Summer Market Raffia (18″ x 54″) – Wildflower Market

Bring the look of handcrafted summer bags to your next project with Summer Market Raffia. This woven material features colorful stripe combinations that evoke beach days, farmers markets, and weekend adventures. The textured surface adds visual interest and a natural raffia-inspired look while remaining easy to incorporate into bag-making projects.

For the best results, layer Summer Market Raffia over a quilting cotton, canvas, or other lightweight fabric and quilt the layers together. The woven texture helps disguise quilting stitches, allowing you to add stability and structure without visible stitch lines on the exterior. If additional interfacing is needed, apply it to the underlining fabric before quilting rather than directly to the raffia.

This material is perfect for tote bags, market bags, beach bags, handbags, and accessories where you want the look of woven straw with the durability and versatility of a sewing-friendly material.

Design Tips

• Layer over quilting cotton or canvas and quilt for added stability.
• Quilting stitches will blend into the texture and remain virtually invisible from the exterior.
• Do not apply heat directly to the raffia material.
• If interfacing is required, fuse it to the underlining fabric before quilting.
• Experiment with different cutting directions for added visual interest.
• Cut panels on the bias to create striking chevron and herringbone effects when joining pieces.
• Mix directional cuts for unique accents on pockets, gussets, straps, and bag panels.

Whether you’re sewing a beach tote, market bag, or everyday summer handbag, Summer Market Raffia adds texture, color, and handcrafted charm to your creations.