Tulip Bag
Today we're going to look at making the Tulip Bag. This bag is made up of 4 finished panels which are joined together from the outside.
Materials
To make this bag you will need:
- 0.5m Main Fabric
- 0.4m Lining Fabric
- 0.4m x 20" (50cm) Wadding
- 4 Buttons (Optional)
Method - Check the direction of the fabric before cutting.
Step 1
From your main fabric, cut:
- 4 rectangles measuring 6" x 20" (For the main part of the bag)
- 2 rectangles 4" x 20" (For the handles - Not featured in the photo)
From the lining fabric cut:
- 4 rectangles 6" x 20"
From wadding Cut:
- 4 rectangles 5 3/4" x 20"
Step 2
- Place 1 Main and 1 Lining fabric rights sides together.
- Place Wadding on top
- Pin and sew all around, leaving a gap on lower edge for turning.
Step 3
- Trim corners, turn and press.
- Fold under the raw edges and pin in place
- Repeat for the remaining 3 panels
Step 4
- Lay bottom edges of panels together as in photo with right sides facing up
- Using a zigzag or other decorative stitch, sew pairs together.
- Match centre seam and join both pieces together
Step 5
- From the inner corners, bring sides together and sew using a wide zigzag or decorative stitch. It is a little awkward at first but after the first few stitches the sides come together well.
- Sew all 4 sides in the same way.
- You will notice that when bringing the sides together, one side will be longer than the other. This forms the tulip points.
Step 6 (To make the straps)
- Fold the 4" x 20" rectangles in half length ways and press.
- Open out and fold the outer edges to the middle, then press.
- Fold over again and press.
The strap will now be 1" wide
- Top stitch down both sides
Step 7
Fold the ends of the strap under by half an inch and fasten with a pin to the inside of the points of the bag.
- Repeat with the 2nd strap.
- Top stitch around the top edge of the bag, catching in the straps as you go around the points.
- Sew on the buttons through the strap. The buttons are optional but will help to give extra strength to the straps when sewn on.
The finished bag
- To make the bag stiffer, quilt the panels before making the bag
I hope you enjoy making this. I would love to see photos of your finished bag.
If you have any problems or don't understand any parts of the process please get in touch and I will be happy to explain further.
