I know there are so many threads on the bow tuck and I just don't have time to read all of them, so forgive me if this has been covered before. I tried to make the handles as they describe, but they are just too thick to sew through four layers. If I redo them using only two layers of fleece (1/2 the width of fleece, but the same width of fabric), will it be strong enough or will it stretch? How did you all deal with this? I was also thinking of covering a piece of cotton handle tape that you buy by the yard, but don't know if that will be strong enough either. Any suggestions will be appreciated! I want to finish this thing without alot of stress dealing with the handles. It's looking pretty good so far. And I had no trouble getting the fleece to adhere.
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I cut my fleece in half and it works fine. (I use to go with mama to Brentwood and get peaches every year). Have a peach for me!
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I cut my fleece in half and it works fine. (I use to go with mama to Brentwood and get peaches every year). Have a peach for me!
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I made a bow tucks and forgot to put anything in the handle it is fine just lighter. Give it a little more stitching
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I didn't have any trouble with my handles ... in fact that was my favorite part of the whole bag, quilting the handles. :)
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I used half the fleece on my second one and liked it much better. The handles were fine.
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Thank you all for the replys. I will try today using only half the thickness of fleece in the handles.
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Finished my first Bow Tuck, but left it as a tote without the ties. I am happpy with the way it turned out.
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That's very pretty! Next time, if you prefer the fleece, try as others stated with 1/2 the width and sew with the walking foot. I think it's much easier to sew that way.
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Originally Posted by katier825
That's very pretty! Next time, if you prefer the fleece, try as others stated with 1/2 the width and sew with the walking foot. I think it's much easier to sew that way.
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