1. Cut the front piece 21" x 14". |
2. To determine placement of applique or embroidery, turn up the bottom to within 6" below the top of the fabric. |
3. Add any trim you wish to use to decorate with - applique, embroidery, rick-rack, buttons, etc. |
4. Cut the lining piece 22" x 14" (1" longer than the front piece). |
5. Cut a piece of batting the same size as your front - 21" x 14". |
6. Layer your pieces with right sides together and batting on top. Center the batting 1/4" from each end. |
8. Press so the 1/4" of lining shows at each end. |
9. Stitch in the seam line on each side. Quilt the piece at this point. |
10. Turn the bottom up to within 6" of the top, then turn the top down to meet it. Pin in place. |
11. Cut 2 strips of lining fabric each 11" x 1 1/2" (for a wider binding, but them 2" wide.) Turn the raw edges at the ends in about 1/4". Fold in half lengthwise and press well. |
12. Pin raw edges of binding to each side. Folded edge should be to the inside. Sew 1/4" from edge on each side. |
Linda, What a delightful bag. I think I'm going to need one. Wouldn't it be perfect to carry a stitchery project with you 'on the go'? Thanks so much for the tutorial. I think I'll be sewing again very soon and this would be such a fun project to make up quickly and then enjoy the hand stitching in the evening by the fire...yes, it is still cold here in Northern Utah. *sigh* But Spring is coming I just know it. Almost time to put my hummingbird feeders out. I love to sit out by them in the evening and stitch while the little lovely's zip around, studying me and stopping to sip some sugar water. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable pouch! I love the bee on yours. Thank you so much for sharing this great tutorial also!!
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I guess I need to open up my sewing machine again and make one of these. There is something very appealing to me about bags, purses, and pouches!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great gift idea.
This is such a cute pouch! The possibilities are endless really! Thanks for the tut... I WILL use it for something I know it! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Of course I love the fabric! Black and yellow are my new favorites! What a neat little gift to send off items in for birthdays and or friendship gifts...I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tutorial and I appreciate the pictures for binding. I'm such a see and sew kind of person! I love your "bumble" bee - great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!! And that bee is darling. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI have just started doing some stitchery for a quilt and they are just lying around.... this would be lovely for keeping them altogether and keeping them clean too. Thanks you for the tut.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I found your blog - Great tutorial - Thank you ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm in charge of a local senior quilting group and we call ourselves "The Busy Bee Quilters". This pattern is perfect for our group and I will be sure to share it with all them! If you have any other "bee" projects, please let me know!
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