How to Make a Doorstop

Cut your main fabric for the doorstop to 16 Inches x 10 Inches (40cm x 25cm).

You will also need to cut a piece of stabiliser to the same size. This will add strength and support the shape of your doorstop. We’ve used Bosal In-R-Form Single sided fusible foam Stabiliser.

Fold your piece in half (short sides) with the right sides of the fabric together and pin.

Tip: Use quilters clips if you find the stabiliser bulky.

Manoeuvre your fabric so the seam sits in the middle, there should be roughly 9.5cm either side of the seam.

Press the seam open as shown.

Turn the whole piece right side out.

Fold the top edge inside by half an inch (0.5") and pin or clip to hold in place.

Fold in half lengthways to create a crease in the middle and open up again.

Fold both sides to meet the crease line and then fold together again. Pin along the edge and topstitch along both edges.

Fold the handle piece in half and place in middle of the top edge of your doorstop. Sandwiching it between the two edges.

Matching both sides together, pin or clip all along the entire way across the top.

Lastly, sew across the top. Take your time doing this as the bag will be heavy and full!

Tip: Manually stitch by turning your handwheel on your sewing machine towards you, rather than using your foot pedal. This will create one stitch at a time and allow you to slowly manoeuvre your doorstop through your machine as you’ll also be sewing through multiple layers.