I appreciate all of your replys with advice. Each lining rectangle was supposed to measure 18 1/2" X 32 1/2". Each piece was 16" shorter than it was supposed to be. I should NOT have cut the piece in 1/2...don't know WHAT I was thinking...lol.
Carol doesn't sew at all so she wouldn't have a clue. And the bag pattern does call for pockets so I am "safe" there.
I don't have anything else to go with the lining fabric...it is bright orange with yellow swirls on it. I have nothing even close to it. Since I am new to the cotton fabric world...made only clothing previously and don't even have stash from that...gave it to Goodwill or Salvation Army Thrift Store. I am going to go ahead and cut the 2 other 1/2s that I need...adding an extra 1/2" for seam allowance and pretend that's what the pattern calls for...LOL.
What I REALLY need is a larger cutting mat. Mine is small...12" X 18". I want one of the BIG ones.