Cricut: How to Make a Floral Bum Bag

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Create a trendsetting accessory perfect for summer with the help of Cricut Design Space! You'll be all set to sew your own customised bum bag design thanks to this easily downloadable pattern. Sewing expert Kathi shows step-by-step how to download and make the beautiful floral bum bag to hold all your essentials hands-free!

Cricut Design Space Project Link: Floral Hip Bag

Project and instructions by Katherine Lucy Creates

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Artisan Spirit of Africa Cotton Fat Quarters 4 Pack

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Hemline D-Ring Buckles 20mm 4 Pack

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How to make

You Will Need

* Cricut Design Space app installed on a Mac, Desktop, Tablet or Mobile device

* Cricut Maker

* Cricut Rotary Blade

* Cricut FabricGrip Cutting Mat

* Cricut Brayer and Remover Set

* Cricut Washable Fabric Pen

* Fabric

* Fusible Interfacing

* Fabric Scissors

* Cotton Sewing Thread

* Sewing Machine

* Pins

* Zip

* D-rings

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Top Tips

* Before you start making, we recommend reading through all of the instructions.

* Make sure your fabric is clean, pressed well and cut into 12″ x 19″ pieces if you are using fat quarters.

* If you choose to use by-the-metre fabric, cut the outside and lining fabrics into 12″ x 24″ pieces. The grain lines should be parallel to the 12″ sides.

* Cut the interfacing to a 12″ x 24″ piece. Use a 1cm seam allowance throughout.

Step 1

Using the Mat Preview screen, amend the mats for the lining and outside pieces to 12″ x 19″ (only if you are using fat quarters).

Step 2

Place the 12″ x 24″ interfacing piece onto the FabricGrip mat, fusible side down, and cut.

Step 3

Place the 12″ x 19″ lining fabric pieces onto the mat, right side down if it has one, and cut.

Step 4

Place the 12″ x 19″ outside fabric pieces onto the mat, right side down, and cut.

Step 5

Carefully take your pieces off the mat and organise by piece number. Apply the interfacing to the coordinating lining pieces.

Step 6

Centre the 12″ zip between the lining and outer of piece 6, with right sides together, and the front of the zip facing the right side of the outer piece. Pin in place.

Step 7

Using a zip foot, stitch the zip into place.

Step 8

Centre the other side of the zip between the lining and outer piece. The front of the zip should face the right side of the outer piece. Stitch using a zip foot.

Step 9

Turn the piece so that the zip is on the inside of the sewn pieces. Trim the seam allowances with pinking shears or snip into the curve. Turn back. This is what it should look like.

Step 10

Topstitch along the seams for a more finished look. This can be in a complementary or contrasting colour. Your stitching will show on the interior lining as well.

Step 11

With the zip closed, centre the bum bag front between the lining and front piece 2, with right sides together, lining against lining, and outer fabric against outer fabric. Sew along the flat edge, over the zipper end.

Step 12

Repeat for the other side, trim off any excess zip tape.

Step 13

Fold the side flaps out and press. Top stitch along the sides of piece 2. Your front panel is now complete.

Step 14

Centre the the 9″ zip between the lining and outer fabric of piece 4, with right sides together. Stitch using a zip foot.

Step 15

Centre the other side of the zip between the lining and outer fabric of piece 3, stitch into place.

Step 16

Press well and topstitch along the seams.

Step 17

With the zip closed, centre the hip bag front between the lining and front piece 1, with right sides together, lining against lining, and outer fabric against outer fabric. Sew along the flat edge, over the zipper end.

Step 18

Repeat for the other side. Trim off any excess zip tape.

Step 19

Fold the side flaps out and press. Topstitch along the sides of piece 2. Your back panel is now complete.

Step 20

Fold the two marks on either side of the tab of piece 5 together, and baste in place. This will create a tuck on both pieces.

Step 21

Make the same tuck on piece 7, above the front panel zipper, catching both layers of fabric in the tuck.

Step 22

Place a piece 5 onto the back of the back panel, matching up the notches. Pin and stitch around the outside edge, leaving the side tabs open for the straps to attach to. The right side of the lining should be visible through the open zipper.

Step 23

Place the second piece 5 onto the back of the front panel, matching up the notches. Pin and stitch around the outside edge, leaving the side tabs open for the straps to attach to. The right side of the lining should be visible through the open zipper. Leave a small turning opening un-sewn at the top of the front panel. Use a clip to hold down the lining side so that it remains open for the next steps.

Step 24

Cut your webbing into two pieces, one side should be shorter than the other for the buckle placement, this can easily be altered to taste. The measurements we used were approx 6″ for the short strap and 30″ for the long strap.

Step 25

Pin the straps onto the side tabs of the front panel, and stitch firmly into place.

Step 26

Curl the straps into the interior space of the front panel so they are away from the seam allowances around the edge. The zip should be open half way to allow for easy turning. Place the back panel over the front, with the straps inside and pin.

Step 27

Sew around the edges of the bag, be sure to leave the lining side of the turning hole below the seam open. Reinforce the stitches when you go over the straps.

Step 28

Trim off any excess material. Turn the project right side out, through the tuning hole. Take your time and work carefully to avoid tearing the fabric.

Step 29

Hand stitch the turning hole in the lining closed.

Step 30

Finish the ends of the straps, be sewing the two D-rings into a fold on the short end, and finishing the end of the longer strap. Reinforce the stitching with an X shape for extra strength.

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