Gift Bags to Make*** The stitchery I have used for this bag is not my design. I has been designed by Bronwyn Hayes of RedBrolly from a pattern called Christmas Bags.My bag pattern used for this tutorial can be used to feature a stitchery, appliqué or fabric panel. Great tomake for Christmas or Mothers Day gifts.All seams unless stated are ¼ inchCut from red spotted fabric(2) 2.5” x 5.5” – stitchery sides(2) 2.5” x 8.5” - stitchery top and bottom(1) 8.5” x 9.5” - bag back(2) 2.5” x 12” - handles(1) 2” x 29” – bag gussetFrom the lining fabric(2) 8.5” x 9.5” - lining front and back(1) 2” x 29” - lining gussetFrom Pellon(2) 8.5” x 9.5” - bag front and back(1) 2” x 29” - lining gussetRic racCut 4 10” piecesTrim your stitchery to size, 4.5” x 5.5”Sew the two side pieces to the stitchery and press. Sew the two top and bottom pieces of fabric to yourstitchery section and pressFollowing the manufacturer instructions, iron pellonto the front, back and gusset sections of your bag

Lay ric rac along the two long sides of your bag front andback touching the edge of your fabric. The ric rac will beslightly longer than your fabric. Using a larger machine stitch,sew along the edge of your ric rac with a scant seam to holdit in place.Trim the ric rac to sizeAdding the bag gusset.Find the centre point of your bag frontand the gusset strip and pin. Then pinthe corners. Carefully fold the strip so itcontinues along each side. Pin.Sew together. In the corners stop about ¼ inch from the end, and with the needle down, lift the foot andturn the fabric, adjusting the fabric as necessary. Repeat with the next corner. Use your scissors to clipyour seams.Your gusset strip will be longer than your bag and this will need to be trimmed later.Repeat with the bag back, Turn and press, the trimthe extra gusset strip so you have a neat bag top,with a cute ric rac edge.