#Workshop - February 7th@ 8pm: Bag Making

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#Workshop - February 7th@ 8pm: Bag Making

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by VieuxCarre
I'm liking the Jack Skellington slippers
Why thank you
02/07/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by VieuxCarre
I'm liking the Jack Skellington slippers
Yes... very nice!
02/07/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Jul!a
There's only a few more steps from here, including how to fix the straps if you do it exactly how I did it
so far I am with you and thinking I can do it.
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
After you've trimmed the excess thread, grab your strap and decide exactly where you want it to go. Experiment using safety pins to keep the strap in place, then pin it like I explain below to practice flipping inside out to see where the strap will fall when done. I'm going to put mine at the edge of each side of the bag. So I'm going to pin the edges of my strap in the corners like this:






You can of course feel free to place your straps anywhere else, or even use some ribbon or braided T-shirt straps!
02/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
After that's done, you flip it inside out, so that it's now your pretty fabric on each side. You've still got that open end that needs to be taken care of, and that's pretty easy. First, like the strap, you can iron the bag so ... more
Are we only sewing the open edge at this time, or all four?
02/07/2011
Contributor: VieuxCarre VieuxCarre
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Originally posted by Jul!a
After you've trimmed the excess thread, grab your strap and decide exactly where you want it to go. Experiment using safety pins to keep the strap in place, then pin it like I explain below to practice flipping inside out to see where the strap ... more
It look so cute
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Are we only sewing the open edge at this time, or all four?
Just the open one, unless you want to give a seam to the rest. Since there's only one open edge, there's only one edge to close at the moment
02/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Just the open one, unless you want to give a seam to the rest. Since there's only one open edge, there's only one edge to close at the moment
OK
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Sew down about 1/3” from the top edge in two spots along the top of the strap. Be careful here, as things are starting to get pretty thick and can gum up some sewing machines. If you're doing this by hand, make sure you have a nice thimble on so you don't end up stabbing yourself trying to get the needle through. You can also add the straps somewhere else that will be easier to sew through by hand.

From here, fold the rectangle in half again, grabbing from the end with nothing sewn on it, and matching it up with the edge with the strap. Pin down each side, careful to not include the strap in your pinning. After you've done that, sew up each side, keeping as close to the edge as you can.



02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Make sure to trim any excess thread, then flip inside out, and voila! You have a bag!

02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Now, the way I did it, I ended up with awkward strap placement on the outside. However there is a fix if you do this. First, pull the strap fairly taut and take a good look at where it meets. Follow any naturally falling lines, and pin then sew (either with the machine or by hand) to create a nicer look. It should end up something like this:



02/07/2011
Contributor: VieuxCarre VieuxCarre
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Make sure to trim any excess thread, then flip inside out, and voila! You have a bag!

I love it. I'm going to go to the fabric store with Sir and make one with him when I see him again
02/07/2011
Contributor: fghjkl fghjkl
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Make sure to trim any excess thread, then flip inside out, and voila! You have a bag!

So freaking cute!
02/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Sew down about 1/3” from the top edge in two spots along the top of the strap. Be careful here, as things are starting to get pretty thick and can gum up some sewing machines. If you're doing this by hand, make sure you have a nice thimble on so ... more
So far so good.
02/07/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Make sure to trim any excess thread, then flip inside out, and voila! You have a bag!

Ooh la la, its so pretty.
02/07/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
Great stuff! Good Job Sam!
02/07/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Now, the way I did it, I ended up with awkward strap placement on the outside. However there is a fix if you do this. First, pull the strap fairly taut and take a good look at where it meets. Follow any naturally falling lines, and pin then sew ... more
You could also sew it exactly the same only on the inside.
02/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Make sure to trim any excess thread, then flip inside out, and voila! You have a bag!

I love it.
02/07/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Make sure to trim any excess thread, then flip inside out, and voila! You have a bag!

Beautiful
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
You could also sew it exactly the same only on the inside.
Absolutely
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Thanks everybody!

Now you can of course get more complicated, even going so far as to have quilted bags:







Or I've even made holders for wine bottles:

02/07/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Thanks everybody!

Now you can of course get more complicated, even going so far as to have quilted bags:







Or I've even made holders for wine bottles:

... more
Love these!
02/07/2011
Contributor: VieuxCarre VieuxCarre
I'm leaving work now, so I'm signing off. Thanks for the informative tutorial Sam!
02/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Thanks everybody!

Now you can of course get more complicated, even going so far as to have quilted bags:







Or I've even made holders for wine bottles:

... more
Where are your toy bags?
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
I can also email this presentation to whoever wants it, I just need you to send me your email address
02/07/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
Oh those look great to be handmade. OMG what a great idea the wine bottle ones. This past Christmas I couldn't find any gift bags for wine bottles Ok so I waited till the last minute but what a great idea to make one. But I see the white side part of it is an extra step that needs to be done. But I am sure I can handle it.

This was great. Got my creative juice flowing.
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Where are your toy bags?
I never made any that were specifically for toys

But you can use what you've learned here to make some that are much smaller that a toy could slip right into
02/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Great workshop Sam!!! You did a fine job.
02/07/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
oh yes we want to see your hand made toys bags.
02/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
Oh those look great to be handmade. OMG what a great idea the wine bottle ones. This past Christmas I couldn't find any gift bags for wine bottles Ok so I waited till the last minute but what a great idea to make one. But I see the white side ... more
I'm glad it got your creative juices flowing!

The white part in the middle is actually a waterproof nylon so that you can put a cold bottle of wine in there and not have condensation get anywhere
02/07/2011