Cut eight pockets to the same size. If you are unfamiliar with sewing jeans, avoid including seams around your pockets. Make sure to leave at least 1" all the way round the pocket.
Sew pairs of pockets together, side by side.
Sew each pair to another to make a 2 x 2 pocket square - each of these is one side of your bag.
Cut linings to match your bags - I find it easiest to do this now rather than working out the size before sewing. Cut a binding piece which is at least 2" wide (it can be wider if you want) and more than twice the width of one panel.
Put the two panels rights sides facing and sew round three sides, leaving the top edge open.
Repeat with the linings.
Turn the bag panels the right way out but leave the lining as it is. Put the lining inside the bag and pin at the side seams.
Pin the straps (see original tutorial for instructions on how to make these) to the front of the bag. I usually pin them half way along the width of the pockets.
Pin the binding to the top of the bag, with the right side of the binding facing the bag panels. Sew round, starting 2" after the start of the binding. After sewing about 3", pin this free piece on top of the sewn piece. Continue to the end of the binding, sewing over the original start. This will hide all raw edges.
Fold the binding inside the bag and stitch in place by hand, folding the raw edges under.
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