Its the same steps as making the bows. When I am sewing the bottom, I make it 7in long and 3in wide give or take. Now on the sides hold the bottom up as high as you can, that keeps the sides from going out to far. I did use 100 ft of clothesline. And the handles I bought an old purse at the Good Will for 1 dollar. Total 6 dollars. Hope this helps!