Saturday

Grab Bags

allpeoplequilt.com
Grab Bag
I found this nice pattern on the allpeoplequilt.com website last week.  I like how the single handle works by sliding the long handle through the short handle to cinch the bag closed.  And there are 6 inside pockets in the bags, three on each side making it a great bag for keeping organized.

It was fun to mix and match fabrics to create these and I completed all four during two morning sewing sessions.  The pattern and instructions can be found here. The instructions call for thin quilt batting or craft fleece but I used heavy craft interfacing which keeps the bag's nicely rounded shape. The instructions are easy to follow, even though the completing the handle is a little tricky.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownSaturday, May 31, 2014

    Love these! What a great gift idea. I pinned to return later.

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  2. LarriSaturday, May 31, 2014

    Saw this, too, and wondered about making it. Yours turned out fabulous!
    I'm inspired to stitch some up for myself. Thanks! :)
    Visiting from SewCanShe's SOS. Happy Sewing!

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    1. KathyWednesday, June 04, 2014

      Thank you, they were easier to make than I thought they would be. Please post photos of yours when you're done.

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  3. AnnaSunday, June 22, 2014

    I had problems with sewing the top of the handles. Get it as far as to fold lining and sew the main set of the handles right sides together...so how to sew the lining and the sides to the top of the handles????

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    1. KathyMonday, June 23, 2014

      I sewed the top seam to stitch the lining handles together and then I folded the sides of the lining handle fabric in and ironed it flat. Then I did the same thing (folded the sides in and ironed flat) for the outer fabric handles. Then I just top-stitched the lining handle to the outer fabric handle to sew them together. Hope that makes sense.

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