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danables

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

I think you have misread the instructions. I think it means get one piece of outer and place one piece of lining on top right sides together and then sew across the top and down each side for 8 inches, then do the same for the other two pieces. Then you would have two parts to the bag. Then you put the two parts of the bag together like in the second pic. I think if you sew the first the right way you will be able to see how to do it more clearly. If not come back on here and I can have another look for you. Might not be until tomorrow though xxx

Rufusdog and rosalie-lavender - THANKYOU!! I got so frustrated trying to work out those instructions that I found another set of instructions on the net which basically explained what you are saying. Im glad you have said this as its more or less confirmed that im doing it the right way. Im posting it here incase anyone else has problems http://thelongthread.com/?p=627

rosalie-lavender wrote: »

I agree with Rufusdog. She beat me to it while I was playing but this is what I worked out. I hope it makes sense.


Are you sewing one piece of lining to one piece of fabric right sides together so you end up with two seperate squares? If you have misunderstood it and are putting all four pieces on top of each other that is probably where you have gone wrong.

I did a small mock up with scraps and I put one piece of lining onto one piece of fabric and sewed along the long edge and 8 inches down each side of the shorter edge. Then I repeated it with the other bits. Then put right sides together of the fabric and right sides together of the lining so it looks like figure b. Pin it into place and then mark your corners with the plate. Stitch round the fabric and then the lining remembering to leave a hole to turn it through to the right side. The trick to a neat finish at the bottom of the slits is to make sure your stitching joins as close as possible at the place where the two lots of stitching meet at the bottom of the slit.

Trim away teh excess seam allowance, turn it through and then you can press it then attach your handles.

Anyway thanks for posting this because I have got an odd piece of fabric with large musical notes on and you have given me an idea what to do with it. I will make a bag for my singing mad daughter to go with the pencil case and make up bag I am going to make her out of my broken singing in the rain umbrella. That is when I eventually get round to it.

Rosali-lavender- I was indeed putting all 4 pieces on top of each other, and feel like a complete numpty!

Im not quite sure why I should be rounding off the corners after I have pinned the pieces together though, couldnt I have made a template and done this right from the start or were the straight lines just to help with the accuracy of the curves?

I also practiced with a mock up and wanted your opinions on if this looks correct?

I really hope its correct- not very neat but its just a mock up!


Thankyou justamum and Kandipandi for understanding why I might be stuck, I really felt like I was stupid for not being able to understand the explanation and tend to beat myself up about these things!

I will definitely post the finished products once my materials arrive- along with my other tilda creations!

Thanks everyone again I don’t know what I would do without the lovely people on this thread and the encouragement and guidance they give

Sunshine12

Hi

Has anyone got the Sew! Cath Kidston book? I was thinking of getting it but would rather know what anyone else thinks first....saw a few posts on here but still unsure if its worthwhile. Im only learning so if its complicated stuff Id prefer not to get it yet. Cheers everyone.

rosalie-lavender

Danables, I think that looks alright. Once it is pressed you could then attach the handles. Tbh I don't think the instructions were very clear and it took me a while to figure out what they were on about. I think if I was making it I would be inclined to do what you say and make a template and mark the corners before I sewed it up. I would possibly keep the excess fabric still there though until after I had sewn it up just to be on the safe side and then trim it up after I was satisfied with the curves. That way there is room for error because you can alter it if need be.

It will be nice to see it once you have finished it.

moonpenny

Kandipandi, I don't post on here but am an avid reader.

About Photobucket - I was trying to edit a pic and went into "decorate". Halfway through what I was doing, there were all these clicks and ads for gambling etc coming up. (Pop up blocker was on)

Anyway,after a couple of minutes, my PC froze and then my curser dissapeared altogether. I ended up having to switch the moniter off.

I decided to do a system restore but that made matters worse as it wouldnt even boot up then. I finally got in and undid the system restore and its o.k. for now.

Did a full scan with AVG - nothing found, but tried again with Photobucket and same thing happened. I now daren't use it.

Sorry to go on !!!!

Sunshine12

moonpenny wrote: »

Kandipandi, I don't post on here but am an avid reader.

About Photobucket - I was trying to edit a pic and went into "decorate". Halfway through what I was doing, there were all these clicks and ads for gambling etc coming up. (Pop up blocker was on)

Anyway,after a couple of minutes, my PC froze and then my curser dissapeared altogether. I ended up having to switch the moniter off.

I decided to do a system restore but that made matters worse as it wouldnt even boot up then. I finally got in and undid the system restore and its o.k. for now.

Did a full scan with AVG - nothing found, but tried again with Photobucket and same thing happened. I now daren't use it.

Sorry to go on !!!!

Ladies, if you post on the techie thread someone will help you. 'Alienrik' over there is a genius so if he replies to your query it will be sorted very quickly!! Loads of other helpful folk over there too. I had a few problems not that long ago and Rik basically sorted my whole machine out. Would highly recommend posting on there if you still having problems.

rosepink1984

Just a quick question, I've seen some gorgeous chiffon fabric that I really fancy getting to make a skirt and top. If I use tracing paper to each component of my favourite top and skirt (as these are lovely shapes and would be great made of chiffon), would that work? Or would I need to get a proper pattern?
I've only ever made one garment before and that was heavily supervised by an expert, so if I could just trace my own clothes which I know fit, that would make it much easier for me!

Also, does chiffon hold it's shape or is it very floppy? Just wondering if the skirt would flare out slightly like my current one does or if it would just flop? I love chiffon but have never had any clothes made out of it.

Thanks in advance for replying!

Savvy_sewing

Chiffon is a bit of a nightmare to sew with. I hated using it when I was making wedding dresses all those years ago. Its very slippery, very fine needles needed and unfortunately for me, it makes my skin crawl! I had to put on gloves when I had to use it! Which was a pity as i had masses of it at one time.
Most of my stuff was given to the local Fashion college in 2004. So all my stuff is now since those days!. (There was I thinking that I would never get the chance to sew again!)

Oh and yes its very floppy. YOu need to do French seams to make it look neat as well.

If you are copying your favourite clothes, dont forget that you have to move your pattern to add in the amount of Darts and seam allowances, so for the first time its best to do things that are simple, with less panels and darts as possible.!

rosepink1984

Thanks Mooloo for all your tips. What are French seams?

Rikki

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Thanks Mooloo for all your tips. What are French seams?

The easiest way to describe them is the same as the side seams on your jeans.
All raw edges are enclosed.

Assuming your item has a 5/8” seam allowance, place your fabric pieces wrong sides together.
Stitch 3/8” from the edge. Trim the seam allowance down to about 1/8”. Press the seam
allowance open. Fold the item right sides together at the seam line, then press. Stitch 1/4”
from the folded edge. Press the seam allowance to one side.



How to sew a French seam. Click Here

butterfly2001

are there any instructions how to make the fabric envelope?