Originally Posted by Keeps Them In Stitches
I have bookmarked your Tut on t he Bow Tuck Tote as I appreciate the visual aids.
It looks like you are using the PFF (Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece). Would your recommend using regular batting as a substitute? Or could that make it too bulky?
I have made several bow tucks bags along with a few other quilted bags and have used both regular batting and pellon fusible fleece. Regular batting works fine but I find that it makes a more flimsy bag instead of a bulky one.
The fusible fleece makes a wonderful bag. Since I started using the fusible fleece, I will never go back to regular batting for bags. The fleece makes such a nice smooth and stiffer bag over all. And for me it is easier to quilt the bag using the fleece. Also, my handles are always nice and perky and they don't need any extra stuff inside to make them stand up on their own. No more flimsy handles. I love how my bags turn out with using the fusible fleece.
Here are some links of the bow tucks bags I have made:
http://quilteddelights.blogspot.com/...tucks-bag.html
http://quilteddelights.blogspot.com/...t-smaller.html
http://quilteddelights.blogspot.com/...t-machine.html