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Important Printing Information *******************************
When printing the pattern pieces set printer to print actual size by turning off any scaling. A
1x1 test square is included on the first page of the pattern pieces so you can use a ruler to
check that the pattern has printed the correct size.
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General Info
The pattern piece A needs to be taped together along the lines marked on the pattern pieces.
For sturdier handles interface the strap pieces. You may need more interfacing than listed in the
supplies. Interfacing the handles adds bulk so if you dont have experience sewing on thicker
fabrics visit my blog for some thick fabric sewing tips:
http://keyka.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/12/sewing-through-thick-layers-of-fabric.html
RS/RST: Right Side/Right Sides Together
WS/WST: Wrong Side/Wrong Sides
Together
Seam allowance: Edge of standard presser
foot.
Top stitching: Measurements given in
instructions.
Finished bag measures:
15" wide x 9 high x 4.5" deep
7" zippered pocket
24" straps
Supplies:
yard focus fabric (exterior fabric)
yard lining fabric
yard fabric for straps and trim
yard interfacing
One 7 all-purpose coil zipper
8 elastic piece or ribbon
One button
Ruler and/or yardstick
Fabric marking pen or tailors chalk
3. Apply Interfacing
Follow manufacturer instructions for heat setting and press time to apply the two interfacing
pieces A to the WS of the focus fabric A pieces. If using sew-in interfacing place the two
pieces on the WS of the focus fabric pieces and pin in place at top, sides and bottom.
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f.
Clip curves and press around stitching to shrink thread. Set lining bag shell aside.
6. Complete Focus Fabric Bag Shell (repeat of steps above except pleats will be done on
the WS of fabric this time)
a. Draw the pleat marks on the WS on both the left and right sides of each focus fabric
piece A using the pattern markings as your guide.
b. Fold pleats by creasing fabric and bringing pleat mark #1 to meet the middle mark (#2).
Pin in place. Fold fabric in from mark #3 to meet the middle mark (#2). Pin in place.
Insert third pin above the middle of the pleat
crease to hold them neatly in place. Repeat for
remaining three pleats.
c. Sew across one pleat at 1/8 stitching it firmly
in place. Repeat for remaining three pleats.
d. Lay focus fabric pieces A RST matching up
pleats and then sides and bottom. Pin in place
around outer edge.
e. Sew around sides and bottom.
f.
d. Stitch the loop in place to secure. Tie off thread and snip.
g. Top stitch down the middle of the trim piece using the 3/8 guide on your machine plate.
h. Repeat steps a-g for second trim piece.
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g. Slip stitch around the bottom and sides of the side seam piece stitching it in place on
both the inside and outside of the bag.
12. Finishing
a. Trim any stray threads.
b. Fold the loop over the top of the bag and mark button placement on the front of the bag.
c. Sew on your button.
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2009 Keyka Lou. Items made from this pattern may be sold with the following conditions:
1. Keyka Lou must be credited for the pattern design in all written item descriptions. For example, when selling online
please include the following sentence or other similar wording in your item description: "This item was made using a
Keyka Lou pattern."
2. All items for sale must be handmade by you. Contracting with others to mass produce the design is expressly
prohibited.
Distribution of the pattern and corresponding instructions is expressly prohibited.
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