tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post3772312427041224658..comments2023-04-03T06:32:56.389-07:00Comments on Talk and Tea Leaves: Make It Yerself!Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948458903722529726noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-70370338125124917422012-02-02T19:12:26.249-08:002012-02-02T19:12:26.249-08:00I added in a step 1B to discuss the creation of th...I added in a step 1B to discuss the creation of the bag exterior. Thanks again Erin!!!Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948458903722529726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-40362085391384680562012-02-02T19:06:51.114-08:002012-02-02T19:06:51.114-08:00Hi Erin,
The bag exterior is actually 4 pieces. Tw...Hi Erin,<br />The bag exterior is actually 4 pieces. Two wider bottom pieces that get gathered in at each side to the two top pieces which form a band around the top. So in the pattern pictures they're labelled as pieces H and G. So, cut two of H and two of G from your exterior fabric. G, the wider part of the bottom will be gathered in with pleats or ruffles (depending on how much wider it is than piece H) and then sewn to the bottom of piece H. Then when you've done that on each side, you'll put the right sides together and sew all the way around it to create your bag exterior. Does that make sense?!<br /><br />Also - I'm going to have to hire you to proof-read any other tutorial I make! Thanks for catching that!Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948458903722529726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-86946668072091907972012-02-02T17:40:28.877-08:002012-02-02T17:40:28.877-08:00Thanks Tea. I was thinking a heavier material any...Thanks Tea. I was thinking a heavier material anyway! Awesome.<br /><br />My only confusion now is the construction of the outside of the bag - it appears that there are two pieces but the instructions don't say when to put them together - is this done to create a pocket on the outside? In any case, I think I can work it out!! Thanks for your help!Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-72023992407465121212012-02-02T14:28:05.162-08:002012-02-02T14:28:05.162-08:00I didn't use any interfacing on this bag becau...I didn't use any interfacing on this bag because the exterior fabric was a heavy canvas, so def. strong enough to stand up a bit on it's own. If you're using a lightweight fabric you'd probably need something. I've made a couple of other bags (not this one) but used a fusible fleece - you iron it to your fabric. It's not heavy light batting, and it doesn't make your fabric stiff looking like some interfacings can. You can get it at most big-box dept. type store craft sections. Or... just use a heavier fabric! I just got some 100% cotton fabric at Ikea - and it's surprisingly heavy. It's going to be perfect for my next bag. Good luck! And if you make one, let me know!<br />TeaTeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948458903722529726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-64825139468983672802012-02-02T14:05:40.100-08:002012-02-02T14:05:40.100-08:00No worries. Question - do you use an interfacing?...No worries. Question - do you use an interfacing? Or is it the stuff inside that makes it look like it stands up? I've used some batting before and I can't say I like the look but I do like the effect you've created.Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-82632665927373559842012-01-31T14:47:37.703-08:002012-01-31T14:47:37.703-08:00Erin,
You're SO Right! I don't know what h...Erin,<br />You're SO Right! I don't know what happened there! (Silly MS Paint). But I am editing this post POST HASTE with corrections, and steps 6-11 as well. Thanks for pointing that out to me! Eep!Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948458903722529726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707689968951819238.post-11833982111049663342012-01-31T13:55:29.906-08:002012-01-31T13:55:29.906-08:00Hi there - looks great but the tutorial goes from ...Hi there - looks great but the tutorial goes from step 5 to 12!! Would love to make one but need the other steps. :) ErinErinnoreply@blogger.com