Three-zipper bag tutorial - Revised HD

Supplies and Materials for Three-Zipper Project Bag 2 – 14# nylon handbag (long pull) zippers 1 – 10” or longer regular nylon zipper 3/8” washi tape (optional) water soluble basting tape (ex: Dritz Wash Away) thread Main color fabric – (non-directional fat quarter) Contrast color fabric - (non-directional fat quarter) Lining fabric - (1/2 yard fabric) Lightweight, woven, fusible, interfacing (ex: Pellon SF 101) Fusible batting (ex: Pellon 987F) 1” lobster clasp with attached “D” Ring “D” ring Embellishments of choice (optional) Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler, pins/clips, scissors, awl, fabric marking pen Seam allowances (unless otherwise stated) 3/8” Back tack all seams at both ends Iron all finished seams as sewn Fabrics- The bag can be made using two quilting fat quarters and ½ yard of lining fabric provided none have a directional pattern. If using directional fabrics, purchase ½ yard to insure adequate yardage. Plan piece placement on all fabrics before cutting! Cut from Main Fabric-Cut 1 – 12” x 7” (upper back of bag) Cut 1 – 2” x 10” (zipper sides) Cut 1 – 12” x 9” (folded to be 12” x 4 ½” – center bag front) Cut 1 – 12” x 4” (folded to be 12’ x 2” – top bag front) Cut 1 - 12" x 7" (front pocket back) Cut from Contracting Fabric- (Canvas is suitable only for the base of the bag.) Cut 2 – 12” x 4 ½” (base of bag, front and back) Cut 1 – 18” x 3 ½” (handle and connector piece) Cut 1 – 3” x 6” (top zipper tab) Cut from Lining Fabric- Cut 2 – 12” x 10 ½” (bag lining) Cut 2 – 10 x 6 ½” (inside pocket) Lightweight woven interfacing Cut 3 – 12” x 4 ½” Cut 1 – 12” x 7” Cut 1 – 12” x 2” Cut 1 – ¾” x 18” Batting Cut 2 – 12” x 10” Scrap ~ 2” x 2”