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Wild Things free software patterns
Well, I downloaded the free software from Wild Things. Today I decided to
make the Ergo bag. So I printed out the pattern and instructions. That was the beginning. I wanted to use a fabric that I have to make a sparkly fun bag. Well the fabric was a knit that was really thin and drapy. So, I used the iron on glue and interfaced it with some upholstery fabric, to make it really solid and firm. That was my first mistake. About every 3rd stitch, I had to wipe the needle with a bit of oil, to get the glue off. I kept having to rethread because if I wasn't quick enough with the wiping, the thread would shred. The thing is finally together, and looks rather nice, if I say so myself. There are a few things I will change for the next one, though. The pattern calls for an opening for the zipper (like the fancy buttonholes, where you turn fabric to the inside after sewing and cutting, I can't remember what you call them). I would cut two pieces, sew the zipper to them and then sew that to the side band , sandwiching the strap at those 2 points, instead of doing it the way the pattern says. Other than that, it came together quite nicely. -- Star love, Norma ;-) |
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On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 18:58:55 -0400, "Norma"
wrote: Well, I downloaded the free software from Wild Things. Today I decided to make the Ergo bag. So I printed out the pattern and instructions. That was the beginning. I wanted to use a fabric that I have to make a sparkly fun bag. Well the fabric was a knit that was really thin and drapy. So, I used the iron on glue and interfaced it with some upholstery fabric, to make it really solid and firm. That was my first mistake. About every 3rd stitch, I had to wipe the needle with a bit of oil, to get the glue off. I kept having to rethread because if I wasn't quick enough with the wiping, the thread would shred. The thing is finally together, and looks rather nice, if I say so myself. There are a few things I will change for the next one, though. The pattern calls for an opening for the zipper (like the fancy buttonholes, where you turn fabric to the inside after sewing and cutting, I can't remember what you call them). I would cut two pieces, sew the zipper to them and then sew that to the side band , sandwiching the strap at those 2 points, instead of doing it the way the pattern says. Other than that, it came together quite nicely. I agree, I didn't like how that zipper went in either. Although, like you, mine came out nicely too (see pix on my project page: http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingroom). I like your idea of doing the zipper on a separate band piece and attaching that to the rest of the band. It would also eliminate the seam at the base of the purse. I think, though, that the lining could still be done with the cut-open piece, to reduce bulk. I hand-stitched the lining to the zipper tape when I was done. Next time I might just stay-stitch the box on the lining, cut it open and fold it back and hand-stitch it, rather than bothering with the extra piece. --Welmoed |
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bag. Well the fabric was a knit that was really thin and drapy. So, I used the iron on glue and interfaced it with some upholstery fabric, to make it really solid and firm. That was my first mistake. About every 3rd stitch, I had to wipe the needle with a bit of oil, to get the glue off. I kept having to rethread because if I wasn't quick enough with the wiping, the thread would shred. Perhaps trim the iron-on glue (fusible web?) pieces to fit inside the seam allowances, just like a heavy interfacing that you don't want caught in the seams. |
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Welmoed, I love your bag! It looks much better than mine, I must say. I
didn't put the pocket on the end of the bag. Instead I made 2 pockets inside using the same technique as the opening for the zipper. I have them on the same side, one above the other. The top one I can put my wallet in and get it without having to completely undo the zipper. I will be using this bag as an overnighter on a trip to a convention tomorrow.I never thought of using piping, but I will if I make another bag, and you idea of doing the lining for the zipper area that way sounds like a good one. -- Star love, Norma ;-) "Welmoed Sisson" wrote in message ... I agree, I didn't like how that zipper went in either. Although, like you, mine came out nicely too (see pix on my project page: http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingroom). I like your idea of doing the zipper on a separate band piece and attaching that to the rest of the band. It would also eliminate the seam at the base of the purse. I think, though, that the lining could still be done with the cut-open piece, to reduce bulk. I hand-stitched the lining to the zipper tape when I was done. Next time I might just stay-stitch the box on the lining, cut it open and fold it back and hand-stitch it, rather than bothering with the extra piece. --Welmoed |
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"Sew-Sew Lady" wrote in message ... snip bag. Well the fabric was a knit that was really thin and drapy. So, I used the iron on glue and interfaced it with some upholstery fabric, to make it really solid and firm. That was my first mistake. About every 3rd stitch, I had to wipe the needle with a bit of oil, to get the glue off. I kept having to rethread because if I wasn't quick enough with the wiping, the thread would shred. Perhaps trim the iron-on glue (fusible web?) pieces to fit inside the seam allowances, just like a heavy interfacing that you don't want caught in the seams. I think next time I will use more appropriate fabric. The outer fabric I used had some sparkle on it, and foolishly I used the fusible web to stabilize, and I had to go right to the edge. You can be sure I won't make that mistake again! LOL -- Star love, Norma ;-) |
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On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 08:45:24 GMT, Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to
reply wrote: Welmoed Sisson wrote: I agree, I didn't like how that zipper went in either. Although, like you, mine came out nicely too (see pix on my project page: http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingroom). I like your idea of doing the Welmoed, you are TOO modest. Folks, she entered that bag in her county fair and won. She makes WONDERFUL things from all the Wild Ginger products. Blush, blush! Okay, second place. Next year I shoot for first! --Welmoed |
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"Welmoed Sisson" wrote in message ... On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 08:45:24 GMT, Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply wrote: Welmoed Sisson wrote: I agree, I didn't like how that zipper went in either. Although, like you, mine came out nicely too (see pix on my project page: http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingroom). I like your idea of doing the Welmoed, you are TOO modest. Folks, she entered that bag in her county fair and won. She makes WONDERFUL things from all the Wild Ginger products. Blush, blush! Okay, second place. Next year I shoot for first! --Welmoed Wow, now I really am not going to put a picture of my attempt up. Really, though it worked out great. I should have put the small pocket on the end in. I could have used it. I thought at the time that I didn't need it because I wouldn't be carrying a cell phone. But, I could have put me glasses case in there. The 2 pockets on the inside worked out really well. I used the bag as a combination purse/overnight bag, and I was limited on the weight, so it worked out well. One teeny weenie problem, though! My friend's hubby saw it, and wanted to know why his wife couldn't pack like that. I'm afraid that I may have ruined the female reputation, for packing! LOL |
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