The Camden Bags Pattern by Aunties Two are colorful zigzag stitched bags in two sizes with no shaping required! Instructions are given for making a simple rectangle for the sides and an oval for the bottom. Each bag has double carry handles and sizes are as follows: Large: 18"W x 16"H x 12"D and Small: 13"W x 9"H x 9"D.
Materials Needed:
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FABRIC
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Sides of bag - Yards if using one fabric: SMALL 1.25 yards LARGE: 3.75 yards OR
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2.5" x 42/44" strips of fabric: SMALL 16 strips LARGE: 37 strips
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Binding, bottom, handles: The length of strips for the large is 55" which is longer than normal for quilting fabric. Either cut the strips lengthwise from your fabric or sew 42/44" long strips or scraps together, then cut to get the length needed. If using one fabric, 3.75 yards includes enough for binding, bottom, and handles.
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SIDE INTERFACING:
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Small - 1 yard or 1 roll
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Large - 2.5 yards or 3 rolls (Use a beefy double sided fusible batting. Duet Fuse II by Bosal is available in pre-cut rolls in 1 yard packages
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BOTTOM INTERFACING:
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1 yard for either size (20" x 36") Use a double sided fusible stiff interfacing like Craf-Tex Plus by Bosal or Peltex 72F by Pellon
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Handles (In additional to the fabric listing above):
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Plastic tubing (.170 and 1/4" Polyethylene) - 5 feet
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Non-fusible stiff interfacing (Craf-Tex, Peltex) - 3/4 yard
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Embelishments - Buttons both large and small for a layered look
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Other Tools:
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Sewing machine with zigzag stitch, Denim needle, circle drawing tool, graph paper, parchment paper, chalk, Milliner's needs size 7 for hand sewing
