This little bag is one of my recent projects. I was gifting a couple of jars of homemade jam, so used an upholstery sample piece to make a bag.
The construction was quite simple, just sewing into a rectangle and then across the corners to make the shape. The stripes meant I didn’t need to do any marking, just cut along the lines!
The straps were folded and sewn with a wide zig-zag stitch down the middle, as it is easier than methods involving turning and/or neatly placed straight stitching.
I love it! It has a slightly shibui look.
The stripes meant I didn’t need to do any marking, just cut along the lines!
The universal godsend in any sewing 😩👌
Also what kinda jam?
I’m not sure what type of jam, I made quite a few this year! Most likely a strawberry (maybe strawberry & apple) and a mix I did with plum, peach, apricot and grape.
Do the straps have a raw edge? A rectangular piece would have some folds in it to make a box shape. How did you handle that, cut off the excess or integrate it into e.g. the bottom?
This looks great and very sturdy
Thanks! I was really pleased with how it worked out.
