Janome Monday: Appliquéd Kite Tote
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1 Published on Sew4Home Janome Monday: Appliquéd Kite Tote Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 28 July :00 Let's go fly a kite! This tote is ready to take off on your next adventure or at least on your next excursion to the store. The shopper style construction is fast and easy with deep 4" boxed corners and no-sew webbing handles. Let your creativity soar with the fun front appliqué. We offer a template download for the kite's body and tail. And as a Janome Monday project, we show you two different presser feet that make quick work of this eye-catching embellishment. With everything you do, the proper tools and accessories make all the difference in both ease of use and a more professional finish. We used two speciality feet and a custom needle.
2 The Janome Satin Stitch foot is transparent so you can see your stitching and follow along a guide line. In addition, the bright red arrow at the front of the foot marks the center needle drop position. When doing appliqué, simply keep the point of that arrow on the edge of the fabric for a perfectly centered stitch. We used the Janome Beading foot to attach the kite's looping tail. This foot option comes in two different sizes to handle various strung beads as well as cording. We used the wide option in the 9mm version, which accommodates 2.5-4mm.It allowed us to get a wonderfully smooth curve to our kite string.
3 In addition, we used a Double Needle to create the final topstitching around the top of the bag.
4 Our thanks to our friends at Janome for sponsoring all our Janome Mondays. For more about Janome machines, accessories and projects, visit them online or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Our bag finishes at approximately 16½" high x 12" wide x 4" in depth with 8½" high handle loops. Sewing Tools You Need Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP) Satin Stitch foot (optional but great for the appliqué) Beading foot (optional but helpful to stitch the kite tail) Double needle (optional; we used it for the final topstitching around the top opening of the tote) Fabric and Other Supplies
5 ⅔ yard of 54"+ wide canvas or similar for the tote exterior; we used 12 oz. Canvas Duck Cloth in Bleached White, purchased locally ⅔ yard of 45"+ regular weight, solid color cotton for the tote lining and kite appliqué accents; we used Kona Cotton in Asparagus, purchased locally ⅛ yard of 45"+ regular weight, solid color cotton for the kite appliqué accents; we used Kona Cotton in Azure, purchased locally ⅛ yard of 45"+ regular weight, solid color cotton for the kite appliqué accents; we used Kona Cotton in Tomato, purchased locally 1½ yards of 1" - 2" heavy cotton webbing; we used 1¼" cotton webbing in white, purchased locally 1 yard of extra wide rick rack in a coordinating accent color for the tote's opening; we used red 1 yard of ⅛" cording or similar for the kite tail; we used a natural twisted cording to simulate kite string Fusible web for the appliqué; we used Wonder-Under by Pellon ½ yard of medium weight fusible interfacing for the lining; we used Décor-Bond by Pellon All purpose thread to match fabric for both sewing and appliqué See-through ruler Fabric pen or pencil Seam gauge Seam ripper Scissors or rotary cutter and mat Iron and ironing board Straight pins Transparent tape Seam sealant, such as Fray Check - optional Getting Started 1. Download and print out TWO COPIES EACH of our two pattern sheets: Kite Template Top and Kite Template Tail. IMPORTANT: These patterns are each 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 the page so you can confirm your final printout is to scale. 2. From one set of pattern sheets, cut out each of the kite body triangles and kite tail triangles. You will use these cut triangles as your pattern pieces. To help keep track of colors and the right side of the pattern, you can label each piece. This will also help you remember which side is the "right side" of the pattern piece since when using fusible web for appliqué, you work with the pattern pieces upside down (more on that below). 3. Butt together the remaining two pattern sheets, using the guidelines and arrows to align the pieces, to form the complete
6 kite and kite tail image. Tape together. Set aside. 4. From the fabric for the exterior (white duck in our sample), cut the following: TWO 17" wide x 20" high rectangles for the main tote panels ONE 7½" x 7½" square for the lining pocket 5. From the fabric for the lining (Asparagus cotton in our sample), cut TWO 17" wide x 20" high rectangles for the lining. 6. From the fusible interfacing (Decor Bond in our sample), cut TWO 17" wide x 20" high rectangles for the lining. 7. Cut the webbing into TWO 20" lengths. At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board Appliqué 1. From the fusible web (Wonder Under in our sample), cut rectangles slightly larger than all the kite triangles needed for each solid color. 2. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse to the wrong side of each of the colored fabrics. 3. Place the appropriate triangle pattern upside down on the paper side of the fused product and trace around the pattern. 4. Cut out the pattern piece. 5. Repeat to cut all the kite triangles from all three colors. For the kite body, we used one large red triangle, one large green triangle, one small green triangle and one small blue triangle. For the kite tail we used two small blue triangles, two small red triangles and two small green triangles.
7 6. Find the assembled full kite template and one of the 17" x 20" exterior panels. 7. Fold the fabric panel in half to find the center top (8½" in from each side). Place a pin at this center point. 8. Place the template on the right side of the panel. Use the center pin point and the "Top Raw Edge" guidelines printed on the template to align it correctly on the fabric panel. 9. Pin the template to fabric panel to hold it in place. Then, insert a pin at the corners of each of the four triangles that make up the kite body. 10. Gently lift of the template and use your fabric pen or pencil to make a small dot at each of the pin points. 11. When all the dots have been made, remove the pins and the paper. 12. Find the four triangles for the kite body. Pull away the paper backing to reveal the adhesive (we just removed half of the paper in the photo below to show an "in-progress" image).
8 13. Using the dots as your guide, place each of the four kite body triangels adhesive side down onto fabric panel. 14. There should be even spacing between each of the triangles. 15. As a double-check, before fusing, lay the full template back over the top of your placed pieces to insure everything is
9 where it should be. 16. Following manufacturer's instructions fuse the kite body triangles in place. 17. Repeat for each of the three pairs of kite tail triangles. 18. Mark the position...
10 19. Place the triangle Fuse to adhere. 21. Thread the machine, top and bobbin, with thread to match the first of the kite colors. To cut down on re-threading time,
11 we stitched all the same colored triangles at once, then moved to the next color. 22. Following your machine's manual, set up your machine for a dense satin stitch. We used the Janome Satin Stitch foot, which is not only see-through but also has a red guide arrow at the front of the foot. Both of these features make appliqué stitching so much easier. NOTE: If you are new to appliqué, we have a tutorial to help you get started. Kite tail 1. Find the full template again. Carefully cut along the looping line of the kite tail, leaving the section of the tail where it loops back on itself un-cut at just the cross-over point. NOTE: We also cut out the triangles for the main kite body so the template would lay flat and line up perfectly. 2. Place the cut template into position on the front of the fabric panel.
12 3. Double-check that all the kite tail triangles are in alignment. 4. Using a fabric pen or pencil, trace along the cut line to form the guide line for the kite tail. 5. You'll need to hand draw the final connecting line to form the loop of the tail.
13 6. Pin the thin cording in place, following the drawn line. Cut away any excess. We found it helpful to also place a small piece of tape at each end of the cording to help secure it. 7. If possible, attach your Janome Beading foot. This little gem of a presser foot comes in two widths, narrow and wide. We used the wide 9mm version of the foot (it also comes in a 7mm version). There is a groove on the underside of the foot that helps it glide over the cording while a wide zig zag attaches the cording in place. NOTE: Take a look at our full tutorial on the Janome Beading Foot Set.
14 8. If you don't have this foot, you can use a regular presser foot. Set up your machine for a zig zag that hits to either side of the cording. 9. No matter which type of foot you use, test your stitching on a scrap of fabric to insure your zig zag is correctly set and feeding easily. When stitching into place on the tote, go slowly and guide the cording on the line, removing the pins along the way. You'll want to go especially slowly and carefully at the cross-over point of the loop. Also, start and end as close to the ends of the cording as possible. 10. When the stitching was done, we removed the tape and added a drop of seam sealant to each end to help insure there'd be no fraying.
15 Assemble the tote exterior 1. With right sides together, pin together the front and back exterior panels. Pin along both sides and across the bottom. 2. Re-thread with thread to match the exterior fabric. Stitch both sides and across the bottom, using a ½" seam allowance. Remember to pivot at the corners. 3. With the bag still wrong side out, the next step is to box the bottom corners. Our bag is designed to have 4" sides and base. To create this width, we figured our corners at 2"
16 4. If you are new to boxed corners, check out our tutorial for step-by-step instructions. We recommend a double line of stitching to reinforce the corners. 5. Fold back the upper raw edge of the exterior bag ½" and press. Lightly pin to hold in place. 6. Find the length of rick rack. Starting at one side seam, pin the rick to the inside of the folded edge. The center of the rick rack should run along the top folded edge so half of the rick rack's "wave" is visible above the top edge of the tote. Pin in place and then machine baste in place.
17 7. Set the exterior bag aside. Create the lining and its pocket 1. Find the two 17" x 20" lining panels and the 7½" x 7½" pocket square. 2. Press back all four raw edges of the pocket square ½". Along what will be the top of the pocket, press down an additional 1". NOTE: If you have trouble with bulk in the bottom corners, cut the corners at a diagonal, trimming away about ½" at the point and re-fold.
18 3. Pin all four sides in place. 4. Stitch across the top of the pocket to secure the 1½" hem. 5. Find the two 17" x 20" pieces of fusible interfacing. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse one to the wrong side of each lining panel. 6. Fold one of the fused panels in half to find the center. Place a pin at this center point along the top 17" raw edge.
19 7. Place the pocket on this panel so the top of the pocket is 2½" down from the top raw edge of the fabric panel and the center of the pocket aligns with the center pin point on the fabric panel. 8. Pin the pocket in place along both sides and across the bottom. 9. Edgestitch the pocket in place along both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the bottom corners. The top remains open. Use a generous locking stitch or back tack at the beginning and end of the seam. The top corners of a pocket are a stress point and it helps to have some extra strength there.
20 10. With right sides together, pin together the front and back lining panels along both sides and across the bottom. 11. Re-thread with thread to match the lining fabric. Stitch both sides and across the bottom, using a ½" seam allowance. Remember to pivot at the corners. 12. As above, with the lining still wrong side out, the next step is to box the bottom corners. The 4" sides and base are the same. To create this width, figure the corners at 2"
21 NOTE: As mentioned above, if you are new to boxed corners, check out our tutorial for step-by-step instructions. 13. Make a double line of stitching to reinforce the corners. 14. Fold back the upper raw edge of the lining ½" and press. Attach handles and stitch exterior to lining 1. Find the two 20" lengths of webbing. 2. Find the exterior bag. It should be right side out. 3. Measure 4" in from each side seam on both the front and back of the tote and place a pin.
22 4. Align the outer edge of each end of one length of webbing with each pin point on the front of the tote. You want the outer edge of the webbing to be 4" from the seam line. The raw ends of the webbing should align with the folded down portion of the tote's top hem. 5. Pin the handle loop in place, making sure it is not twisted anywhere along its length. 6. Repeat to pin the remaining length of webbing to the back of the tote. As on the front, the outer edge of the webbing should be 4" from each side seam. 7. With the tote exterior right side out and the straps securely pinned in place, find the lining. It should be wrong side out. 8. Insert the the lining inside the exterior so the two are now right sides together. Align the top raw edges, the side seams and the bottom corners. If the top folded edges aren't flush, adjust the lining's folded edge until the two are perfectly aligned. 9. Pin in place all around the top opening.
23 10. Topstitch all around the top opening to secure the two layers, running the stitching approximately ⅛" from the top folded edge. 11. We used a double needle, standard on our Janome machine, for an extra finishing touch. This is optional; you could certainly use a standard topstitch. NOTE: We tested thread colors and found that with such a different and darker color for the lining, it did not look quite right to use thread to match the exterior in the top and thread to match the lining in the bobbin, which would be our traditional suggestion. With the double needle stitching there is just a tiny bit of bobbin thread visible from the front so it was better to use thread to match the exterior in both the top and in the bobbin. This meant a more visible seam line on the inside, but we preferred this option. We suggest testing with your project to get the look you like best. Contributors Project Design: Alicia Thommas Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Debbie Guild Tags: Janome Storage Solutions
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Published on Sew4Home Tea Time Kitchen Appliqué: Quilted Oven Mitts Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 11 May 2011 9:00 We have a saying at our house we call, "Mexican Hot Plate Syndrome." It refers to doing
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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
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Published on Sew4Home Soft & Stuffable Fabric Shopping Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 03 June 2015 1:00 As more and more stores up their recycling commitment (some entire cities have banned plastic
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Published on Sew4Home Canvas Bucket Bag with Drawcord Top and Two-Piece Snap Strap Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 10 July 2017 1:00 This crisp, cute bag looks like we grabbed it right off the shelf of the
More informationGarden Party Apron: Make it from Fat Quarters
Published on Sew4Home Garden Party Apron: Make it from Fat Quarters Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 09 May 2017 1:00 There they sat. Five gorgeous fat quarters we d been hoarding from Amy Butler s classic
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Published on Sew4Home Lightweight String Style Backpack with Crossover Pockets Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 14 August 2018 1:00 String style backpacks are in high demand right now for back-to-school, but
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Published on Sew4Home Sleek Fabric Wallet with Zippered Coin Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 18 February 2016 1:00 Someone told me the other day that he believed money would soon become completely
More informationLast Minute Mother's Day Idea: Roll-Up Make-up Brush Caddy
Published on Sew4Home Last Minute Mother's Day Idea: Roll-Up Make-up Brush Caddy Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 05 May 2015 1:00 Wasn't Mom always the one reminding you to get things done early? Work before
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
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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
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Published on Sew4Home Woven Border Print Pillow with Poms Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 February 2014 1:00 Border prints are exactly what they sound like they'd be: a wide motif band running the entire
More informationUptown Pillow Trio: 9-Patch and Triangle Squares with Flange Accents
Published on Sew4Home Uptown Pillow Trio: 9-Patch and Triangle Squares with Flange Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 17 May 2017 1:00 Is your sofa looking at you with big, sad eyes? Well, of course
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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
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Published on Sew4Home Make Your Own Grocery Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 January 2011 9:00 Just when you think you're the reigning 'Queen of Green' reusing and recycling your way through the day,
More informationButterscotch & Rose Pretty Piped Pillow #3 - Framed 'n' Fabulous
Published on Sew4Home Butterscotch & Rose Pretty Piped Pillow #3 - Framed 'n' Fabulous Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 October 2011 9:00 The final entry in our Pretty Piped Pillow Series is a gorgeous octagon,
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Published on Sew4Home Italiano Kitchen: Mama Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 25 October 2010 9:00 We love aprons here at Sew4Home. So we knew our Italiano Kitchen would not be complete without them.
More informationPanel Place Mats with Large Motif Fabric
Published on Sew4Home Panel Place Mats with Large Motif Fabric Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 08 January 2018 1:00 By emphasizing a large motif and using a contrasting fabric for the borders, this place mat
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
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Published on Sew4Home ScrapBusters: Personalized Mug Rug Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 August 2014 1:00 My brother made me laugh out loud when he said a "mug rug" sounded like a bad toupee for an ugly
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Published on Sew4Home Gingham Fruit Machine Applique Kitchen Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 06 March 2018 1:00 There are lots of options for appliqué, which is essentially just adhering a feature
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Published on Sew4Home Scrappy Patchwork Flour Sack Dish Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 26 December 2016 1:00 If one of your New Year s Resolutions is to do a better job using up the fabric you have
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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 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
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Published on Sew4Home Scrappy Patchwork Border Dish Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 30 January 2018 1:00 If one of your New Year s Resolutions was to do a better job using up the fabric you have on
More informationA single pillow in an interesting shape (and a striking color) is the perfect focal point to energize an otherwise standard pile of pillows.
Published on Sew4Home Starfish Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 10 August 2016 1:00 Real starfish belong in tide pools. Our starfish pillow belongs on your sofa! This quick and easy project is the
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Published on Sew4Home Heirloom Pillow with Wave Tucks and Woven Lace Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 01 May 2017 1:00 Perhaps best known as the provence of christening gowns and wedding ensembles, heirloom
More informationStretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles
Published on Sew4Home Stretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 15 March 2016 1:00 You've seen these awesome headbands everywhere. They're a go-to solution for yoga class,
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Published on Sew4Home Tab-Top Panel Curtains with Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 August 2015 1:00 To be perfectly honest, I hate to cover up my windows. Staring out into the world is one
More informationHow to Turn a Corner with a Decorative Stitch
Published on Sew4Home How to Turn a Corner with a Decorative Stitch Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 17 September 2015 1:00 Did you ever have one of those cute little wind-up toys? It's so fun to watch as
More informationBeautiful Cotton Garment Covers
Published on Sew4Home Beautiful Cotton Garment Covers Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 21 March 2014 1:00 Today's pretty garment covers are a great way to keep clothes clean and dust-free in your closet. Many
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Published on Sew4Home Tailored Linen and Ribbon Half Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 28 December 2017 1:00 When we're young, our parents are just our parents. Often, it's not until we're looking back
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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
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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 informationRustic Scandinavian Apron With Decorative Stitches
Published on Sew4Home Rustic Scandinavian Apron With Decorative Stitches Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 26 October 2011 9:00 Like whipped cream on a plain piece of pie or a marshmallow dropped in a mug
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Published on Sew4Home Quilted Yo-Yo Tote in Metallic Linen Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 13 February 2017 1:00 The front of a bag is a bit like a blank slate. It s a lovely flat surface that can evolve into
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
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Published on Sew4Home Bound Gauze Towels for Drying Crystal, China & Flatware Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 07 May 2018 1:30 The dishwasher is my friend. I put just about everything in that puppy and it
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Published on Sew4Home Jumbo Round Storage Tote Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 12 March 2015 1:00 I think we can all agree little things tend to be pretty dang cute: babies, puppies, kittens, Barbie shoes...
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Published on Sew4Home Microwavable Rice Heating Pads Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 07 January 2014 12:16 We love the simple clean lines of these microwavable neck and lap/back heating pads. After under
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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
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