I know many of you have made the bow tucks bag, but I am having a bit of trouble attatching the front pocket. I know it's probably simple, and I feel silly asking, but can someone please offer better instructions than what comes with the pattern. I just can't seem to get it in place right. Thanks so much in advance.
Also....is all this pellon necessary?

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-55016-1.htm

I did this tut and seemed to help a lot of people. Lots of ideas, too.

I viewed your tutorial, but still confused. Says to put the raw edge of the pocket 1/4" from seam line, stitch then flip up. The raw edge is where your name is right? If I stitch that way and flip up, it's upside down. Can't you tell I'm confused? LOL.

I'm sure someone else can answer better, but I'll try. Put pocket on upside down, with outer fabric toward bag. The seam they are talking about is where the bottom and top are joined together. I wish I could draw a picture. Hope it helps. Then you flip it up and sew the side seams. The raw edge is the bottom of the pocket.

That was the hardest part for me too, just step back from it, look at finished examples so you can see what it is supposed to look like and attack it slowly. Do a dry run without ironing or sewing anything down to see if it makes sense. I was able to figure it out finally this way. I know it's not super helpful, but it's what worked for me.

Rachel

that pellon is necessary if you want a sturdy bag. I loved using that stuff. Im even thinking of using it on small quilts.

Are you on the part where you are attaching the pocket to the tote? Have you sewn the top and bottom portion together? Pm me I will try to help you.

Just curious, why wouldn't you just sew the bottom seam in with the seam below it??

I've made this bag twice and next time will not follow the directions. I will put the raw edges of the front pocket into the seam that joins the bottom of the bag to the top portion. So you have your bottom piece laying down, right side up, then the pocket, front side down on top of the bottom, then the top piece, right side down on top of the pocket. I agree - the directions at this point are confusing, but the result of doing what I have recommended will be teh same look, only easier.

You can. Its just the way the pattern is. I've done both ways. Works either way. I always do a pattern as close to the steps as I can on a first, then after the first one is done all bets are off. LOL.