Free pattern: Reversible Japanese Knot Bag

Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a free pattern for making a Japanese knot bag. The Japanese knot bag has one handle that is shorter than another. To close the bag, simply send the longer handle through the smaller handle. Gravity will close the bag up when you pick it up by the larger handle. Her pattern makes a bag that’s 11 1/2″ wide x 10″ deep.The bag is reversible, so choose two fun prints for this project.

Click below for her free pattern:

Sewing Pattern: Japanese Knot Bag, by The Chilly Dog

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