I worked on a design for a wine bottle bag which was two layers of fabric but not an outer and a lining. Instead I stitched both layers together and then created the bag. I made a finished seam on both sides and across the bottom. I added the handles and the top inside strip afterwards which was interesting keeping the handles in their proper place while using my free arm. It was a bit easier doing the top stitch because everything was secure. I hemmed the inside strip by hand to avoid making another row of stitching in the blue outside strip. I had decided on using the Japanese Knot for the handles but in the end it was not as effective as I had originally imagined and did not any ease of use so I will just do two identical handles next time. This one is quite spacious at a diameter of 14.5 inches. More generous than is necessary for a wine bottle but does accommodate almost any other liquor bottle which tend to be a little bigger in there body size. I boxed the bottom which worked out really well and I will consider adding a cardboard square on the bottom for a neater look but it stands very well on its own as is. I will reduce the size of the body next time to better accommodate a wine bottle. It might serve very well as a knitting project bag though only for a single project. Therese
