Everyday Market Shopper (PDF)

This versatile shopper can be made in several ways and I'm sure you will find more ways of your own.

The pattern comes either in a booklet or a PDF to download.

It is a fun bag to make and introduces you into the art of 'Bargello Quilting'.

How will you make yours?

Pattern Description:

Overview:

This stylish shopper is made from two Bargello panels which give a complex design but is easy to achieve and depending upon the colours chosen, can give very different effects. You can also make it with a boxed bottom or leave it straight.It is a roomy bag for all your shopping needs.

Materials Needed:

• 2.5" Jelly rolls(ideal for this pattern)

• 12 X 21" X 2.5" strips in patterned fabric

• 4 X 21" X 2.5" strips in plain material (this can be cut from the 1 meter of plain material or from a Jelly roll

• 1 meter of plain fabric for lining and handle

• 1 meter of H640

• Matching thread (I used Aurifil 50wt)

• Contrasting thread ( I used Aurifil 40 wt)

• Best press or something similar (optional)

• 5 extra Jelly roll strips for the pocket

Tools Required:

• Sewing machine

• Material cutting scissors

• Clips and pins

• Heat erasable pen

• Quilting ruler

• Quilting tape

• Rotary cutter

• Cutting mat

• Tape measure

• Iron

• Ironing cloth

• Small sharp scissors

• Awl

• Ironing roll

• Turning/Edging tool

• Seam ripper

Features:

Can be easily customisable with either short handles or long over the shoulder handles, the choice is yours.

Pattern Contents:

• Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step pictures

Skill Level:

• Suitable for a Competent Beginner

Usage Rights:

Customers are welcome to sell a finished Everyday Market Shopper made from this pattern; however, the resale or distribution of the pattern itself is strictly prohibited. Copyright of the pattern is retained by Family Comforts.

Delivery Information:

This is a PDF pattern which can be downloaded.

Additional Notes:

The shopper can be interfaced and quilted if you want giving it a more sturdy apperarance or leave it without so it is handy to fold up to take it with you in your handbag.