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Quick Photo - Catnip bags

 
Halloween catnip bags were made!

Basic instructions:
1. Cut out rectangles (9 inches long & 5 inches wide)
2. Fold in half with fabric facing inside then iron
3. Sew two sides shut (1/5 inch seam allowance) & leave top unsewn
4. Turn inside out
5. Fill with desired amount of catnip
6. Turn top down, stitch top shut - machine "top stitch" or by hand

 

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