dsch

I only use the fusible on one side of the bag, not both as directed. I have also used warm & natural with a thin muslin if i am quilting it. Have also used a firmer stabilizer. I have not been really happy with any of the choices & when I find the lining that has the right feel to it, I'll let you know. Meanwhile, I'll stick to the fusible on only one side.

jbj137

Bought the pattern
months ago and
immediately lost it.

Will make one when I find it.
J J

Deara

My first purse I followed the instructions to the letter including using whatever was called for.

Now I use regular fleece, remnants if I can find them. I attach the front & back and the linings using a zig zag stitch around the outer edges (here a serger would work perfectly). Then I quilt it. My way makes more work, but I find it doesn't take me as long anymore. Cutting out all the fabric, fleece and interfacing is what takes time. I also use craft iron-on interfacing for the handles. Using fleece makes them too stiff.

I also use two different machines to make my purses, a Singer 500A 'Rocketeer' for the zig zag stitches and then my Singer 301 which sews through all the layers like a hot knife cutting through butter. Having a great machine makes a big difference also. Love my Singers...............

Blessings,
Sandi

DRB

I have made around 25 of these bags and always use a walking foot for sewing through the thick parts. I like to use the fusible fleece on both the outside fabric and the lining with some quilting on both.

Janice Thompson

HAVEN'T MADE ONE YET. ON MY "TODO" LIST

pakwoman

I have made several bow tucks purses. My first couple of ones I made them with the fleece on both the outer and lining of the purse. I just recently made one for a friend of mine and I did not put the fleece on the lining part. It really made a big difference. It was so much easier to topstitch around the top of the purse. Also, I did not use the full amount of fleece in the handle. I only used 1/2 the amount and it made it easier to stitch. I use plastic canvas for the bottom of the bag, that way, it can be thrown in the washing machine.

moedersaar

Help me please.
Can somebody tell me were I can purchase a bow tuck pattern I have been to my local shops and walmart but they have no idea what I am talking about, I would like to make some for christmas presents, or maybe I can buy one from one of you ladies. thank you so much in advance sally

dellareya

I have made over 10 bow tuck bags. I have used Pellon fusible 987 on all them. I don't find it to be thick. I think this bag needs this pellon to give it body. I didn't have a problem sewing it all together. Sounds like a matter of personal choice.

phylby

Canvas also works.

katesnanna

I've made about a dozen now and have experimented a little along the way. I use pellon on one and a heavy duty fusible interfacing on the other. Depends on the look I want after quilting to which side I apply what.
The number on the pellon here is 640 which seems to be the thickest. I used it in both the inside & outside for my first couple of bags but didn't find it too thick to sew through. I recently used Matilda's 100% cotton batting in one as it was ordered in specific colors and I thought it needed a little heavier lining.
My original reason for experimenting was due to cost. Pellon $15.95 per meter.