How to Replace Basic Bag Lining

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Description: This guide outlines the basic steps to replace...

Steps:

1. Assess the old bag lining you will be replacing.
2. Consider color, material, and amount of fabric needed for the new lining.

3. At the seams, use your hands or sewing to carefully rip or cut out old bag lining.

4. Lay out old bag lining on fabric and measure out the size of the new bag lining, adding an extra 2 cm on each side.

5. Fold new fabric in half to create one closed end for the bag lining.
6. Cut out bag lining based on measurements from previous step.

7. Stitch the two sides of fabric adjacent to the folded side to create a rectangle with one opening.
8. You can stitch by hand or use a sewing machine.
9. Use stitches small and tight enough to ensure new lining remains intact.
10. Finish stitching 2 cm from the end of the open side.

11. Fold over extra 2 cm from the opening of the new bag lining outward to hide the raw edge of the fabric.
12. With a needle suitable for sewing through your bag material, attach the bag lining with a straight running stitch around the mouth of the bag.
13. See the article How to Work a Running Stitch from The Spruce Crafts to learn how to do a running stitch.