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So Sew Easy Schlep Bag

September 15th, 2006 by Gayle

I hope you like the revised Schlep Bag and it’s new name.
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 some of those will be available soon. 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.

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40 Responses to “So Sew Easy Schlep Bag”

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. on 09 Nov 2006 at 8:37 am   Claylene

    I am inquiring about the free schlep bag pattern.
    Thanks,
    Claylene

  4. 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!

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. on 10 May 2007 at 7:18 pm   susab

    hi could you please send me the pattern for the schelp bag thank you susan

  13. 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

  14. 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!

  15. 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!!

  16. on 26 Jul 2007 at 9:22 am   AJ

    Would anyone share the pattern with me? Thanks. alice_tom3963_@hotmail.com

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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?

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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!

  23. on 21 Sep 2007 at 12:27 pm   Mary Hill

    Please tell me where I can get the Schlep bag pattern and instruction?

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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.

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. on 18 Feb 2008 at 10:06 pm   Kathryn Pollock

    Would love to have this pattern.
    THANKS

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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

  35. 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.

  36. 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

  37. 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!

  38. 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!!!

  39. 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!!!!

  40. 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

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