Patchwork Sew-Along Wrap Up!

20 Oct

What a fun few weeks we shared together making duffles! I have loved seeing your finished bags pop up on Instagram! Thank you for sharing and for sewing with me!

I’m so excited to share some fun additions that Makers made during the sew along and wanted to credit them and link to them so you could reference back to these fun ideas and additions for any of your future Patchwork Duffle making!

INSIDE POCKET ADDITION

I loved this idea of adding a mesh pockets to the inside of the End Panels. Mesh is a great way to add a pocket without adding more bulk into your seams! You can bind the mesh with a fold over elastic or just a piece of cotton fabric. @_indoor_cat shared photos of her addition! check her Instagram out here. You can get mesh and fold over elastic in ByAnnie’s Shop.

BOTTOM ACCENT

I love this addition to the pattern It adds a fun contrast, structure, and keeps the bottom of your bag clean! Especially if you are using the waxed canvas like the bag shown below. This bag was made by Jordan from @Jordan.porterhandmade Isn’t it so darling! Thank you Jordan!

TROLLEY/LUGGAGE SLEEVE

Chrystie from @kainani.handmade was so generous to share videos of how she added a luggage sleeve to her Patchwork Duffle bag! You can find those videos in her Instagram profile highlights titled Trolley Sleeve.

INSIDE KEYCHAIN

Nicole from @patchworkduck added a keychain loop on the inside of her bag. It is perfect for use of an Apple AirTag, or clipping on your keys to they don’t get lost in your bag! Love this simple addition. I have some ½” hardware sets available in different hardware colors in my shop that would work perfectly for this.

And last but not least a CARRYING STRAP PAD

Rachel from @quiltyweft shared about a carrying strap pad addition to her Carrying Strap! Such a great idea for carrying such a large bag! I did find a great FREE tutorial for a carrying strap and strap pad addition over at ByAnnie, so you can check that out here.

Thank you to all the makers above for letting me share there photos! And thank you for being here for such an incredible bag sewing event. Did you have another bag addition that you what to share? Did you have a favorite part of the sew along? Comment below, I’d love to know.

-Kait

13 Mar

All The Things Tote, Knot and Thread Design, Sew-A-Long, Soft and Stable

Final Week of the All The Things Tote Sew-along

This week we will be making our handles and assembling the bag. Are you excited to finish this up? I hope the end result of this bag leaves you wanting to make more! HANDLES: Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options and both are good. I am really loving all the webbing options I've seen shared. I have a few colors of finished cotton webbing in my shop if you need a quick option. The pattern covers instructions for both versions. FABRIC COVERED STRAPPING: Covering a polypro strapping with fabric is one of my favorite ways to add more variety to your bag. I love fabric so any way to incoporate just one more print excites me. If you are the same, this may be...

01 Mar

All The Things Tote, Knot and Thread Design, Sew-A-Long, Soft and Stable

All The Things Tote Sew-Along Week 1

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09 Jan

Uncategorized

Patchwork Duffle Mini

Don't you just love puppies? I love puppies because they small and cute. It's like all of the good things about a dog, but in a more manageable size. If you like puppies like I do, you might also like my Patchwork Duffle Mini—which is a smaller and more manageably-sized version of my Patchwork Duffle pattern. This pattern has felt like it's been in the works for a while now. Shortly after the Patchwork Duffle was released, I had people wondering about another size variation. All you who have made the extra large and extra spacious Patchwork Duffle know you can fit a small toddler inside. Well now you have the perfect sized bag for your Toddler's use, or a perfect companion travel bag for your Patchwork Duffle. Like the...

28 Sep

Uncategorized

Patchwork Duffle Sew-along Week 3

Handles and Bindings! This week we will be making our handles and attaching our pocket and zipper bindings. I'll be sharing different tools and techniques you can use for attaching your binding as well as different options for your handles. HANDLE OPTIONS Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options and both are good! I am really loving seeing all the webbing options out there! I now have 22 colors of finished cotton webbing in my shop if this is the route you choose. FABRIC COVERED STRAPPING Covering a polypro strapping with fabric is one of my favorite ways to add more variety to your bag. I love fabric so any way to incoporate just one more print excites...

14 Sep

Knot and Thread Design, Sew-A-Long, Uncategorized

Patchwork Duffle Sew-along Week 1

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01 Aug

Pattern Tutorial, Second Star Quilt, Tutorials

Tips for Making Half-Rectangle Triangles

https://youtu.be/PDZFFbkRRv4

27 Jan

12 Minis in 12 Months, Mini Quilt, Sew-A-Long

12 Minis in 12 Months Schedule

Hello quilty friends, I've outlined below what tips I'm going to cover this year as part of my resolution to create more often with mini quilts. Each month, as I post new tips, I'll link to the post from this page, so you can always come back to this page if you need help finding a post. January: Introduction February: Choosing fabrics March: Cutting tips April: Needles and thread May: Piecing & pressing tips June: Quilting tips July: Binding Tips August: Pattern favorites September: Paper piecing tips October: English Paper piecing tips November: Display December: Final post I want to give special thanks to the generous sponsors of this sew-along—they are the reason I have so many great items to give away to you every month! You can look forward to fabulous giveaways from: Lella Boutique Sassafrass Lane Moda Fabrics Quilters Dream Batting Hobbs Batting Patterns By Annie Soak Wash Superior Threads Cluck Cluck Sew Creative Grids Clover Jaybird Quilts Thimble Blossoms Riley Blake Designs

10 Apr

Lella Boutique, Moda, Sew-A-Long

#OpenHeartSewAlong

I am so happy that so many have joined in on our Open Heart Sew Along. If you missed the details don't worry, there is still time to join. For the next few weeks we will be sewing the Open Heart Quilt. (If you hurry fast the pattern is still on sale on Vanessa's website for just $5.) I have been wanting to make this quilt for as long as the pattern has been available. When Vanessa of Lella Boutique released this pattern I was instantly drawn to the title and design. Some of you know I travel to Africa as often as my time and money will allow with an organization called Mothers Without Borders. While there we practice principles such as being present, being intentional, and having an open heart. Many have also suffered from various heart conditions. I hope this sew along will in a small way bring recognition...

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