Multicompartment Project Bag

Keep your sewing supplies, tools and notions neat and organized when on the go with this unique project bag!

In this Learn, Make, Create! episode from Annie’s Creative Studio, quilting expert Nancy McNally demonstrates how to make an amazing multicompartment project bag using unusual materials including grosgrain ribbon and vinyl window screening.

The bag’s zippered pouches, curved corners and handles are easy to form with Nancy’s expert guidance. The finished bag measures approximately 15″ x 22-1/2″ when open and 15″ x 10-3/4″ when closed, and includes 8 zippered pouches for holding an assortment of supplies.

Project bags are perfect to gift to your favorite crafter. These compartmentalized bags would work equally well for jewelry, makeup or school supplies.

Materials Needed

• 5/8 yard accent fabric
• 7/8 yard fabric for outer bag and lining
• fusible fleece
• black vinyl window screening
• fusible interfacing
• 8 (7″) colorful nylon zippers
• No. 5 heavy-duty separating plastic black zipper
• 2 1/2 yards 7/8″-wide yellow grosgrain ribbon
• Freezer paper
• Seam sealant
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

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