Best Bag Ever
Sue Bouchard will be teaching a class on her version of the Best Bag Ever. The Best Bag Ever is so versatile, you’ll never want to be without one close by. It is reversible and all seams are hidden. In class we will learn how to incorporate patchwork in the construction of the bag. Straps will be secured with rivets. Sign up using this Google Form Link.
Details
- Date: August 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Location: Grand Central Quilt & Stitch, 100 North Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos
- Instructor: Sue Bouchard
- Cost: $10, payable to Sue at class. The pattern and rivets will be provided in class.
- Class Size: Limited to 20 students (San Diego Modern Quilt Guild Members)
Supply List:
- Fabric – See the table below for cutting instructions. Please cut your squares ahead of time and be sure to bring additional leftover scraps with you to use in making patchwork accent blocks.
- Sewing Machine
- ¼ inch foot,
- All Purpose Foot
- Rotary Cutter/Sharp Blade
- Cutting Mat
- Scissors
- Seam Ripper
- Disappearing Ink Pen
- Wonder Clips
- Glue Stick
- Don’t forget a lunch!
Fabric cutting instructions:
| Large Bag | Medium Bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior | Body Bag: (12) 8″ squares Top Triangles: (2) 8.5″ squares | Body Bag: (12) 7″ squares Top Triangles (2) 7.5″ squares |
| Lining | Lining Body: (12) 8″ squares Top Triangles: (2) 8.5″ squares | Lining Body: (12) 7″ squares Top Triangles: (2) 7.5″ squares |
| Handles | Option 1 Single Color: (2) 6″ x 30″ Option 2 Two Colors: (2) 3.25″ x 30″ of each of the two colors | Option 1 Single Color: (2) 5″ x 26″ Option 2 Two Colors: (2) 2.75″ x 26″ of each of the two colors |
| Fusible Fleece Pellon 987 | (2) 1.5″ x 30″ | (2) 1.25″ x 26″ |
| Pellon SF 101 Fusible Interfacing | (2) 8.5″ squares | (2) 7.5″ squares |