walker bag for Veterns
01-05-2011, 06:56 PM
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Here are a few walker bags, I have been making for the local Veterns in our Nursing home/VA Hospital Nursing Unit.
a few of the completed walker bags
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open flat, bags will fold over the top rail of the walker.Giving one large pocket on one side, and two small pockes on the front side.
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01-05-2011, 07:13 PM
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Looks maybe like a "tutorial" could be in the making for this item. I wouldn't mind making some to give to our local Vet's home.
My mom had made some using old pairs of jeans somehow ... I wonder if she'd remember...thanks for reminding me of them too.
My mom had made some using old pairs of jeans somehow ... I wonder if she'd remember...thanks for reminding me of them too.
01-05-2011, 07:18 PM
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I downloaded a pattern and then modified it to my liking. It is very easy. Basic patter calls for just cut one 24x13 inch retangle and two 13x8inch ( for the pockets). the pattern called for velcro, but that stuff is nasty after a while.So, I opted to use heavy no sew snaps. Because my fabric was lightwt, I decided to quilt the pocket to bulk it up. I also doubled the 24x13 to give it two layers. Added the machine emb to brighten it up.
The patter does call for using " sturdy fabric" such as upholstery, denim or corduroy. But I used what I had. Thats why I opted to semi quilt the pockets.
The patter does call for using " sturdy fabric" such as upholstery, denim or corduroy. But I used what I had. Thats why I opted to semi quilt the pockets.
01-05-2011, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
Looks maybe like a "tutorial" could be in the making for this item. I wouldn't mind making some to give to our local Vet's home.
My mom had made some using old pairs of jeans somehow ... I wonder if she'd remember...thanks for reminding me of them too.
My mom had made some using old pairs of jeans somehow ... I wonder if she'd remember...thanks for reminding me of them too.
01-05-2011, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bluteddi
I downloaded a pattern and then modified it to my liking. It is very easy. Basic patter calls for just cut one 24x13 inch retangle and two 13x8inch ( for the pockets). the pattern called for velcro, but that stuff is nasty after a while.So, I opted to use heavy no sew snaps. Because my fabric was lightwt, I decided to quilt the pocket to bulk it up. I also doubled the 24x13 to give it two layers. Added the machine emb to brighten it up.
The patter does call for using " sturdy fabric" such as upholstery, denim or corduroy. But I used what I had. Thats why I opted to semi quilt the pockets.
The patter does call for using " sturdy fabric" such as upholstery, denim or corduroy. But I used what I had. Thats why I opted to semi quilt the pockets.
You're a super trooper, and thanks for posting your fantastic gift to someone whose spirits will be lifted when they receive it.
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