CHUBBY CHARMER BAG
Chubby Charmer is a great BIG bag! Its wide bottom is fantastic for many uses. As an overnight bag, beach bag, diaper bag, etc. The bottom is wide enough to fit a 9" x 13" casserole pan! Approx. 14" tall x 18" wide x 10" deep
Please note: There are several pieces that you will need to make sure have precut and ready to sew
SUPPLY LIST:
Sewing machine: clean, oiled and in good working condition
Quarter inch foot and walking foot if you have them(Very Helpful)
Universal presser foot, Size 80 and 90 (or 100)universal needles
Chubby Charmer Pattern
1 Charm pack plus 8 ADDITIONAL 5" SQUARES
2 1/2 yards of coordinating yardage for lining, handles and pockets
INTERFACING:
Fusible fleece-2 ¾ yds PLUS 1/4 YARD for handles
OR Soft and Stable or In-R Form 1 PKG 36" X 58" PLUS 1/4 YARD FUSIBLE FLEECE FOR HANDLES
***Note: For a more structured bag, you would use In-R-Form.
For a softer bag you would choose fusible fleece.
Either choice you will also need a 1/4 yard fusible fleece for your handles
Scissors
Magnetic Purse closure
Straight Pins AND/OR Wonder Clips
Thread: Neutral Piecing thread and Coordinating thread for quilting
(50 Wt Cotton is preferrable)
Prior to class:
Make sure your sewing machine is clean and in good working condition.
If you are using a charm pack you will need 4 additional 5” x 5” squares. If you are cutting all of your squares, cut 44-5” x 5”.
Cut your lining pieces:
From Lining fabric, cut two 27” x 18” pieces.
If using fusible fleece, cut 6 pieces 27” x 18”.
If using soft and stable, cut 2 pieces 27” x 18”.
For the Handles:
Cut one piece each of fabric and fleece 6 ½” x Width of Fabric.