I’ve made a Liberty Patchwork Tote Bag (my ‘Katherine Bag‘) in some of the really gorgeous fabrics from the new Spring / Summer 2016 collection – I’m so pleased with the finished bag and think it looks really fab! Hope you like it too and that it inspires you to make something beautiful. ย It’s a great everyday bag – the beautiful colours and patchwork pattern brightens up even the coldest of winter days.
I’ve used my favourite florals from the new Liberty Spring / Summer 2016 collection which is called ‘The Artist’. ย They create a vibrant splash of summer colour which is perfect for this cute summer bag. ย I’ve lined it with bright yellows from the collection too – it’s a really fun design and shows these new collection fabrics beautifully.
I love this pattern! ย I designed it to be worn in two different ways which makes it really versatile and its got a handy pocket inside which is so useful. ย The bag comes with easy to follow, fully illustrated instructions which take you through every step from how to put the patchwork together, through quilting, to sewing the bag together. ย There is also a lovely detail of a row of patchwork inside the top of the bag.
Bag Finished Size: ย top width: 18″, bottom width: 12″ and depth 6″
What you will need to make the Liberty Patchwork Tote Bag:
Exterior Fabric: you can buy the patchwork fabric to make the Katherine Bag here (lining fabric not included)
Fabrics used in my design here are: Small Painters Meadow B, Summer Posy C, Summer Posy Small Artist’s Bloom A and Posy Landscape C
Lining:ย Potter’s Quilt C Yellow, Paper Garden D Yellow (you will need to buy this separately) or anyย lightweight or quilting cotton – 1/2 yard or 0.5 metre.
Wadding: any quilt wadding but I use Quilters Dream 100% cotton – minimum size 16″ x 38″
Bag Base: heavy weight interfacing (I use Vilene S80) or plastic needlepoint canvas size 12.5″ x 36″
Bag Handles: 44″ long of 1″ wide canvas webbing for handles
You will also need: a sewing machine or needle and thread, matching thread and pins.
Enjoy sewing your bag!