Bow Tuck purse everyday use?
#61
I use mine on a daily basis. I have made one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. I only change purses if I am going to some sort of function. I throw everything in my bow tuck, and I have washed them several times. I have had no wear problems at all.....
#62
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: sunny Arizona!!
Posts: 49
I have made quite a few bow tucks and mini bow tucks and want to advise that the handle is sometimes a little small if you are a fluffy(larger) person.
I now make most of my bags with a 27" strap, it is more comfortable to wear and the bag seems to hang in a good spot.
Use good quality material and it will last a long time!
Good luck and have fun with it!!!
They are really great bags!!!
I now make most of my bags with a 27" strap, it is more comfortable to wear and the bag seems to hang in a good spot.
Use good quality material and it will last a long time!
Good luck and have fun with it!!!
They are really great bags!!!
#64
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: AuGres Mi.
Posts: 1,046
Originally Posted by paz6204
I have made quite a few bow tucks and mini bow tucks and want to advise that the handle is sometimes a little small if you are a fluffy(larger) person.
I now make most of my bags with a 27" strap, it is more comfortable to wear and the bag seems to hang in a good spot.
Use good quality material and it will last a long time!
Good luck and have fun with it!!!
They are really great bags!!!
I now make most of my bags with a 27" strap, it is more comfortable to wear and the bag seems to hang in a good spot.
Use good quality material and it will last a long time!
Good luck and have fun with it!!!
They are really great bags!!!
#65
I have made several and they last very well- unless you drag it on the ground or spill something on it that can't be removed. After all - they are still made from fabric. My only suggestion would be to either move the button placement down or shorten the loop, because the way the pattern reads does not hold the purse closed enough. I don't like Velcro, so I didn't use that. Still trying to design a zipper for the top.
#66
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 55
I made the large one and have been using it daily for 3 mnths so far. i used high quality quilting cotton and put a piece of needlepoint plastic between the bottom layers. I do wish I had used a darker print on the bottom. The woman who taught a class at my LQS had everyone make the top loop shorter to make it close tighter. I did not do this so I could put larger items in it-which I love. Oh and I also made the front pocket smaller so it didn't cover the pretty flowered fabric all up.
#67
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota
Posts: 364
Hi,
I love my bow tuck bags....have a couple of the mini ones made and one big one, I prefer the mini bow tuck for everyday use. Big one is just that, too big for my use.
I have one variation that I do on my bow tuck bags and only do it as it simplifies it a tiny bit.
When I sew the top piece and the bottom piece together, I also sew the front pocket on at the same time, in the same seam. Just easier than drawing the line and measuring down to sew it etc. Either way is perfect!
My bags have held up great and I use them a lot and have quite a bit of stuff in them, love those pockets!
Enjoy your pattern, you'll make more than one I bet!
Bev
I love my bow tuck bags....have a couple of the mini ones made and one big one, I prefer the mini bow tuck for everyday use. Big one is just that, too big for my use.
I have one variation that I do on my bow tuck bags and only do it as it simplifies it a tiny bit.
When I sew the top piece and the bottom piece together, I also sew the front pocket on at the same time, in the same seam. Just easier than drawing the line and measuring down to sew it etc. Either way is perfect!
My bags have held up great and I use them a lot and have quite a bit of stuff in them, love those pockets!
Enjoy your pattern, you'll make more than one I bet!
Bev
#68
I just finished my first one. I made this for a friend as a Bible book bag so left out inside pocket. Made outside pocket for 2 pens and a small notebook. I still have to sew on the button but I like it and the instructions were very good!!
Back and front of bag.
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