Very cute - love the colors! I also like the zipper pouch idea. Do you have a tute for that part?
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Originally Posted by Sewze
Here are a couple of pictures of my Bow Tucks Bag with some modifications of a shoulder strap and a zippered compartment for small items. I am working on my second BTB.
My dh picked a fabric from my stash that he liked and I picked one. Then we went to Joanns to get a couple of things I needed to fix for his work supplies. So while we were there and for doing the projects he wanted done, I got enough fabrics to make 2 purses. |
When you make your bags do you prewash first? Also has anyone put snaps on your bags? At my lqs they made one with a snap. I think I would like to try making one with a snap.
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I am getting ready to make another one. The first one I made was the mini bow-tucks and this time I am going to make the regular sized one. I am going to use magnetic closures on them from now on since I do not care to always have to pull the loop over and around the button. I have used the magnetic closures on several other bags I have made. They are very simple to put in. You might try that instead of a snap.
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Just jump right in a do the pattern one step at a time. Ask questions here if you run into a problem. They are really fun.
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When I made the mini tote purse I made a flap to go over the top and used velcro to make the closure. I still put a nice button on the flap. I think it looked good.
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My suggestion would be to cut out more than one at a time. After you make one, you'll want to make more. They are like potato chips, can't have just one.
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They're really easy to make just pay attention to the directions.
TIP: Make sure you attach the button loop to the back piece of the purse, not the front with the pocket. Ask me how I know. TIP: Make the button loop less than the 7 1/2 inches they suggest. I find that 7 1/2 is too long. :) |
Originally Posted by quilterj
My next project I want to do is the bow tucks. But I looked at the pattern and it just looks intimidating to me. Looks like it
may be complicated. Hopefully I will be able to at least get the fabric picked out or bought this weekend with everything else I need. Go for it! |
Originally Posted by Pam B
I am getting ready to make another one. The first one I made was the mini bow-tucks and this time I am going to make the regular sized one. I am going to use magnetic closures on them from now on since I do not care to always have to pull the loop over and around the button. I have used the magnetic closures on several other bags I have made. They are very simple to put in. You might try that instead of a snap.
Thanks |
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