Materials List
The yardage given is for a one-way design. Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric.
The bag can be made using 44” wide quilting OR 54” wide mid-weight home dec fabric, please see the chart below.
INTERFACING / NOTIONS NEEDED
- 20” wide fusible woven interfacing - I use Shape Flex® SF-101 from Pellon®
Please check the chart above for the amount required. Make sure you pre-wash the interfacing following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread - I use my Premium Threads from Rowan
- 1 spool of Button and Carpet thread (I use Coats brand.)
- 2 leather belt straps - 3/4” wide x 41” long x 1/8” thick or one 1 1/2” wide x 1/8” thick leather belt, split lengthwise using a Strap Cutter. You can find a cutter on this website: (http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com)
NOTE: In place of the leather straps, an Optional fabric strap may be made with the given yardage.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Scissors, Straight pins, Chalk pencil, Iron and Ironing board, Pressing cloth, Measuring tape or ruler, 1 Standard hand-sewing needle, 1 Large-eyed hand-sewing needle, 1 pkg. of sewing machine needles (size 90/14), Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors), Nail and hammer, Large safety pin (for Optional Fabric Strap)
Finished Dimensions:
- 23" wide x 15" tall (excluding strap)
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