Sorry for the silly question
#1
What type of fabric do you use for Bow-Tucks and other purses??
Do you use decor fabric or regular quilting fabric? I am going to make (or at lease attempt to) make a few bags this weekend. Just wondering how well regular fabric will hold up to daily wear and tear.
Do you use decor fabric or regular quilting fabric? I am going to make (or at lease attempt to) make a few bags this weekend. Just wondering how well regular fabric will hold up to daily wear and tear.
#2
If you use decorator fabric, put an interfacing on it (preferably a fusible one). Decorator fabrics sometimes have a more open weave than 100% cotton and need the interfacing for extra stability.
I've made purses and tote bags with both, so use which ever fabric you like.
I've made purses and tote bags with both, so use which ever fabric you like.
#4
Some Decorator fabrics could be too heavy and then add a lining....and your machine may not be able to handle it. I personally would recommend a middle range quilting fabric....with a reasonable tight weave....what I would like to find is 'feet' to put on the bottom of my totes....
#5
http://www.rnllee.com/description/hatshapedboxes.htm
Try this site for handbag supplies.
I'm waiting on my pattern for the Bow Tuck purse and I was askng myself the same question about fabric.
Try this site for handbag supplies.
I'm waiting on my pattern for the Bow Tuck purse and I was askng myself the same question about fabric.
#7
I've used all kinds of fabrics, cotton, decorator, silk, brocade, canvas, duck cloth, you name it and I've probably used it in a bag. I always add interfacing to keep the bag sturdy, I dont like droopy bags.
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