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Nappy bag

Mocarroll

Nappy bag
« on: July 08, 2018, 16:47:16 PM »
Son and his wife expecting first baby so I thought I’d make DIL a bag from a pattern by MrsH.
She loves owls so I made this from some fabric I had in my stash. Pleased with the result although I haven’t matched the pattern.  Thanks to all of you who have given advice about materials, I used car interlining on this.
I must admit I did think I was never going to finish, with 94 steps in the instructions and I didn’t bank on the physical effort required to wrestle with the bag on the final steps, especially in this heat! Going back to dressmaking now.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]    [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]    [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

BrendaP

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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2018, 16:56:37 PM »
That looks fantastic - and a heck of a lot of work.  Well done. 0_0
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

fajita

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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2018, 17:00:27 PM »
That's a lovely bag. She's a lucky lady.

Stitches

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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2018, 19:49:34 PM »
Lovely bag

Acorn

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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2018, 20:10:52 PM »
That is gorgeous!
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

eclectic

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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2018, 12:48:34 PM »
wow that looks great! and so professional ...

Nevis5

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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2018, 12:58:35 PM »
That's amazing!  Seems too nice to use for nappies..... ;)

b15erk

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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2018, 14:41:26 PM »
That is lovely!  Labour of love wrestling in this heat!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Surest1tch

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« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2018, 20:43:01 PM »
Love it, love it, love it

Sheilago

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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2018, 22:31:06 PM »
Lovely bag- it does look complicated. Isn’t it fun waiting for a grandchild. My daughter has 2 weeks to go. People keep telling me it could be any day now, but of course it could be 4 weeks! I made her a nappy caddy for the house and lots of other  things ( play quilt, crib cover, pram cover, burp cloths, hooded towels)  but have to admit to buying a changing bag. Yours looks great!

annieg

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« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2018, 22:34:54 PM »
Very impressive!
Well done.
Annieg

jk1066

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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2019, 15:24:31 PM »
what a great looking bag. By the way what is car interlining and how did you use it?

Lilian

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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2019, 20:16:32 PM »
That's a fabulous bag, love the fabric!   :vintage: :)
Willing but not always able :)

Ellabella

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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2019, 23:20:11 PM »
@jk1066 I’ve read about using car interlineing  for bag support on a FB bagmakers group.

You can find it on eBay and if you are prepared to buy a large piece it works out much cheaper than the various things usually sold for bag stiffening.

I suppose it’s not worth it if you only plan to make one bag but is soon cost effective if you are going to make several.

Mocarroll

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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2019, 21:47:04 PM »
This is the stuff I bought from eBayCar headliner about £9 a metre. I’ve used it for lots of little bags and still got some left.
With the scraps left over I made this for other DIL who’s off travelling- hence travel wallet.