The Santa's Workshop Felt Panel is perfect for having fun with the little ones in your life while preparing for the holiday season! Sew, teach, play, and act out the bustling activity of Santa’s Workshop, the elves, and all of the holiday helpers.
Week 3: Prepare & Sew the Bag
Week 3 is for making the bag! Watch the video below, as I share how to make the Santa's Workshop Felt Panel alongside Misty from Missouri Star!
Needed Supplies:
•(1) Santa's Workshop Felt Panel
Optional Supplies:
36” x 48” Basic, white craft felt for back of dolls
Embroidery Floss for embellishments
Hand sewing needle and thread
Plastic snaps (or velcro) for bag closure
Batting scrap for bag handles
1/2"non-fraying ribbon for bag tags
Pinking shears
Embellishments such as sewn-on sequins or buttons
Instructions for Week 3
To make the bag using the easy-use-method, refer to the instructions on the fabric panel. The instructions that follow are for the turned method.
Prepare the handles by backing each with apiece of batting or stabilizer. Fold the straps in half lengthwise, RST. Pin and sew along one side as shown. Backstitch at the beginning and end for reinforcement.
2. Turn the straps inside out. For extra strength, stitch vertical lines along the length of the handle in a matching thread color. Set aside.
3. Trim the pockets with a pair of scissors or pinking shears, then pin and sew all the pockets in place to the outside and inside sections of the bag, leaving the pocket opening open. Match illustrations on the main bag panels as desired. Be sure to backstitch at the start, corners, and at the end for reinforcement.
4. Layer the bag front and stabilizer by basting around the entire perimeter at ⅛" to keep the stabilizer from shifting during assembly. Set aside.
5. Position the prepared handles in place as desired. Pin the unfinished ends of each handle to lay OUTSIDE the bag. Baste the handles in place. Note: To make using the Easy-Sew Method, refer to the instruction on the panel fabric.
6. Sandwich with the prepared backing, right sides out. The handle ends will be INSIDE this layered sandwich. Use pins to secure the entire perimeter.
7. Sew around the perimeter of the bag, leaving an opening for turning.
8. Using a small pair of scissors, carefully clip around the perimeter of the entire seam allowance (1/4"or 1/2" of your choice) and notch out all the inside corners. Turn the bag right side out through the bottom opening. Push corners out with a point turner.