I am intimidated.... not sure if I will follow through.
07-14-2010, 08:17 AM
#31
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For those who are having trouble with the bow tucks pattern....
1. If you can do without the outside pocket, skip step 1 and 7 completely. Or do it between steps 6 and 7. Step 1 has confused a lot of us. You can cut the front pocket pieces from scraps and see how it works before trying it with your "real" fabric. Once you figure it out, it's simple.
2. If step two is confusing because you are using a fabric that has to go a certain direction... don't make your first bow tucks using directional prints. Use polka dots or floral.
3. More about step 2 - instead of having a top and bottom piece, you can cut two big pieces from one fabric the same size as the lining pieces.
4. Step 3 - Quilt as desired - keep it simple - straight lines going across or up and down every couple inches is fine. You can also do criss-cross diagonally if you mark it with markers that can be removed.
1. If you can do without the outside pocket, skip step 1 and 7 completely. Or do it between steps 6 and 7. Step 1 has confused a lot of us. You can cut the front pocket pieces from scraps and see how it works before trying it with your "real" fabric. Once you figure it out, it's simple.
2. If step two is confusing because you are using a fabric that has to go a certain direction... don't make your first bow tucks using directional prints. Use polka dots or floral.
3. More about step 2 - instead of having a top and bottom piece, you can cut two big pieces from one fabric the same size as the lining pieces.
4. Step 3 - Quilt as desired - keep it simple - straight lines going across or up and down every couple inches is fine. You can also do criss-cross diagonally if you mark it with markers that can be removed.
07-14-2010, 09:20 AM
#32
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I'm so sorry that you are reverse engineering. I've done it a lot on quilt blocks.
I find that when I'm really feeling insecure about sewing something I baste first to make sure I have the right idea. I can always sew over basting stitches.
I find that when I'm really feeling insecure about sewing something I baste first to make sure I have the right idea. I can always sew over basting stitches.
07-14-2010, 11:04 AM
#34
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You all have mentioned the 'Bow Tuck Bag' a few times. Is there a pattern on-line with instructions? L enjoy making bags as they at least get finished. Need that warm fuzzy once in a while of finishing a project!
07-14-2010, 02:15 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by buttonhead
You all have mentioned the 'Bow Tuck Bag' a few times. Is there a pattern on-line with instructions? L enjoy making bags as they at least get finished. Need that warm fuzzy once in a while of finishing a project!
07-14-2010, 03:06 PM
#38
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ok ok just to let you know I purchased the patteren and it took me 2 weeks you have to read and read the thing is I over read well ok when I got my mind together it was done in no time and beatiful felt silly after that some times when it;s simple we make it harder guilty
07-14-2010, 04:05 PM
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I've done the same thing. I read through all the instructions and think it is just too complicated for me. When I stop and read it one step at a time, I find I can do each step. So just slow down and start at Step 1, then get on here quickly if you have a problem and one of these terrific women ... and men ... will be able to help.
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