Materials
Dimensions
37cm x 36cm
This is just the bag for the large-scale fabrics
abounding in our shops. Lots of fashion,
and lots of fast fun.
Fabric requirements
All fabric is 100 per cent cotton,
100cm (40in) wide, pre-washed and ironed.
It is recommended that the fabric choices
information be read before purchasing
the fabric.
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25cm (10in) feature fabric
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35cm (14in) contrast fabric
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50cm (20in) for ‘peeper’ strips and lining
Other requirements
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Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
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Cotton thread to match for construction
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Cotton thread to match or contrast
for quilting
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Quilt-marking pen
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50cm (20in) iron-on interfacing
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60cm (24in) iron-on Pellon
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Sewing machine plus walking foot
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General sewing supplies
Cutting
All measurements include a scant
1/4in seam allowance. All strips are cut
across the width of the fabric unless
otherwise stated.
From the feature fabric
Cut one 9in strip and crosscut two 9in
x 151/2in rectangles.
From the contrast fabric
Cut one 5in strip and crosscut two 5in x
151/2in rectangles for the bottom panels.
Cut one 4in strip and crosscut two 4in
x 151/2in rectangles for the top panels.
Cut one 2in strip and crosscut two 2in
x 17in strips for the handles.
From the lining fabric
Cut two 11/4in strips and crosscut four
11/4in x 151/2in strips for the ‘peepers’.
Cut two 16in x 151/2in rectangles from
the selvedge side of the fabric. Open out
the folded fabric remaining and cut one
8in x 151/2in rectangle for the pocket.
From the Pellon
Cut two 17in x 161/2in rectangles.
Cut two 11/2in x 161/2in strips for the
handles.
Fabric choices
The larger, the bolder, the better! This bag
was designed to feature the wonderful
large-scale fabrics that are currently the
rage in the quilting world. Bold spots and
stripes are perfect partners for these bold,
large-scale prints.
From the interfacing, and referring to
diagram 1
Cut two 9in x 151/2in rectangles for the
feature panel.
Cut two 5in x 151/2in rectangles for the
bottom panels.
Cut two 4in x 151/2in rectangles for the
top panels.
Cut two 2in x 17in strips for the
handles.
Preparation
Trace the shaping pattern from the
pattern sheet on to copy paper, mark
the fold and the top edge, and then cut
out on the lines.
Iron the interfacing to the wrong side
of the relevant fabric pieces. To fuse,
cover with a damp cloth and press
lightly for 15 seconds.
4in x 151/2in
2in
x
17in
5in x 151/2in
Selvedges
Fold line
9in x 151/2in
PHOTO CREDIT:
White china hooks available
at Prue Trollope, Balmain
02 9810 6567 or
www.pruetrollope.com.au
Diagram 1
Construction
To create the ‘peeper’ strips, press the
11/4in strips in half lengthwise with the
right sides out. Place these strips to the
right side of the top and bottom edges of
the 9in x 151/2in feature fabric rectangles,
with the raw edges aligned and the folds
facing inwards. Stitch the strips in place
within the seam allowance.
Using a 1/4in seam, sew a 4in top
contrast strip and 5in bottom contrast
strip to either side of the two 9in x
151/2in feature fabric rectangles,
encasing the ‘peeper’ strips in the
seams. Press lightly.
