Let my mistake be your lesson
03-20-2012, 06:12 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Drue
From experience...when you add inches (dimension) to a purse pattern, don't forget to add it to the lining. Whether it be length or width. If you are adding to the bottom, be sure to "ADJUST" your pocket lining so they don't end up in the bottom of the purse. You know that algebra that you took in high school that you said, "I'LL NEVER USE THIS IN REAL LIFE" ...guess what...if you sew, you'll eventually use it! I just doensized a pattern for a customer who wanted 3 throw sized quilts made from a queen sized quilt pattern I have....I had to down size it to 59%...appliques, blocks and all That meant I had to reduce block measurements by 41%...see! Math is not a bad thing! If you sew, you know!
03-20-2012, 12:28 PM
#23
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Location: Nevada
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I'm not good with the math either. What I do is draw it all out on paper when changing the size of anything. I'll draw out a whole quilt, add all the changes in inches, add up the inches to come up with total fabric, make sure the length and width is calculated -- it all has to be right out in front of me before I'll even start. I started doing that after I started a new lap quilt with new sizes, left it for a bit, went back to it later, and went straight back to the original directions. It was a mess. And I didn't have enough fabric to fix it, so I had to "unseam" the blocks I did first, re-cut them to the smaller, original pattern size, re-sew them, and then add them to the rest of the top (yes, I finished the top with the original directions, never noticed I was doing it all wrong until I looked at the whole!) It took me forever to do what was supposed to be a quick top. After that fiasco, I draw out and create a new pattern when I want to change, and put away the old pattern, so I don't ever do this again!
I feel your pain!
I feel your pain!
03-20-2012, 09:26 PM
#24
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Location: Independence, MO
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Originally Posted by pattypurple
I frequently add a strip of fabric, matching the outside, at the top of my linings. That way the lining doesn't peek out and become so visible.
03-22-2012, 09:45 AM
#27
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Location: TN originally now in MS
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Drue there is only one problem I never had any algebra. I only did up to basic 9th grade math. However, I even use that more than I would have believe back then many moons ago. LOL You do what you need to do when you love to sew/quilt.
03-22-2012, 10:07 AM
#28
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Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
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When I make bags, before sewing my lining together I do a measurement of the top edge, and from the top edge to the middle of the bottom piece of the shell. Then I sew the lining to those measurements. I always cut the lining a little larger than called for so I can make those adjustments.
Good idea about adding the matching strip to the top of the lining piece.
Good idea about adding the matching strip to the top of the lining piece.
03-22-2012, 06:58 PM
#29
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Location: Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by SWEETPEACHES
I've been making bags bags bags. I had the bright idea to make one with a really wide bottom. Guess what, the lining didn't fit. It was too short. So I had to add a piece of fabric to the top of the lining to make it long enough. It came out fine but what a pain.
Don't do as I do.
Don't do as I do.
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