nativetexan

I read 12 inches online. am trying to make a wine bottle carrier. the pattern for the bottom is about 8 inches and the top with handle is also 8 inches. the top part of the pattern says to add 7 inches at the bottom of it. sigh. Just wondering. how tall is the wine bottle? i have a purchased pattern and one free one.

charley26

Some red wine bottles are 13 inches, some are 12 inches. Some white wine bottles especially the more slender chic type are 13-14 inches tall. Definitely add the extra height so that the carrier closes over the bottle.
These measurements are for regular 750 ml/75cl bottles; champagne/cava/sparkling wine bottles may be taller.

nativetexan

well that sounds all right then. i will have to read more because the directions are not clear to me yet. thanks.

rjwilder

Does the pattern have an opening at the top like a paper bag? if it does normally you would tie a ribbon on it and fold the top down like a cuff and the top of the bottle is exposed. If you're using a pattern that has one piece with a bottom part and a long handle all in one piece then you want it to be long so you can get the bottle in it.

misspriss

Take your trusty tape measure and go to Wally-world and measure the wine bottle for sale. I think I have measured about everything in many places. Have fun, our projects shouldn't be a chore!

toverly

If you still need to know, I will volunteer to test several bottles for you. Just kidding. Happy sewing, the wine bottle caddies are so neat, I have debated about making one for a Dirty Santa gift exchange with a bottle of wine of course.

betthequilter

Better a little big rather than too small .....

nativetexan

Ha, ha. girls will be girls. well, it's the Holiday season. I am about to sew the sides of the tote and then turn right side out, then add the bottom circle. This should look good when done. keep your fingers crossed.