I made this pattern last year for my son's teachers and sensationally failed to take any photos of my efforts. I got my act together this year!
Last year I used linen for my outer fabric, this year I used a cotton drill fabric. Any medium weight fabric should be good, especially if using a medium calico as a lining. This should give your bag the right amount of body and structure. He had 2 class teachers again so 2 bags have been assembled.He had 2 class teachers again so 2 bags have been assembled.
Last year I used linen for my outer fabric, this year I used a cotton drill fabric. Any medium weight fabric should be good, especially if using a medium calico as a lining. This should give your bag the right amount of body and structure. He had 2 class teachers again so 2 bags have been assembled.He had 2 class teachers again so 2 bags have been assembled.
Components:
120cm x 65cm - Linen/ Cotton Drill/ Medium weight fabric - Bag Front
100cm x 52cm - Calico/ Lining fabric - Bag Lining
5 x 13cm x 13cm coordinating Patchwork squares
30x30 coordinating cotton fabric for inner pocket
Cutting List:
Front of bag:
13cm x 52cm piece of linen /Cotton Drill/ Medium weight fabric
32cm x 52cm piece of linen /Cotton Drill/ Medium weight fabric
4 x charm pack squares and 1 piece of linen/ Cotton Drill/ Medium weight fabric that is embroidered (we did a simple heart - see above photo). approx measurements 13cm x 13cm
Back of bag:
50cm x 52cm piece of linen/ Cotton Drill/ Medium weight fabric
Lining:
2x 50cm x 52cm calico/ cotton
30x30 coordinating cotton fabric for inner pocket
Straps:
30x30 coordinating cotton fabric for inner pocket
Straps:
2x 13cm x 110cm linen/ patchworked squares/ Cotton Drill/ Medium weight fabric
Sew all the patchwork pieces together (I centred the embroidered square).
Sew the 13cm x 52cm to bottom edge of patchwork strip
Sew 32cm x 52cm to top edge of patchwork strip. This is the front of the bag.
Sew front piece to back piece, right sides together, around the 2 sides and bottom (use 2cm seam)Make a bucket bottom by sewing a triangle across the bottom corners (about 8cm from the point). Trim point off.Add slip pocket to lining, this is now the RS.
To make a slip pocket, hem the top of pocket by turning it over twice by 0.5cm and stitching down. Turn in the other three sides by 0.5cm and press down. Pin onto lining and sewdirectly over where you have turned the three sides over by 0.5cm.
Repeat sewing the lining together (BUT LEAVE A 10CM GAP IN THE BOTTOM EDGE FOR TURNING)
Repeat making a bucket bottom in the lining.
Attach lining to main bag. Put the main bag (right side facing out) inside the lining. The two RS will be touching. You will see the wrong side of the lining on the outside of the bag.
Line up seams, and pin round at the top. Sew together (2cm seam) Trim all threads, press and your bag is ready to go!
Turn the right way round, by pulling the outside of the bag through the lining. Press, top stitch 0.5cm from edge to keep lining in place.
Attach handles BY sewing them firmly on (I sew a square with an X inside at the top of each strap to the fabric - see above photo )
handle options:-- Main Linen fabric - 13cm x110cm - sew together with 1cm seam, turn out.
- Patchwork handles
- Tough woven ribbon.
2012 versions here.
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