CHUBBY CHARMER TOTE BAG Supply List This is a large, sturdy tote ...

CHUBBY CHARMER TOTE BAG Supply List 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 feather weight 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 & NOTIONS 1 ea. – Chubby Charmer Pattern 4 ea. - 5/8” metal purse feet 1 ea. – Ultra Stiff Plastic Mesh Canvas (color does not matter) 12” x 18” (Jo Ann Fabrics) 1 ea. – Decorative, Large Button FABRIC REQIREMENTS 48 ea. 5” Squares OR 1-1/2 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 OR Lady Claire Bag 2 yds Pellon Fusible & 1 pkg Soft & Stable 18"x58" Sewing Machine Supplies Needles: # 80/12 #90/14 #100/16 Walking foot, ¼” Seam foot, Edge-stitch foot Thread: 50 wt. for piecing 40 wt. Quilting & Topstitching

General Sewing Supplies Cutting Mat & rotary cutter, Scissors Acrylic rulers: 6” x 24” and a smaller one for use near your sewing area. Flexible Tape Measure Applique Pressing sheet Wonder Clips or Long craft pins Seam Ripper Travel Iron and Pressing Surface

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. Winter Session Dates: Tues, Nov 17 OR Sat, Nov 21, OR Mon, Nov 23 10 – 4 $35

Dawn Sims 813-994-2994 (store)