Welcome to your November 2024 Dream Wardrobe.
UK SIZES 6-30
We're all very excited about this months Dream Wardrobe here at Fabric Godmother HQ.
This incredible Liberty themed box this month contains 2m of their stunning Tana Cotton Lawn in a festive red floral print. Along with a Liberty print pin cushion.
We've also included a brilliant bag pattern so you can make a luxury quilted tote bag.
The only thing left to decide is will you treat yourself to a beautiful Liberty Bag or will you decide to make it as a gift for somebody else?
About the fabric:
You have received 2m of Liberty fabric, enough for the bag and lining. Or to make a pretty blouse or top.
Alternatively, you can use it just on the outer of the bag and use the rest for smaller craft projects, these also make superb presents.
Please email us if you are interested in buying more fabric for your projects, as this fabric is not listed on the website.
I recommend prewashing your fabric to remove any dressing and allow for pre-shrinking. A cool wash will be fine; just make sure the temperature you use to prewash is the temperature at which you plan to wash the final garment or bag. You don’t want it to shrink.
This fabric would also work well for:
Merchant & Mills The Clover Top
Here are some scrap-busting projects for leftover fabric
Rosie Caldwell Quilted Zip Pouches PDF (Beginner)
Rosie Caldwell Quilted Toiletry Bags PDF (Beginner)
Rosie Caldwell Hot Water Cover PDF (Beginner)
About the pattern:
This handmade quilted tote bag is the perfect combination of style and function. It is fully lined and has one internal pocket and two lengths of strap to suit your carrying needs. The drawstring closure at the top ensures your belongings are kept safe and secure, while the boxy shape provides plenty of storage room. Get ready to carry all your daily essentials in this stylish quilted tote bag!
Your instructions can be found here
Notions needed for the bag:
For the beautiful sample Naomi made for us she used a thick stiff wadding that give the bag a padded finish and structure. She also used Decovil Interfacing for the handles to h4lp them keep tier shape.
We have made a easy pack of just the right amount of all the bits of Haby she used so you can easily make your own version
Buy the pack here.
- Thread (matching Thread included)
- Style-Vil Fusible Bag Foam Wadding
- Decovil 1 Heavy Fusible Interfacing for Handles
- Label
- Lining
If you want a softer bag you can use a cotton wadding.
The Rosie Caldwell Quilted Tote Bag would also look great in:
About your gift:
With the most beautiful Liberty print fabric, you need a beautiful Liberty print gift. So, for you today, we have an absolutely stunning Liberty apple pin cushion. Made in a lovely patchwork design, it is the perfect addition to any sewing room.
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Happy sewing, Josie xxx
Naomi’s sewing Notes:
Before sewing your lines of quilting, I tested my thread colours and stitch lengths. In the end, I used cream thread with a 3.5mm stitch length. I also used iron-on bag foam, which gave the bag a lovely stand-alone structure:
I used a pressing ruler from Prym to get really crisp edges on my patch pocket. It gives a great, even hem:
There are a few ways to ensure straight lines of quilting on your pieces. You can draw lines with chalk, but I used an iron-on friction pen:
To make it easier to measure 3cm each time. I marked 3cm with wash tape on my graded ruler.
An alternative is to use a quilting guide bar, which comes with many machines. There is a hole and screw at the back of your foot. Loosening the screw, you can insert the tool into the back. Adjust to the 3cm mark on your plate and tighten it up so it doesn’t slip.
You can then line the guide with the last stitching line to get evenly spaced lines:
Instead of using the lining fabric inside the straps, as suggested, I used heavy interfacing called Decovil, which gives them good structure.
I cut 3cm wide strips, which I marked with a fabric pen:
I placed the strips on the handle straps inside the seam allowance, which was pre-pressed:
Fabric glue can be really useful here to fold the fabric in place, as this interfacing isn’t easy to pin:
I then stitched the lines exactly as suggested in the instructions, using the same stitch length as the quilting, but you may want to use a larger needle:
The label I used is best sewn on with a machine, so I added this prior to attaching the lining and pieces for the top of the bag. You will be topstitching down from the top of the bag, so it is worth measuring down how far you would like it to sit. I used fabric glue again to fold this in place for sewing. Also, a shorter stitch length will make getting into the corners easier:
