Wendy asked:

Hi team, I have just joined. My first project was the bamboo handle bag. I was sent the pattern to download, which my husband did for me. My question is, the pattern said to cut the lining to 15 inches, but the main outer fabric 16 inches. Well I'm not a confident sewer, so I cut the lining as instructed. But it is falling short to meet the outer fabric at the top for sewing together, which I thought it would. Help! Have I done something wrong? The instruction for cutting the lining was section 6 of the pattern instructions. What would you advise me to do in this situation? Add a couple of inches to the top to meet the outer fabric, or just let it be a tight fit for the handles? I'm always getting myself in a mess following instructions. Can you please advise me which way to go with this project. Any advise would be welcome, as long as it's not give up know you moron. Lol.

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