DIY Knitting Bag Organizer with free pattern

• Ok, so the first thing I did was cut all the pieces.
• Once I had them all cut I started with the inside pockets (piece C).
• Fold the fabric lengthwise top and bottom. Top one, fold 1 cm first, press, then fold again at 2 cm, and press again. Pin in place. Bottom one fold at 1 cm, press.
• Stitch top hem.
• Design your pockets. Draw from top to bottom leaving the needed space in between. For example, if there is an organizing box you want to fit in then measure its width and add about 2 cm (1 in), and draw the line.
• Then for your pens, knitting hooks, and needles, leave enough space so they will fit after stitching. I left about 2,5 cm or 1 inch.
• Place the inside pocket to the inside fabric, matching up the bottom line and side raw edges.
• Pin to secure then baste stitch the bottom in place.
• Stitch along each line. Set this piece aside.
• Now place the outside fabric right side facing up on top of your batting or interfacing. Make sure you match the sides and all edges. Pin in place.
• Stitch the bottom line and the line where approximately would be the pocket edge {that should be on the other side once finished}. You can put all 3 pieces together to make marks and be sure then remove the inside piece.
• I decided that I wanted horizontal and diagonal stitch designs on the bag, you can make any design you like. Since I can’t stitch with the pockets I started the design on the outside only where the pockets should be for now.
• Then place your batting or interfacing piece on top of your lining piece wright side facing down. Make sure your design stitches and the pockets are aligned and that all edges match.
• Finish the design stitches all over the piece. Set this piece aside.

ORGANIZER BAG SIDES:

• I wanted the sides to be a little ruffled on the top edges. So I used an elastic band.
• Match one 32 x 20 cm (12,59 x 7,87 in) of outer fabric with one 32 x 20 cm (12,59 x 7,87 in) of inner fabric. Sew them together, right sides facing, along the top edge. Press.
• Turn them over with wrong sides facing and stitch along 1 cm away from the edge.
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• Place the batting or interfacing between both fabrics with matching edges. Press. Pin in place.
• Insert the elastic band through the top stitch space with the help of a pin. Pin each end of the elastic band in place. Repeat with the other side.
• To join the side panels to the main panel, pin one raw long edge of the side panel to the main panel piece, right sides together with the binding strip over the top.
• Pin the panels together.
• Sew around the main panel and binding. Then fold the binding over to enclose all of the raw edges, pin and sew, tucking in the raw ends of the binding.
• Repeat along all the edges to attach the second side panel. You will go over the handle strips too.
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• When finished fold the handle strips inward aligning the top edges to the base of the handle hole.
• Stitch along the binding.
• There you go!
• Crafting Tote bag ready

BAG HANDLES.

• I couldn’t find them ready at the store so I made it myself.
• I found some MDF circles and a rounded stick. Cut at 45 cm (18 in). The circles are 2,5 cm in diameter and the stick is 2 cm in diameter.
• Screwed the circles to each end of the stick trying to match the center as much as I could.
• Insert your handles through the handle pockets you just made and TADAAAA!!!!
• Your knitting Bag Organizer is ready for you!