More Bag Making than Blogging

The new improved version of the very big craft bag is about two thirds made.  It is looking good and today I hope to get the handles made and prepare the lining.

So far I have made a very firm base, quilted it and added the top sections, also quilted.

 Pockets need to be interfaced and lined before they are attached to the seams and all is levelled off and matched up.












The picture here is of the pocket section being placed 8" from the top of the bag before the side seams are sewn up.

Once side seams are sewn corners have to be cut out at the base and create a gusset to form the sides of the bag.


 The gussets at the bottom have given the bag shape and substance and the whole thing is much firmer than the first original prototype.

Because the Fast-2-Fuse interfacing is so strong it does take quite a lot of manipulating while sewing and needs a fair bit of space around the machine because of the large shape.

Ironing the interfacing between the sturdy base and the base lining is better done on a full sized ironing board than on the pads we use at Quilters.  It needs steam ironing for ten seconds on each part so this is a job for doing at home I think.

Phase Two of the worksheet is written up and will be ready to circulate on Sunday. 

My aim is to get the bag completed by Sunday all being well - we shall see!