Description
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced | Instructor: Alissa Krutoff
Introducing the Patchwork Duffle bag by Knot & Thread. Join Alissa in the studio for a 3-part class to turn fabric squares into a beautiful, patchwork bag. Or if you want a quicker make, you can use just one exterior fabric.
You really can carry it all with this giant duffle bag! This Duffle features a patchwork exterior (or make it with your favorite fabric in a one fabric version), two exterior pockets and a large spacious opening. It's the perfect bag for all your travel needs! The finished dimensions of the bag are 12"H x 20-1/2"W x 9"D.
During this class, students will practice their patchwork, piecing, and binding skills, as well as work with bag hardware and inserting a zipper. This class is suitable for intermediate level students with prior bag making experience.
Please Note: If you plan on patchworking your
Finished Dimensions:
- 12"H x 20-1/2"W x 9"D.
Required Materials - Patchwork Version:
- (1) Pattern: Patchwork Duffle by Knot & Thread
- (12) fat eighths OR assorted scraps that equal 1-1/2" yds of fabric
- 1 yd of quilting cotton for lining fabric
- 1/2 yd of quilting cotton for exterior accent fabric (for bindings and handle)
- (1) fat quarter for interior accent fabric (pocket)
- 1 yd of Soft & Stable
- 3-5/8 yds of 1-1/2" wide webbing
- (1) 30" double-slide handbag zipper
- (1) spool of coordinating thread
Please Note: If you plan on making the patchwork version, you will need to arrive to class on Friday, February 27th with your fabric already patchworked and pieced together.
Required Materials - Single Fabric Version:
- (1) Pattern: Patchwork Duffle by Knot & Thread
- 1 yd of quilting cotton for exterior fabric
- 1 yd of quilting cotton for lining fabric
- 1/2 yd of quilting cotton for exterior accent fabric (for bindings and handle)
- (1) fat quarter for interior accent fabric (pocket)
- 1 yd of Soft & Stable
- 3-5/8 yds of 1-1/2" wide webbing
- (1) 30" double-slide handbag zipper
- (1) spool of coordinating thread
Required Tools:
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fabric scissors or rotary cutter + acrylic ruler
- seam ripper
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pins and/or wonder clips
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chalk and/or frixion marker