I designed the pattern and did the quilting and added interfacing and the liner matches the in-the hoop portfolio I made in a class awhile back.
I am very proud and excited about my new bag. I am taking some classes and going to some open sews now. I needed something to carry my 24" Rulers and Cutting Mat for protection. Plus its a great easy bag to carry with the machine and everything else at the same time.
ADDING MY DIRECTIONS ON HOW I MADE IT
Since I posted this I am flattered away! I have had a lot of people asking for my pattern and I do not have one I just made it on my own playing around in the sewing room.
1 yard outside fabric
1 yard inside lining fabric.
1 yard batting
I sandwich the 3 layers placed my ruler and mat on top of folded sandwich to decided what size I wanted.
trimmed to desired fit.
Quilted the Sandwich / than added binding to the top folded raw edges
measured handles to fit around my sewing machine bag handle added them
Sewed sides together and my bag was born.
I used the fold for the bottom seam I feel it makes it stronger with no sewn seem to rip open.
This will make the patterned fabric upside down on one side when you are finished.
My thought is only one side shows when I walk with it. I keep the correct side out the upside down side to my body or machine bag handles.
Your choice on what you like. Thanks
This is great!!! Love this carry bag!
ReplyDeleteThanks I am so glowing proud about this bag. I really did it and it turned out pretty great.
DeleteThank You Very Much. I think this is what I am the most proud of so far in the beginnings of my new adventure into this addictive world of Sewing.
ReplyDeleteWell done - you should be proud - it is very impressive especially considering it is your first design.
ReplyDeleteThank You> This is the first project that made me feel like I am getting it and learning lots to pull off my own ideas.
Deletenow I am working on your mug rug pattern. I traced out 2 sets just in case I have a learning curve and need extra its been very fun.
Totally great tote bag! I love that you can carry those big tools with you , and do it in style!!
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Thank you so very much. Yes I have taken it to 1 class and one open sew night and its so much easier and I am not all shaken thinking my great ruler is going to get snapped.
Deletethat is one awesome bag. kudos to you for designing it yourself. i have been looking for a portfolio style bag to tote around my cutting mat and ruler. Sadly though i haven' had any luck with finding one that won't break the bank. would it be possible to get a step by step instruction on how you made this bag?
ReplyDeleteThanks You Much. I do not have a pattern for it. I made it off the cuff I work best like that I think. I can tell you what I did and hope its straight fwd and easy.
Delete1 yard outside fabric
1 yard inside fabric.
1 yard batting
I sandwich the 3 layers placed my ruler and mat on top of folded sandwich trimmed to desired fit.
Quilted the Sandwich / than added binding to the top folded raw edges
measured handles to fit around my sewing machine bag handle added them
Sewed sides together and my bag was born.
I used the fold for the bottom I feel it makes it stronger with no sewn seem to rip open. This will make the patterned fabric upside down when you are finished. My thought only one side shows when I walk with it. I keep the correct side out the upside down side to my body or bag handles. Your choice on what you like. Thanks
Very nice!! I just bought fabric to make a bag for my cutting mats and rulers but my mats are bigger so I figure if I use 1 3/4 yard of each that should work. I do every thing backward first I bought the fabric then looked for idea's other then my own lol I hate to rip out seams. So thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how awesome. I am looking very Forward to seeing your bag. Please share with me when your finished. Also I would of liked to have added a pocket inside outside both after using it a few times.
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