Embroidered Sewing Notions Bag
Sewing Notions Bag
25/08/07 15:13 Filed in: Sewing Projects
Sewing Notions Zipper Bag
Pre-quilted material cut 12 x 24
Coordinating lining cut 12 x 24
2 1⁄2 yards of double fold binding or enough fabric to make binding (I can show you how
to make continuous bias binding)
Double sided Fusible web 12 x 24
Teflon pressing sheet (if you have one please bring it – I will bring mine to share)
4 gallon-size zipper freezer bags
4 quart-size zipper freezer bags
4 zipper sandwich bags
2 x 13 grosgrain ribbon to coordinate with lining
1⁄2 yd Yarn or Embroidery floss to wrap around button
3⁄4” button
Prep work:
Using piece of pre-quilted material, measure about 3 1⁄2 inches from the bottom of the 12”
side and find your center to put your embroidery design. Please go ahead and stitch your
design by hooping sticky stabilizer and laying your fabric on top of it. I would suggest
using some tear away or cutaway under the fabric to avoid puckering. Having this done
before class will ensure your project will be completed during class.
While the machine is stitching the embroidery design you can get your lining ready to
fuse to the body of fabric. Place one side of the fusible web on the back of the lining
piece. Lay the non-stick pressing sheet on top of the web before pressing. Set aside.
After embroidery is complete tear or cut excess stabilizer away from the fabric. Take the
lining fabric with the attached fusible stabilizer and attach it to the wrong side of the
embroidered fabric. I would recommend using the pressing sheet again just to be sure
you don’t get any residue on the iron.
Attach the double folded binding to the project mitering corners.
Fold the non-embroidered end of the bag to the wrong side 7” from the end and steam
press firmly to set the crease. Fold again 9” from the same end and press to make a
second crease.
Gather your zippered freezer bags and make two separate groups each consisting of 4
gallon, 4 quart and 4 sandwich size bags. Arrange each group with the largest bags on
Page 2
the bottom and the next size on top of that. Stagger the openings of the bags as much as
possible.
Lay the first group of freezer bags on the lining with the bag tops toward the embroidered
end. The top of the largest bag should be about 8” above the nearest crease. The bottom
of the bags will extend pass the crease. Use tape to hold the bags in place.
Lay the second group of freezer bags on the lining with their tops at the other end
(without embroidery). The bags will overlap the other group. Use tape to secure them as
well.
Use a marker to draw a line across the freezer bags down the center. Sew a seam down
this line to secure the bags. Make sure you stitch through all layers.
Cut the ends of the freezer bags off taking care not to cut the upper portions. It may be
necessary to fold the bags to trim all of them.
Take your ribbon and press or fold each side about 1⁄4 inch to hide the raw edges. Then
lay the ribbon between the creases and on top of the end of the bags. This will hide the
edges and give it a nice look. Stitch on each side of the ribbon to secure it in place.
Sew your button on the front of the bag without the embroidery. Center it about 6” from
the end. Cut the yarn approximately 12 inches. Fold one edge several times and lay it
just above the binding below the embroidery. With matching thread and using a zigzag
stitch (satin stitch) secure the yarn to the front of the notion bag. Make a knot at the other
end of the yarn leaving about an inch to form a pleasing tassel end. Untwist the yarn and
brush it with your fingers. Wrap the yarn around the button to hold the notion’s bag
closed.
You are done!! Enjoy!
Pre-quilted material cut 12 x 24
Coordinating lining cut 12 x 24
2 1⁄2 yards of double fold binding or enough fabric to make binding (I can show you how
to make continuous bias binding)
Double sided Fusible web 12 x 24
Teflon pressing sheet (if you have one please bring it – I will bring mine to share)
4 gallon-size zipper freezer bags
4 quart-size zipper freezer bags
4 zipper sandwich bags
2 x 13 grosgrain ribbon to coordinate with lining
1⁄2 yd Yarn or Embroidery floss to wrap around button
3⁄4” button
Prep work:
Using piece of pre-quilted material, measure about 3 1⁄2 inches from the bottom of the 12”
side and find your center to put your embroidery design. Please go ahead and stitch your
design by hooping sticky stabilizer and laying your fabric on top of it. I would suggest
using some tear away or cutaway under the fabric to avoid puckering. Having this done
before class will ensure your project will be completed during class.
While the machine is stitching the embroidery design you can get your lining ready to
fuse to the body of fabric. Place one side of the fusible web on the back of the lining
piece. Lay the non-stick pressing sheet on top of the web before pressing. Set aside.
After embroidery is complete tear or cut excess stabilizer away from the fabric. Take the
lining fabric with the attached fusible stabilizer and attach it to the wrong side of the
embroidered fabric. I would recommend using the pressing sheet again just to be sure
you don’t get any residue on the iron.
Attach the double folded binding to the project mitering corners.
Fold the non-embroidered end of the bag to the wrong side 7” from the end and steam
press firmly to set the crease. Fold again 9” from the same end and press to make a
second crease.
Gather your zippered freezer bags and make two separate groups each consisting of 4
gallon, 4 quart and 4 sandwich size bags. Arrange each group with the largest bags on
Page 2
the bottom and the next size on top of that. Stagger the openings of the bags as much as
possible.
Lay the first group of freezer bags on the lining with the bag tops toward the embroidered
end. The top of the largest bag should be about 8” above the nearest crease. The bottom
of the bags will extend pass the crease. Use tape to hold the bags in place.
Lay the second group of freezer bags on the lining with their tops at the other end
(without embroidery). The bags will overlap the other group. Use tape to secure them as
well.
Use a marker to draw a line across the freezer bags down the center. Sew a seam down
this line to secure the bags. Make sure you stitch through all layers.
Cut the ends of the freezer bags off taking care not to cut the upper portions. It may be
necessary to fold the bags to trim all of them.
Take your ribbon and press or fold each side about 1⁄4 inch to hide the raw edges. Then
lay the ribbon between the creases and on top of the end of the bags. This will hide the
edges and give it a nice look. Stitch on each side of the ribbon to secure it in place.
Sew your button on the front of the bag without the embroidery. Center it about 6” from
the end. Cut the yarn approximately 12 inches. Fold one edge several times and lay it
just above the binding below the embroidery. With matching thread and using a zigzag
stitch (satin stitch) secure the yarn to the front of the notion bag. Make a knot at the other
end of the yarn leaving about an inch to form a pleasing tassel end. Untwist the yarn and
brush it with your fingers. Wrap the yarn around the button to hold the notion’s bag
closed.
You are done!! Enjoy!
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