Chubby Charmer Tote Bag Fall 2015 This is a large, sturdy tote and ...

Chubby Charmer Tote Bag Fall 2015 This is a large, sturdy tote and makes a great overnight bag or carryall for a trip to the beach. It also makes a great gift for someone special. It can be made from either 48 charm squares or 2 pieces of fabric (18” x 27” each) for the exterior of bag. It is approximately 14”h x 18”w x 10”d. THIS IS A ONE DAY CLASS AND REQUIRES HOMEWORK BEFORE COMING TO CLASS! (see below) * A featherweight machine is not suitable for constructing this bag as you will need to sew through 6 layers of fusible fleece during stages of this project. This is not a beginner bag class. REMINDER: Class Cancellation Policy is one week in advance to receive a refund; otherwise you will receive a store credit. If you cancel or don’t show on the day of the class, there is NO REFUND OR STORE CREDIT since we must compensate our teachers. Most of these required items are available at Sweet Darling Quilts and you will receive a 10% discount. If you have any questions about any of these items please give me a call. PATTERN: Chubby Charmer Pattern NOTIONS: 4 Metal purse feet 5/8” Ultra Stiff Plastic Mesh Canvas (color does not matter) 12” x 18” (available at Jo Ann Fabrics) Decorative, Large Button Cutting Mat, ruler 6"x 24", a smaller ruler to use near your sewing area & rotary cutter Flexible Tape Measure Applique Pressing sheet Wonder Clips Needles: 80/12, 90/14, 100/16 Walking foot, 1/4" foot, & edge stitch foot Thread 50 wt for piecing & 40 wt for quilting & topstitching FABRIC REQIREMENTS 48 - 5” Squares OR 1-1/8 yds. Fabric for front & back exterior of bag 1-1/8 yds. for lining & interior pockets ½ yd. for Handles, side ties & button closure strap 3 yds. Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece HOMEWORK – These 3 steps MUST be completed BEFORE coming to class STEP 1. Prepare the Front & Back of bag exterior. Trim to 18” x 27”. Cut 4 pieces of fusible fleece 17 ½” x 26 ½ “ so that they are a bit smaller than your exterior. Fuse 2 pieces of fleece to front and 2 pieces to back. STEP 2. Quilt as desired. STEP 3. Cut front and back lining fabric 2 each at 17” x 26”. Cut 2 pieces of fusible fleece 16 ½” x 25 ½” so that they are a bit smaller than the lining. Fuse 1 piece of fleece to front and 1 piece of fleece to back.

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