Wool mat bag, totes and others
11-26-2023, 10:24 AM
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Wool mat bag, totes and others
My husband says no one needs a bag this size! Then I showed him inside. My wool pressing mat just fit. I also made a pocket the same width as the bag, quilted and with a zipper. It holds my 15.5 inch square ruler and cutting mat.
It is fully lined with no exposed seam allowances. It should have been easy enough, but I just couldn’t think today. I put my side pocket seams in with the lining side seams and for some reason assembly threw me off. I got it but had to THINK. It finished at 19 inches tall and 26 inches wide. My topstitching could and should have been a lot better. It was really bottom stitching-lol- bc I stitched the inside band down over the seam allowances. I just noticed when I took these pictures I caught the plaid fabric when stitching the band so I will need to fit those few stitches.
Didn’t remember if I showed you the first tote. It has a 6 inch bottom and holds a lot. It’s fully lined too. I couldn’t match my plaids bc of limited fabric. I did try to match some lines, though. The plaid fabric was free from a lady in my sewing group. I missed a sew day when she brought fabric to give to whomever wanted. After everyone got theirs she called and asked me if I would take what was left. These pink fabrics, outer and lining, were in the ‘unwanted’ fabrics too, so all it cost me to make were zippers and thread. Sorry no patterns for any of the bags to offer or link you to. Have a nice day- Toogie
It is fully lined with no exposed seam allowances. It should have been easy enough, but I just couldn’t think today. I put my side pocket seams in with the lining side seams and for some reason assembly threw me off. I got it but had to THINK. It finished at 19 inches tall and 26 inches wide. My topstitching could and should have been a lot better. It was really bottom stitching-lol- bc I stitched the inside band down over the seam allowances. I just noticed when I took these pictures I caught the plaid fabric when stitching the band so I will need to fit those few stitches.
Didn’t remember if I showed you the first tote. It has a 6 inch bottom and holds a lot. It’s fully lined too. I couldn’t match my plaids bc of limited fabric. I did try to match some lines, though. The plaid fabric was free from a lady in my sewing group. I missed a sew day when she brought fabric to give to whomever wanted. After everyone got theirs she called and asked me if I would take what was left. These pink fabrics, outer and lining, were in the ‘unwanted’ fabrics too, so all it cost me to make were zippers and thread. Sorry no patterns for any of the bags to offer or link you to. Have a nice day- Toogie
11-27-2023, 03:09 AM
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I keep trying to reply, but my computer has a mind of it's own this morning and keeps sending me someplace I don't want to be. Ok...looks like it will work this time around.
Toogie....as always a wonderful project from you and all out of scraps! This will make it so much easier to take your items to guild meeting and classes. Sadly, I only sew at home..
Toogie....as always a wonderful project from you and all out of scraps! This will make it so much easier to take your items to guild meeting and classes. Sadly, I only sew at home..
11-27-2023, 03:27 AM
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Love the fabric for both bags! Great idea to put your name on the outside. The sizes are spot on for your wool mat and rulers that require a large bag. I bet your friend will be amazed at what you made with the left-over fabrics.
