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    Old 10-29-2011, 03:09 AM
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    If you follow the directions for the bow tuck, the interfacing is heavy. I used cotton fabric and they turn out fine.
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    Old 10-29-2011, 03:14 AM
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    If you can't find the feet and want extra protection for wear on the bottom you can sew four flat buttons on the corners to protect the bottom.
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    Old 10-29-2011, 03:26 AM
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    I'm planning to make one soon and I'm going to use 100% cotton.
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    Old 10-29-2011, 03:58 AM
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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....
    Have you thought of using buttons?
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    Old 10-29-2011, 04:10 AM
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    There are no silly questions. Ask away, this is the place, nobody has ever laughed at mine (at least out loud).
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    Old 10-29-2011, 04:50 AM
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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....
    Have you tried buttons?
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    Old 10-29-2011, 04:57 AM
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    Forgot to say, if you decide to use buttons (large button and smaller one on top would be good), you probably need to sew them on with dental floss instead of thread. Much sturdier. I actually repaired the ragtop on my convertible with dental floss.
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    Old 10-29-2011, 04:58 AM
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    Like the others said--whatever you have at hand. I do use decorator fabric a lot--like the extra weight and patterns.
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    Old 10-29-2011, 05:21 AM
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    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
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    Old 10-29-2011, 05:25 AM
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    whatever works for the design I want. Even recycled denim!(those 80's denim jumpers have TONS of fabric in them)
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