A few years ago I made the Blanche Barrel Bag by Alicia of Swoon Patterns. That was my first time making a Swoon Pattern and it was love at first sew. I've been "swooning" ever since. Back when I made that first bag (using version 1 of the pattern), I made a super fast and short "In the Studio" video. Since posting that video I have had many people ask for a slower, step-by-step video tutorial. So with the permission of Alicia of Swoon Patterns I have done just that. Today I'd like to share with you a step-by-step bag making tutorial for the Blanche Barrel Bag.
Scroll down for a clickable video Table of Contents. Blanche Barrel Bag Video Tutorial (click to see video on YouTube)
The video is quite lengthy, the longest I have ever made in fact, so I have created a interactive Table of Contents to help you jump to any specific section you want to watch. The video sections are all based on the steps in the pattern, so it will be helpful to have your Blanche pattern (PDF or Printed) with you as you go through the video.
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Happy Sewing,
Alyssa Lichner
Creator of Pile O' Fabric
Alyssa Lichner is a graphic designer turned avid sewist. She writes modern quilting tutorials and shares techniques and inspiration on her blog, Pile O’ Fabric. Alyssa has a passion for exploring different techniques and applying them to modern designs. She is thankful to have the opportunity to share these techniques, through her tutorials, patterns, and classes with quilters around the world. She always encourages her readers and students to challenge themselves to try new things and to approach quilting with a fearless attitude.