How to Sew a Japanese Knot Bag

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I enjoy sewing bags because I usually need them more often than not. They also make great gifts and beginner sewing projects. I wanted to try a unique style and have been seeing the Japanese Knot bags around. The Japanese Knot bag is simple to make and can be made in all kinds of fabrics. One handle is about 2” longer than the other so you slide the longer side through the shorter side to create the “knot” closure. I had some fun Shibori (Japanese hand dying technique) samples I patch worked together to make the bag with. It also is reversible too! Get the details below on how to make a Japanese Knot Bag.

Supplies:

• 1-yard of interior and exterior fabric
• 1-yard interfacing (optional)
• Brother SE1900
• General Sewing Supplies
• Knot Bag Pattern

Step 1

Cut out the pattern from your fabric and interfacing
- Press interfacing on main exterior fabric

Step 2

Step 2 sew

Place pieces right sides together for both main and liner. Stitch from the mark just below the handles from one side to the other (1/4” seam allowance). For the liner leave a 3” opening at the bottom. Clip curves.

Step 3

Step 3 sew

Flip liner right side out and place inside the main so right sides are facing.
Stitch sides and center leaving the top 2” of each handle open.

Step 4

It should look like this. Clip curves.

Step 5

Flip right sides out through liner opening.

Step 6

Step 6 sew

Flip the top edges so right sides are facing and stitch, repeat for the liner.
Give a good press.

Step 7 Sew

All that’s left to do is topstitch around the edges and sew shut the liner opening.