This is one of my favorite bag patterns! I love the size and the ability to make so many different fronts to the bag! This is one I made a little while ago to welcome summer. Here’s how to make this bag flap. (If you don’t already have the pattern you can purchase the print or PDF version in the shop!)
(I’ll show you how to make just one block, but the cutting and directions are for 12 blocks for the front.)
Cut your Pieces:
Cut (12) 4 3/4″ squares of your background fabric (I used a white cotton.)
Cut (12) 4 3/4″ squares of the accent fabrics (Use the same, or mix it up for a scrappy, yet coordinated look) Cut each of your accent fabric squares in half, along the diagonal.
Make the Block:
Take one accent triangle, place it on your background square at an angle, stitch using a 1/4″ seam. Trim the seam down, and press flat. Attach another accent triangle at an opposite angle. Stitch, trim, and press. Trim down to a 4 1/2″ square.
Repeat this process until you have 12 squares. The trick here is to not over think the angles. (It doesn’t have to be nice and even!)
Piece together your front bag flap by sewing squares together so you have a rectangle that’s 3 squares x 4 squares. Cut a batting piece slightly larger, pin pieced front on top, and quilt as desired. (I did teeny matchstick quilting on my background. Lots of time was spent, but I love the look!) Trim off extra batting, measure this piece, cut out a back lining piece the same size, and continue the process of sewing up your bag!
(Fabrics used were from Hello Gorgeous by Iza Pearl Designs for Windham Fabrics.)
I also made the strap from scraps of fabric instead of one fabric for a slightly different look.
Happy Sewing,
Now I am going to have to make a 3rd Zoe bag! So cute!