How about this reversible patchwork bags that are easy and quick to make and can be lovely little handmade gifts?
Cut out 32 of 2 1/2" squares. (I used 16 different kinds of fabric, 2 squares from each different fabric)
Arrange to make 2 sets of 16 x 16 top layers.
Sew each row consisting of 4 squares.
(Seam allowance: 1/4" throughout the process unless otherwise indicated)
4 rows completed!
Press seams to one direction, making sure ones next to each other are pressed to opposite directions.
Now let's sew all the 4 rows together.
Press seam open.
Do the same for the rest of 16 squares and now you have 2 patchwork tops complete!
Sew them right sides together.
Cut out the bottom 2 corners.
Turn the bag out. Yeah! This is a fun part!
Cut out 2 pieces measuring 8 3/4" x 1 1/2".
These will be casing for cords.
Fold the edges like this. Fold 1/4", press, fold 1/4" again, press.
Fold the pieces in middle, wrong sides together and press.
Sew them onto the top part of the patchwork bag like this.
(Sew very close to the edges.)
Cut out 2 squares measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".
This will be a reversed version of the bag, so pick cute one!
Sew them right sides together, leaving an opening in the bottom.
Cut the two bottom corners like you did with the outer bag.
Sew the lining and the outer bag, right sides together.
Turn the bag right side out through the lining opening.
Then, press the top edge of the bag. Hand-stitch opening closed.
Prepare two 22" long craft cords.
Thread one cord through casing and knot ends together.
Thread second cord from a different casing opening and do the same.
Now your reversible patchwork bag is complete! Hooray!!
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