Lining

40

With right sides together,

match the two pocket

rectangles and sew around the four

sides, leaving a 2in gap on one

short side. Trim the corners and

turn the pocket right side out

through the opening, pushing out

the corners. Press it flat, turning the

edges of the opening in neatly.

41

Securely machine stitch one

half of the hook and loop tape

to the centre of one long side of the

pocket about^1 ⁄ 2 in from the edge. Top

stitch^1 ⁄ 4 in from the same edge; this

will be the top edge of the pocket.

42

Centre the pocket between

the left and right edges of

one lining rectangle with its top

edge 2^1 ⁄ 2 in from the upper edge

of the lining rectangle. Mark the

position of the hook and loop tape

on the lining rectangle, remove the

pocket and sew the other half of

the tape in the marked position.

43

Put the pocket back in

position on the lining so the

hook and loop tape locks together.

Pin it in place and sew around the

side and bottom edges of the

pocket close to the edges, securing

the opening in the side at the same

time. Reinforce the stitching at the

top corners.

44

With right sides together,

sew the front lining, back

lining and gusset lining together as

described in Steps 27-29, omitting

the batting. Leave an opening of

4in in one seam for turning, but

don’t turn it right side out as yet.

45

With the outer bag right side

out and the lining bag wrong

side out, lower the outer bag into

the lining bag, with the pocket

on the lining facing the back of the

outer bag. The right sides of the

bags should be facing and the

handles and tab should hang down

between the layers. Align the

gusset seams and pin the outer

bag and lining together.

46

Sew right around the top

edge of the bag, securing the

ends of the handles and tab in the

seam as you go. Turn the bag right

side out through the opening in the

lining. Sew the lining opening

closed by hand or machine.

47

Press the top edge of the

bag. Top stitch^1 ⁄ 4 in from

the upper edge to complete the

bag. Refer to Barbara’s Tip about

keeping the base of the bag in

shape if desired.

For contact details for Barbara

Parker, turn to Stockists at the back

of the magazine.

Step 36

BARBARA’S DURABILITY TIP One of the things I have learned

is that, when fixing a magnetic fastener or other type of clip to a bag, add a small piece

of template plastic behind the fabric. This gives added strength to the construction,

and it provides more durability than just an extra layer of fabric or interfacing.

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