![How to Sew a Ditty Bag](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sew-ditty.jpg)
My newest punch needle pattern is a mixed – media piece
with punch needle, embroidery, and felted wool
all together on a ditty bag.
In case you haven’t made one before, I wanted to show you how to sew a primitive ditty bag:
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Supplies to Sew a Ditty Bag:
- Cotton Quilting Fabric
- Basic Sewing Supplies
- Rusty Twisted Wire
- Crinkly Ribbon
Cutting the Fabric:
Using the ditty bag cutting pattern provided,
cut out two lining pieces and one back piece.
This example uses a pink fabric for the lining
and a brown print for the front and back.
Center the decorated front piece onto the same pattern and cut.
Sewing the top seams:
Use a 1/4” seam allowance for sewing.
With the right sides together,
sew a lining piece to the front punched piece along the top straight edge.
![Sew front to the back](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sew-front-back.jpg)
With the right sides together,
sew a lining piece to the back along the top straight edge.
Press the seams toward the lining.
![Press the Seam](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/press.jpg)
Sewing the front to the back:
Right sides together,
![Pin front to back](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pin.jpg)
sew the front to the back,
![Sew front to back](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sew.jpg)
leaving an opening at the bottom of the lining for turning.
![Leave opening](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/opening.jpg)
Clip the curves and turn right side out.
![Clip the curves](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/clip.jpg)
Stitch the opening in the lining closed.
Push the lining down into the bag.
![push lining down](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/push-lining-down.jpg)
Finishing up the Ditty Bag:
To finish, just add a handle.
For this bag, I used a rusty twisted wire
with crinkly ribbon wrapped around it.
![Punch Needle Summer Ditty Bag](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/summer-ditty-bag.jpg)
Blessings~
Amy