The body of the bag is finished. I added a simple large pocket to the back and stitched up the bottom. That went smoothly, but it's so easy to do. This is what it looked like.
Next, I put the handles together. They are reinforced with pieces of Stiff Stuff. I made them 24 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide.
Top side |
Underside |
The purse was just a bit deeper than I wanted so I cut an inch off the top before attaching the handles.
The zipper. Oh, my...
I hadn't made a recessed zipper before, so I found an excellent tutorial online. The only problem was that I mis-measured. First off, I followed the tutorial for the width of the insert and the depth of the lining section. Not good. It was simply too wide and too deep for my little bag. In addition to that, I followed the directions for zipper length. It came out too short. I guess that my needs were a bit different than that of the person who made the tutorial.
And did I realize all of this right away? Ha! Of course not! I stitched the zipper to the lining first. Big, big oops! So, out it came. Tomorrow I'll be off to purchase a new zipper.
In the meantime, this is what I've done with the lining. Lots of lovely pockets! Have I told you that I love pockets in my bags?
I usually put a large, zippered pocket on one side, but I decided to skip the zipper today. The lining is partially stitched along the bottom of the bag, but an opening has been left for turning it right side out when all is finished.
Done for today!
I'm off to cook up some dinner.
Have a super Saturday, everyone!
Its going to be a beauty when its done.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope it's nice. When this one is finished I'm going to make a different kind of bag. Plus something. I'm just working out the kinks in the pattern now.
DeleteThat's a great bag. The fabric is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Thanks, Margaret. I've been enjoying it so much. :)
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