sewing a seem

[wewise1]

I am finishing a tote bag that will be felted. The instructions say "with tapestry needle and 1 strand of wool, sew the bottom seam with a loose overcast stitch"
My question is, should the bag be right side out or inside out?
Thanks
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[Becky Morgan]

In theory, it should be wrong side out, the way you'd seam up a garment. In practice, since you'll probably mattress stitch it and it's going to felt, you won't see much of the seam anyway. I'd still sew it with the wrong side out, though.