Yes, and you guessed it...started (and completed!) another "on the to-do-list" project. Made one of those boxy bags that I had been collecting instructions for for some time. I went with a tutorial from kelbysews. This boxy bag has exposed seams on the inside and was a bit easier to construct for a newbie.
The instructions were easy to follow with lots of great pictures, so there I was with my Ipad next to me laying out the panels and fabric pieces exactly how she had done it to get a handle on how all of this fitted together. I am particularly spatially challenged and cannot think through how things fit together unless I hold things in my hand and can touch and look at it. At times this was a challenge.
Boxy bag...approx. 4 1/2" x 4" x 8" |
Again, struggled with the zipper and actually bought the wrong zipper I think. Mine was an open end zipper...not sure what you use them for, but obviously not for this, as it left a bit of a hole on one side even though I went to some pains to center it appropriately. I think I am doing something wrong with the zipper...one side is always sewn in beautifully, but the second side has a lot to be desired...spacing is again off, even though I thought I was sewing it down exactly the same way as the first side. However, managed to pull the zipper pull away from under where I was sewing to make things easier...so I reckon I am getting there.
Kelby did provide some additional information about interfacing which I skimmed over...I used fusible fleece, however did not do any additional quilting on the bag, which left the whole thing fairly spongy. When I tried to attach the zipper with the lining and the exterior panel with the fusible fleece, my lining started to slip away into the sunset...in the end I placed some lightweight fusible interfacing on the lining as well which did the trick at keeping it in place.
Lining with exposed seams |
Love those little tags on the side |
Linking up to the #CreativeGoodness Linky Party over at Darlene's Quiltshopgal to show off my little bag and check out what other quilters are up to.
Karin
It's so cute Karin! Sometimes it's the little things that can get us going again. BTW you are not alone in the overwhelmed boat!! Every once in a while I just have to stop and clean up my messes. Why on why don't I just do it after every project :-( Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteSame with me, when I walked in my sewing room. I am not very strict for myself. So I like to sew something small when I had to many wip's. Your bag is so funny. Beautiful fabric. Enjoy yor leave.
ReplyDeleteBeautifl boxy bags. Definitely #CreativeGoodness. I have a small practice quilt sandwich with FMQ that I like (after I cutaway part of the practice piece) and you've inspired me to turn it into a boxy bag. Thanks.
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