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Character belt bag & keychain

by JOANN |

Item # 262356950P202
Character belt bag & keychain is rated 1.0 out of 5 by 2.
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Intermediate 3-5 Hours
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
  • 1 yd Fabric
  • 1 yd Fabric (for lining)
  • Rotary Cutter or Fabric Shears
  • Clear Plastic Ruler
  • Medium Weight Iron-On Interfacing
  • Coordinating Thread

FOR BAG:
  • 1" Hook D-ring
  • 1" D-ring
  • 1" Strap slider
  • 12" All-Purpose Zipper

FOR KEYCHAINS:
  • 1" Hook D-Ring (per Keychain)

DIRECTIONS:
Click the GET PATTERNS tab to see the included pattern for KEYCHAINS.
BELT BAG:
NOTE: All seam allowance 1/2"
  1. Cut 6" x 10" Body of bag: 2 of each outer fabric, lining, & interfacing.
  2. Cut 2" x 12" Top of bag: 2 of each outer fabric, lining, & interfacing.
  3. Cut 3" x 18" Side/bottom of bag: 1 of each outer fabric, lining, & interfacing.
  4. Cut 45" x 3" Strap: 1 of fabric & one of interfacing.
  5. Cut 5" x 3" Strap attachment: 1 of fabric & one of interfacing.
  6. Interface all the outer fabric pieces with iron-on.
  7. Fold the strap in half long-ways and stitch along the edge.
  8. Turn right side out, press, and top-stitch along the edges.
  9. Repeat for strap attachment piece.
  10. Sew D-ring to a short end of the Attachment piece, turning raw edge under.
  11. Sew strap onto the middle of the strap slider, turning raw edge under.
  12. Slide hook onto the strap then weave strap through the slider.
  13. Sandwich the edge of zipper tape between long edge of outer & lining fabrics. Outer should be face down over teeth. Sew along teeth 1/2" from edge.
  14. Sew other pieces onto opposite side of zipper
  15. Press then stitch along the zipper teeth for a clean look
  16. Sandwich a short end of the zipper/top between the Side outer fabric (face down) & lining fabric. Stitch 1/2" in.
  17. Repeat with other side. This will create a loop.
  18. Stay stitch the free end of the strap onto the sides/top just above the seam where the sides are attached to the top.
  19. Stay stitch the free end of the Attachment piece on the other side of zipper top.
  20. Stay stitch 1/4" in, the edges of the Body outers to the corresponding lining, backsides facing each other.
  21. Open the zipper halfway to make turning easier at the end.
  22. Line up the top of the Body pieces' centers with the center of the zipper. Pin it all together and around the body of the bag, clipping the seam allowance in the corners.
  23. Sew along these edges.
  24. Bind edge seam allowance or use a serger to create a clean edge inside.
  25. Flip right side out.
  26. Top stitch on either side of the top/sides/bottom seam to catch the seam allowance. This gives a nice crisp edge as well as more stability.

KEYCHAINS:
  1. Cut 2 of the Hook pattern piece from outer fabric and 1 of interfacing
  2. Cut 2 - 10" x 2 1/2" of outer fabric and 1 of interfacing for Loop.
  3. Interface one of each piece.
  4. Sew the short edge of one hook piece onto one short edge of Loop using 1/4" seam allowance (good sides facing each other). Repeat for other two.
  5. Sew two together (with good sides facing each other) along long sides with 1/2" seam allowance
  6. With 1/4" seam allowance sew across the short side of the Hook piece.
  7. Clip & trim the seam allowance of the sides of the Hook piece and corners, then turn right side out.
  8. Turn the raw, short end of loop inside itself then sew closed along that edge.
  9. Slide hook onto the hook piece.
  10. Overlap the loose ends of the strip on top of the seam on the opposite side. Carefully stitch with a semi-small stitch length along this line for a nice finished edge.

JOANN HACKS:
  • Pin the straps to the center of the body of the bag so they are out of the way as you sew the bag all together.
  • Buy a tube turning kit to make strap turning much easier.
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Terrible instructions. Lousy instructions. I really don't recommend even if you can sew. I have made many zippered bags and have sewn garments and quilts. I can't figure the pattern out.
Date published: 2024-12-31
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Worst Instructions I have been sewing for many years and thought this project looked like a fun one for my daughter. I pre-read the instructions before purchasing all the materials. However, when i started to actually sew the bag I discovered that the instructions are so hard to follow and incomplete that is was a nightmare trying to get it made. After 2 trips in to the local JoAnn store to see if someone to guide me in the right direction and some improvising, I did finally get it made. I would say that these projects need visuals and graphics to go with the instructions.
Date published: 2023-03-14
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