Quilting Classroom Apr 2015

Quilting Classroom
Jennie Rayment
12th April 2015
8.00 am
Tools & Equipment
Play with bags galore!
Sewing machine
Thread to match Fabrics
Rotary Cutter 28/45/60 mm
Cutting Mat 17 x 23”
Acrylic Ruler - 24.5 x 6.5”
12” 60 degree triangle
Hobbs batting - Crib size
Clover magnetic snaps
Notions
Pins
‘Foldy Rolly Patchwork Pzzazz’ - Jennie Rayment
‘Tucks Textures & Pleats’ - Jennie Rayment
Clover mini iron
Fabric Products
Five Fat Quarters
Two other bags will be
demonstrated also using
five Fat Quarters (all fabrics
available on the show).
On left, flat bottomed tote
from ‘Foldy Rolly Patchwork
Pzzazz’ and a super speedy
bag from ‘Tucks Textures &
Pleats’ on right.
Come and join us for
Bags Galore and as ever
so much more!
J. R. Tri-tote
1. For the tote front: Cut two triangles from each of three
Fat Quarters.
2. Lay out three triangles as shown - check that the
straight grain (non stretchy side) is placed where
indicated by arrows.
3. Sew three triangles together. Press seams open.
4. Repeat with the remaining three. (Both sections
must be the same).
These sections form both sides of the tote.
5. Lay one piece on the wadding
(batting), cut round leaving a small
margin of wadding outside raw
fabric edge. Pin layers together.
6. Quilt tote side to wadding. For simplicity, sew either side of seams.
7. Using a long stitch, sew round outside edges, keep stitching close to raw edge.
8. Repeat with other half of tote.
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Lining
1. From remaining two Fat Quarters, cut four 12” triangles.
2. Cut two half triangles
from remainder of one
fabric. Join half triangles
together. Place template
on top, trim edges to
template sides.
Caution: Think before you cut the second half triangle half - the two
sections must be mirror images - this is essential if using fabric with
a R/S.
3. Repeat Stage 2 with other Fat Quarter.
4. Follow Stages 1 - 4 previous page and make both
halves of the tote lining.
Handles
1. From leftover fabric from tote outside cut 2½” - 3” strips. Decide
on length of handles. Join strips together until desired handle length
is reached.
2. Press one long side of one handle strip ¼ “ over to W/S. Press the
opposite side over to W/S by about 1”. Repress the fabric so the folded
edge overlaps the other side - this should be in the centre of the band.
3. Whatever the width of the pressed strip is - cut wadding pieces this
width. The length of the wadding strips is the length of the handle.
(Wadding does not have to be in a complete length - shorter sections
can be butted up inside the handle.)
4. Lay the wadding inside the pressed strip. Fold layers over.
Pin layers.
5. Select a simple machine decorative stitch, increase
stitch width to maximum. (A wide zigzag can be
substituted if no decorative stitches available on your
machine.)
Sew down the centre of the strip. More stitch can be
added to either side if desired.
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Tabs
Two tabs are required. These can be made in the same way as the handles.
Velcro tabs: Cut two 2½ x 8* strips. Prepare as Stage 2 Handles - omit
wadding. Fold strip over. Stitch small section of Velcro to each tab.
Magnetic Snaps: As above but a shorter tab can be used.
Sew Tote Together
1. Sew one handle to each side
of tote. R/S of handle to R/S of
tote. Keep stitching inside
¼ “ (6.5mm) S/A.
2. Sew both halves of tote together. Sew sides and base
as indicated by arrows.
3. Attach tabs. Attach one tab to each top corner
of tote. Make sure tote seam is open and flat.
Remember to place one tab with Velcro side up
and the other with Velcro underneath. This also
applies to a magnetic snap fastening.
4. Sew lining sections together. Leave a gap on the base
of the lining sections. Take a larger seam allowance
(½” 1.5cm) when sewing the base - this allows the lining
to lie neatly inside the tot.
5. Insert tote outside section into the lining, both R/S are
together. Match raw edges along the top. Pin carefully.
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6. Sew round the top of the tote.
7. Turn tote R/S out through the gap in the lining.
8. Tuck lining inside tote.
9. Press top edge of tote carefully. ‘Top’ stitch round top of
tote. Close the gap in the lining with small hand or machine
stitches.
10, Fasten Velcro or magnetic snap. This draws the sides
of the tote inwards.
11. Sling tote over shoulder and go shopping and when
you indulge in mega amounts of retail therapy, undo the
Velcro/magnetic snap and enlarge the bag!
Why not make another using scraps?
From light weight interfacing, cut six
triangles approximately 1” (2.4cm) larger
than the template. Lay scrap of fabric in
the centre of one piece.
Use stitch and flip technique described in
‘Tucks Textures & Pleats’ and cover
interfacing. Place triangle template on top,
trim excess fabric to edge of template.
Make six triangles as above. Follow
instructions as from Stage 2 page 1.
Why not put a tab in the centre as well as at
the sides to close the bag securely?
© Jennie Rayment 2015
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