Do you use your bow tuck bags?

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08-04-2011, 08:44 PM

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mzmama

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I love mine, I use it everyday. Love all the pockets, everyone is filled with something. I used a snap, don't care for velcro. Using the metal tape trick is something to try.

08-04-2011, 09:02 PM

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GwynR

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Carry mine every day and love all those pockets. Have not lost anything yet. KatFish, where did you get that Army fabric, I must have some!!!

08-04-2011, 09:09 PM

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geckos42

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Originally Posted by KatFish

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Originally Posted by 0tis

I use mine every day - no problems with stuff falling out - but I do have a problem keeeping the stiff bottom in - I use foam core board then cover it with fabric - shove into the bottom - usually pretty tight - but I have a problem with change and loose stuff getting under the board - then pretty soon the board is at the top of the bag - I was thinking of using velcro to attach to the bottom - but curious if others have this problem....

I had that problem too. I use the plastic canvas or a plastic cutting mat and I place in between the lining and outside bag and then sew the hole shut so there is nothing for my change, keys, ect to get stuck under. I have even washed mine and the plastice canvas holds up really well in the washer & dryer.

GREAT idea! Thanks for sharing.

08-04-2011, 09:11 PM

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geckos42

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I was going to use one of the thin plastic cutting boards from IKEA in the bottom. Inserting it between the lining and the outside will definitely hold it in place!

08-05-2011, 01:19 AM

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Wendys Quilts

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These are awesome responses! Thank you ladies. I have all of my material cut out now and the batting. I am going to try and get it sewn up today. I have picked out red for the bottom, small red flowers for the top, red inside and the same small red flowers for the straps.

Has anyone made the handles longer then what the design asks for?

08-05-2011, 04:12 AM

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denise8556

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Yes I have made several of them but I put a magnetic snap on each side of the button. I love them. I am finding that if I change purses I go right back to the bow tuck because I love all the pockets.

08-05-2011, 04:20 AM

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Bon-bon

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such good advice, I have 2 patterns, but never have made the attempt to actually make one. I get so excited over what I see, but I am so bad about choosing fabrics to make it unique. Is it hard to make? Lots of little pieces? What do I need for the most part? Thanks.

08-05-2011, 04:21 AM

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Bon-bon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mzmama

I love mine, I use it everyday. Love all the pockets, everyone is filled with something. I used a snap, don't care for velcro. Using the metal tape trick is something to try.

what is the metal take trick?

08-05-2011, 04:22 AM

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Jennifer22206

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I use mine all the time. I shrunk the pattern a bit more so that my DD can use one too. She's 2. And with all the tossing and cramming that we both do in our purses, nothing comes out.

08-05-2011, 04:22 AM

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Bon-bon

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Originally Posted by Bon-bon

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Originally Posted by mzmama

I love mine, I use it everyday. Love all the pockets, everyone is filled with something. I used a snap, don't care for velcro. Using the metal tape trick is something to try.

what is the metal tape trick?