Last year when I went to the Houston Quilt Market I received a charm pack and a free pattern for the Sumptuous Sewing Bag from Robyn Pandolph. I have wanted to make the bag ever since I got home but I just haven't had the time. So, this week I decided that I had some free time and I still wanted to make the sewing bag. This is the picture of Robyn Pandolph's version.
This is a picture of my version.
These are some of the steps...
I cut out 5" blocks from 12 different fabrics. I chose Aunt Grace/1930's & 1940's Reproduction fabric because that is what I had out from another current project.
After sewing the blocks together in their strange configuration, I quilted Feathers on the squares with the Longarm.
Fold the edges together and pin to hold, then sew on binding to cover the edges of the sides.
Fold the binding down and pin in place.
Pin the strap holder on at the side binding to hold it in place.
Sew the binding to the top edge. You then tack the binding down just like you would a quilt.
This is the open sewing bag.
Look inside the bag... there are my little scissors, thread and thimble.
This is the completed sewing bag. It's a great pattern!
1 comment:
Hello, I used google to search for images of "Shclep Bags". Your photo was there and I liked the fabrics so came over to see more. Your bag has a different name but looks very similar. Your bag has a binding and is quilted unlike the original Schlep Bag. Maybe I'll try a quilted version myself.
Thanks for the inspiration :-) !
Post a Comment