- Referring to Diagram 14,
position key ring loop on left-hand
edge of Unit H, 1^1 ⁄ 4 " from top edge;
align raw edges and baste in place.
Using Unit H and Pocket Panel B,
repeat steps 6 and 7 to make lining.
Assemble Handle
- Referring to Diagram 15, sew
together brown large floral and green
print 3^1 ⁄ 2 × 181 ⁄ 2 " rectangles to make a
31 ⁄ 2 × 361 ⁄ 2 " handle unit. Repeat with
brown small floral and solid magenta
31 ⁄ 2 × 181 ⁄ 2 " rectangles to make a
second handle unit. - Center and fuse fleece 3×36" strip
to wrong side of one handle unit.
Layer fused handle unit atop
unfused handle unit, with right
sides together and brown florals at
opposite ends. Sew together along
long edges only (Diagram 15).
Turn right side out; press. Topstitch^1 ⁄ 4 "
from each long edge to make handle.
Finish Bag
- Turn outer bag right side out.
Referring to Diagram 16, center each
end of handle at side seams, aligning
raw edges; pin. Stitch ends in place,
backstitching for reinforcement. - Insert outer bag into lining with
right sides together, tucking handle
between layers and aligning side seams
(Diagram 17); pin. Sew along top
edges, leaving a 6" opening for turning. - Turn right side out through
opening and stitch opening closed.
Push lining back into outer bag.
Press and topstitch^1 ⁄ 4 " from top
edge to complete reversible bag.
“MY DAUGHTER JAYNE
ATTENDS A LOT OF
OUTDOOR CONCERTS AND
FESTIVALS. I DESIGNED
THIS BAG WITH HER IN
MIND: A SOFT SHOULDER
STRAP PLUS POCKETS
FOR HER PHONE, A WATER
BOTTLE, SNACKS, AND
A LIGHT JACKET OR
UMBRELLA.”
—Susan Pierce, designer
11 ∕ 4 "
Diagram 14
Unit H
Diagram 15
31 ∕ 2 × 181 ∕ 2 "
3 ×36"
31 ∕ 2 × 181 ∕ 2 "
Diagram 16
Pocket
Panel A
Unit E
6" opening
Diagram 17
Pocket
Panel A
Unit H
Unit E
68 | Quilt Sampler FALL/WINTER 2019