Library Bag Embroidery Project

Gather the materials and read through the instructions before beginning. Have a copy of the color sequence on hand for reference

If you have embroidery software, load the “reading girl” design then import each “storybook” font letters and create the design. Save and transfer to your machine. If you don’t have software, you can upload each design/letter to your machine screen and later as needed

Cut a 13 ½” x 32” piece of cotton drill. Fold the piece in half, lengthwise, then mark the centre point across the width which is at 6 ¾”. Then from the fold on the bottom, mark up 7 ½” and mark. The reason this isn’t marked halfway up is because we turn under 1” around the top of the bag.

Hoop your stabilizer and fabric, ensuring the centre cross hair mark is centered in your hoop. Stitch out the design. Once complete, remove the hoop and unhoop the fabric. 

Fold the fabric in half lengthwise again, with right sides together, and stitch down the sides. Use a serger to finish off the side seams and top edge, if you don’t have a serger, you can use a zigzag stitch instead.

On the top edge, turn under 1” and stitch down.

To make the straps, cut 2 strips 24” x 2” from the cotton drill. Fold them in half widthwise and sew using a ¼” seam to form tubes then turn them right side out. Then edgestitch both sides of the straps.

Around the top of the bag, mark at 3” and 9” on the front and back of the bag. This is the strap positioning. Place the straps on these marks then stitch down, ensuring one strap is pinned to the front and one strap for the back. Then turn the strap upwards and stitch across the top edge of the bag to secure the strap in place.

Well done on completing your library bag. Enjoy filling this fun, colorful library bag with wonderful books!