Another project done!

I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's pretty
cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now, maybe a
lunch bag.....

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Helen in MN

Helen, I just made one too.........so, how would you improve it? How about
the cupboard piece in the bottom? I used Timtex, but made the pillowcase to
cover it smaller than they said. But maybe I shouldn't have.....doesn't seem
to cover the whole bottom. (I cut the Timtex the size the pattern said.) I
saw some made up at a LQS and they didn't put a removable bottom in it.
Another thing I wouldn't do is use a stripe fabric........try to sew that
straight!!

Betty in WI

"Helen in MN" wrote in message
...
I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's
pretty cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now,
maybe a lunch bag.....

--
Helen in MN

I like making bags and these sound a bit different - but when I
googled could only find classes, and its rather a long way to travel
for a class! Are there any patterns anywhere (preferably downloadable)

Thanks someone in advance.

Sally

On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 15:13:53 GMT, "Betty in Wi"
wrote:

Helen, I just made one too.........so, how would you improve it? How about
the cupboard piece in the bottom? I used Timtex, but made the pillowcase to
cover it smaller than they said. But maybe I shouldn't have.....doesn't seem
to cover the whole bottom. (I cut the Timtex the size the pattern said.) I
saw some made up at a LQS and they didn't put a removable bottom in it.
Another thing I wouldn't do is use a stripe fabric........try to sew that
straight!!

Betty in WI

"Helen in MN" wrote in message
...
I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's
pretty cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now,
maybe a lunch bag.....

--
Helen in MN

In article ,
"Helen in MN" wrote:

I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's pretty
cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now, maybe a
lunch bag.....


Yay! Do we get to see pics of this adorable-sounding bag?
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Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

I have got to figure out how to get pictures on the web- we don't own a
digital camera. I can take pictures and maybe get the pics put on a digital
disc......

Helen

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Helen in MN
"Sandy Foster" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Helen in MN" wrote:

I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's
pretty
cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now, maybe a
lunch bag.....


Yay! Do we get to see pics of this adorable-sounding bag?
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

I could use Timtex for the bottom, sounds like a good idea- I have a strip
left from the fabric bowl I just completed (working on that project pile ).
I think the bottom would help the bag keep its shape.
I want to cover the handles- it would've been easier to do before I sewed
them on. Maybe I'll add some batting to the handles, just a thin layer.

--
Helen in MN

"Betty in Wi" wrote in message
...
Helen, I just made one too.........so, how would you improve it? How about
the cupboard piece in the bottom? I used Timtex, but made the pillowcase
to cover it smaller than they said. But maybe I shouldn't have.....doesn't
seem to cover the whole bottom. (I cut the Timtex the size the pattern
said.) I saw some made up at a LQS and they didn't put a removable bottom
in it. Another thing I wouldn't do is use a stripe fabric........try to
sew that straight!!

Betty in WI

"Helen in MN" wrote in message
...
I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's
pretty cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now,
maybe a lunch bag.....

--
Helen in MN

I have one screening bag. It has the Moda quilter
motif fabric. Way cute. The base is covered
cardboard. I think one or two layers of
needlepoint plastic would be a good choice. I have
to try that some day. I didn't make this bag; I
WON it at a guild meeting. how fun is that?
PAT in VA/USA

Helen in MN wrote:

I could use Timtex for the bottom, sounds like a good idea- I have a strip
left from the fabric bowl I just completed (working on that project pile ).
I think the bottom would help the bag keep its shape.
I want to cover the handles- it would've been easier to do before I sewed
them on. Maybe I'll add some batting to the handles, just a thin layer.

New thought. If I make sure the space in the middle is 8", and the width is
10" ( I think), that will give me (add the height I want) a lunch bag that
will fit the tupperware container I always take my lunch in! Check back
tomorrow morning.

Helen in MN



"Betty in Wi" wrote in message
...
Helen, I just made one too.........so, how would you improve it? How about
the cupboard piece in the bottom? I used Timtex, but made the pillowcase
to cover it smaller than they said. But maybe I shouldn't have.....doesn't
seem to cover the whole bottom. (I cut the Timtex the size the pattern
said.) I saw some made up at a LQS and they didn't put a removable bottom
in it. Another thing I wouldn't do is use a stripe fabric........try to
sew that straight!!

Betty in WI

"Helen in MN" wrote in message
...
I just finished a "ScreenPlay" tote - this is the one made with vinyl
coated polyester pet screen. I've had the stuff for 2 years- finally just
did it. I used Laurel Burch cat fabric, with contrasting bands. It's
pretty cute- I'll used it. As always, I can see how to improve it. Now,
maybe a lunch bag.....

--
Helen in MN