SEW A CLAMSHELL BAG 2 WAYS

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I recommend using a wide handbag zipper (YKK size 4.5 or a piece of Zipper by the Yard).

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YOU WILL NEED:

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Trim your fat quarters to 18’’ x 21 1/2’’, or cut two pieces of fabric that size. Cut a piece of stabilizer the same size.

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Smooth the first piece of fabric over your stabilizer (right side up) and baste all the way around 1/8’’ from the edge.

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Tap the link below to download the pattern for Clamshell Bag pattern!

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Try this Clamshell Bag now! Swipe up for full tutorial.

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SEW A CLAMSHELL BAG 2 WAYS

I recommend using a wide handbag zipper (YKK size 4.5 or a piece of Zipper by the Yard).

YOU WILL NEED:

quilting cotton

foam stabilizer

wrights maxi piping

zipper

fabric pen

fabric

Creative Grids Corner Ruler