Learn how to make quilt-as-you-go bags and pouches with these fun patterns and tutorials. If you love finishing projects without quilting a large quilt at the end, quilt-as-you-go is a technique you’ll find yourself using again and again.
These projects are a great way to use fabric scraps, try new quilting designs, and create something that’s both beautiful and useful. From zipper pouches to tote bags and organizers, there’s a project here for every skill level.
Whether you’re sewing a quick gift, organizing your sewing supplies, or looking for a weekend project, these quilt-as-you-go bags and pouches are a great place to start. Pick your favorite fabrics, enjoy the quilting as you sew, and finish with a project you’ll actually use.
This size of a quilt as you go project is perfect for giving the technique a try, and even better for all the little bits of fabric you have hanging around in your sewing area!
All of the projects are in tutorial style and are free….that’s even better!
If you need extra help with the technique- Quilt as you Go Tutorial.
Quilt As You Go Bags & Pouches Tutorial
Many of these projects use fat quarters, leftover quilt blocks, jelly roll strips, or scraps you’ve been saving.
Mix prints, coordinate colors, or use fabrics from a favorite collection. Since most bags and pouches don’t require a lot of fabric, they’re perfect for giving those smaller cuts a purpose.
Zipper Top Bag
This bag features a zipper top so your stuff won’t fall out. It’s simple to sew and great for using your scraps.
Envelope Pouch
This little cutie features a flap closure on the front and will use a great variety of your scraps
Scrappy Needle Keeper
The scrappy needle keeper features a fun button closure – use the wool felt pages to keep your needles safe.
Clear Front Project Bag
This project kit makes into a fabulous project bag – with a zipper closure to keep everything safe and a clear front so you can see all the supplies.
Shoulder Bag
Use your longer strips to make the shoulder bag for hauling your projects and supplies to sewing days.
Quilt as you go Zipper Bag
Simple zipper top bag to keep your notions all together.
Boxy Pouch
This boxy pouch is super cute and features a handle on one side – grab and go.
Improv Patchwork School Bag
This super cute bag will be helpful for hauling pencils, pens and notebooks.
Tote bag with pom poms
Use some fun pom poms in between the fabrics in this tote bag.
Why You’ll Love Quilt-As-You-Go Bags
Quilt-as-you-go projects are a little different from traditional quilting. Instead of making the project first and quilting it later, you quilt each section as you build it.
That means:
- No wrestling a large quilt through your sewing machine.
- Smaller pieces are easier to handle.
- You can practice quilting one section at a time.
- The project comes together quickly.
It’s an easy technique that works especially well for bags, pouches, and organizers.
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