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Quilt-As-You-Go Patchwork Bags

with Tara Rebman

Quilt-As-You-Go Patchwork Bags

Add spontaneous piecing to your bag of quilting tricks and make a beautiful patchwork tote designed by Tara Rebman.

Learn the theory behind the quilt-as-you-go technique by working your way through a charming potholder before creating the �Tinker� patchwork bag from blocks you create on the fly. Tara shows you how to use scraps from your stash to build out from a single square using a freehanded approach that celebrates the uniqueness of each quilted bag. Whether you prefer straight-line or free-motion quilting, your extemporaneous blocks will blossom as your bag comes to life. Add a simple pocket or follow Tara�s instruction for a painless hidden zipper pocket. Learn how to add material to the bottom of your bag for extra durability and box corners for extra stability. Finish off your quilted bag with a magnetic closure and eye-catching bias binding. Or hand-sew an invisible binding for extra sophistication.

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Lesson plan

19:21

Lesson 1. Getting Started

Meet Tara and learn the quilt-as-you-go-technique on a potholder - the perfect project to get you started!

24:49

Lesson 2. Tinker Tote Preparation & Stitching

Prepare your pattern and begin stitching your patchwork bag.

18:56

Lesson 3. Creating the Bag Bottom

Add your bag's bottom and apply interfacing and leather.

19:22

Lesson 4. Pockets

Learn how to sew a basic and zippered pocket.

14:43

Lesson 5. Flaps

Learn multiple ways to add flaps to your bag, including magnetic snaps.

22:31

Lesson 6. Assembly

Assemble your bag, insert the lining and construct the bag bottom.

19:10

Lesson 7. Bias Binding

Learn how to create both a visible and hidden binding for your bag.

4:21

Lesson 8. Variations

Get inspiration on more quilt-as-you-go projects!

"I have never been good at bags, and I generally find the written instructions for bag patterns confusing and frustrating. This is not so with the QAYG Patchwork Bags class. Tara is such a wonderful instructor and she makes it easy to understand what she's talking about. I really enjoyed the video lessons and I made two potholders and a bag already. If you love making bags, or even if you've struggled with bags in the past, I recommend signing up for this class. Thank you Tara for sharing your talents with us!"
- RachieLee
Oklahoma City, OK

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