Breathe the fresh country air and experience country life through the eyes of child! From quilts, to dolls to play on the go.
Week 3: Making the Bag & Embellishments
Welcome to week three of the Country Life Panel SAL! Are you feeling inspired and creative? Please remember to share your progress on social media using the hashtag #countrylifefabric and tagging me @beesewinspired. This week we will be preparing our bag and all the parts.
Please NOTE: we are offering TWO options for finishing the bag. #1 Full-turned method and #2 Easy Sew Method. Both are beautiful and completely functional! The Country Life Felt bag is designed to be a barn for the animals, carry bag, and a playmat - all in one!!!
However, the BEAUTY of high-quality RBD felt, is that you can simply layer, sew and go - no turning necessary. Simply follow the directions on the panel or the step by step instructions on the FREE download! Have fun and be creative!!!
SAL Video Week 3 - Making the Bag & Embellishments
The Country Life 3-in-1 Felt Farm Play Panel is a MUST have for all ages of country loving babies and children. Turn the farm characters into a mobile that is sure to brighten any nursery or preschool room!
Sew up some quiet, play on the go, with Farm themed flat felt dolls and Barn carry bag. There are plenty of pockets on the outside and inside of the bag and you can open the bag up flat to have a contained and clean play surface, anywhere!
To make the Play Mat / Bag (SAL Week 3)
NOTE: The EASY SEW INSTRUCTIONS are printed on directly on the panel and are provided for a NO-TURN easy solution and to stitch with children too! The Bag Turning Finishing Instructions are explained in the FREE download and on the Week 3 Video. Choose the Bag Option that works BEST for your own Bag Making skills!
1. Prepare the handles by backing each handle with a piece of batting or stabilizer and folding RST. Stitch along both sides of the handles. Carefully turn the handle RSO.
2. For extra strength, stitch vertical lines along the length of the handle in a matching thread color. Set aside.
3. Prepare the pockets by folding the seam allowance to the back of each pocket and machine or hand sew each pocket hem in place.
4. Pin and sew all the pockets in place to the outside and inside sections of the bag, leaving the pocket top open. Match illustrations on the main bag panels as desired. Be sure to backstitch starting, corners, and ending for reinforcement.
5. Layer the bag front with stabilizer by basting around the entire perimeter at 1/8” to keep the stabilizer from shifting during assembly. Set aside.
6. Position the prepared handles in place. Flip the handles so they are laying INSIDE the main part of the bag. Baste the handles on the bag with the raw edges of the handles extending out past the bag. Set aside.
7. Gather the inside bag pieces. Position and sew the Field and Hay Loft pockets as desired.
8. Pin and sew the (2) back pieces RST, leaving an opening in the center as shown.
9. Layer the prepared backs on top of the prepared front of bag with RST. Pin with lots of pins to secure the entire perimeter. Note: The Barn will align one way only as it is hand-drawn