How Do You Make A Quilted Handbag?
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With just basic sewing and quilting skills you can make a quilt handbag. Once you've sewn and quilted the first one, you won't be able to stop and will be making them to match all your outfits and for gifts. Just follow these easy steps to a completed quilt handbag.
Choose your fabric. For the purposes of these instructions, larger print fabrics in cotton work best. You will need to purchase 1/2 yard print fabric and 1/2 yard muslin or other fabric for the inside of the handbag.
Also purchase thin batting in the smallest size available, thread and quilting thread. Wash and dry all fabrics to allow for shrinkage before starting the project. Press the fabric.
Cut two pieces of the cotton print fabric, two pieces of the lining fabric and two pieces of the batting, 9-inches long and 8-inches wide. Make a quilt sandwich by placing one piece of batting down first, then the one piece of inside fabric (right side up) and then one piece of the outside fabric on top (wrong side up). Pin all ... more.
A simple quilted patchwork handbag is a wonderful accessory for everyday use. It's old fashioned charm coordinates beautifully with a pair of blue jeans or a simple summer dress. Make one using store bought fabric or recycle old clothing or linens for an heirloom handbag.
This quilted patchwork handbag is easy to sew and can be created in a few hours. Make one for yourself and several as inexpensive gifts for family and friends when those unexpected occasions crop up. Measure and cut 36 squares from an assortment of desired fabrics, 4 1/2 inches square.
Lay them out on your work surface, three squares wide by 12 squares long. Rearrange until you have a pleasing design. Sew each row of three squares together.
Place the first and second squares together with the right sides facing. Sew one edge together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the squares and iron the seams open.
Lay the third square over the second square with the right sides together. Sew the squares together along ... more.
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