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This little project took longer than any labor I've experienced....thank the lord is over and the outcome isn't so bad either. I'd like to say I won't make the same mistakes on the next one, but that would probably just jinx me.
Here are the pics of my tote with zipper
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See all that booze in the background...I swear I was not sipping it while working on the tote, afterwards is a whole other story - LOL
C
Carol this is really pretty! I love your colors and as far as the booze in the background...sometimes while sewing/quilting we may all need to take a nip :lol:
The bag turned out pretty! The next one will be a lot quicker! :D
Your tote is really pretty. I know what you mean about so much labor. I decided I could copy a Vera Bradley bag. Ha! I did it and it looks nice, but I decided it's worth it to pay Vera's prices. It's a LOT of work.
Very nice! Congrats on your success! Pam is right, the next one will be a lot quicker...and there will be a next one, they are addictive LOL!
I'm so proud of you! You tackled the zipper and YOU won! It turned out very lovely, and surely worth the learning curve!
Congrats! You conquered the beast and won! And your reward - a beautiful tote with zipper!
Congratulations on your first successful zipper in a bag! It looks great....very pretty!
It's Very pretty. good job.
Wow - talk about a doubletake - I just made a very similar tote, colors and zipper the same, with a very similar GRRR followed by liquor story! Yours looks so much nicer though!
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LOL I love your tote - I'm so happy it all turned out OK. I'm sure you will use it a lot :)
Well, at least you're a Smirnoff gal! I used mine shortly after making the first zippered bag. LOL
Your bag is lovely and the next one will go much faster. The zippered bags look so nice and make things secure. I had to watch Jean's video several times to get my lining on the zipper with the correct side on the zipper. Somehow, my brain just didn't like going in reverse. haha Your bag turned out great and I love the fabric.
OH, my goodness. That is georgeous! I love the fabric, the color, and you did a great job.
I totally understand the whole time thing though. I have made one tote and could not believe how long it took me.
Now I know what I am doing wrong, - no booze in the sewing room. Need to change that.
Beautiful work!
LOL - that's what happens when your sewing room doubles as your kitchen/bar/gathering place!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kgrammiecaz
Thanks for the compliment. BTW - my gkids call me grammie too!!!
Thanks everyone for the nice compliments....even with all the set backs, I really enjoyed making this bag. It's actually one of many I need to make for christmas gifts for family members. This one is for one of my sisters.
I guess I should add some egg nog to that booze line up - LOL
It's great! I had to watch the tut for the first two I made and I am comfortable with zippers.
Carol, the tote is so beautiful. It was worth all the effort and extra time. Have watched Jeanīs tutorials too, they are great. When I made my bag I only had a written description. It took me forever to figure out where all the fabric and stuff has to go.
Amy, yours is very pretty too. I like the colors and fabrics a lot.
I've been trying to put a zip into a tote bag but haven't won yet!
could you let me know which tutorial you watched of Jenny's when she put a zip in. I am much better to see something being done than try to follow reading it.
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Originally Posted by Sharyn J
It's gorgeous! I absolutely love that beautiful paisley liner.... You know.....some quilters swear a little booze/wine makes them better quilters..... Hmmmm?
Eileen,
The tut I used is from Jean Machine from this forum. She has a wonderful 5 part tut that is very clear and easy to understand. Here are the links to her tut.
ean Machine has a wonderful 5 part tut on making a tote with a zipper. The links are below. Have fun
1. Making a Charming Tote / Purse with zipper Part 1 - YouTube
2. Making a Charming Tote / Purse with Zipper Part 2 - YouTube
3. Making a Charming Tote / Purse with Zipper Part 3 - YouTube
4. Making a Charming Tote / Purse with zipper Part 4 - YouTube
5. Making a Charming Tote / Purse with Zipper part 5 - YouTube
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Originally Posted by Eileen83flowers
Eileen,
I'm not sure that worked. Here is a link to the forum where I posted the link to Jean's tutorial.
http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/gen...98-eureka.html
I seem to be having trouble posting a link. You will have to cut and past it...sorry
C
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Originally Posted by Eileen83flowers
That turned out really nice! My first one took over six hours.....I now whip them out in about two.
Thank you so much for the info. I am off to have a look, then its sit by the machine (with a bottle by my side) LOL and I will make one - Hopefully so watch this space !Quote:
Originally Posted by Carol336
This bag is fantasically beautiful!
Gosh now we will have the Queen of Bags!!! Beautiful job and so glad you hung tough and finished it, then the booze :lol: Great job and the next one you'll have down pat!
Debbie
Congrats on the victory. The tote is beautiful. One day I will tackle a zipper.
Uwww, girl I love these colors. Reminds me of curry, cinnamon, mmmm, luscious. Excited to read through this thread; gotta go and begin reading.
REALLLY!!!! For real???? Girl, I ain't buying it. But, I'll tell you what, I'll be woman enough to admit it if I agree WHEN (notice I said "when") I do mine. :icon_heh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Amarillo19
Lovely bag. Amy...that is crazy that you did 'sister' bags.
Great job!!!! Almost makes me want to tackle one...think I'll have to memorize the tutorials first...Scared. Your finished bag is quite an inspiration!
