I am so excited that I decided to tackle another UFO in my stash!!
I finished the tote bag tonight, after 2 trips to Joannes to buy cording and buttons that could be covered. Covering the buttons was much easier than I thought it would be. The hardest part of this whole bag was turning the handles right side out. If anyone knows an easy way to turn tubes of fabric please let me know! I think the finished product is just beautiful! The lining is fabric covered with vinyl. I had never utilized this kind of product before but it was easy to machine stitch through.
Cant wait to carry this one shopping at quilt shop tomorrow.
Have a great weekend and sew away!
You can insert a piece of wool (or something similar) into the folded fabric before stitching the seam - you need to catch the wool at one end and make sure it is within the folded fabric and extends out the other end, then when you are done stitching, you just pull the wool from inside the tube, pulling the other end of your fabric with it!
ReplyDeleteI use a loop turner (mine is by Birch) for my bag handles and button loops etc but the wool is a good trick if you don't own a loop turner.
Hope this helps (and makes sense!!)
Happy Sewing!
Excellent tote. Great blog! Can't wait to read more!
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Hi Helen
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea, when I make my next bag I will definitely try the wool or get a loop turner. I am such a gadget girl!!