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Craft Projects - Beach Bag

What you need: 1 1/2 yds canvas; matching
thread; 3 contrasting colors of canvas 9" by 1 1/4" each (cut on
selvage); iron-on tape.
What to do:
1. From canvas, cut strip
5" wide by 1 1/2 yards long and piece 11" by 26" (cut on
selvage.) From each contrasting color, cut 9 by 3 1/4" strip.
2. Using iron-on mending tape,
cut designs and apply to patches. Sew patches to large piece, making first one 1
1/2" from top edge. Sew patches down at bottom and sides. Use zigzag
stitch. Sew a line up center of each patch to make 2 small pockets.
3. Fold 11 x 26 inch piece
with pockets to inside, allowing 1" extra length on back piece. Sew side
seams. Turn; press.
4. Fold belt in half lengthwise, insert big
pocket into belt fold; stitch down, turning under the raw edges.
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