Question for anyone who has made the X bag purse
#2
I have The X B ag pattern by four Corners. i don't see anything about a pocket in the written directions or the templates. let me know if you put one in!! I have yet to make one
I just found this online "unique bag with 3 handy compartments inside" so it must have pockets of sorts.
I just found this online "unique bag with 3 handy compartments inside" so it must have pockets of sorts.
#4
I have made several of them also (but I make mine larger than the pattern). You do end up with a central section and two outer "pockets."
I was comparing notes with another X-bagger, and she gave me some very good advice. As the bag starts taking shape, you really have an inner and an outer bag. The instructions tell you to put one inside the other, then proceed to sew through all the bag layers to make the box bottom. It is much easier to sew the box bottom in the inner and outer bags separately, then put one inside the other. The two bags will stay put together if you just tack it together along the side seam, sort of at the base of the handle. This will all make sense once you get going on the pattern.
I have attached pics of my fall X-bag. It's been holding up very well. I believe this is the 5th season for it.
I was comparing notes with another X-bagger, and she gave me some very good advice. As the bag starts taking shape, you really have an inner and an outer bag. The instructions tell you to put one inside the other, then proceed to sew through all the bag layers to make the box bottom. It is much easier to sew the box bottom in the inner and outer bags separately, then put one inside the other. The two bags will stay put together if you just tack it together along the side seam, sort of at the base of the handle. This will all make sense once you get going on the pattern.
I have attached pics of my fall X-bag. It's been holding up very well. I believe this is the 5th season for it.
Fall X-bag, front
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Fall X-bag, rear
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#6
Originally Posted by nativetexan
so the "pockets" are just formed as the bag pieces over lap. they must be deep though.
thanks for the advice. i hope to make one myself soon.
thanks for the advice. i hope to make one myself soon.
#7
I've made and sold many Xbags and they really aren't pockets, there are 3 sections with the middle one being the biggest. I have added small pockets from the excess material to keep my cell phone and keys from falling to the bottom of the bag. I have put them on either the inside or the outside and they should be sewn on when while the two sections are only attached at the strap and the rest of the bag is flat. I used pre-quilted two sided fabric on a couple and they come out really nice. Good luck with the pattern.
pre quilted
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pre quilted
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three made with home dec fabrics
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#9
Originally Posted by odysseyquilter
I've made and sold many Xbags and they really aren't pockets, there are 3 sections with the middle one being the biggest. I have added small pockets from the excess material to keep my cell phone and keys from falling to the bottom of the bag. I have put them on either the inside or the outside and they should be sewn on when while the two sections are only attached at the strap and the rest of the bag is flat. I used pre-quilted two sided fabric on a couple and they come out really nice. Good luck with the pattern.
#10
Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by odysseyquilter
I've made and sold many Xbags and they really aren't pockets, there are 3 sections with the middle one being the biggest. I have added small pockets from the excess material to keep my cell phone and keys from falling to the bottom of the bag. I have put them on either the inside or the outside and they should be sewn on when while the two sections are only attached at the strap and the rest of the bag is flat. I used pre-quilted two sided fabric on a couple and they come out really nice. Good luck with the pattern.
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