Need help for very special project!
#11
I've heard that she has lots of "helpers" at school. It's a very small school, and the kids are very good to each other.
#12
Simplicity has a pattern for bags that go on wheelchairs and walkers and such. I bought the pattern a while back for my FIL but never used it. If you'd like the pattern, I'd be happy to mail it to you.
#13
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My son uses a wheelchair, and I've often adapted bags for use on the back of his chair. Some things to keep in mind-- often it works better to have shorter handles with easy release buckles on the handles-- these can loop over the push handles on the chair. You will probably need a photograph with measurements showing the chair back in order to have a good idea of the size and shape that will work best. Too large a bag will rub against wheels and get scuffed up. I like to use a bag with a flap closure, much like the standard messenger bag style. as that secures items better. I also like to have a small zippered section hidden on the reverse side that keeps valuables and medications secure but within reach.
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#15
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northern California, Sonoma Co.
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This site has good prices on batik jelly rolls, and I think there are a couple of sets that would go with fuschia.
http://www.balibatiks.com/
http://www.balibatiks.com/
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Sunny Arizona
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If you could get the brand and model of the wheelchair, you could probably look up all the specifications you need online. This way if there is a measurement that you forgot to get, it would be readily available. They might also have accessories for sale for that particular chair that you could use to get a better idea of what is needed. Good luck.
#18
Thanks, everyone for the help. I think I have a pretty good handle on what I'm going to do now. I've got two patterns and 3 jelly rolls ordered. The only thing I'm worried about is the stiffening interfacings and the hardware (buckles, etc.) Haven't found them yet. Any suggestions as to a good website?
#19
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Sorry to hear about your granddaughter! I do a lot of charity sewing and there are a lot of free patterns for wheelchair bags on the internet. I believe that they have bags for smaller chairs. You could even make her a small matching lap quilt with a pocket on the back to hold pencils, or small treasures.
Hope she gets out of that chair soon.
Bonnie K
Hope she gets out of that chair soon.
Bonnie K
#20
I am glad you have located some of the items your needing, I was going to suggest Annies but others beat me to it, : ) As for the remainder of the items I have been shopping on Ebay for items like that, for making purses and such, so maybe they will have what your looking for. Good Luck.
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