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06-28-2010, 03:57 AM

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CarrieAnne

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Very nice!

06-28-2010, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by katier825

I know what you mean about it being light. On my first one, I used washable suede from Joann's. It was a rolled upholstery fabric. It's a bit thicker and was great to work with. I really like it and get a lot of compliments. Here's a link to the picture.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-42242-1.htm

Actually it was your bag that gave me the shove to try making one ;)

Good! It's nice to know I have inspired someone!

06-28-2010, 04:37 AM

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Very pretty :D:D:D

06-28-2010, 05:47 AM

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cizzors

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Question on the snap closure-Do you need to snip a little hole for the prongs on the snaps or will they just push through the material? Nice bag by the way!

06-28-2010, 06:15 AM

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Question on the snap closure-Do you need to snip a little hole for the prongs on the snaps or will they just push through the material? Nice bag by the way!

I used my seam ripper to start the hole. That way, it wouldn't end up too big if I pushed too hard.

06-28-2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dgmoby

I'd love to see your leather one - and hear how it was to sew. I have the same, and would love to turn it into a purse. We also have a local leather shop where we can buy remnants for next to nothing...but I've often felt too afraid to try it on my sewing machine.

Please let us know when this new one is complete. And I love that the lining matches. Makes it interesting :) I sure need to make myself one of these!

If you have an older sewing machine, like a Kenmore or Singer in a cabinet (1940's -1950's), these old workhorses will sew about anything with no damage to them. Just make sure you use the proper needle.

06-28-2010, 06:36 AM

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Ditter43

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Beautiful bag! I love the design in the fabric!!

06-28-2010, 06:38 AM

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nwm50

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I like it! Nothing wrong with the lining being the same as outside!

06-28-2010, 07:01 AM

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Very nice :thumbup:

06-28-2010, 07:05 AM

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athenagwis

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Your bag is wonderful!! I have one that I keep in my big purse all the time, I will pull it out when I just want to run in somewhere and I don't want to carry everything. I just throw my wallet and keys in there and I am good to go!! :)

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Originally Posted by cizzors

Question on the snap closure-Do you need to snip a little hole for the prongs on the snaps or will they just push through the material? Nice bag by the way!

I made the smallest button hole I could so the fabric wouldn't tear more than necessary, I then open up the button holes like you would for a button, but I put the prongs through.

Cheers!
Rachel