Stitch a project bag

1. Cut a selection of rectangles from printed cotton; they can be any height but must be 10cm wide. Arrange them into four rows measuring 75cm long. Sew the top and bottom edges together, right sides facing, with a 6mm seam allowance. Press all of the seams towards the last patch and check each row is equal.

2. Trim six 3.5cm x 45cm strips from red patterned fabric. Stitch them together in pairs along the short ends and press the seams open. Sew each strip to the right edges of three patchwork lengths, then join these pieces together, before adding the final patchwork strip to the end.

3. Cut two 8cm strips from more red fabric, which are as wide as the finished patchwork. Sew one to each short edge. Trim coral fabric to the same size as the entire patchwork for the lining.

4. With right sides facing, fold the patchwork in half lengthways and mark 15cm down from each top corner. Pin the side edges together as far as these marks and machine stitch with a 1.5cm seam. Press the seam allowances inwards, including along the unstitched parts of the side edges and across the top. Turn the bag out.

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