Confetti Crossbody Bag
Extract from Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags • By Akemi Shibata • Published by Search Press
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Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags
These colorful triangles appear as if they're floating in midair! Use this small bag for shopping trips and excursions, or remove the shoulder strap and use it as a pouch inside a larger bag.
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Step 1Heart Pochette
This pochette was made using reverse appliqué, which allows you to create hearts with sharp, crisp tips and beautiful, round curves.
A detailed view of a reverse appliqué heart on the back of the bag
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Step 2PROJECT OVERVIEW DIAGRAM
Diagram shows finished measurements (seam allowance not included).Sew using 1⁄4 in (6 mm) seam allowance, unless otherwise noted.
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Step 3
Cutting Instructions
Trace and cut out the templates. Cut out the following fabric pieces, adding 1/4 in (6 mm) seam allowance.
Patchwork fabric
• 26 A pieces
• 4 C piecesMain fabric
• 11 B pieces
• 14 B’ pieces
• 2 C pieces
• 4 D piecesCut out the following fabric pieces, which do not have templates, according to the measurements below (these measurements include
seam allowance).
Main fabric
• Solid strips (cut 6): 1 1/8 x 12 in (2.9 x 30.1 cm) • Back: 7 3/8 x 12 in (19.9 x 30.1 cm)
Lining fabric
• Front lining: 7 7/8 x 13 in (21.3 x 32.9 cm) • Back lining: 7 3/8 x 12 in (19.9 x 30.1 cm)
Batting
• Front batting: 7 7/8 x 13 in (21.3 x 32.9 cm)
• Back batting: 7 3/8 x 12 in (19.9 x 30.1 cm) -
Step 4
CONSTRUCTION STEPS
Start the front: Sew pieces A-D together to make
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Step 5
Complete the front: Alternately sew the six solid strips and five patchwork rows together. Use the template to trim the bottom corners into a rounded shape.
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Step 6Align the front and lining with right sides together. Layer the batting underneath. Sew all three layers together along the top.
Note: The front lining and batting will have extra seam allowance along the sides and bottom.
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Step 7Turn right side out. Trim the excess batting to match the size of the front. Use the template to trim the batting and lining bottom corners into a rounded shape.
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Step 8
Align the back and lining with right sides together. Layer the batting underneath. Sew all three layers together along the top. Turn right side out. Use the template to trim the bottom corners into a rounded shape. Quilt the back with horizontal lines spaced 5/8 in (1.7 cm) apart.
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Step 9Align the front and back with right sides together. Sew together around three sides using 3/4 in (2 cm) seam allowance, as measured from the larger front lining. Trim the other seam allowances to 1/4 in
(6 mm), leaving the larger front lining seam allowance untrimmed. Wrap the larger seam allowance around the others and hemstitch to the lining. -
Step 10Turn the bag right side out. Backstitch the zipper to the bag lining, taking care that the stitches aren't visible on the outside of the bag. Hemstitch the raw edges of the zipper to the lining. Backstitch the D-ring tabs to the bag back using two strands of hand quilting thread (refer to the diagram below for placement).
