Canvas Slim Bag with Elbow Patch Corners
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1 Published on Sew4Home Canvas Slim Bag with Elbow Patch Corners Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 29 March :00 Ahhhh, the classic leather elbow patch... it can transform a rumpled guy in a tacky corduroy jacket into that suave and sophisticated history teacher you had a mega-crush on sophomore year. But... what else can it do? It can become a unique accent for a slim style bag. We cut one leather elbow patch in half to fashion corner accents, then put a denim style patch through a die-cut machine to create a set of interesting iron-on embellishments. The Dritz Home Speedy Stitcher tool is what's used for the heavy-duty stitching on both the corner patches and the bag's handle. The overlapping design of our bag creates a very unique shape, and our clever seaming not only holds together the overlap, it also creates handy pockets on both the front and back inside and out!
2 We chose an industrial feel for our bag: Mega Style meets Modern Times. A butterscotch mid-weight canvas is a great plain palette to set off the leather corner patches and the optional appliqué patches, which are made from a Dritz Iron-On Denim Patch. The subtle color also coordinates well with the waxed thread used in The Speedy Stitcher to attach the corners and the handle. A bold cotton print for the lining adds a little pop of color and pattern inside. Dritz patches come is a wide range of colors and fabrics so you can create your favorite color combination.
3 For the easiest finish, look for a handle with pre-drilled holes. We purchased a ready-made handle in a length that can be carried by hand or be slung over your shoulder, but you could certainly go longer or shorter to match your favorite way to carry.
4 The bag finishes at approximately 12" high (at the high points along the side) x 9" wide with a 2" base and sides and an 18" handle loop.
5 Sewing Tools You Need Sewing Machine and standard presser foot Quarter Inch Seam foot; optional but helpful for precise topstitching Fabric and Other Supplies
6 ½ yard of 54"+ wide 8-9 oz solid color canvas or similar for the exterior ¾ yard of 44"+ wide quilting cotton or similar in a coordinating print, for the lining ONE package of Dritz Suede Cowhide Elbow Patches; we used Black Dritz Patches ONE package of Dritz Denim Iron-On Patches for the optional front fused appliqué; we used Dark Blue Denim Dritz Patches ONE 18" - 20" pre-drilled purse handle; we used black NOTE: Our handle measured 19", which we liked because it was long enough to allow the bag to be slipped over the shoulder, but not so long that it couldn't also be carried as a handbag. ONE Dritz Speedy Stitcher kit to attach both patches and handles ½ yard of 45"+ medium weight fusible interfacing; we used Pellon Décor Bond ½ yard of 45"+ medium weight fusible interfacing; we used Pellon Thermolam Plus All purpose thread to match fabric See-through ruler Fabric pen or pencil Seam gauge Seam ripper Scissors or rotary cutter and mat Iron and ironing board Pressing cloth Straight pins Clips - the Dritz Getta Grip clips are a great option to help hold the patches and purse handle in place Getting Started 1. Download and print out TWO copies of the pattern, which consists of TWO pieces that have been bundled into one PDF file to make the download easier. IMPORTANT: Each pattern piece is ONE 8½" x 11" sheet. You must print the PDF files at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page. There is a guide rule on each page so you can confirm your final printout is to scale. 2. Cut out all four pattern pieces along the solid lines. Using the printed single arrows as your guide, align each Piece 1 with a corresponding Piece 2 to create two triangle-ish sections. Flip over one of the sections and, using the printed double arrows as your guide, match up the two sections to create the full pattern piece. 3. For all matching, butt together and tape; do not overlap. In the photos below, it might look like we overlapped our two sections, but that's a bit of an illusion. We simply left a bit extra along the mid-line of each pattern to create a stronger "paper seam," but if you look closely, you can see that we still butt together the pattern lines, using the double arrows as
7 our guide. 4. From the exterior fabric, cut the following: TWO 12" wide x 7" high rectangles for the bag base Using the assembled pattern, cut TWO bag top pieces 5. From the lining fabric, cut the following: TWO 11¾" wide x 7" high rectangles for the bag base Using the assembled pattern, cut TWO bag top pieces 6. From the fusible fleece, cut the following: TWO 12" wide x 6½" high rectangles Using the assembled pattern, cut TWO - on both pieces, trim back the bottom straight edge ½" this will keep the bulky fleece out of the center seams. 7. From the mid-weight fusible interfacing, cut the following: TWO 11¾" wide x 7" high rectangles Using the assembled pattern, cut TWO At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board Fusing
8 1. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of each lining piece and the fleece to the wrong side of each exterior piece. 2. To align the fleece, there should be ½" of fabric extending along the top edge of both exterior rectangles, and ½" of fabric extending along the bottom straight edge of the each top piece. All other edges are flush fleece-to-fabric. Assemble the bag base 1. Find the two bag base rectangles, which should have their fused fleece in place. Place them right sides together and pin along both sides. 2. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch both sides. Leave the top and bottom edges open. 3. Turn the bag base loop right side out. 4. Find one leather patch and cut it exactly in half. 5. Pin one patch half over each side seam of the base. The patch should be positioned so its bottom straight edge sits 1½" up from the bottom raw edge of the fabric. Pin or clip in place.
9 6. Using The Speedy Stitcher sewing awl and its standard waxed thread, stitch each patch in place. Along the curved edge of the patch, you can used the pre-drilled holes. 7. Along the straight cut edge of the patches, you will need to mark stitch holes to match the pattern of the pre-drilled holes.
10 NOTE: If you are new to The Speedy Stitcher, check out our step-by-step tutorial. It really is both speedy and easy. 8. When the patches are securely in place, turn the bag base loop wrong side out and align the bottom raw edge. Pin the bottom edge in place. 9. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch across the bottom. 10. Create 2" box corners, which means your "corner fold" will be half that size or 1". 11. Double stitch the corner seams for extra security.
11 12. Trim the seam allowance at each corner to ¼". Because you measured and pinned so precisely, your corner patches will now sit right along the bottom edge of the bag. NOTE: If you are new to this technique, check out our tutorial: How To Box Corners. 13. Turn the bag base right side out, push out the corners and press well. 14. Fold down the top raw edge ½" all around. Machine baste in place. Lining 1. The base lining is created in much the same way as the exterior but without the patches. 2. Place the two interfaced lining rectangles right sides together and pin along both sides and across the bottom.
12 3. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the corners. 4. Box the bottom corners as above, measuring at 1" for a 2" finished box. 5. Double stitch the corner and trim back to ¼". 6. Fold down the top raw edge ½" all around.
13 7. And as above, machine baste this top fold to hold it in place during the rest of the construction. Overlapped top 1. Find the four bag top pieces cut from the pattern. 2. Place each exterior piece right sides together with a lining piece. Pin along both short sides and all along the diagonals of the top. The bottom straight edge remains open. 3. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch along both sides and across the top, pivoting at corners. 4. Clip the corners.
14 5. Turn right side out and press both top sections flat. 6. Along the top edge only (not along either side) topstitch ¼" from the finished edge. We used our Janome Quarter Inch Seam foot to keep the seam precise. We also lengthened our stitch. Start and stop your topstitching ¼" in from the side edge. 7. Along the bottom raw edges of each top panel, use a ½" seam allowance and machine baste the bottom edge together. This basting line not only helps keep the layers flat, it will also act as a ½" guide line for the final match-up of bag bottom to bag top. 8. Place the two top panels right side up and flat on your work surface to make a series of vertical guide lines. You can use pins for your marking and/or a fabric pen or pencil. If you use a marking tool, because you are working on the right side of the fabric, make sure it is one that will wipe away easily or vanish with exposure to the air or the heat of an iron. 9. First find the exact center of each panel. To do this, simply fold the piece in half, matching the short sides, and place a mark at the fold. Draw a vertical line at this point. This is the center of the bag's side. Measure 1" to the right of center and 1" to the left of center and draw two additional parallel vertical lines. This now indicates the full 2" side panel. Finally, measure ¼" to the right of the furthermost right vertical line, and ¼" to the left of the furthermost left vertical line. At each of these quarter inch points, create markings for a 3½" tall (measuring from the bottom edge up) vertical line. You should have a total of five vertical guide lines on each panel. 10. Place one panel right side up, then overlap the remaining top panel also right side up. Place one edge of second along the left 3½" vertical line of the first panel. This in the beginning of your overlap. Pin the short side in place.
15 11. Wrap the second top panel all the way around to meet the right short line on the original panel. Pin in place. 12. Here's a bird's eye view of what is happening with the two overlapping panels as well as a transparent drawing of the overlap. 13. With the top panels pinned in place, test that the top will fit into the bottom. The bottom is a set box, but you can still slightly adjust the wrap of the top if need be so it's a snug fit into the bottom.
16 14. Once you are sure you have a good fit, mark a vertical line at the exact center of the both the front and back overlap points (where the "Vs" of the top diagonals come together). 15. Unpin the back overlap so you can stitch the three front vertical seams with the panels flat. 16. First topstitch the side edge of the overlapped panel in place. Use a ¼" seam allowance so you can make a neat, intersecting corner with the original topstitching line along the top of the panel. We again used our Janome Quarter Inch Seam foot. And we lengthened our stitch to match the other topstitching.
17 17. Next, stitch along the drawn center line and finally along the drawn 3½" right vertical line. Optional appliqués 1. While the top panel is still flat, place your optional appliqués. Ours are die-cut from a Dritz Denim Iron-On Patch. We used a the Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine and a Tim Holtz Gadget Gears die pattern. Follow our lead, use your own design, or use one of the fun Dritz Patch Templates, which can be cut by hand. 2. We artfully aligned our "Gadget Gears" design from just over the center seam line to just before the right short vertical seam. 3. Fuse the appliqués in place.
18 Finish the bag top 1. With the front finished, re-overlap and re-pin the back into place. 2. Stitching the three back seams will be a bit trickier than the three front seams since you are now working with a loop rather than a nice flat piece. If you have a free arm on your machine, now is a good time to use it. 3. Stitch the center seam first, flattening it under the needle as you go. You are following your original drawn guide line. 4. Then stitch the side overlap seam and the final 3½" vertical seam. Since the bag is open from both ends, you may find it easiest to stitch halfway from one end, then flip the bag around and stitch from the opposite direction. If you choose this method, you'll want to be careful to not create a big overlap in your two seams. Use a lock stitch at the meeting point or leave the thread tails long, pull them through to the back, and hand knot.
19 Attach the top to the base 1. With the bag top right side out, find the bag base, which should also be right side out. The top of the bag base should have already been folded back ½" and machine basted in place. In addition, the bottom raw edge of the bag top should have a line of machine basting ½" in. 2. Slide the bag base over the bag top, aligning the top folded edge of the bag base with the machine basting line of the bag top. Pin in place all around. 3. Hand baste in place all around and remove the pins. You want the joint secure yet flexible for the final seam.
20 4. Gently turn the bag wrong side out. Find the lining base. It should be right side out. As above, slip it into place over the top, aligning the top folded edge of the lining base with the machine basting line of the lining top. Pin in place. 5. Then, hand baste in place, removing all the pins.
21 6. Turn the bag right side out once again. Here's a look down into the assembled, basted bag. 7. The final topstitching seam is again ¼" and should have a matching lengthened stitch to all the rest of the topstitching. If possible, use a Quarter Inch Seam foot. All your topstitching is quite visible and it's critical that it be neat and straight. Go slowly, keeping the layers as flat and smooth as possible. 8. Again, if you have a free arm on your machine, this is the time to use it. Simply slip the bag over the free arm, gently folding the top to allow you to slip the bag all the way over the free arm to position the seam under the needle. This will give you a nice flat surface for this final, all-around seam. 9. When the seam is complete, remove all the visible hand and machine basting threads. Attach the handle 1. Place the pre-drilled handle medallions at the exact center of each side. Pin in place.
22 2. Using The Speedy Stitcher sewing awl and its standard waxed thread, stitch each end of the handle in place. NOTE: Don't forget to check out our how-to-tutorial on this nifty notion. 3. You are stitching through all the layers of the bag.
23 Contributors Project Design: Alicia Thommas Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Debbie Guild Storage Solutions This project and patterns (if any) may be downloaded for personal use only. No electronic or printed reproduction permitted without the prior written consent of Sew4Home LLC. Copyright Sew4Home LLC. All Rights Reserved. Source URL:
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Published on Sew4Home Embroidered Teardrop Tote: Large Shopper Style Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 16 February 2017 1:00 February is National Embroidery Month, and this big, beautiful tote features one
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Published on Sew4Home Kitchen Curtains with Ribbon Ties Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 27 September 2017 1:00 Curtain panels are a perfect beginner project. They're fast, super simple, and you get a great
More informationBelted Cross-Body Bag with Decorative Stitching
Published on Sew4Home Belted Cross-Body Bag with Decorative Stitching Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 04 March 2015 1:00 Decorative stitching against a neutral canvas gives this slouchy bucket bag a great
More informationBaby Gifts: Pretty Bird Quick Trip Diaper Bag
Published on Sew4Home Baby Gifts: Pretty Bird Quick Trip Diaper Bag Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 14 July 2010 9:00 Our smaller (and cuter) diaper bag isn't meant to supplant the full-size, workhorse
More informationValentine Drawstring Bonnet Basket
Published on Sew4Home Valentine Drawstring Bonnet Basket Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 22 January 2016 1:00 Structured on the bottom, soft on the top. Sounds like the making of a comfy mattress, but it's
More informationDouble-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder
Published on Sew4Home Double-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 12 May 2016 1:00 We've cooked up a great kitchen project. Hot pads are are small, simple shapes that cry out for mixing
More informationSweet Quilted Front Flap Purse with Decorative Lock
Published on Sew4Home Sweet Quilted Front Flap Purse with Decorative Lock Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 08 March 2018 1:00 The closer. In sales, it s the high-powered whiz kid they bring in to seal the
More informationThree Tier Ombre Apron with Shabby Chic Style
Published on Sew4Home Three Tier Ombre Apron with Shabby Chic Style Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 April 2017 1:00 Ombre is a French word for shading or graduating. In fashion, it refers to the graduation
More informationCreativity is in the Bag: Toile Tote with Button Accents
Published on Sew4Home Creativity is in the Bag: Toile Tote with Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 09 July 2013 1:00 Today, we're talkin' toile... actually, we're talkin' toile de jouy. It's a
More informationWoodland Delight: 9-Pocket Door Caddy for Jewels and Lingerie
Published on Sew4Home Woodland Delight: 9-Pocket Door Caddy for Jewels and Lingerie Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 29 March 2010 9:00 For years I had an "unmentionables drawer." This had a double-meaning
More informationSparkle & Shine Knit Infinity Scarf
Published on Sew4Home Sparkle & Shine Knit Infinity Scarf Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 17 January 2018 1:00 Infinity scarves are one trend that just keeps going and growing. You can find them in everything
More informationScrapBusters: Hot Dots Pinwheel Coasters
Published on Sew4Home ScrapBusters: Hot Dots Pinwheel Coasters Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 16 January 2014 1:00 Winter is nature's neutral season. Apart from the sparkling blue sky of an occasional sunny
More informationCoin Purse with Pleated Front
Published on Sew4Home Coin Purse with Pleated Front Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 20 March 2014 1:00 If we must say so ourselves (and sometimes we must), these little coin purses are about as adorable
More informationModern Two-Tone, Fold-Over Clutch in Faux Leather
Published on Sew4Home Modern Two-Tone, Fold-Over Clutch in Faux Leather Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 18 April 2017 1:00 Two colors, two fabrics, one awesome bag. This clutch knocks-off a popular style
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Published on Sew4Home Canteen Bag in Wool & Corduroy Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 16 February 2016 1:00 Bags come in all shapes and sizes, but this round canteen style is one of our favorites. It has such
More informationWhale Appliqué Hand Towels: Make Hand Washing Fun for Kids
Published on Sew4Home Whale Appliqué Hand Towels: Make Hand Washing Fun for Kids Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 29 September 2017 1:00 Wash your hands! As we move into cold and flu season, this is the strongest
More informationVelvet Cuff Christmas Stockings with Poms
Published on Sew4Home Velvet Cuff Christmas Stockings with Poms Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 November 2014 1:00 Our trio of soft stockings features handsome velvet cuffs and whimsical, dangling pom-poms.
More informationTall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton
Published on Sew4Home Tall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 11 December 2015 1:00 There is a French proverb that tells us, "In water one sees ones own face; but in wine, one beholds
More informationPlayful Appliquéd Owls Placemat Set
Published on Sew4Home Playful Appliquéd Owls Placemat Set Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 22 September 2016 1:00 "Whoooooooo wants lunch?!" Our adorable appliquéd owl placemats make mealtime fun for kids...
More informationMini Backpacks as Party Treat Bags
Published on Sew4Home Mini Backpacks as Party Treat Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 07 July 2016 1:00 Birthday party treat bags are usually flimsy plastic things filled with candy and trinkets those
More informationToddler Booster Seat in 2 Sizes and with a Carry Handle
Published on Sew4Home Toddler Booster Seat in 2 Sizes and with a Carry Handle Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 29 June 2017 1:00 Booster chairs are becoming more familiar in restaurants, but are still not
More informationHanging Sewing Caddy with Clear-View Vinyl Pockets
Published on Sew4Home Hanging Sewing Caddy with Clear-View Vinyl Pockets Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 13 June 2017 1:00 "Where did I put my...?" Sewing projects are full of little bits and pieces, including
More informationDouble Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More
Published on Sew4Home Double Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 February 2014 1:00 We're spending this week In The Kitchen. And today, we've packed a whole lot of
More informationRip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch
Published on Sew4Home Rip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 28 October 2014 1:00 I want my grocery bags to work as hard as I do. That means I should be able throw whatever
More informationElegant Fantail Kimono & Matching Obi Belt: TokyoMilk presents Neptune and the Mermaid by Margot Elena for Coats
Published on Sew4Home Elegant Fantail Kimono & Matching Obi Belt: TokyoMilk presents Neptune and the Mermaid by Margot Elena for Coats Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 19 June 2017 1:00 Welcome to our wonderfully,
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Published on Sew4Home Pinafore Pillow Jacket Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 11 June 2015 1:00 Sew4Home Creative Director, Alicia Thommas was pondering a pillow one day, as she is often known to do, when
More informationMake Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags
Published on Sew4Home Make Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 08 February 2017 1:00 Just when you think you're the reigning Queen of Green reusing and recycling your way through
More informationRocky Mountain Satchel
Published on Sew4Home Rocky Mountain Satchel Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 03 January 2017 1:00 Calming, cozy neutrals are the most accepted palette for winter. But when everything around you begins to
More informationDouble Zipper Pillow with Decorative Stitching
Published on Sew4Home Double Zipper Pillow with Decorative Stitching Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 07 February 2018 1:00 Zippers are one of the trusty workhorses of the sewing world. They normally go
More informationSummer Fun: Outdoor Padded Roll-up Cushion
Published on Sew4Home Summer Fun: Outdoor Padded Roll-up Cushion Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 22 July 2011 9:00 Around these parts, Summer is prime time for outdoor concerts. Seating for these events is
More informationJanome Week: The "Everything" Apron: Embroidery, Decorative Stitching and Quilting
Published on Sew4Home Janome Week: The "Everything" Apron: Embroidery, Decorative Stitching and Quilting Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 26 April 2013 1:00 For our final day of Janome Week, we took all the
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