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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 10:52pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
Ok, I know it isn't much, but I actually did this all by myself! Tote-tally awesome
I just wanted to share since you ladies have been such a source of encouragement to me!

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 6:58am | IP Logged Quote mavmama
Theresa,
Way to go!! It looks awesome, very professional
I am enjoying watching you learn on your sewing journey--and so happy for you that you are enjoying it, too.

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 7:10am | IP Logged Quote Tami
It really is awesome Theresa! You're quite a natural at sewing!

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 7:34am | IP Logged Quote Mary G
Theresa -- that looks great -- and I love the pocket (NEVER can have too many of those, eh????)


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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 8:27am | IP Logged Quote PDyer
Your success is very inspiring! I might have to try sewing one of these days.

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 10:49am | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
Very nice- I want one!

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Wonderful!!! Now you will have to do a tutorial!
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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 2:03pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
joann10 wrote:
Wonderful!!! Now you will have to do a tutorial!

Ha! You would not want to follow MY directions! I am telling you, whoever recommended I get a seam ripper was right on target!I gave it quite a workout this weekend!LOL!

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 5:34pm | IP Logged Quote MicheleQ
Theresa I love that pocket - what an ingenious idea! I am SO going to do that!

And the pink corduroy at the bottom is just the right touch. I really like that fabric. I'm a sucker for flowers.

Question: Did you add interfacing to the handles? I forgot to do that the last time I made a tote and I didn't like how the handles got so floppy. Yours are nice and wide too - I think mine were too thin.

Well done!

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 6:04pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
MicheleQ wrote:
Theresa I love that pocket - what an ingenious idea! I am SO going to do that!

Awww, shucks! They were just there staring me in the face and saying "Use me, I'm easy!" (Oh, that sounds naughty, doesn't it?)

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I'm a sucker for flowers.

Me, too. I need more cute floral fabric!

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Question: Did you add interfacing to the handles?

No, but I made them 3 layers thick in hopes that they would be tough enough.
I guess I need to go look up "interfacing" now, huh?

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 6:14pm | IP Logged Quote MicheleQ
lapazfarm wrote:
MicheleQ wrote:
Theresa I love that pocket - what an ingenious idea! I am SO going to do that!

Awww, shucks! They were just there staring me in the face and saying "Use me, I'm easy!" (Oh, that sounds naughty, doesn't it?)


LOLOLOLOL!!

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I'm a sucker for flowers.

Me, too. I need more cute floral fabric!


Come visit me - I have plenty.

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Question: Did you add interfacing to the handles?

No, but I made them 3 layers thick in hopes that they would be tough enough.
I guess I need to go look up "interfacing" now, huh?


LOL! 3 layers sounds workable. Mine were piddly - really.

Interfacing at Wikipedia

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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 7:34pm | IP Logged Quote MicheleQ
Check this out Theresa.

A strap making tutorial
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a bag lining tutorial

Just wanted to share.


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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 11:34pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
Michelle, I would LOVE to come visit you!And not just for the cute floral fabric, either!LOL!
Thanks for the tutorials. Lining, huh? Who knew?

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And don't forget the fusible (iron-on) interfacing. So much easier to work with then the kind you have to pin and sew on!

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Wonderful Theresa

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Posted: Sept 12 2007 at 11:30pm | IP Logged Quote MicheleQ
lapazfarm wrote:
Michelle, I would LOVE to come visit you!And not just for the cute floral fabric, either!LOL!


Anytime girlfriend. I'm a reasonable driving distance. I'll give you some sewing tips and you can teach me some serious nature study.

We're going on a hike tomorrow - boots and all! Everyone is excited and I'm not sure if it's for the nature or those boots!

Next week is Hawk Mountain - oh that will be so fun!

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