Handles – of course, our bags need handles. The question is whether you want to make handles or use a commercially bought product. As well, do you want to add any clasps, rings or feet to your bag? So many options. Let’s get started on finishing the quilted designer tote…
The pieces are quilted, the embellishing is done and now it’s time for this tote bag to take some shape. Today I’ll give you 5 tips for sewing the designer tote bag together. TIP 1 Since the batting and stabilizer were cut smaller than the outer bag the sewing process…
The panels are quilted and the tote bag looks nothing like a bag yet but never fear by the end of the week it will. It’s much easier to do everything while the bag is in pieces because once it becomes a whole unit getting it maneuvered under the machine…
Welcome back! Did you get your panels sewn together? Mine are all sewn together and today I’m going to focus on quilting the designer tote bag. First though, I need to put the layers together. I have 3 layers – outer bag, batting and interfacing. The batting is optional but…
Spring is in the air and summer is around the corner. The flowers will soon be blooming here in my corner of the world – some of you have had flowers for quite some time now – lucky you. I just have to get my flowers from the fabrics in…