Lazy Days Tote
When choosing fabrics for the miniature patchwork pieces that make up designer Cindy Taylor Oates' bag, select mostly small-scale prints. For more style, consider using a specialty fabric, such as silk douppioni, for the solid band or for the entire bag. If you want a more secure bag, think about adding a closure, such as ribbon ties, a button and loop, or magnetic snaps.
Materials- 18-x-22-inch piece (fat quarter) pink print (triangle-squares,
band, bag base) - 18-x-22-inch piece (fat quarter) dark pink print (triangle-squares, lining)
- 1/4 yard light green print (Four-Patch units)
- 1/4 yard green print (Four-Patch units, bag handle)
- 1/8 yard green polka dot (Four-Patch units)
- 1/3 yard muslin (backing)
- 16-x-26-inch thin batting
- 3-x-9-inch rectangle heavy cardboard
Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 3 inches
Quantities are for 44/45-inch-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. All measurements include a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.
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Cut Fabrics
These are too cute! I love that you can make them yourself and change the fabric to whatever you want or make one for every season.
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9/15/2010 09:09:21 AM Report AbuseI am almost halfway through this project. It is my very first sewing project ever! While I wouldn't say it is easy. It has been fun. I will say that I have found (after two separate attempts at cutting fabric, that the measurements don't quite work out. The top strip of fabric on the outer bag does not match up with the rows of squares. The rows are about an inch longer than the top strip of fabric. Not sure what I will do about this!
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