Moda Fabrics Purl Project Bag - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Purl Project Bag – Free Downloadable Quilting PDF Pattern

The Moda Fabrics Purl Project Bag is a charming and practical fabric project bag designed to keep your knitting, crochet, or sewing supplies neatly organized. This free downloadable PDF pattern from Moda Fabrics, featuring fabric by Sarah Watts from the PS RS2029-2 collection, guides intermediate quilters through constructing a structured tote-style bag complete with exterior pockets and optional interior pockets. It is an ideal project for quilters looking to expand into functional sewn accessories.

What Is Being Made

The finished item is a square project bag constructed from two 15-inch fabric squares, shaped into a three-dimensional bag by cutting 3-inch squares from each bottom corner — a classic boxed-corner technique that creates a flat, stable base. The bag features:

• Exterior pockets sewn onto the outside of the bag for easy access to tools and notions
• Optional interior pockets for additional organization inside the lining
• Fabric ties, ribbon, or twill tape closures to secure the top of the bag
• An exterior layer and a lining layer, giving the bag a clean, finished interior

The design is well-suited for holding yarn skeins, knitting needles, crochet hooks, or other small craft supplies, making it a versatile companion for on-the-go crafters.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and introduces several practical sewing and quilting construction techniques:

• Boxed corners: Cutting 3-inch squares from the bottom corners of each fabric square and sewing the resulting notches together to form a three-dimensional base — a foundational bag-making technique
• Pocket attachment: Folding pocket pieces in half to find vertical centers, aligning them to the bag exterior, and topstitching along both side edges with backstitching at the top for durability
• Lining construction: Cutting and assembling both exterior and lining pieces using the same method, then joining them for a neat, professional finish
• Optional interfacing application: Fusing interfacing to the wrong sides of both exterior bag pieces following manufacturer instructions, adding structure and body to the finished bag
• Tie or closure construction: Cutting fabric strips on the width of fabric (WOF) and preparing them as ties, or substituting pre-made ribbon or twill tape for a quicker finish
• Topstitching: Used to secure pockets cleanly and add a polished, professional look to seams and edges

Stitches and Sewing Methods

• Straight stitch: The primary stitch used throughout for seaming the bag body, lining, and pockets
• Topstitch: Applied along pocket side edges to attach pockets securely to the bag exterior
• Backstitch (at machine): Used at the top of each pocket attachment for reinforcement at stress points

Cutting Instructions Overview

The pattern provides clear cutting directions for all components:

• Exterior bag pieces: Cut two 15-inch squares; remove a 3-inch square from each bottom corner
• Exterior pockets: Cut two rectangles, each 9½ inches wide by 9 inches tall
• Interior pockets (optional): Cut two rectangles, each 9½ inches wide by 9 inches tall
• Fabric ties: Cut two strips 2 inches wide by the full width of fabric (WOF)
• Ribbon or twill tape alternative: Cut two lengths of 36 inches each

Materials Referenced

While the pattern is designed for quilting-weight cotton fabric, the specific fabric shown is from the Sarah Watts PS RS2029-2 collection for Moda Fabrics. Recommended materials and notions include: