Amy Butler's Style Stitches: 12 Easy Ways to 26 Wonderful Bags by Amy Butler Page A

SF-101 by Pellon)
    • 1 yd (0.91 m) of 44″ (112 cm) wide fusible fleece (I use fusible Thermolam Plus by Pellon)
    • ⅝ yd (0.57 m) of 20″ (50.8 cm) wide double-sided fusible Peltex by Pellon or a similar extra-heavy stabilizer
    • One size ¾″ (1.9 cm) magnetic snap (I use Prym-Dritz brand)
    • 1 spool coordinating all-purpose thread (I use Coats Dual Duty XP)
    See Basic Tools Needed for Each Project (page 14) .
ADDITIONAL TOOL NEEDED
    • Hand sewing needle
Follow these instructions to make either size bag. Any measurement changes will be noted in the specific step.
1 CUT OUT THE PATTERN PIECES.
From the pattern sheet included with this book, cut out
    • Main/inside pocket panel
    • Handle
    • Peltex handle template
2 CUT OUT ALL OF THE PIECES FROM THE FABRIC.
    a. Fold the fabrics in half lengthwise, Wrong sides together, matching the selvage edges*.
From the exterior print fabric
    • Cut 2 main panels on the fold*
From the coordinating exterior solid
    • Cut 4 handles
    b. Using a ruler and fabric marker, measure and mark the dimensions below directly onto the Right side of the fabric. Then, cut along the marked lines.
    • Cut 2 ruffles for small bag: 8″ (20.3 cm) wide × 27″ (68.6 cm) long
    OR
    • Cut 2 ruffles for large bag: 8″ (20.3 cm) wide × 30″ (76.2 cm) long
From the lining fabric
    • Cut 2 main panels on the fold
    • Cut 2 inside pocket panels on the fold (fold the main/inside pocket panel pattern piece back at the top dashed line)
    c. Measure and mark the dimensions below directly onto the Right side of the fabric. Then, cut along the marked lines.
    • Cut 2 false bottom panels for small bag: 4½″ (11.4 cm) wide × 18¼″ (46.4 cm) long
    OR
    • Cut 2 false bottom panels for large bag: 4½″ (11.4 cm) wide × 21¾″ (55.2 cm) long
Plus
    • Cut 2 cell phone pocket panels: 5″ (12.7 cm) wide × 5½″ (14 cm) long
    • Cut 2 tab closures: 3½″ (8.9 cm) wide × 5″ (12.7 cm) long
From the fusible interfacing
    d. Open up one of the lining main panels and inside pocket panels to use as full-size pattern pieces.
    • Cut 2 main panels
    • Cut 1 inside pocket panel
    e. Use the pattern piece provided and
    • Cut 4 handles
    f. Measure and mark these dimensions onto a single layer of interfacing. Then, cut along the marked lines.
    • Cut 1 cell phone pocket panel: 5″ (12.7 cm) wide × 5½″ (14 cm) long
    • Cut 2 tab closures: 3½″ (8.9 cm) wide × 5″ (12.7 cm) long
From the fusible fleece
    • Cut 2 main panels on the fold
From the fusible Peltex
    g. To cut the Peltex for the handles, trace around the template and cut along the marked lines.
    • Cut 4 Peltex handles
    h. Measure and mark these dimensions directly onto the Peltex, then cut along the marked lines.
    • Cut 2 false bottom inserts for small bag: 3¼″ (8.3 cm) wide × 17¼″ (43.8 cm) long
    OR
    • Cut 2 false bottom inserts for large bag: 3¼″ (8.3 cm) wide × 20¾″ (52.7 cm) long
3 APPLY THE FUSIBLE INTERFACING AND FLEECE.
Note: See page 172 for interfacing application tips.
    a. Place the fusible side of the interfacing main panel onto the Wrong side of the first exterior main panel. Using a damp pressing cloth,* fuse the interfacing in place. Turn the panel over and press it again, making sure there are no puckers.
    b. Repeat step 3a to fuse the corresponding interfacing pieces to the second exterior main panel, one cell phone pocket, one inside pocket panel, all four handles, and both tab closures.
    c. Place the fusible side of one fleece main panel onto the Wrong side of the first lining main panel. Fuse it in place. Turn the panel over and press it again, making sure there are no puckers. Repeat to fuse the other fleece panel to the second lining main panel.
    d. Place the fusible side (without the protective film) of the first Peltex handle onto the interfaced side of the first handle. Center the Peltex and fuse it in place. Repeat to fuse the first side of each Peltex handle to the other three