Use 1/2" seam allowances throughout, and remember to stitch with WRONG sides together. The seam allowances should face the outside of the bag.
Stitch 16 completed stacks of squares together for the back of the back.
Stitch 2 sets of two squares to each side of the big 7" square. Stitch 2 sets of four squares, one each, to the top and bottom of the 7"square. This is the front of the back.
Fold the 12" square in half, right sides together. Stitch along the long side with a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn right side out and press.
Position this piece on the inside of the back unit, level with the bottom of the third row. Stitch the fold to the inside of the back unit to creat the inside pocket. Stitch the two raw edges to the raw edges of the back unit.
Make a strip of 12 squares for the sides and bottom. When the strip is completed, stitch to the front and to the back.
To make the handles, apply interfacing to the handle strips on the wrong side. Fold the interfaced strip in half lengthwise and press. Open the pressed strip, and bring the raw edges to meet the pressed fold. Press, then fold again in half along the original fold. Edge-stitch the long sides of this unit to create the straps.
Stitch the handles to the top of the bag, positioning them where you like. Stitch 1/2" from the top edge of the bag to stay-stitch.
Clip every seam to create fringe. Wash and dry the completed bag to encourage the fabric to fringe further.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Reminder for tomorrow's meeting
Here are the specifics for tomorrow's meeting:
January 2009 - Rag Purse
You will need
40 - 4" squares and 1- 8" square for the outside
40 - 4" sqiares amd 1- 8" square for the linning
40 - 4" squares and 1-8" square of flannel
2 pc of fabric 26"x4" for the handles and the same amount of interfacing
1 pc of fabric 12x12" for the inside pocket
Machine, (just straight stitching) thread, scissors etc.
Take the 3 sets of 4" squares and stack them, stitch through all three layers with an "x" from corner to corner. Have these stacks completed before the meeting tomorrow.
(Note from Shannon: I figured out a faster way to do this. Cut 16" squares of the three fabrics. Mark a four inch grid on the top piece with chalk. Stack the three pieces and stitch the x marks through all the layers....it will look like this:
Cut apart along the blue lines, and you have 16 of the stacks completed! You'll need to make three sets to have all 40 pieces. There will be a few extras.)
January 2009 - Rag Purse
You will need
40 - 4" squares and 1- 8" square for the outside
40 - 4" sqiares amd 1- 8" square for the linning
40 - 4" squares and 1-8" square of flannel
2 pc of fabric 26"x4" for the handles and the same amount of interfacing
1 pc of fabric 12x12" for the inside pocket
Machine, (just straight stitching) thread, scissors etc.
Take the 3 sets of 4" squares and stack them, stitch through all three layers with an "x" from corner to corner. Have these stacks completed before the meeting tomorrow.
(Note from Shannon: I figured out a faster way to do this. Cut 16" squares of the three fabrics. Mark a four inch grid on the top piece with chalk. Stack the three pieces and stitch the x marks through all the layers....it will look like this:
Cut apart along the blue lines, and you have 16 of the stacks completed! You'll need to make three sets to have all 40 pieces. There will be a few extras.)
Monday, January 5, 2009
Can someone bring a serger?
I need to borrow a serger for about 10 minutes on Wednesday to take some photos for a class I am developing. Would it be possible for one of you to bring one to the meeting? I do not need to sew on it, just take some photos of the inner works. I need a brand other than Babylock, if possible.
Shannon
Shannon
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