First Texture Magic Project
01-11-2010, 05:30 AM
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Lisa, Yes, now that you mention it, it does look like alligator skin...BUT - no alligators were harmed during the making of this tote.. :D
Amma - Give it a try. I had a hard time finding TM in my area, only 1 LQS carries it (got mine on a trip to Rochester, NY). Is a little pricey, but I really like it. Patterns by Annie has several more patterns specifically for TM, but it could be used for anything. I think I will try another bag, using it for just a flap or panel...sort of a highlight or embellishment. I saw an applique type poinsettia done with it and it was awesome. Good luck and send pics!
Amma - Give it a try. I had a hard time finding TM in my area, only 1 LQS carries it (got mine on a trip to Rochester, NY). Is a little pricey, but I really like it. Patterns by Annie has several more patterns specifically for TM, but it could be used for anything. I think I will try another bag, using it for just a flap or panel...sort of a highlight or embellishment. I saw an applique type poinsettia done with it and it was awesome. Good luck and send pics!
01-11-2010, 05:45 AM
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It is kinda like the stuff used for the headliner of a car. It is 1/8" thick and usually has a nylon cover on one side and exposed foam on the other. I found it at Joann fabrics, but only in black. Then my husband found some at an outlet but it has nylon on both sides. He misunderstood and got me 2 yards instead of one and it is 54" wide, so I have a life time supply! lol
I used the stuff he got for this project and it worked well. Gave a lot of body to the bag and isn't difficult to sew through. I do still want to try the others with the fabric on both sides to see if there is any difference. I do know that it doesn't seem to make the tote as heavy as the cotton batting made my oversized tote I took to New Zealand. That is heavy with nothing in it!!!!!
I used the stuff he got for this project and it worked well. Gave a lot of body to the bag and isn't difficult to sew through. I do still want to try the others with the fabric on both sides to see if there is any difference. I do know that it doesn't seem to make the tote as heavy as the cotton batting made my oversized tote I took to New Zealand. That is heavy with nothing in it!!!!!
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