Kellie G

I use mine on a daily basis. I have made one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. I only change purses if I am going to some sort of function. I throw everything in my bow tuck, and I have washed them several times. I have had no wear problems at all.....

paz6204

I have made quite a few bow tucks and mini bow tucks and want to advise that the handle is sometimes a little small if you are a fluffy(larger) person.
I now make most of my bags with a 27" strap, it is more comfortable to wear and the bag seems to hang in a good spot.
Use good quality material and it will last a long time!
Good luck and have fun with it!!!
They are really great bags!!!

paz6204

It is made by a company called Quilts Illustrated
www.quiltsillustrated.com

Penny Sturges is the designer and has quite a few awesome designs!!!

materialgrl

Thanks for that I usually have trouble with some straps

quiltmom04

I have made several and they last very well- unless you drag it on the ground or spill something on it that can't be removed. After all - they are still made from fabric. My only suggestion would be to either move the button placement down or shorten the loop, because the way the pattern reads does not hold the purse closed enough. I don't like Velcro, so I didn't use that. Still trying to design a zipper for the top.

BfloDd

I made the large one and have been using it daily for 3 mnths so far. i used high quality quilting cotton and put a piece of needlepoint plastic between the bottom layers. I do wish I had used a darker print on the bottom. The woman who taught a class at my LQS had everyone make the top loop shorter to make it close tighter. I did not do this so I could put larger items in it-which I love. Oh and I also made the front pocket smaller so it didn't cover the pretty flowered fabric all up.

Bevsie

Hi,

I love my bow tuck bags....have a couple of the mini ones made and one big one, I prefer the mini bow tuck for everyday use. Big one is just that, too big for my use.

I have one variation that I do on my bow tuck bags and only do it as it simplifies it a tiny bit.

When I sew the top piece and the bottom piece together, I also sew the front pocket on at the same time, in the same seam. Just easier than drawing the line and measuring down to sew it etc. Either way is perfect!

My bags have held up great and I use them a lot and have quite a bit of stuff in them, love those pockets!

Enjoy your pattern, you'll make more than one I bet!

Bev

grammysharon

I just finished my first one. I made this for a friend as a Bible book bag so left out inside pocket. Made outside pocket for 2 pens and a small notebook. I still have to sew on the button but I like it and the instructions were very good!!

bakermom

Really like the colors you used.