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So Sew Easy Schlep Bag

September 15th, 2006 by Gayle

I hope you like the So Sew Easy Schlep Bag.
I’ve only finished the basic bag instructions and haven’t completed all the testing on the pattern. I’m working on the collection of Twists on the basic pattern and will post those as soon as they are available. I’ll share with you how to make your bag reversible or use strips instead of squares. How to add batting or interfacing for structure and there will be a size chart so you’ll know ahead of time what size bag you’ll have based on the size of your starting pieces. I’ll tell you how to add pockets to the inside or outside, how you can change the handles or shape of the top of the bag. We can add snaps, clips, fobs, embroidery, quilt blocks and……….. The possibilities seem endless so keep checking back as new Twists are posted.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN

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106 Responses to “So Sew Easy Schlep Bag”

on 27 Sep 2006 at 12:24 am Paula Di Novo

What a great bag to use for my trips to the library. I listen to many books on tape while sewing or quilting and they take up lots of space in a standard tote bag. This will work great. It would be fun to use book and reading related fabrics. Thanks so much.

Paula in Oregon
on 03 Oct 2006 at 11:47 am Gayle

Once you start making these bags you’re hooked! Last fall I reduced the square size and made Trick-or-Treat bags for my nephews. I also made them smaller bags to carry toys when coming to visit. It was wonderful to see them carrying their little bags full of treasures. Play around with the square size and the possibilities for using them are endless.
on 09 Nov 2006 at 8:37 am Claylene

I am inquiring about the free schlep bag pattern.
Thanks,
Claylene
on 16 Nov 2006 at 7:08 am Wendy Mathson

I would like to distribute copies of your schlep bag pattern to students in my quilting class. Is that okay with you? This is a free class offerred through the local community college.

It is an adorable pattern and several of my students have made bags and shared them in class. I won’t make copies of anything without express permission, though.

Thanks!
on 29 Nov 2006 at 6:50 am Karen

I love this bag, and the fact you can make it any size you want. I have made 3 smaller ones and large tote and I gave one for one of my sisters for her b’day and she is crazy over it. I am curtanily working on another large tote for a friend, as she loves it. What a great way to use up scraps… LOVE that idea too. I was to inteminated to even try but a friend shamed me into trying and I am very happy she did.

Thanks for an easy pattern as I am enjoying making them. It is true, once you make one your hooked…

Karen
on 04 Jan 2007 at 1:02 am Marilyn Nichols

I LOVE this bag. Each one is unique and they go together so quick. The first one I did by hand-piecing and then the next machine piecing. Both were gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it.

Marilyn
on 05 Feb 2007 at 8:46 pm Judy Brennan

I would love to hear more about this bag. Would someone who has made this bag contact me at jbrennan2@kc.rr.com? My Girl Scouts would love this. Thanks.

Judy Brennan
on 08 Feb 2007 at 2:30 pm carmen coyle

Where can I get the pattern for the schlep bag? I would like bery much to make and there are no LQS that are close, affordable, or do classes and never one about totes or bags. Thank you
on 25 Feb 2007 at 10:04 am Emmy

I love the bag. It is easy to make up and great for all kinds of things. Thank you for the pattern. God bless. Emmy
on 22 Mar 2007 at 11:02 am Alice

Sure wish I had printed out the instructions before they disappeared! “She who waits, often loses.” (Is anyone willing to share?) Thanks.
on 07 May 2007 at 12:13 pm Becky Pobieglo

I own a quilt fabric store and would like to teach a few classes using this pattern. I would like to purchase atleast 10 copies. Do you know where I can purchase them wholesale. My e=mail is quabbinquilts@yahoo.com. Thank you for any infomation you can give me. Becky
on 10 May 2007 at 7:18 pm susab

hi could you please send me the pattern for the schelp bag thank you susan
on 11 May 2007 at 9:22 am susan

hi i really like this schlep bag can you tell me where i can get this pattern? i see they have one thats called twisted bag but i like the one in your photo . please help i see everyone likes this bag ive been on the internet trying to find the pattern and cant find it . PLease help thanks sue
on 12 Jun 2007 at 3:25 pm Kris

I am having trouble making the schlep bag. I’m at the point where it looks like a windmill and can’t figure out how to sew it together. Because of the direction of the triangles being the same on each end, they don’t match up. Is the diagram correct? Can someone please help me? I really want to finish this bag! Thank you!
on 01 Jul 2007 at 11:37 am Kelly

I made my mother one of these bags with buttons on one side of the handles. This way she can attach it to her wheelchair or walker. She recently took it with her to the hospital to carry her personal items(reading glasses, puzzle books, pens, address book, etc). All the nurses loved it!!
on 26 Jul 2007 at 9:22 am AJ

Would anyone share the pattern with me? Thanks. alice_tom3963_@hotmail.com
on 07 Aug 2007 at 6:54 pm Joanne

I too would love to get a copy of this pattern if someone would be willing to email it to me. Thanks in advance, Joanne. jjul@xtra.co.nz
on 26 Aug 2007 at 1:05 am gemlizzie

I love the Schlep Bag! Looking all around the site for directions. If anyone has the directions, I would appreciate your sending them to me.
Great start for Xmas presents.
Gemlizzie
on 26 Aug 2007 at 9:29 am Phyllis Bell

I could not find this patern either. I would like to make one for my college bound daughter & one for my mother. Where can I get the pattern?
on 26 Aug 2007 at 12:14 pm Anne

Love the Schlep Bag! I would like to have the instructions to make the bag.
Please email me – annegray@shaw.ca
or – annegray99@hotmail.com
on 27 Aug 2007 at 8:49 pm gemlizzie

Where can I purchase pattern for the schlep bag?

My email – annegray@shaw.ca

All help appreciated.
on 17 Sep 2007 at 5:39 pm baglady

Gee,I have made so many of these bags I can’t count! I’m making them with one side halloween and the other fall I will take one with me to Houston to the Quilt Fest in Nov, it will be my extra bag!
Love it glad I got it when I did and forgot I had it. I have 3 more like this to get together the same way. I did some in r/w/b and one red and black way too many to count and when someone sees it gone! Thanks!
on 21 Sep 2007 at 12:27 pm Mary Hill

Please tell me where I can get the Schlep bag pattern and instruction?
on 06 Oct 2007 at 7:09 pm nancy Linkewitz

Do you have the Schlep pattern for sale, or do you know where i could get it? thank you
on 09 Oct 2007 at 6:05 pm Lynnea Brown

Would like to have a pattern for this bag, I’ve made one, but would like more directions and am willing to pay for a bag pattern.
L. Brown
on 09 Nov 2007 at 10:14 am Janet in Colorado

I made two of these with crazy quilt blocks for the focus fabric, and they are wonderful! Only problem is I accidently started with 10″ (instead of 8″)blocks for one of them and came out with a monster bag big enough to carry my 4 year old grandson around.
on 22 Jan 2008 at 11:07 pm Myra in Tennessee

Oh my Gosh! I just happened up on your site last night and I LOVE IT! Thanks for all the wonderful patterns and inspiration but I am totally sad about one thing! I’ve GOT to have a schlep bag of my own! If some sweet, kindhearted soul out there hears my cries and sends me a copy of this pattern, I would be FOREVER grateful to them!!!
My e-mail is: mcpeakj@bellsouth.net
on 05 Feb 2008 at 10:58 am Jane

I would love a copy of the instructions on this too! Can you send it to msfixit29@yahoo.com?

Jane
on 06 Feb 2008 at 8:04 pm Carol in Oklahoma

I, too, would like the pattern for the schlep bag. Just found this site. Any help will be appreciated. carolmarvinwood@yahoo.com
on 14 Feb 2008 at 10:58 pm Marlise

Is this pattern still in print? I love the bag and have searched the websites high and low. I would buy one if necessary. GOTTA HAVE IT
on 18 Feb 2008 at 10:06 pm Kathryn Pollock

Would love to have this pattern.
THANKS
on 19 Feb 2008 at 5:02 pm Judy

How do I get on your email list. I just found your site by accident and love what I see.
on 19 Feb 2008 at 5:04 pm Judy

I sent an email earlier regarding vintage male and female golfer patterns and I think I hit a wrong key for my email address. The email asked if you have or know of any vintage male and/or female golfers that can be done in redwork.

Sorry for any confusion I caused by hitting an incorrect key in my email address.
on 21 Feb 2008 at 1:28 pm Annie

Help, I cannot seem to download your new So Sew Easy Schlaep Bag.

Thanks in advance.

Annie
on 10 Mar 2008 at 11:21 am Gayle

Click on the rainbow colored text that says “So Sew Easy Schlep Bag” and the pattern file for the basic bag will open for you to print.
on 26 Mar 2008 at 8:09 am Teresa Farrar

Is the pattern for the schlep bag availale yet . I would like to purchase it. Thanks teresa
on 27 Mar 2008 at 12:44 am zina

Would love to get your “So Sew Easy Schlep Bag” pattern and instructions. Please let me know how I can get this pattern. Thanks!
on 28 Mar 2008 at 4:38 pm Debra

I just did what I read clicked on the rainbow wording below the picture of the blue bag and Presto I got a PDF and printed out a pattern… Thanks so very much!!!
on 24 Apr 2008 at 10:56 am BRENDA

I am going to share your site with my quilting group in Texas. I made a schlep bag with scrap fabrics & added a pocket. Thanks for generously sharing!!!!
on 08 May 2008 at 6:06 am Jan

Hello, i am way behind, could you please tell me where to get the instructions for the bag! It is so cute!!! thank you. Jan kevinandjan09@netscape.com
on 27 May 2008 at 9:47 pm Emmy

Here is the page: http://sentimentalstitches.net/free-stuff/twister-bag/
on 02 Jun 2008 at 12:37 am Ellen Owens

I’d like a copy of this pattern–Twist Bag or Shlep bag. Is this the one made of four fat quarters?

Aloha!
Ellen
on 27 Jun 2008 at 10:25 pm Miriam Dellaperute

Please let me know how I can get the so sew eassy schlep bag pattern.
on 30 Jun 2008 at 8:15 pm Betty Larum

Where can I get a copy of the Schlep Bag Pattern?
on 05 Jul 2008 at 4:53 am Pat Courtney

How do I get the schlep-bag pattern?

Pat
on 15 Jul 2008 at 5:19 am cathy

I just love this bag can some one help on were to go for the pattern.
on 22 Jul 2008 at 7:48 am Peggy

I can not find the “SO Sew Easy Twists” for instructions on how to change the Schlep Bag. Can anyone tell me what to do to find them? Thanks.
on 06 Aug 2008 at 8:04 am Shelley

The link for the pattern is just under the picture of the blue bag. The link says in large rainbow colored letters: So Sew Easy Schlep Bag

Thanks for the great pattern!!
on 09 Aug 2008 at 2:50 pm Pam

Hi,
I would love to receive this pattern for the So Sew Easy Schlep Bag. Thank you
on 10 Aug 2008 at 11:47 am lillian schneider

I can’t find the schlep bag directions. Could you put it on your web page for all of us looking for it. Thanks, Lillian
on 23 Aug 2008 at 5:28 am Roberta

I have been looking for the “twist ” for the Schlep Bag. can you tell me where I can find them ? Love your site!!!
bobbie
on 09 Sep 2008 at 9:29 am Susan

I too need to find the “twist” information. Thanks for providing such a great free pattern!!
on 17 Sep 2008 at 11:04 am Zelda

Where do I find the pattern for the pockets of the Schlep Bag. Thanks Zelda
on 26 Sep 2008 at 12:37 pm Joy

What are your twists? I couldn’t find them on your site. I’ve added you to my favorites list. Please add me to your mailing list. I love to see what you’re doing. Thanks!
on 03 Oct 2008 at 12:56 pm Laura

Please add me to your mailing list. I’d like So Sew Easy Twists when it becomes available
Thanks
on 08 Oct 2008 at 7:14 pm Ruth DeVries

Please help me find the pattern for your “Schlep Bag”. I can’t seem to down load it.

Thanks
Ruth DeVries
on 10 Oct 2008 at 10:13 am Peggy f.

has anyone found the twists for the schlep bag. I can’t seem to find them?? thanks
on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:22 am Roberta

Help!!!
Can’ seem to find the twists for the schlep bag. anyone know how to get them?
on 15 Oct 2008 at 10:42 pm Carmen Thomas

Gayle, I am so glad to see the pattern up and ready for printing! I am planning to make these up as giftees for Christmas presents and fill them with little “giftees” especially selected for the recipient! Thanks for such a great, easy pattern that is so versatile!
Carmen
on 23 Oct 2008 at 11:48 am Roberta

Gayle
can you tell me where I can find the “twists” for the schlep bag? I would like to mka some with pockets for Christmas Gifts. I have looked all over the site, but can’t seem to find them.
Thanks so much,
Bobbie
on 26 Oct 2008 at 1:17 pm bev koell

Just checked out the Schlep Bag & i just love it! Can’t wait to try it. Would love to find the “twists” mentioned on the pattern page. Just don’t know where they are!
on 09 Nov 2008 at 9:34 am Loris Vogt

I’d like to know where to find the “So Sew Easy Twists” for pattern variations. I want to make some for Christmas gift bags.

Thank you,
Loris Vogt
Omaha, NE
on 09 Nov 2008 at 11:11 am Mollie

Hi, I have sewed many of these but I have recently lost the directions for cutting. Can you please send them to me? Thanks.
on 27 Nov 2008 at 1:50 pm Marrianne

I’m still furiously looking for the twists for the Schlepp bag – anyone had any joy? I’d love to try the variations.
on 13 Dec 2008 at 7:39 pm Lisa

I am looking for the So Sew easy twist too. I am working on my first bag for my son and I made it smaller and I am not sure about what size to cut the lining too. Thanks.

Lisa
on 31 Dec 2008 at 12:52 pm Sue

Has anyone found the “twists” yet? I can make the squares smaller, but need to know how big to make the lining. If anyone has figured it out, I would appreciate knowing. Thanks, Sue sewlady@cox.net
on 05 Jan 2009 at 7:10 pm Bert

I too don’t know where to find the “twists” Please inform me how to get to them. thanks for your free pattern
on 08 Jan 2009 at 9:52 am Lenny

I love, love, love your schlep bag. I am looking for the twists and can not seem to find them. Help! Thanks
on 08 Jan 2009 at 3:44 pm Chuck

I too want the twists, I guess the web lady is too busy to look at our posts!
Want to change the bag size, use strips and maybe add a pocket.
Can anyone help?
Chuck
on 27 Jan 2009 at 1:55 pm Michele

If you go to the top of the page to the multi colored “sew easy schlep bag” and click on it, there’s the instructions
on 15 Feb 2009 at 8:54 pm Joni

I’ve been makeing Schlep bags like crazy! They make wonderful gifts. Everyone wants one. May I donate one to my guild’s quilt show to sell?

Sincerely,
Joni
San Jose, California
on 22 Feb 2009 at 5:08 pm Linda Noon

I volunteer for North Valley Hospital Guild in Tonasket, WA. We are an hour plus, south of Pentiction, BC.

I would like to know if I could have this pattern to use to make these bags for our Winterfest Craft Sale. All of our money goes back into the community for projects for the hospital, nursing home, assisted living and scholarships for those entering the medical field.

I think this project would be a super one for our guild to help raise money.

I have seen the bag and think it is awesome and everyone will want one.

Thanks for your time. Will await your reply.

Linda Noon
on 24 Feb 2009 at 6:06 pm Jan

I love this bag. I have made several but with the top triangle going the opposite direction. I can not make it go together the way it is drawn.

What am I doing wrong… or is the picture wrong?

When I make it, I make sure the right angle is on the edge of all 4 of the strips that comes out of the center bottom blocks (“C”). I call this the long side of the strip. When I sew the 4 “C” blocks together there becomes an inside and an outside to this grouping. The picture shows the longest side of the strip on the outside of the top and left wings of the windmill only. Am I making any sense?
on 28 Feb 2009 at 1:39 am MIssi Moul

I cannot find the “twists” mentioned on the pattern sheet. Would someone direct me to the location? Thanks
on 01 Mar 2009 at 6:47 pm sam winger

where can I get the bag pattern
on 06 Mar 2009 at 4:29 pm Mzmizzou

Has anyone found the twists page? If you have a copy of the twists please let me know as I’d like to get a copy. Contact me at pjbell42@excite.com.
on 17 Mar 2009 at 3:31 pm Candy

Are the “Twists” available and if so, where? I can’t seem to find them. Thank you!
on 18 Apr 2009 at 3:47 pm Sherri

I have made so many of these bags over the past 6 or 7 years. I have used 2, 4, 6, and 8 inch squares. I also make the lining out of snuggle flannel and also in the squares. You can see some of my bags on my webpage
http//community.webshots.com/user/bueniebabe
on 05 May 2009 at 2:12 pm Teri in Virginia

A group of us were doing this bag today- and had the same trouble as Jan- (see below). I was glad to see at least one other person mention that they had trouble with the directions-

Great looking bag-

Jan

I love this bag. I have made several but with the top triangle going the opposite direction. I can not make it go together the way it is drawn.

What am I doing wrong… or is the picture wrong?

When I make it, I make sure the right angle is on the edge of all 4 of the strips that comes out of the center bottom blocks (“C”). I call this the long side of the strip. When I sew the 4 “C” blocks together there becomes an inside and an outside to this grouping. The picture shows the longest side of the strip on the outside of the top and left wings of the windmill only. Am I making any sense?
on 09 May 2009 at 3:02 pm Jean Zeiler

I too would love to have the instructions for the Schlep bag.

It is so attractive and would make a nice gift. Thank You, Jean

May 9, 2009
on 18 May 2009 at 6:10 pm AngelaN

Hi,
I had the same problem with the pattern as you. It is very easy to correct. Make sure the triagle’s point the same direction. (all sewn on the same way) Not the way the picture shows it. If you follow the pattern, 2 of them end up backwards, and they don’t sew together. I hope this was helpful, after you play with it, and it goes together the first time, it is easy.
It may help to put in on the floor, and put it into place using your hands first so you get a visual of the way it works.
Good Luck,
Happy sewing,
Angela
on 19 May 2009 at 3:58 am Melissa

I am attempting to make the Schlep Bag. I adore the finished product, but I must be doing something wrong. I have gotten to the part where you sew all the sides together, 1-8, and then unsewn it and did it again, and STILL I can’t get it to come out looking like the illustration. I admit that I am a beginning to intermediate sewer, so can you please tell me what i’m missing? When I get the seams sewn, instead of the patches looking like they are on point, they are just staight across and of course that makes the top of the bag WAY not right also. I really want to make this as thank you gifts for the women in my family at a gathering in a week or so, so any advice would be seriously appreciated. Thank you!
on 28 May 2009 at 6:09 am Teresa Ross

I don’t seem to get the last seam to look right as the end triangle is going in the wrong direction…can anybody help?
on 01 Jun 2009 at 10:51 am Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » So Sew Easy Schlep Bag Tutorial on Wednesday!

[...] showing how to make the basic squares bag. You can print the fabric requirements and pattern HERE on the So Sew Easy Schlep Bag page. Special note: if you printed your pattern before Dec. 11, 2008 [...]
on 03 Jun 2009 at 7:57 am Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » So Sew Easy Schlep Bag Tutorial - Part 1

[...] I hope you’ll enjoy making the basic squares version of the So Sew Easy Bag with me. If you haven’t printed a copy of the fabric requirements and instructions you can get them HERE. [...]
on 05 Jun 2009 at 8:37 am Kay L Ford-Sollimo

Oh! Woe is me! I would love to make this bag, Gayle. My problem? The pattern is given in a font that my computer just cannot read. Is it available elsewhere – or in a different font? My fingers are crossed – all of them! I really love this one.
Kay in NJ
on 17 Jun 2009 at 7:35 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » What Can I Say?

[...] a bit of my fabric stash and yet I’ve sewn very little. I haven’t even pulled out the So Sew Easy Bag to work on the Pretty Pocket I want to add to the lining for the first Twist on the [...]
on 28 Jul 2009 at 1:49 pm Julia Callanan

Love the schlep bag. Where do I find the twists?
on 25 Aug 2009 at 3:20 pm Sandra Bolender

I love the bag pattern but cannot find the “So Sew Easy Twists”. Could you email me how to find it on your site? Thanks
on 01 Sep 2009 at 4:05 am Jane Findley

Where are the twists?
on 06 Sep 2009 at 10:37 pm Lana Laqua

I love this bag. I tried it just with blocks but used 3 fabrics instead of 4. I sewed it wrong so I ripped it out. Now I want to make more and try pieced/quilted blocks. I did make a smaller version (not lined) to test out what I did wrong before I ripped out the first bag and sewed it back together all in one afternoon and evening.
on 16 Sep 2009 at 6:23 am nancy dunlap

I love the schlep bag. do you sell the pattern for it. Please let me know thank you ! nancy
on 11 Oct 2009 at 1:09 pm Jenny

I love the bag pattern. A freind showed me her bag and I made one of my own last night. On your web page, you talk about a twist page and a chart for making the bag in differnt sizes. Can I find these anywhere, free or for sale?

Thank you for your time, Jenny White
on 21 Oct 2009 at 11:00 am susie

please send me the shlep bag pattern. It is cute!
on 26 Oct 2009 at 7:33 pm Kathleen

Can you tell me where to find the “So Sew Easy Twists” instructions? I love the bag. Thank you
on 01 Nov 2009 at 9:53 am Gloria

Just printed the pattern and thank you for sharing it. I would also like to find the “Twists” referred to in the pattern description.
Thank you
Gloria
on 04 Nov 2009 at 12:48 pm Lana Laqua

I love this bag so much, I have used the pattern to make halloween trick or treat bags for my kids and now I’m making a bag for my daughter for her karate gear. I added a zipper found a tutorial at:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=11808.0

to add a zipper to a lined bag I got lost with the last couple of steps so did it my way and it works.

Here’s a link to the picture of my bag:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4217175&id=624387515

Thanks for the pattern!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 8:19 am marge

i would like the pattern how do i get it.
on 05 Dec 2009 at 10:37 pm Leslie

The pattern is where it says

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN

its in a PDF

the diagram is correct
I just made it and had no problems.
on 19 Dec 2009 at 12:58 pm Karen Terry

Just wondering…did you ever add the “twist” tips? If so where?
on 19 Dec 2009 at 1:45 pm Karen Terry

I did find the tutorial with pictures! Wow, does that help alot…I made my first bag from the original pattern, it turned out great, but I did more pondering than sewing.
Anyway, for those that haven’t found the pictures with a step by step, tutorial…it’s in the ARCHIVES-JUNE 2009. Those pictures make it so much easier, then winging it with just the instructions. At least for me, I am from the school of “a picture is worth a thousand words”.
Thanks to Gay for taking time to lead us through, it really helped alot.
on 29 Dec 2009 at 9:42 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » So Sew Easy Schlep Bag – Twist Bag or ???

[...] finally finished working on new instructions for what used to be called the Schlep Bag. It’s now the new and improved So Sew Easy Schlep Bag. At least that’s the name right [...]
on 29 Dec 2009 at 9:46 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Midget Block 45 & Tote Bags

[...] received questions from lots of you regarding the different tote bag patterns linked from the Schlep Bag page. I have some time off work this week and will try to straighten out the links and other [...]
on 04 Jan 2010 at 8:25 am Sharon

is this page no longer on your website?

http://sentimentalstitches.net/free-stuff/twister-bag/

it is supposed to be “twists” on the Schlep bag?

the page says it can’t be found.

Thanks
on 04 Jan 2010 at 8:14 pm Angie

I, also, am trying to find So Sew Easy Twist. Where can we find these twist? Love the bag. Thanks, Angie
on 10 Feb 2010 at 7:33 pm joni

Hi,
Can we distribute your pattern as a freebie at quilt class? It is such a fun bag but want to have permission of course. We would not be charging for the pattern.
Thanks
Joni Stone

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