Whoops, posted before I was ready!! Derr!
I was going to add that if making kits for newbies, I usually cut out the bag body and handles, and iron in the folds, then fold them together, and that’s it!
We don’t usually use pins, preferring the method where you measure from each edge of the bag with a handy object (postcards are just right) and add the handle in when you’ve almost sewn up to the point where the handle is inserted.
There are many opinions on how to decide where the handles should go and I don’t want to reopen “pin-gate”!!
So basically, the answer is, it’s up to you!! 😀
Try it the way you describe and see how you get on. You should be able to get plenty of bags made and spread the word very effectively.
Just to add, I would say that you wouldn’t need an iron at all if you do the way you describe. The bag doesn’t need ironing after it’s made – it’s only a bag, but other opinions are available!!
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