new idea for snappy bags - can it be done?
12-23-2011, 09:29 AM
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I just made 3 bags for gifts and wanted them to be more finished , so I actually made a lining and a bag - turned down an inch and a quarter and peressed on each to double the casing because it was just cotton fabric - inserted the lining - stitched my lower stitch line all the way around, inserted the 2 tapes and then stitches at the top edge allthe way around and there were no raw seams and it worked great. I didn't try turning it inside out, but maybe this will help.
12-23-2011, 10:36 AM
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Do you have pictures of the process? I need visual, even if I think I understood what you are talking about.
Your way sounds like the best one yet. I was doing lining as well but I still had unfinished seams at the top where the tape was inserted.
Your way sounds like the best one yet. I was doing lining as well but I still had unfinished seams at the top where the tape was inserted.
I just made 3 bags for gifts and wanted them to be more finished , so I actually made a lining and a bag - turned down an inch and a quarter and peressed on each to double the casing because it was just cotton fabric - inserted the lining - stitched my lower stitch line all the way around, inserted the 2 tapes and then stitches at the top edge allthe way around and there were no raw seams and it worked great. I didn't try turning it inside out, but maybe this will help.
12-23-2011, 06:02 PM
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but the tape would still have to be inserted LAST...
hmmmmm
12-23-2011, 10:00 PM
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12-24-2011, 04:48 AM
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The tutorial on Tattergarden has pictures of the process. I have tried doing the bags many different ways & the deciding factor is who it's for. I find I like a larger bag & a 13inch square works well. You have to factor in the turn down for the casing & seam allowances.
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
12-24-2011, 08:28 AM
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YES ! It does help!
The tutorial on Tattergarden has pictures of the process. I have tried doing the bags many different ways & the deciding factor is who it's for. I find I like a larger bag & a 13inch square works well. You have to factor in the turn down for the casing & seam allowances.
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
The bags I made for GDs could be reversed but as I made them like I would normally do a purse -construct the outer bag & lining (leave opening to turn and opening left for tape). Then with outer bag turned right side out & lining inside out, put outer bag into the lining & sew around top. Turn whole thing right side out.
Little things I like to do in making them:
-Use heavy interfacing on outer fabric & lining
-For larger bags make the way described above. For smaller bags -sew the way instructions on Tattergarden say
-handles I like best are fabric cut 4" x length desired. Iron in 1/2 to mark center, open out & fold each side to center mark & iron to mark. Iron in 1" x length of interfacing. Then refold along iron lines & sew closed (no turning!)
-sew handles on outside of bag -below the casing line. I sew them pointed to bottom of bag & then bring them up pointing to top & stitch to encase the raw edge.
Sorry to be so long winded but hope it helps
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