yes, needed.
it's legit.
the truth is, everyone on instagram (i'm @rachelgriffith) was making their own #sewtogetherbag.
i just had to have one for myself.
i went with the quilt as you go method (QAYG) for the exterior.
i used pellon fusible fleece instead of a thin interfacing.
i chose 6 different fabrics for my pocket linings to give it more of scrappy look.
i left out the pin cushion and needle landing.
and i did most of the bindings by hand. (old habit.)
all in all, i'm in love.
i think the bulkiness during construction was my least favorite part, but that's my fault because i used fusible fleece.
and get this, i was freaking out over the zippers (remember this post?) but the zippers were actually pretty easy.
and here's the truth ... y'all need a this bag, too.
it holds EVERYTHING.
go and tell your husband i said so.
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pattern = sew together bag by sew demented
size = 10" x 5" x 5"
fabrics = scrappy
fusible fleece = pellon (987F)
zippers = via zipit (9" in aqua marine, mustard yellow & slate gray. 18" in gray.)
thread = aurifil (2600 & 5004)
scissors = famore cutlery (715, 719 & 728)
starch = mary ellen's best press (linen fresh)
pins = clover extra fine glass head patchwork pins
rotary cutter = olfa splash
seam ripper = clover
magnetic pin bowl = via pleasant home (hi, jodi!)
so, have you made this fantastic bag?
if not, is it on your to make list?
it should be. just sayin'.
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xo, rachel
13 comments:
I love it! How do I get the pattern?
All that work with the zips was really worth it. What a great bag!
All that work with the zips was really worth it. What a great bag!
I just recently made this, last month I think, and I just love mine! I used the fusible fleece too so it seemed a little sturdier. Yours is beautiful, great work!
I love the bag! Can you share the pattern?
Oh very pretty and yes, zips are my least favourite part of sewing too, but when you do a lovely job like this, you deserve to be proud.
I love this bag! I have made two and have a third one cut out...none for me yet :( ...I will get to it eventually. I was worried about constructing this bag but I felt like it went together really quite easily, and it turns out so nice! I was tempted to handstitch the binding also, but I did sew it down with the machine, and I was not disappointed.Thanks for sharing yours....very fun!
I made this bag and really like it. I used soft and stable, love the result, but sewing it was not fun. I was going to make another with fusible fleece, maybe I should just use shape flex.
Cool! Now I gotta make one! bought & printed pattern just now.
Please share where you go the pattern.
linsquilts.blogspot.com
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Your bag is wonderful and the better for being customised to your own needs! Have enjoyed looking round your lovely quilty blog! xCathy p.s. Giveaway at mine if you like?
I would love to know where you got the date stamp fabric from! that's awesome!
I ordered the pattern last month and it is just sitting there shouting out to me, "Make me.!" and now you are shouthing "Make me!". I think I'll be doing just that very soon.
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