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11-18-2014, 01:29 PM

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neece

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When I make bags I usually double sew all the seams especially corners and then zig-zag the seam allowance together to avoid holes in the bag. I agree it seams(HA-HA) like a lot of work but it keeps the bag in one piece and you aren't messing with repairs.

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11-22-2014, 04:51 AM

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I would leave a 1/2" seam on a tote. Depending on the tote those seams take a lot of stress.
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