This is the evil project from over a year ago that put me off sewing ever again (well for a year anyway).
It was the lining that did it. I had to unpick it soooo many times and then there was the horror of sewing the internal pocket UPSIDE DOWN arghhh!!!
So I have now dug out the bits I could find and am determined that I will finish it. But to be honest it is still scaring me.
There are two zips grinning menacingly at me with those evil zip teeth. I am very scared about the external pocket and think that the applique may fall apart when I cut the zip hole. Also I have a white zip that I think won't match.
Then there is the strap. I have rescued a strap off an old bag and thiink it may be the easiest approach (although it is blue and doesn't really match).
The only thing of comfort is that I survived the tea cosy project and it is my first 3d sewing project since this bag scared me off.
Watch this space to see if I got over all my (irrational) fears and actually made the dammed thing
Thursday 18 August 2011
The big scary bag project
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I have just found your blog.... so..... welcome to blogland! I hope you enjoy blogging as much as I do and don't forget - bloggers are very friendly and helpful so you can ask for help and advice whenever you like!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing!
Hi Fiona,
ReplyDeleteI saw your question on my blog, and the answer is no, gathering is not hard. You just stitch long running stitches across the top, one at 3/8 seam allowance and the other at 1/4. Then, pull the bottom threads (the long tail) until little pleats form. Not a great description, but I'm sure you could youtube it and see a video.
Jeanette