Sorry for the silly question
10-29-2011, 05:28 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Deborahlees
Some Decorator fabrics could be too heavy and then add a lining....and your machine may not be able to handle it. I personally would recommend a middle range quilting fabric....with a reasonable tight weave....what I would like to find is 'feet' to put on the bottom of my totes....
10-29-2011, 05:39 AM
#34
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I have always used 100% cotton backed with dura-bond stabilizer. It holds up well and sews well. So far the purses have "worn" great. I just finished making three of them for Christmas gifts and they look pretty good considering I am a novice at purse making.
10-29-2011, 06:05 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I've made totes with uphostery fabric. I tried it on a bow-tuck but it's so thick that the bows on the side were not very pretty......was too bulky
10-29-2011, 06:26 AM
#37
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I've made several bow tuck bags as well as other purses and totes and use cotton all the time. It holds up well through the season(s).
Here's a couple of tips I came up with to help the bag last through more than one season --
- use Scotchgard to help with warding off dirt.
- might consider buying purse feet to keep the bottom of the bag clean
- reinforce any stress areas
-- on the bow tuck specifically, the bows that are tied on the ends need extra reinforcement. my first one popped stitches after several months of re-tieing.
Hope this helps and have fun making this bag - it's so easy and fun to make !!
Here's a couple of tips I came up with to help the bag last through more than one season --
- use Scotchgard to help with warding off dirt.
- might consider buying purse feet to keep the bottom of the bag clean
- reinforce any stress areas
-- on the bow tuck specifically, the bows that are tied on the ends need extra reinforcement. my first one popped stitches after several months of re-tieing.
Hope this helps and have fun making this bag - it's so easy and fun to make !!
10-29-2011, 11:18 AM
#40
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Originally Posted by cactusmomma
Any suggestions on what to line a pocket with if you want it to be really sturdy....like leather but not leather. Something you can sew on a regular sewing machine. Thanks.
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