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Home Sewing Patterns Forest Friends Sew-Along: Part One - Mushroom Bag

Forest Friends Sew-Along: Part One - Mushroom Bag

Difficulty

Beginner

Material

Cotton

Designer

Corinne Bradd

Techniques

Slip-stitch

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Beginner

Material

Cotton

Designer

Corinne Bradd

Techniques

Slip-stitch

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Add a sprinkle of woodland magic to your sewing with this fun toadstool tote bag pattern from Corinne Bradd.

In part one of this project, you’ll learn how to stitch your very own mushroom-shaped bag – perfect for nature lovers and crafty wanderers alike. With its whimsical design and handy storage, it’s as practical as it is playful. Stay tuned for part two, where Corinne shows you how to create a whole host of felt creatures to tuck inside.

Essentials

Fabric: patterned cotton in pale and darker shades; plain pink or red cotton fabric
Felt, white
Medium weight quilt wadding
Lightweight iron-on interfacing
Zip, 40cm
Fabric glue

Top sewing tip

Sewing felt to cotton fabric requires sharp needles and strong thread. Pin layers securely, and avoid stretching either fabric.

Meet the designer

The definition of a multi-talented maker, designer Corinne Bradd is best-known for her clever tutorials which featured across a whole host of popular craft titles: Sew, Crafts Beautiful, PaperCrafter and Make & Sew Toys to name a few. Corinne also fronted The Crafts Channel: a YouTube profile that has garnered more than 26 million views since its launch.

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