Hello, I have had several members ask me for help with their bow tuck totes, so when i made one for my daughter this weekend, I took pictures of the steps.

This is my first official tutorial, so please be patient, there are a lot of pictures.

I am only posting pictures of each step. I do not want to infringe on anything for the creator of the pattern. But I really want to help those who have it. This is for those who have a legally obtained Bow Tuck Tote Pattern from Quilt Illustrated, August 2008. All your cutting should be done and ready. This is just for assembly.

FOR copyright sake, NO measurements will/ should be given anywhere in the post. Each pictured is labeled by STEP, so if you have purchased the pattern, you will be just fine.

Hope this helps those who are needing it. And thanks for looking.

That is very nice of you ...so many seem to be wanting to make the tote...gee you could have layed the pieces on a cutting mat with the measurements showing lol

LOL! I didn't even notice. I use our deep freeze for cutting table. Had it up there so it wouldn't be sitting on bright white. Too funny!

LOL well your bag looks super and it is very nice of you to post this tutorial...great job

Great tutorial! Love that purse, have made several! :)

Thank you for posting this. I have the mini bow tuck pattern and the fabric, but haven't started it yet. I will save these instructions as I am a visual learner and need to see rather than read stuff. Thanks! Sara

Thank you for posting this for us :D:D:D
I just may give it a try now!

Great tutorial!! Yours is very nice!

Good for you I'm sure those who are still wanting to try this will be very happy to see the pics. The directions are very easy to follow, after you have made one.

Thanks!

You're welcome to everyone! I'm glad it seems helpful to everyone who needs it.


Thanks for looking. :)

Thank you, You have helped me and others, it was so kind that you take pictures and posted them. I see now there are a lot of us who are visual people. By the way that is one awesome bag. :thumbup:

thanks for photos. i have the pattern and have bought the fabric to make one. just have gotten to it yet. maybe this weekend.

One thing I've been doing with my Totes, is : I sew the front pocket into the seam of the front top and bottom piece. (sewing all three pieces together at once) It makes it a nicer finish. Don't know if I am making this clear...

Thanks! I have the pattern, too. But I've been a bit intimidated.... Hopefully this will help!

Thank you for the pictorial tutorial.

I'm still stuck on the pocket. I've completed through Step 1D. I've read through the instructions but can't find when to attach the pocket to the bag. I thought it was attached in the seam when you sew the outer top to the outer bottom but the instructions don't say anything about that. In your photos it looks like you have it in Step 7D. I'm totally confused.

Yup, the pattern has it at step 7. I am not sure why, but that's where they have it. I always put it on after I get the outer portions sewn and the fleece on them.

I think it is important to remember that patterns are like a recipe to make chilli. They all have the same basics, but you can put the ingredients in different order and still get chilli.

:)

So it's just top stitched on? Is that secure enough?

Almost, read Step 5 on your pattern. You just use your bottom color of the bag for the line instead of drawing one. And follow the measurement directions in step 7.

i'm bookmarking this so i have it when i get my act together and make some. Thanks!!

Thank you for the tutorial. Very nicely done. I'm happy to see how to do it.

Wonderful tutorial. I love the picture instructions I do better with pictures.Thank you for shareing.

I keep hearing about the 'BOW TUCK BAG". What makes it different from other bag patterns? Is it easier to make? I don't see any offered from pattern co.'s. They are lovely and I would love to make one. Someone please bring me up to date on the BOW TUCK..

Thanks, will make lovely gifts for my grandaughters

Great tutorial. I am another visual learner that appreciates the time it took to do this. Thank you.

I ordered the mini pattern today. I'm sure this tute will clear up any confusion I may have. Sounds like everybody has trouble with their first one but from there, they seem to be easy. I'll see.............

I got my pattern through Amazon where the price was $10 & free shpg.
I had seen them on another site before Amazon & the price was $9 plus $4.99 shpg. I don't get that price for just a paper pattern.
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Thanks so much for the nice tutorial!! I still need to make one of these & I just got the pattern today so I'll be referring to your tutorial sometime in the near future! Your Bow Tucks tote turned out very cute!! Anne should love it. :D

That was so nice. Now I want buy me the pattern. I wonder if anyone could do the X-Bag this way? I have started that one , but now I'm stuck.

Yes, me too! What, where and when? I would like to make one and get the pattern from somewhere? Thanks for the tutorial, I'm going to save it.

What is the X bag and I will see what I can do.

I found this address on the pattern package www.FourCornersDesigns.com

Thanks for the tutorial-I have had this pattern since April and have not been able to figure it out yet. Must be the start of dementia. Your tute will be a visual help. Thanks again.

I got my pattern through Amazon where the price was $10 & free shpg.
I had seen them on another site before Amazon & the price was $9 plus $4.99 shpg. I don't get that price for just a paper pattern.
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There are sites were you can get patterns for free..
www.henriettashandbags.com for one ..

There are sites were you can get patterns for free..
www.henriettashandbags.com for one ..[/quote]

Marie, I looked all around Henriettas site but didn't find a free pattern for Bow Tucks. This is the same person I got my pattern from. Am I missing something? Can you maybe guide me to a free one? I found a link to it that has free bags others might like. Thanks for this info.

Thank you for posting this tutorial. I've wanted to make a Bow Tuck, but have been put off by the not-too-clear instructions, so have been hesitant to start one. This helps a lot!

Marie, I looked all around Henriettas site but didn't find a free pattern for Bow Tucks. This is the same person I got my pattern from. Am I missing something? Can you maybe guide me to a free one? I found a link to it that has free bags others might like. Thanks for this info.[/quote]

The Bow Tuck is not a free pattern, at least I never found one. But it is available all over on the internet and at a lot of LQS.

The Bow Tuck is not a free pattern, at least I never found one. But it is available all over on the internet and at a lot of LQS.[/quote]

Thanks for letting me know. I haven't been able to find a free one either. I guess I misunderstood. I have one on its way now so I'll finally have the pattern.

thank you for doing this, I am book marking it. God bless.

Marie, I looked all around Henriettas site but didn't find a free pattern for Bow Tucks. This is the same person I got my pattern from. Am I missing something? Can you maybe guide me to a free one? I found a link to it that has free bags others might like. Thanks for this info.[/quote]

The Bow Tuck is not a free pattern, at least I never found one. But it is available all over on the internet and at a lot of LQS.[/quote]
Sorry about that, I thought I had seen one in passing. There are so many free patterns and tutorials out there maybe you'll be lucky. If I see one on a site I will let you know.

I have bookmarked your Tut on t he Bow Tuck Tote as I appreciate the visual aids.

It looks like you are using the PFF (Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece). Would your recommend using regular batting as a substitute? Or could that make it too bulky?