Anyone working on one that can give a tute?
Read directions but not clear.bought a panel so don`t want to srew it up.
Do you all use fuseable batting?
I made a bag before and just put 2 pieces of fabric with batting and quilted it.
Are the sides a different piece?
Thanks Gale

I would love to see a tute on this too.

Me, too. Having trouble with the first step!

Me too, Me too.

Oh please. It would be wonderful.

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Let me look in my folder on PC, I think i took some pics and i will post them here for you.

Ok, here are pics of the front outside pocket I remember it was a little confusing the first time for me too, so I took pics in case someone else needed help.

Ok, the first picture is "sew the front pocket piece to the front pocket lining piece..." "fold in half right sides together ... and press"

The second pictures is Open and fuse PFF to the wrong side of the pocket along the line you just created..." Please keep in mind this was my first one and I was more concerned with directions than perfection. :)

the third picture is stitch along sides.

I am working on posting the last few pics for the outside picket.

the first pic here is "turn, and press."

The next pic is step 7. and the pic after that show it on.

Again, this was my very first bag and I just did the basic steps to practice. The last one is a bag I made for my daughter.

Was following along pretty well when along came the skulls and roses. What a surprise!

LOL, just wanted to show one with contrast, sorry.. The kids love em. Here is a more grown up version I made for my sister awhile ago my daughter picked out the fabric on this one too

Thank you for the pictures :D:D:D

What are you using in the base of the tote?

I use plastic canvas, the stuff used with yarn and has little square holes. Its like plastic cross stitch. I like it cuz not too hard.

Thank you! This helps alot.
Maybe I will have some thing to show in a while.
Gale

Hi Gale, I just finished mine and I too was a little confused with the pattern directions. I am more of a visual person so I think I had to read them about 4 times before I started cutting and sewing.

There are no separate side pieces. The sides are formed by joining the front and back and boxing the corners (step 13). If you are using panels, these will then wrap around to form the sides. I used fusible fleece on both the lining and outside portions. I also quilted both lining and front and back in a cross-hatch pattern. I think it looks better quilted and the fleece will stay put between the fabrics especially if down the road you decide it needs to be washed.

Good luck with yours and post some pics. I plan to do so as soon as I add my button and cover my bottom insert.

Thank goodness you posted these pictures. I was very excited to dig in, but didn't understand the first step. Your pictures helped immensely. Thank you!!

Thank you for the pictures. I, too, am trying to make my first bag. I have to admit the directions aren't very clear and missing a few steps. Thank goodness for people who know what they're doing!

I've quilted the outside pocket. I can't find in the directions when to sew the outside pocket to the outside fabric. Step 2 says to sew bottom to outside top. It doesn't say anything about sewing the bottom of the pocket in that seam. I'm getting very confused. Somewhere in here I have to quilt the upper part of the bag. Isn't the outside pocket going to be in the way?

Anyone know of a pattern that has drawstrings about two inches from the top and draws from the sides? Thnaks.

I didn't see directions as to when to attach the pocket. I had the bag assembled for the most part before I saw the picket sitting there, detached! I was able to attach it before whip stitching the lining closed, but I had to be careful about not catching in part of the bag. After you quilt the outside pieces, I would place and stitch it then.
Here's my first attempt without the side ties. I may still add them, depending on what I choose to do with the bag.

GREATEREXP; I have that same fabric in blue. Love it.

I think blue would be perfect! I did add the side ties and like it better now, but I'm still not sure I like the pocket material. I thought it went together well when I bought it, but the assembled product doesn't work so well.

I think I will make paper pattern pieces for this since I plan to make several for gifts. It's really time consuming to measure each piece for cutting.

Does this bag gather at the top?

The ties are attached for about 4 inches on each side, so you can cinch it up for about 2-3 inches on each side. It doesn't completely close the bag by any means.

I agree with you on the pocket. Maybe it's too light against the other fabric. Not sure how, but i agree. But it is still a Fantabulous bag!

Maybe the pocket could be tea stained a bit to make it blend better. I like the pattern of the pocket against the body fabric.

knlsmith thank you, thank you I can't thank you enough. I did it :thumbup: :thumbup:

woo hooo!!!! :lol: You are VERY welcome. If anyone ever has a question on these, i have a bunch of pics I took. Just pm me. Might have to give me a day or too. I work 3rd and check the board a lot from my phone instead of my computer.

My first bow tuck I used a light weight fusible fleece and the purse is very limp. The one I made today I used the heavier and like it much better. I wish there would be a weight between these two, as I think it would be perfect. I have 3 more started. Love the pattern and have received many compliments. I use poster board for the bottom and cover it with a case. I like the poster board better than the plastic as it is not stiff and heavy.

Thanks!

Go to the home page and go to tutorials. There is A LOT of info there !