How Do You Make A Quilted Patchwork Handbag?
A simple quilted patchwork handbag is a wonderful accessory for everyday use. It’s old fashioned charm coordinates beautifully with a pair of blue jeans or a simple summer dress. Make one using store bought fabric or recycle old clothing or linens for an heirloom handbag. This quilted patchwork handbag is easy to sew and can be created in a few hours. Make one for yourself and several as inexpensive gifts for family and friends when those unexpected occasions crop up. Measure and cut 36 squares from an assortment of desired fabrics, 4 1/2 inches square. Lay them out on your work surface, three squares wide by 12 squares long. Rearrange until you have a pleasing design. Sew each row of three squares together. Place the first and second squares together with the right sides facing. Sew one edge together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the squares and iron the seams open. Lay the third square over the second square with the right sides together. Sew the squares together along their
