new idea for snappy bags - can it be done?
12-23-2011, 09:29 AM
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I just made 3 bags for gifts and wanted them to be more finished , so I actually made a lining and a bag - turned down an inch and a quarter and peressed on each to double the casing because it was just cotton fabric - inserted the lining - stitched my lower stitch line all the way around, inserted the 2 tapes and then stitches at the top edge allthe way around and there were no raw seams and it worked great. I didn't try turning it inside out, but maybe this will help.
12-23-2011, 10:36 AM
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Do you have pictures of the process? I need visual, even if I think I understood what you are talking about.
Your way sounds like the best one yet. I was doing lining as well but I still had unfinished seams at the top where the tape was inserted.
Your way sounds like the best one yet. I was doing lining as well but I still had unfinished seams at the top where the tape was inserted.
Originally Posted by partsalot
I just made 3 bags for gifts and wanted them to be more finished , so I actually made a lining and a bag - turned down an inch and a quarter and peressed on each to double the casing because it was just cotton fabric - inserted the lining - stitched my lower stitch line all the way around, inserted the 2 tapes and then stitches at the top edge allthe way around and there were no raw seams and it worked great. I didn't try turning it inside out, but maybe this will help.
12-23-2011, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Grandma58
Do you have pictures of the process? I need visual, even if I think I understood what you are talking about.
Your way sounds like the best one yet. I was doing lining as well but I still had unfinished seams at the top where the tape was inserted.
Your way sounds like the best one yet. I was doing lining as well but I still had unfinished seams at the top where the tape was inserted.
but the tape would still have to be inserted LAST...
hmmmmm
12-23-2011, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by deranged_damsel
if you are making it reversible there will be SOMEWHERE that has to be hand stitched closed, if you dont like it at the top, try from the side.
but the tape would still have to be inserted LAST...
hmmmmm
but the tape would still have to be inserted LAST...
hmmmmm
12-24-2011, 04:48 AM
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The tutorial on Tattergarden has pictures of the process. I have tried doing the bags many different ways & the deciding factor is who it's for. I find I like a larger bag & a 13inch square works well. You have to factor in the turn down for the casing & seam allowances.
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
12-24-2011, 08:28 AM
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YES ! It does help!
Originally Posted by mimiknoxtaylor
The tutorial on Tattergarden has pictures of the process. I have tried doing the bags many different ways & the deciding factor is who it's for. I find I like a larger bag & a 13inch square works well. You have to factor in the turn down for the casing & seam allowances.
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
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