for the straps: 2 strips of 4" by 50"

the bag fabrics: 2 strips of 17" by 15 1/2"

for the lining: 2 strips of 17" by 15 1/2"

for the pockets: 4 strips of 13" by 15 1/2"

batting: 2 strips of 17" by 15 1/2"

Fold each strap in half, lengthwise, with right side out and press with iron on steam.

Open the straps and fold each edge towards the center and press.

Fold back and press.

Topstitch each edge with 1/8" allowance.

Place one bag piece wrong side up and top with batting

Pin and free motion quilt these two pieces together.

Place the bag pieces right side out and top with the lining piece wrong side up.

Pin the top and sew with 1/4" allowance.

Repeat for the second set of bag fabrics.

Place 2 of the pocket pieces right sides together.

Pin the top and sew with 1/4" allowance.

Fold one of the pieces up then fold under.

Top stitch with 1/8" allowance.

Repeat for the second set of pocket fabrics.

Place one of the bag panels right side up, with the lining at the top of the bag.

Place one pocket over the bag panel, bottoms matching.

Measure 5" away from both sides and place one of the straps over.

Pin and sew the strap to the bag by topstitching the edges with 1/8" allowance, stopping 1" above the pocket.

Repeat for the second bag panel, second pocket and second strap.

Place one panel right side up and top with the second panel wrong side up. Clip all sides and sew with 1/2" allowance, leaving a gap in the lining to turn the bag right side out.

Box all four corners (2 in the bag and 2 in the lining).

Turn the bag right side out through the bag then topstitch the gap or hand stitch with a ladder stitch.

Push the lining inside the bag and top stitch the top of the bag with 1/8" allowance. Run a second decorative stitch, 1/8" below the first one.

Press the bag and you're done!