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I have done it with the thinner pellon it seems to work just fine! Easier to sew through all those layers too.
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Pretty!
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Originally Posted by trueimage
Originally Posted by topper1
I just finished my first, I needed to follow directions closely only because I had not done construction of purse before. I think its fairly easy. Just go slow, and read directions a couple times before u start. Mine turned out pretty even hubby said so this morning, he saw it on table. Just jump in like I do. ha
I heard there is no pattern, just instructions. Was this confusing? |
Originally Posted by crossginny
the cost of the materials depends a great deal on how much/yard your fabric is...do use as good of a quality of fabric as you possibly can....it takes between 2 and 2 1/2 yards/tote and then you have fusible fleece--I think pellon will be on sale at Joann's next weekend for 50% off. the pattern calls for 2 yards/tote. reg price of the 987F pellon is $7/yard.
it usually takes me 2 to 2 1/2 full bobbins of thread to make one. .....ginny |
Just a suggestion that I read, probably on this board. Quilt the front of the bag and the lining pieces first before cutting to size. The quilting takes up some of the yardage.
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Originally Posted by Pati- in Phx
If the fleece is the heavier type, only use one layer, and a half width for the straps/handles. You might want a mid weight fusible interfacing for the lining side. I generally don't use both layers of fusible fleece in mine anyway. <G>
Have fun, Pati, in Phx http://justenoughtime.wordpress.com/...6/01/ladybugs/ Joann's will have it on sale for $3.50/yard next weekend.[/quote][/quote] If you don't use something to back both the outside and the lining of this bag, you will not have the right amount of "body" or support--especially to support the inside pockets. |
I just bought the mini bow-tuck pattern. Haven't tried it out yet. Construction of a 3 dimensional item is foreign to me. I didn't do any sewing before picking up quilting.
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