Stand 'N Stow Bag Class

This bag stands up for packing and folds for easy storage.  Small bags are ideal for lunches for work or a sew day.  Medium and large sizes are perfect for grocery shopping.  Gift giving in any size of this eco-friendly bag will be appreciated by the recipient.

Construction method allows bag to fold like no other standing bag.  Learn a simple method to make handle raw edges a thing of the past.

Choose your favorite size for class.  Warning:  Making these bags is addictive!

SUPPLY LIST

*Stand 'n Stow Pattern by Atkinson Designs  (Available at First Stitches)

*Main fabric, contrast fabric & Peltex 71F (yardage per pattern)

*Fabric handles:
1/4 yard fabric for medium & large bags
5" x WOF for small bag

*Fusible interfacing:  DecorBond
1/4 yard fabric for handles for medium & large bags
5" x WOF for small bag

*Coordinating topstitch thread for all fabrics
*Fabric clips (optional, but recommended)
Walking foot (optional)
Marking tool

* Available at First Stitches

NOTES:

Do NOT precut fabric handles or DecorBond
Small bag:  If fabric is directional, cut 2 pieces of main & contrast fabric, 12" wide x 10-1/4" long
For directional fabrics, note width is wider than length

Optional Supplies:
Binding ironing pad
Turning tool
Red dog seam ripper
Hump jumper
Seam magnet
Canvas for main fabric