Oslo Bag

Hello everyone!

I know, I am shocking everyone with so many tutorials, but you know what that means....sewing time! Let's get that rotary cutter and mat and let's begin. 

Fabric Quantity
1 yard of ESS-II-154 Fabric A
¼ yard of ESS-II-153 Fabric B
1/3 yard of PE-454 Fabric C
1 Fat Quarter of ESS-II-151 Fabric D

Cutting Instructions
Cut 2 (two) 12’’ by 15’’ of ESS-II-154
Cut 2 (two) 12’’ by 19.5’’ of ESS-II-154
Cut 1 (one) 3’’ by 25’’ of ESS-II-153
Cut 2 (two) 3.5’’ by 15’’ of ESS-II-151
Cut 2 (two) 2’’ by 12’’ of PE-454   
Cut 2 (two) 2’’ by 44’’ of PE-454

Step 1
Take one of the 12'' by 15'' pieces of Fabric A and one of the 2'' by 12'' of Fabric C. Place Fabric C, 1/2 inch of it on top of Fabric A and the extra inch outside Fabric A, stitch in place.

 

Repeat this same step with the last piece of Fabric A and C. This will leave you with two pieces which will be the front of your bag.

 

Step2

Take one of the 3.5'' by 15'' pieces of Fabric D and place its right side facing the right side of the front of your bag (Step 1) Sew 1/4 of inch from the edge of Fabric A, not the extra fabric from Fabric C 

 

Repeat this same step with the last piece of Fabric D

 

Step 3

Now it is time to make the round base of the bag. Cut the sides of the front of the bag on a 45 degree angle, as explained on the image below. 

 

Repeat this previous step with the other front piece of your bag.

 

Step 4

Take one of the 12’’ by 19.5’’ pieces of Fabric A and place the final front piece of the bag on top of it and use it a template to cut the lining, mimicking the same shape. 

 

Repeat the same step with the last piece of Fabric A

 

Step 5

Take the two frontal pieces, place right sides facing each other and sew around, leaving the front part unsew. Repeat the same step with the lining pieces

 

Step 6

Now that you have the front and lining sewn is it time to attach them together. Turn over the front of the bag piece and leave the lining inside out. Place lining inside the front of the bag and instructed on the image and set aside.

 

Step 7

Now it is time to make the casing of the bag, take the 3’’ by 25’’ of Fabric B and make these three steps:

1. Fold the strip in half and press
2. Open pressed strip and fold edges 1/4'' inside and press.
3. Now fold side edges 1/4'' inside and press.

See image for reference.  

 

It's time to sew the side edges together so me can have a round casing. With the casing opened and folded in half, ping right sides together and stitch edges using 1/4 seam allowance. See image image below for assistance.

 

Once this is completed, turn it over, folded in half and press. 

Step 8 

Now it is time attached the casing to the bag. Take your piece already completed in step 6 and  sandwich the casing to the bag, making sure it grabs both the front of the bag and lining. Pin around the bag and stitch 1/4'' from the edge of the case, if you desire, you can double stitch as I did. 

 

Step 9

Lastly, it's time to make the straps. With the last two pieces of Fabric C, make these three steps:

1. Fold top edged 1/2'' in and press (Do this for both straps)
2. Fold side edges 1/4'' in and press (Do this for both straps)
3. Take both straps with folded sides facing each other and sew around the right side of the fabric with 1/8'' seam allowance.

Step 10

Stitch a rectangle with an "X" inside to secure the strap. Make this step on each side. 

 

And voila! You are all set and ready to carry your goodies in style ☺ 

Essentials II Fabrics

Hello makers!

I finally have a chance to blog about Essentials II! I was so excited when I received the advanced yardage that I went sewing crazy. I grabbed that fabric scissors and cut right away! As you know per my last blog post, I created the adorable Essence Pillow case for BERNINA USA (click here for the tutorial) and I'm sewing some other cute things. You all need to see how the LookBook is coming along, stunning! Essentials II

Essentials II is a three toned color story with my signature of fresh and bright hues along side trendy patterns. I created this collection to blend perfectly with my previous ones, and it does. Last night, I color coordinated them with Dare Fabrics, and guess what? They look terrific together. I'm definitely sewing something with these two.

As you all know, I love adding new decorations to my sewing studio and specially when I receive new fabrics. I want to feel inspired daily and everything that surrounds me inspires me, so I decided to get all my new Essentials II fabrics and lay them on my wall, just for project inspiration. At least that's what I thought! I think I'm keeping them up :)

I love using embroidery hoops as frames for my fabrics, what do you think? It is a great decor idea. I always use this method when decorating, because they are cute and super easy to make, in just two minutes you have a adorable wall full of beauty!

I am trying to do updates to my sewing room with each new collection I release, I want to see the beauty of them daily and it makes me even more inspired!

Happy sewing everyone and remember to be inspired.


xoxo


Pat B. 

 

The Essence Pillow Case

Hi Makers!

As you know, a couple of days ago I received the advance yardage of Essentials II Fabrics and I was out of this world! Naturally, I couldn't wait and started cutting fabrics right away. I had already in mind of what I wanted to sew but needed the right fabric combination to go along Interwill Azur. So I decided to use AGF's new line of substrates, The Denim Studio...and the Essence Pillow Case came to life.

 Want to make this one of a kind pillow case with intricate stitching? Well visit here to get the complete step by step tutorial.

Happy sewing everyone and stay tuned because I have more little projects and fun things to share ☺

xoxo

Pat B.