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This is the fastest and most simple way to make a Charlie bag, but it requires an overlock machine. You could also check out this<a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/229">How To Finish Seam Edges without a Serger</a> for alternatives to a serger.

Technique Materials

Charlie pattern, 1 yard fabric, serger, thread

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    May 20, 2010, 08.33 AMby dinamas

    Best bag pattern ever. I already made about fifteen bags for gifts to family and friends. My two teenaged daughters love theirs’ and take them proudly to college. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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    Aug 27, 2009, 04.28 PMby caterinkaz

    what a great pattern, i made some for gifts already for christmas. thankyou.x

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    Aug 27, 2009, 04.28 PMby caterinkaz

    what a great pattern, i made some for gifts already for christmas. thankyou.x

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    Dec 24, 2008, 05.17 PMby sondray

    Thanks, I really needed a pattern to practice on my serger.

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    Sep 2, 2008, 09.04 PMby austinmomma

    lovely!

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