Sew Time Consuming - Page 2

kerosene · 10-20-2009, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the advice, Bruce. I don't know anyone who owns a Kenmore. The people at Sears don't even seem to remember what a sewing machine is. :P I am still trying, though. It seems to be working with canvas alright and corduroy. However, I am working on a little cosmetics bag with heavy fusible interfacing and I have broken 2 needles trying to get the zipper on the damn thing. I went out and bought some more heavy duty needles, so perhaps that will help.

I love totes, too. I was going to try the grocery bag pattern. I might have to do that, still. I want to try making a messenger bag with the corduroy, though. Hopefully I don't break the machine.

Tulip · 10-20-2009, 09:00 PM

I was about to tell you to just try sew with those fabrics to see if the machine can handle it. I guess you already tried that.

Why don't you put up more pix of your finished products? We would love to see them.

kerosene · 10-21-2009, 12:09 AM

I definitely will post more as I get more done. I have been stuck behind this shirt I am making and the stupid cosmetics bag that I am ready to throw away.

limey · 10-21-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by case

I definitely will post more as I get more done. I have been stuck behind this shirt I am making and the stupid cosmetics bag that I am ready to throw away.

[has mental image of very small person trapped behind fabric items, struggling to get out]

classicman · 10-28-2009, 09:21 PM

thats beautiful -

Tulip · 10-29-2009, 12:44 AM

I like this second bag! Maybe it's the pattern or it's the color, or both! Hehe....don't know why but I really like it.

Glad you found the needles that work.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-29-2009, 01:39 AM

Nice job, Case, now you're officially a professional bag lady.

Clodfobble · 10-29-2009, 08:14 AM

Make it bigger, and put some pockets inside, and you've got yourself a hip custom-diaper-bag business (and unlike purses, there is a real lack of hip diaper bags out there.)

kerosene · 10-29-2009, 09:40 AM

Actually, Clod, I am working on a design for that right now. It has a whole slew of pockets inside and out and is bigger than this bag. I will post that when I get it done.

I have always wanted to be a bag lady, Bruce.

Thank you for your compliments, Tulip and C-man.

We are snowed in today and I needed to go to the fabric store to get more supplies. I guess it will have to wait. I think I am going to make a book cover or something while I am stuck in the house.

kerosene · 11-03-2009, 08:51 AM

So my friend wanted one similar to the first one I made. She also wanted a smaller one for her niece. Then she wanted one for another relative. I just finished these yesterday. Sorry the picture is so blurry.

Clodfobble · 11-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Case, those are awesome! I'm really impressed by the fabric coordination on the first two.

Juniper · 11-03-2009, 11:52 AM

I love the little birdie buttons!

dar512 · 11-03-2009, 02:58 PM

Time to give Vera Bradley a run for her money!

kerosene · 11-03-2009, 03:09 PM

Thanks, guys!

Who is Vera Bradley? Time to get the google out.

kerosene · 11-03-2009, 03:12 PM

post google: ah, interesting. She has some nice designs.

10-28-2009, 09:21 PM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	thats beautiful - __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-29-2009, 01:39 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Nice job, Case, now you're officially a professional bag lady. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-29-2009, 08:14 AM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Make it bigger, and put some pockets inside, and you've got yourself a hip custom-diaper-bag business (and unlike purses, there is a real lack of hip diaper bags out there.) __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-03-2009, 08:51 AM	#10
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	So my friend wanted one similar to the first one I made. She also wanted a smaller one for her niece. Then she wanted one for another relative. I just finished these yesterday. Sorry the picture is so blurry. Attached Images

11-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#11
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Case, those are awesome! I'm really impressed by the fabric coordination on the first two. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

10-20-2009, 08:36 AM	#1
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Thanks for the advice, Bruce. I don't know anyone who owns a Kenmore. The people at Sears don't even seem to remember what a sewing machine is. :P I am still trying, though. It seems to be working with canvas alright and corduroy. However, I am working on a little cosmetics bag with heavy fusible interfacing and I have broken 2 needles trying to get the zipper on the damn thing. I went out and bought some more heavy duty needles, so perhaps that will help. I love totes, too. I was going to try the grocery bag pattern. I might have to do that, still. I want to try making a messenger bag with the corduroy, though. Hopefully I don't break the machine.

10-20-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	I was about to tell you to just try sew with those fabrics to see if the machine can handle it. I guess you already tried that. Why don't you put up more pix of your finished products? We would love to see them.

10-21-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I definitely will post more as I get more done. I have been stuck behind this shirt I am making and the stupid cosmetics bag that I am ready to throw away.

10-29-2009, 12:44 AM	#6
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	I like this second bag! Maybe it's the pattern or it's the color, or both! Hehe....don't know why but I really like it. Glad you found the needles that work.

10-29-2009, 09:40 AM	#9
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Actually, Clod, I am working on a design for that right now. It has a whole slew of pockets inside and out and is bigger than this bag. I will post that when I get it done. I have always wanted to be a bag lady, Bruce. Thank you for your compliments, Tulip and C-man. We are snowed in today and I needed to go to the fabric store to get more supplies. I guess it will have to wait. I think I am going to make a book cover or something while I am stuck in the house.

11-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#12
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I love the little birdie buttons!

11-03-2009, 02:58 PM	#13
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Time to give Vera Bradley a run for her money! __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

11-03-2009, 03:09 PM	#14
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Thanks, guys! Who is Vera Bradley? Time to get the google out.

11-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#15
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	post google: ah, interesting. She has some nice designs.

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