Projects

Simple Quilted Tote

Created By:

Annabel Wrigley

Skill Level: Beginner
Of all the quick projects that I love to make and give  - A perfect sized quilted tote wins hands down.
They make the most perfect gift and are a great size for a trip to the library or the market.
Janome Supplies Required
Supply list.
1/2 yard of fabric for the outside
18" SF101 woven interfacing (fusible)
1/2 yard fabric for lining
2 -  19 x 21" pieces of batting
2 - 22" leather straps for handles. 
Leather needle
Quilting clips
Basic sewing supplies 
Instructions
Cutting instructions
Cut 2 piece of outside fabric to measure 19 x 21"
Cut 2 pieces of lining fabric to measure 17 x 19 1/2"
Cut 2 pieces of batting to measure 19 x 21"
Cut 2 pieces of SF101 fusible woven interfacing to measure 17 x 19.5"
Cut 2 pieces of leather strapping to measure 22" each
Prepare the pieces
1. Fuse the woven interfacing to the wrong side of both lining pieces and set aside for now.
2. Make a quilt sandwich with batting and outside fabric. You may choose to add a backing fabric for the quilt sandwich but I am just using batting and the outside fabric piece.
Because the piece is so mall, I am not basting, however you may baste if desired.
3. Starting at the center of the outside fabric, Mark a straight line from top to bottom using an erasable pen or Hera marker. This is out starting point for quilting.
4. Attach your walking foot, in my case the Accufeed foot for my Janome M7. Always make sure to set your machine for the correct foot.
5. Set your stitch length to your desired length and starting at the top of the line, sew straight down the line as straight as possible.
6. Attach your quilt guide, most walking feet have a small hole on the back of the foot that allow you to easily adjust the guide. Using a ruler or tape measure, set the guide so it is 1" away from your previous stitched line.
7. With the guide running along the stitched line, sew another straight line.
8. Continue doing this until you have created quilted lines across the entire piece.
9. Flip the outside piece and repeat these steps to create a gridded 1" square quilting design.
Repeat this step with the other outside piece.
 
Assemble the bag
1. Cut both pieces to measure 17 x 19.5"
2. Using a ruler, draw a 3" square on each bottom corner of your outer and lining fabric pieces. cut the squares. (this will create a boxed corner)
3. Pin the outside pieces RST and sew down both sides and across the bottom with a 3/8" seam allowance. Do not sew the cut bottom corners.
4. Repeat these steps with the lining pieces with the exception of the bottom edge. Make sure to leave a gap of at least 6".
5. Turn the outer bag piece to the side and open out and line up the square cut sides. Be sure the line up the center seam.
6. Sew with a 3/8" seam allowance.
7. Repeat this step with the other side then repeat with the lining pieces.
8. Turn the outside bag piece right side out.
9. Measure in 5" from each side seam at the top and mark with a pin or marker.
10. Use a quilt clip to hold the leather strap in place. Position both ends of the strap in place with the rough side of the leather facing out.
11. Attach your leather needle and sew across the top of the leather with a 1/4 " seam allowance. This step will hold the straps in place for the next step.
12. With the lining piece inside out, slide the outside bag inside the lining bag and pin across the top to secure both layers. I like to put a pin on both sides of the leather handle to hold it straight.
13. Sew around the top of the bag with a 1/2" seam allowance.
14. Pull the outer bag out through the hole in the lining.
 
15. Fold in the edges of the lining hole and sew close to the edge to close.
16. Carefully iron the top seam of the bag to prepare for topstitching, be careful not to iron the leather handles.
17. Sew a Topstitch around the top with a 3/8" seam allowance.
You are done, time to go and use that tote!
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Reviews


Tako
Beautiful
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

cpindzola
Around the Table Dresden Placemats
Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.
Txmaid
Fun Great Gift!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK
Teatime Quilted Tablecloth
Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.
MickelSews
Great Machine
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.
rvstan
S9 Review
Sunday, February 25, 2018

I love, love, love my S9! It's sews and embroiders beautifully and it's simplicity of use amazes me. I would recommend this machine for both a beginner and an experienced seamstress. If I would ask anything of Janome it would be to upgrade the programming to run a larger hoop size. I understand that it can't get much wider but there is most definitely room for it to go longer. That is the only limitation of this machine.
pjmnana
PJMNana
Monday, February 26, 2018

I purchased a Memorycraft 15000 a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made! This machine can do just about anything you would would ever want! I love the capability of using the Acuedit app to set up my embroidery pattern on my Ipad and then download it to the machine! I love how my embroidery looks upon completion and I love all the good lighting it has to light up your workspace. That way you don’t need to worry about where to set up your machine. It also has plenty of room to do machine embroidery on any size quilts! There are many decorative stitches from which to choose that are outstanding! It’s hard to choose which one to use! There are so many great features it is hard to decide what I love the most. If you want to buy only one machine to last a lifetime, I would recommend this one!
KLWash
S9 Review
Sunday, February 24, 2019

The S9 is amazing. I learned to sew by hand when I was just 5 and in my grandmothers way as she was quilting. I took seeing classes in high school until they would no longer let me sign up. The S9 makes me appreciate my current skills as well as motivate me to want to learn more. This machine is awesome.
SewSueMe2002
Horizon Memory Craft 15000
Thursday, November 19, 2020

My Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is fantastic! I love, love, love this machine! When I came across the Eye for and Eye embroidery design today, I wanted to make it. However, the embroidery file is missing. Nothing downloads when I select the download button. Please help!
Jillfmischo
Treat Bag fun!
Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!
elenaz
Very helpful tutorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.
plonkar
So useful
Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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