General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/what did I learn today!chat with friends old/new, 4 by Bettypauze

Bettypauze wrote:
now where were we..

I normally like to make the flap a co-ordinating color but seeing as I have no more browns and nearing end of my scraps it will have to be same of lining

cut 9" by width of purse..now this is where you want to make sure that the flap is exactly same width after sewing and making a circular piece..I had to cut approx 1" off the side to match it.

I ironed my seam open then did a zig zag on each side of the seam to give it strength for when I put the pull cord in

Now folded the edge in about 1/4" then folded it 1" to make the guzzet for the cord..once done I straight stitch all around the flat leaving an opening of about 1/2 inch where I zig zag'd the seam