Instructions for bag construction

Use 1/2" seam allowances throughout, and remember to stitch with WRONG sides together. The seam allowances should face the outside of the bag.

Stitch 16 completed stacks of squares together for the back of the back.
Stitch 2 sets of two squares to each side of the big 7" square. Stitch 2 sets of four squares, one each, to the top and bottom of the 7"square. This is the front of the back.

Fold the 12" square in half, right sides together. Stitch along the long side with a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn right side out and press.

Position this piece on the inside of the back unit, level with the bottom of the third row. Stitch the fold to the inside of the back unit to creat the inside pocket. Stitch the two raw edges to the raw edges of the back unit.

Make a strip of 12 squares for the sides and bottom. When the strip is completed, stitch to the front and to the back.

To make the handles, apply interfacing to the handle strips on the wrong side. Fold the interfaced strip in half lengthwise and press. Open the pressed strip, and bring the raw edges to meet the pressed fold. Press, then fold again in half along the original fold. Edge-stitch the long sides of this unit to create the straps.

Stitch the handles to the top of the bag, positioning them where you like. Stitch 1/2" from the top edge of the bag to stay-stitch.

Clip every seam to create fringe. Wash and dry the completed bag to encourage the fabric to fringe further.