Barbara will guide you through the creation of “The Beetle Bag”,
which is a great Grab, Go, and Sew
accessory bag kit by Abbey Lane Quilts.
It will hold all your sewing supplies. Finished size is 11″ x 20″ (open).
Extra “page” inserts can easily added as your hobby grows!
Supply List:
HV® Sewing Machine
Inspira® Needle Size 90
thread of your choice (variegated thread looks nice)
walking foot with quilt guide
1/2 yard of 5/8″ Sew-On Velcro
1 Fat Quarter for the outside of the bag
1 Fat Quarter for the inside of the bag
5/8 yard accent fabric
1/2 yard Soft and Stable® (Foam Stabilizer)
filling for the pin cushion
1 – 2 1/8″ metal ring
1/4″ double-sided fusible webbing
Cutting Instructions:
Prior to arriving at the Viking Club session, please cut materials using the following instructions an diagram. Call the store with any questions.
Outside Fabric – 1 Fat Quarter
Cut (1) 12″ x 21″ piece for the outside body of the bag
Cut (2) 5″ x 10 1/4″ for pockets
Inside Fabric – 1 Fat Quarter
Cut (1) 12″ x 21″ for inside body of the bag
Accent Fabric- 5/8 yard (see cutting diagram)
Cut (2) 5″ x 10 1/4″ for pockets
Cut (2) 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ for inside tabs
Cut (1)10 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ for inside center strap
Cut (2) 18″ x 3″ for pin cushion
Cut (1) 4 1/2″ x 15 1/2″ for handle
Cut (1) 4 1/2″ x 9″ for outside short strap
Cut (1) 4 1/2″ x 16″ for outside long strap
Cut (2) 2 1/4″ x WOF for binding
Soft and Stable (Foam Stabilizer) -1/2 yard
Cut (2) 12″ x 21″ for body
Cut (1) 2″ x 15″ for outside long strap
Cut (1) 2″ x 13″ for handle
Cut (1) 2″ x 8″ for outside short strap
Cut (2) 5″ x 7 3/4″ for pockets
Velcro – 1/2 yard
Cut (2) 2 1/2″ for inside tabs
Cut (1) 6″ for pin cushion
Cut (2) 1 3/4″ for outside long straps