They are fun and not difficult - Just read your directions a couple of times before cutting. I've made about 6 of them and am always on the lookout for different fabric combinations I think will look good.

I like to quilt mine. I do a diagonal both ways on the outside and inside pieces, and use blue painter's tape as a guide for my lines.

Good luck - you will get hooked. Post a picture.

You can do it!! I just finished my first one. Take it slow and easy, read the instructions carefully, you'll be amazed how much fun it is!

Yes, you have to quilt it as instruct ed. Use a fusible fleece - it has more support than regular quilt batting. I also use "Shirt Tailor" too as extra support. You don't want the sides to fall down. Also, in the instructions, it tell you to sew the bottom of the front pocket and flip it up. That will work fine, but I sewed it IN the seam when you join the top and bottom. You'll have to move it out of the way when you quilt your fabric, but I liked the look better. I did my first one the way they say. I also added the accent strip (tan) that they don't call for, and the rings on the handles like my leather bag has. It's a fun place to practice FM quilting, becasue the area is not too big. It's hard to see, but I outlined the snowmen and stitched in big snowflakes.

I have done both. I liked the quilted one better.

i was nervous too..........finally just jumped in..........marked each piece as I cut it.................with a, b, etc..............went slow...........did good in end,,,u will too :thumbup:

I know what you are feeling right now. I'm having the same problem with making the spicy spiral. My fat quarters are sitting on my cutting board just waiting for me to cut, but I just look at them and then do something else.

You can do it :!: When I got the pattern I was dissapointed in that it didn't have as many illistrations as I like. However, when I made the purse, with my daughter and neices, we did fine. The instructions are great. The lack of pictures aren't a problem. And the tute mentioned is great.

I ordered the pattern (both the reg. size and the mini) last week, am anxiously waiting for it to arrive. (I am not sure which size I want) so will be watching this thread hopefully it comes soon.

You can do it!

I was so scared when I started my first Bow Tuck, but was quite surprised to see how easy i was. So go for it and have fun.

I too put it off. I read and re-read and looked at the tutorials and I finally did it and made 4 purses for Christmas. My girls all loved what I did. I quilted the bottom section of the fabric. The more I did, the better I got at putting them together. I think I would have like to have even quilted the liner. I think the fabric plays a part in whether to quilt or not. Go to the search box above and key in bow tucks. You will see lots of pictures and messages. Go to Ebay and key in bow tucks and you can see lots of purses for sale to give you fabric ideas. Colleen53 is not only here but on Ebay and she gave me inspiration. She also uses decorator fabrics. The skies the limit, so take a deep breath and go for it. You will be glad you did!

Susan

i have seen all the beautiful bow tuck bags and would love to make one but i cant find a pattern

I was nervous when I started my first Bow Tucks, but I went slow & I used the tutorial that is here on the board. It had pictures and that help me see what the directions were telling me to do. Now I've done about 14. I've given 1/2 of those away as gifts. I plan on making several more & getting in a craft show in the fall. Once you do one you will be hooked. And I'm fairly new to quilting & sewing. I know that you'll have fun once you get started. Be sure to post a picture of your Bow Tucks on the board.

You can go to ebay and type in the search box "bow tucks" and there are a lot of patterns for sale their. I got mine there but I can't remember who I bought it from. I paid $8.50 plus shipping. They have a purse pattern and a larger tote pattern.

Susan

I got mine at a local quilt shop. The fabric stores in my area didn't carry it. I got both the larger pattern & the mini. If you have a quilt shop close by give them a call and ask if they carry the pattern. I paid $9 for each pattern.

I think you can... I think you can... I think you can... I think you can... I think you can... I think you can... I think you can... I think you can......... The Little Sewing Machine That Could!

Bow Tuck - Bow tie tote?

I bought some of that Chrismas fabric at Walmart. Was 5.97 yd
I paid .67 a yard. Good deal

You Can Do It!!! It is easier to cut all the pieces at once, then sew the next day. I took some little post it notes and pinned the sizes on the pieces as I cut them. Then there was no confusion the next day when I started sewing. One fun thing I did was take a 2 inch piece leftover from cutting the tie and stitched it in the seam of the lining. I found a cute charm that said LOVE, added a larger jump ring to it and hooked it to the tab I created. I did that on the one for my daughter! I am going to put a tab inside my next one for hooking my keys on!

Where do I get the pattern for this tote?

Just jump in and do it!! It can't be as bad as your fears.

GO LADIES GO
SHISS BOOM BAH
RAH RAH RAH
HAVE FUN FUN FUN

Is there a bowtucks anonymous? You see when you've made one you make another and another. Lots of help here!

Bow Tucks Anonymous.... BTA, count me in!!!

Hi, I found the pattern on amazon.com for $6.38 and $3.99 shipping. If you have friends that want to order it with you, you can get it for a cheaper price than your LQS (mine didn't carry it). Otherwise, just type in a bow tucks purse and a site will pop up.

SAY OUT LOUD - I can do this! I can do this! I can do this!

Cathy, Thanks for the Info. I just ordered some stuff from Amazon. I will need some more stuff soon and order this pattern also.

I am always using the word STUFF!

I've made 2 of them and love them. They are not hard - just follow the directions. Good luck with them.

I don't know if the sale is still on or how long it was suppose to go for, but someone(sorry I can't remember who posted it) but Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day had both the Reg Bow Tuck and the Mini on her site this last weekend for $6.00 and 63cents shipping. Mine arrived here yesterday. Now to read and pick out fabric..........
Thanks everybody for all the info.

I just picked up sewing again this past summer and made the Bow Tuck bag to sell to a lady and it was really pretty simple or at least if you have made a bag before. I just bought the pattern for the mini bow tuck bag and hope to make it soon. I also made one of the large for myself to try it before I made the one to sell. All the inner pockets are wonderful!!!!

I did the same. Straight lines ouside and no quiliting for the lining and it turned out fine.

It's a great word- covers so many things!

I know you can do it. I started with Step 1, then step 2.....kept each step of fabric cutting together & in a row. Read the directions closely since I found a cpl,. of words confusing. I highlighted them so I wouldn't make a mistake. Read, read, read ea. step carefully. Be careful where the handles & ties go. You'll do great & show us when you're finished & beaming with pride.

I agree. I've had the pattern for over a month and am afraid to try it,But maybe tommorow? Wish me luck.You have already answered one of my questions as to the quilting.Thanks,you have inspired me to start.

GO GIRLFRIEND
GO GIRLFRIEND
GO!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to bookmark this thread for when I have the backbone to start mine. I'll need all the help I can get. I'm usually all thumbs when it comes to sewing anything beyond dolls clothes and pot holders. :lol:

I bought the pattern about a month or so ago, have made one purse so far another in the wings for my DIL, but hospital stay for my hubby and general bad health for me has stop me from making more. Sure have had the compliments on mine, made with leftover fabric from my grandsons music quilt.
Just get started and you will not stop with one, just like Ruffles. :0)
I'm hoping to get on the mend and get to sewing again. I think I'm going into withdrawal!!

Judy

Judy, I hope you and your husband are feeling better soon!! I'd love to see the one you made with music fabric.

Me too! I have some music fabric that I've been dying to use but couldn't think of how. It's just a yard.

8-)

My best friend has just done her first one. She thought it could do with some more pics. I put her onto a tute from this board. She said she thought it would be difficult but she just followed step by step.

I have my pattern but have a couple of things to finish first. Maybe this week.