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Posted: June 20 2007 at 9:26am | IP Logged Quote Rachel May
I'm trying to make our pool towels into backpacks. I'm using an old towel to make the straps, but they are really hard to turn. I'm halfway through the first and am completely stuck.

Is there a way to determine the width of the strap based on the weight of the fabric so you know it will turn easily? I hate to experiment and waste fabric. I'm trying to not have to buy anything for this project.

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Posted: June 20 2007 at 9:40am | IP Logged Quote JennGM
I wouldn't turn the straps, because they are so bulky.

I would stitch them right side out. You could then adjust the strap so you iron it flat with the seam in the back instead of on the side. Then I would edgestitch to keep it flatter.

Also, if you iron the seam flat and open, I would maybe run some stitches on either side of the edges so the towel won't ravel. Zigzag or some other decorative stitch but is also reinforcing. It will look nice on the flip/public side, but also good for your peace of mind.

It's harder to explain in writing, so I'm sorry if I'm confusing you.


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Posted: June 20 2007 at 1:28pm | IP Logged Quote Rachel May
Thanks, Jenn. I think I can see what you're describing.   Now I have to figure out the very scary noise my new fixed machine is making.....

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Posted: June 20 2007 at 2:27pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Oh, go away noise! I hate that!

I was also thinking a neater way might be French seams or flat-felled (sp), but there's no way I can explain those!

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Posted: June 21 2007 at 9:09pm | IP Logged Quote J.Anne
I can't answer your specific question, but there was a neat blog post on this today:
http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/2007/06/totable-towel.ht ml

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Posted: June 22 2007 at 10:23am | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Oooh, I like her straps method even better. Fold in the seams before sewing on the right side. Hitting head! Why didn't I think of that?

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