PRIMA PATCHWORK STAR BAG & PURSE

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Prima Patchwork Star Bag

Cutting

Star Units (for TWO panels)

Cut 4 1/2" squares for all HST units.

Star points (per panel)

• 8 coloured squares
• 8 background squares

Centre (per panel)

• 8 coloured squares

(pair to create 4 colour-colour HSTs)

Corners (per panel)

• 4 background squares 3 1/2"

Repeat to create two star panels.

Border Strips (per panel)

• 2 x 2" x 12 1/2"
• 2 x 2" x 15 1/2"

Fusible Fleece

• 2 pieces 15 1/2" x 15 1/2"

Lining

• 2 pieces 15 1/2" x 15 1/2"

Handles

• 1 strip exterior fabric 2" x WOF
• 1 strip lining fabric 2" x WOF

Make Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)

Use the 2-at-a-time method.

1. Draw a diagonal line on:
   - All background squares
   - Half of the coloured squares
2. Pair:
   - Coloured + background - star points
   - Coloured + coloured - centre
3. Sew 1/4" on both sides of the line.
4. Cut on the line.
5. Press.
6. Trim to 3 1/2" square.

Assemble Star Panels

1. Arrange units in a 4 x 4 layout:
   - Background squares in corners
   - HSTs forming star points
   - Colour-colour HSTs forming centre
2. Sew rows.
3. Join rows.
4. Press seams to nest.

Each block should measure 12 1/2" unfinished.

Repeat for second panel.

Add Borders

For each panel:

1. Sew 12 1/2" strips to left & right sides.
2. Press.
3. Sew 15 1/2" strips to top & bottom.
4. Press.

Panels now measure approx. 15 1/2" square.

Fuse & Quilt

1. Fuse fleece to the wrong side of each panel.
2. Quilt as desired.

Prepare Handles

1. Sew handle strips right sides together along long edges.
2. Turn right side out.
3. Press flat.
4. Cut in half to create two handles.

Attach Handles

Position handles evenly on each panel and baste 1/4" from the top edge.

Assemble Tote

1. Place outer panels right sides together and sew sides and bottom.
2. Sew lining pieces together, leaving a turning gap.
3. Insert outer bag into lining (right sides together).
4. Sew around the top edge.
5. Turn through the lining gap.
6. Stitch lining gap closed.
7. Push lining inside and press.
8. Topstitch around the top edge.

Prima Star Purse

Cutting

Mini Star Units (make 4 stars)

Cut squares at 2 3/8" for HST construction.

Per star:

• 4 coloured squares (star points)
• 4 background squares (star points)
• 4 coloured squares (centre)
• 4 background squares 1 1/2" (corners)

Outer Panels

Arrange two stars side-by-side to create one panel.
Repeat to create a second panel.

Fusible Fleece (optional)

• 2 pieces to match pouch panels

Lining

• 2 pieces 4 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Zipper Tabs

• 2 rectangles 1" x 2" from background fabric

Make Half-Square Triangles

1. Draw a diagonal line on:
   - All background squares
   - Half of the coloured squares
2. Pair:
   - Coloured + background - star points
   - Coloured + coloured - centre
3. Sew 1/4" on both sides of the line.
4. Cut on the line.
5. Press.
6. Trim to 1 1/2" square.

Assemble Mini Stars

1. Arrange each star in a 4 x 4 layout.
2. Sew rows.
3. Join rows.
4. Press seams to nest.

Make 4 stars total.

Assemble Pouch Panels

1. Sew two stars together to form one panel.
2. Repeat for second panel.
3. Fuse fleece if using.
4. Quilt as desired.

Prepare Zipper

1. Place a fabric tab right sides together on the zipper tape inside the metal stops, positioning it far enough from the stops to allow them to be trimmed off after sewing.
2. Sew across the zipper approximately 1/4" from the edge of the tab.
3. Flip the tab away from the zipper, press, and topstitch close to the fold.
4. Repeat for the opposite end.

After both tabs are attached, trim off the metal zipper stops.
This prevents sewing over metal and allows the zipper to be stitched cleanly into the pouch.

Insert Zipper

1. Place the zipper right side down on the right side of one outer panel.
2. Place one lining piece right side down on top, aligning edges.
3. Sew along the zipper edge.
4. Fold fabrics away from the zipper, press, and topstitch 1/8" from the edge.
5. Repeat for the other side of the zipper using the remaining outer panel and lining.

Construct The Pouch

1. Open the zipper halfway.
2. Bring outer panels right sides together and lining pieces right sides together.
3. Align seams and clip in place.
4. Sew around the entire perimeter, leaving a 2-3" gap in the lining for turning.
5. Turn the pouch right side out through the lining gap.
6. Push out corners and press.
7. Stitch the lining opening closed.
8. Push lining into pouch and shape.