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The second mostly girly bag
On Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:46:11 -0700 (PDT), John
wrote: As promised; The second of probably many of the girly bag series of totes/bags/ carryalls/ and mystery bags, that I am doing for one of my wife's fundraisers. This one has a greater emphasis on the colors of the 9 patch pattern and less on the dividing sashing of peachy pink, which tended to dominate the first bag of the series. I like this combination better than the first one, but each one has it's own appeal, I guess, even though they all will be using the same colors; just in different amounts. The noteworthy item on the open bag is one of the best things you can do if you are making bags or purses, the "Key Ring Lanyard". I use brass thumb release hooks so you can get the keys off and use them off the bag, but there are plastic ones available from the key making stand at any Home Depot/Lowes center. I came up with this idea while watching my wife go dumpster diving for her keys in a bag she was using, at the time. I thought that if you had the keys attached to a lanyard of some sort, it would be an advantage and so in every bag I have made for her, (and that is many), I have included one and she tells me she is forever grateful. I am sure I am not the first person to think of this, but a number of her friends had never seen one and were very impressed. And so it goes. 2 views. No waiting. Enjoy. http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...93272001658914 Beautiful, John! Are you using a pattern(s) for these bags? If so could you share which ones? They're really beautiful. -Irene |
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On Aug 22, 10:21*am, IMS wrote:
On Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:46:11 -0700 (PDT), John wrote: As promised; The second of probably many of the girly bag series of totes/bags/ carryalls/ and mystery bags, that I am doing for one of my wife's fundraisers. *This one has a greater emphasis on the colors of the 9 patch pattern and less on the dividing sashing of peachy pink, which tended to dominate the first bag of the series. I like this combination better than the first one, but each one has it's own appeal, I guess, even though they all will be using the same colors; just in different amounts. The noteworthy item on the open bag is one of the best things you can do if you are making bags or purses, the "Key Ring Lanyard". I use brass thumb release hooks so you can get the keys off and use them off the bag, but there are plastic ones available from the key making stand at any Home Depot/Lowes center. I came up with this idea while watching my wife go dumpster diving for her keys in a bag she was using, at the time. I thought that if you had the keys attached to a lanyard of some sort, it would be an advantage and so in every bag I have made for her, (and that is many), I have included one and she tells me she is forever grateful. I am sure I am not the first person to think of this, but a number of her friends had never seen one and were very impressed. And so it goes. 2 views. No waiting. Enjoy. http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55079932... Beautiful, John! *Are you using a pattern(s) for these bags? *If so could you share which ones? *They're really beautiful. -Irene Not really. I tend to create on the fly, so to speak. I have made about 20 different bags of varying patterns. One of the things I have found is that the style of the bag is dependent on the quilt pattern. I did some with a hexagon shaped quilted pattern, and that caused me to do a different assembly method,( I had to use a liner), than one with a square shaped quilted pattern like the 9 patch. The square shaped pattern is the easiest to sew, as the inside pockets, don't require a liner, as the same sewing that does the quilting can be used for the creation of the pockets. One of the Tricks I did use, is an oval serving platter as a template for the bottoms of those that I wanted as an oval shape. It makes for a bag that sits closer to the body than a round one. Trial and error is one of the best design methods for me. The lessons learned by mistakes, are the ones that stay with you as knowledge. Someone said to me that the sign of a good carpenter is one that you can't see his mistakes. It probably holds true with people who sew. Everybody makes boo-boo's. but if you can incorporate them so that they don't show, I am ahead of the game. Maybe I should write a how to book on sewing bags. Oh Great. Just what I need. Another project. John |
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The second mostly girly bag
"John" wrote in message ... On Aug 22, 10:21 am, IMS wrote: On Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:46:11 -0700 (PDT), John wrote: As promised; The second of probably many of the girly bag series of totes/bags/ carryalls/ and mystery bags, that I am doing for one of my wife's fundraisers. This one has a greater emphasis on the colors of the 9 patch pattern and less on the dividing sashing of peachy pink, which tended to dominate the first bag of the series. I like this combination better than the first one, but each one has it's own appeal, I guess, even though they all will be using the same colors; just in different amounts. The noteworthy item on the open bag is one of the best things you can do if you are making bags or purses, the "Key Ring Lanyard". I use brass thumb release hooks so you can get the keys off and use them off the bag, but there are plastic ones available from the key making stand at any Home Depot/Lowes center. I came up with this idea while watching my wife go dumpster diving for her keys in a bag she was using, at the time. I thought that if you had the keys attached to a lanyard of some sort, it would be an advantage and so in every bag I have made for her, (and that is many), I have included one and she tells me she is forever grateful. I am sure I am not the first person to think of this, but a number of her friends had never seen one and were very impressed. And so it goes. 2 views. No waiting. Enjoy. http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55079932... Beautiful, John! Are you using a pattern(s) for these bags? If so could you share which ones? They're really beautiful. -Irene Not really. I tend to create on the fly, so to speak. I have made about 20 different bags of varying patterns. One of the things I have found is that the style of the bag is dependent on the quilt pattern. I did some with a hexagon shaped quilted pattern, and that caused me to do a different assembly method,( I had to use a liner), than one with a square shaped quilted pattern like the 9 patch. The square shaped pattern is the easiest to sew, as the inside pockets, don't require a liner, as the same sewing that does the quilting can be used for the creation of the pockets. One of the Tricks I did use, is an oval serving platter as a template for the bottoms of those that I wanted as an oval shape. It makes for a bag that sits closer to the body than a round one. Trial and error is one of the best design methods for me. The lessons learned by mistakes, are the ones that stay with you as knowledge. Someone said to me that the sign of a good carpenter is one that you can't see his mistakes. It probably holds true with people who sew. Everybody makes boo-boo's. but if you can incorporate them so that they don't show, I am ahead of the game. Maybe I should write a how to book on sewing bags. Oh Great. Just what I need. Another project. John Wonderful bags, John!! I would buy the book! ;-) Nana |
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I have a LIGHTWEIGHT flashlight attached to the key ring (same clip Ginger
has to keep them attached to the purse handle.) I will NEVER EVER get stranded in a bathroom with a 'movement light' going out again. Had enuf time to get from the door into the stall and lights went OUT. I also always carry a small packet of Kleenex in my purse...and have used to flashlight to 'find it' when heading down the highway after dark. Butterfly (wondering if an LED lite would be as bright?) "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... I was given a baseball cap back at Christmas that has lights on it. So far, I haven't played baseball in the dark but it could happen - and - I'm betting John is clever enough to figure out how to light the bottom of the bag. What do think, John? Polly "Roberta" ... The lanyard is a great idea. A couple of my more expensive retail bags have one. Love the way you finished the inside of that tote, and the light-colored bottom. (What we really need in a big bag is an illuminated bottom!). Roberta in D |
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Yes, they are marvellous for their size, Butterfly. I don't think you
need worry. .. In message , Butterflywings writes I have a LIGHTWEIGHT flashlight attached to the key ring (same clip Ginger has to keep them attached to the purse handle.) I will NEVER EVER get stranded in a bathroom with a 'movement light' going out again. Had enuf time to get from the door into the stall and lights went OUT. I also always carry a small packet of Kleenex in my purse...and have used to flashlight to 'find it' when heading down the highway after dark. Butterfly (wondering if an LED lite would be as bright?) -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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The second mostly girly bag
John that would be great! I look forward to your email when the time
comes! Claudia |
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