“Azuma” style Origami Bag
Designed by
Ayumi Yamada
Finished Size
approx 50cm height *31cm wide
Tools
Materials
• Fabric: 110 x 33cm
• Lining Fabric: 110 x 33cm
• matching sewing thread
Making
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Following diagram 1, measure out the fabric and lining. On WS of fabric mark the (〇) dots and notches using a water erasable marker, in the positions shown. Draw a 1cm seam allowance around the edge and cut out both the fabric and lining.
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Turn fabric over to RS. With RS’s together, match up notches as shown in diagram 2. Sew along the seam allowance as shown, starting 1cm in from raw edge.
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Repeat the same process, matching up and sewing together the dots 〇.
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Sew the lining fabric in the same way as the outer fabric.
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With RS’s facing together, place inner bag inside the outer bag.
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Secure everything in place using Wonder Clips.
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Sew all around the top leaving a 10cm opening to turn through.
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Snip a small incision into the "V", taking care not to cut into the seam.
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Turn bag right side out. Press the whole bag and top stitch all the way around the top edge of the bag.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Azuma-style-Origami-Bag_s10-1.jpg)
Join the handle sections together as shown below, placing one over the other and top stitching. Optional embellishments: Attach buttons of your choice to the central "V" points or insert a loop on one “V” and a button on the other to close the bag opening.