Cut two piece of cord double the width of the bag plus a little bit extra so that the bag can open fully. Before turning through to the right side trim a little of the excess fabric from the corners to help you achieve neat corners.

The best way to draw your rectangles is by marking a chalk line using a ruler (with right angles) parallel and close to the selvedge edge. Measure the distance you require along this line and mark the points. Square across using the right angle to mark the remaining sides. Cut the fabric out double and repeat or use this as a pattern for the lining. How to make:

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This works perfectly in woven craft weight cotton. You could also use lightweight denim or woven cotton blend fabrics. The great thing about these P.E bags is that you can choose from the massive arrays of printed craft weight cotton fabrics available. Truly individualising your child’s P.E bag. When I look along the row of hooks in the school corridor I can instantly recognise my kids P.E bags among the row of plain burgundy school logo bags. Fabric requirements and supplies: I originally made both my kids these bags using this method when they were at pre-school, these original P.E bags are still going strong. However with growing feet and bigger kits in general the P.E bag size needed to increase. In this P.E bag tutorial I will share both size options. I would recommend the smaller size for 3-5 year old and the larger for 6 years and older. In this tutorial I am going to show you how to make a simple sturdy lined P.E bag. These P.E bags are essential school requirements and really useful if you have a child who does after school sports activities too. Pin a safety pin into one end of the cord. Feed the cord into the channel, all the way round and out of the same opening. It can be a bit fiddly to get past the seams. It sometimes helps if you pull the channel apart a little then guide the cord through.

Stitch to Stitch is the home for personalised Work wear, school uniforms, fashion trends, headwear and more. We work with only premium manufactures that are fashionable in the current season with a reputation for quality. Whether you are looking for your own personalised t-shirtor looking to buy in bulk for your own business, we are happy to help you choose from our premium range. With RST pin and stitch the lining pieces together. Leave a small gap approx 10cm/4″ somewhere across the base for turning through. Turn the lining through to the right side. With RST place the lining inside the outer bag, pin around the top edge.Stitch across the gap close to the outer edge. Push the lining inside the bag. Tweak the corners into shape and press the upper edge of the bag.