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Learn to make patchwork bags

Patchwork bags by Cecilia Hanselmann - Fabric Craft, Textile Craft, Bag Making, Learn to Craft

Buy the book below... from my Etsy craft book store

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/269133339/patchwork-bags-by-cecilia-hanselmann?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=book

Sewing is popular with all ages and this series, Love to Sew, focuses on the latest hot trends. The 64 page handy square format gives us room for twenty projects, each with simple step-by-step instructions, beautiful photographs, as well as sewing techniques. We all use bags. 

They are not only highly useful but those you make yourself can be real head-turners and say something to the world about who you really are. This book contains a wide range of patchwork designs to choose from, many suitable for beginners or those with limited sewing experience. 

Whether you like the retro look or something more playful or romantic, there is something for everyone! There is a bag for every occasion too a city bag, shopping bag, clutch bag, travel holdall, purse and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Sewing Basics 8
Sewing Techniques 12
Machine Applique 16
Projects 18
Stitches 60
Templates 61
Index 64

Take a flight of fancy with this cute little patchwork owl

Take a flight of fancy with this cute little patchwork owl that is an easy project for beginners into needlecraft. 
Owls are perennially popular, so he’d make a wonderful gift for someone special, unless you couldn’t bare to part with him of course! All you need to get started is some thread, fabric, needles and buttons – most of which you’ll probably find lying around the house.

Patchwork Owl

Time to make : Around two hours

Suitable for : Beginner

What You Need

• Calico owl shape
• Fabric
• Buttons
• Pinking shears
• Needle
• Embroidery threads

How to Make

1. Start by choosing the fabric and the buttons that you want to use to apply to the stuffed owl.
2. Cut 1 cm wide strips of your chosen fabric using pinking shears.
3. Starting at the bottom of the owl stitch on the fabric strips using a whip stitch.
4. Continue to layer the fabrics, working up the body to the top of the owl slightly overlapping the fabric strips as you go.
5. Once the whole of the front of the owl is covered in the fabric strips, repeat the process on the back of the owl.
6. Using the stuffed owl base as a guide, cut the strips to the shape of the owl using pinking shears.
7. Apply the buttons for the owls eyes and the beak by hand stitching them on, making sure to go through the calico base fabric as well as the top layer of fabric.
8. Using embroidery threads, embroider two wing outlines using a continuous running stitch.

Learn how to make a simple loopy Bow

Learn how to make a simple loopy Bow using with this easy tutorial from Hair Hardware

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ7pVCMvmEM

What you will need is:

Ribbon 

Ribbon: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/223673476/ribbon-polka-dot-ribbon-on-a-roll-10mm?ref=shop_home_active_17

A GLUE GUN

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AmandaHLCreations?section_id=13334349&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1

or

http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hot-melt-mini-glue-gun-and-glue-sticks-bundle/608468-1000

Needle and Thread

Scissors

2 Round Pieces of fabric or felt

Then you need to decide what you would like to do with your loopy bow, these can be used for embellishing so many projects from Hair Bands, Croc clips, adding as appliqué to clothing, bags and accessories. Using to gift wrap items.

Use them to add finishing touches to your home decor projects.

These are amazing to add to presents especially at Christmas