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Title: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Iminei on June 16, 2018, 08:04:09 AM
Hello and welcome to June's Darksiders Event ...

and we are slipping out of the shadows a lil by making

A Patchwork Komebukuru

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9nH_zjLg8RJWCOcvZ7AZkCRrJ0TB9NYSbIgPx6l7ByafgWmcS0pF8H_kHAdMFuIthuEbb2tdxjxbqqoIrIwHQij_bTzjo0lMdZ368lUU85PaaGvijiKdtr30zTszJcmqT_E91X9_o1pDHM1Sso8g14r2Q8DffANQ6m_0wprjKu8WbA90Ky7irhtd_GyBsM27oJkmfyAwqOgY1q5Lcta6G-PxukVtSL4jSLi8Hb7Mhesmpx-IZEEbXjTFBq7U13KJuhBVbwmNdvQZVNk4yKlD4J8edX60Rtej2R4s4QXL7l9l_9l5yQidPHwrL6mVMj1XgDSZrtRkLi0mrmuDMYXlvKjL0twNH_Zt5hpILpdeMfBENqTx5QMM7X4t3EDiZO1nDHQeGY1ToqTFmB-C1bRRjR0FTgKIu09OwSyPXJZjj66L5C5PA7a-ihWPa8KENlTHELDJY1j0OLce9jcFw_rqKuFXNNI8ZpxS3pPzE1AtCY5UWE93OlEVpPzT1pnTQ5Aty-VPF9V_0uao9t78Mny2UjOeMOabKGV1s62bpUyWbrOLFzJMbmMD5NVfkZBT-klRwM87fdu0HpFXNx1s9N6mS0tBEqzxxdc2isWjtaWtBUsImGOLU9hqueG8CrejUoqTr0GWYU0YeuQwxhPJgfSyA7VYLto=w233-h217-no)

which as we all know is a Japanese Rice Bag!!!

or in our case, A Darksiders FQ, Threads or Bits and Bobs Bag!!!
 
The pattern for this bag is detailed and available as a free download

here, from the Oakshott fabrics  (https://www.oakshottfabrics.com/collections/free-downloadable-patterns/products/pattern-for-komebukuro-bag) website

This will run from today, 16th June until the end of July

I know we have had interest already from some of our Darksiders
and I am planning on offering this event to The Accessorisers in Access All Accessories

This event is solely for you to make something lovely for yourself,
learn a new technique and show off your skills.

Do we remember we loooove pics!!!

If you haven't got access to a printer (hhmmhhmm @Lowena ) :devil:
I will be happy to print and post a copy to you 

Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sandra on June 17, 2018, 11:26:08 AM
I plan to make the 9 inch bag and have been trying to decide which fabrics to use...currently have four little piles of various coloured fabrics sitting on the floor. Not 100% happy with any of them.

I might be over-thinking this... :[

If I use pile A...(or pile B), I think it'll be alright...It's difficult to imagine how all the fabrics will work together, but I'm trying to use lighter and darker fabrics paired up with a lighter/brighter square.

I'll go and peg the washing out and think a bit more.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: fajita on June 17, 2018, 20:06:29 PM
I made one. No drawstring though. Used up a lot of scraps that I've had around for several years.

Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sandra on June 17, 2018, 22:08:28 PM
Ooooh...look! Kopparberg.  0_0

Nice work, Fajita. Isn't there a lot of fiddly, piddly bits in it?

I've assembled the lining for mine. Changed my mind a further time on the fabrics. I've done a different colourway on the lining than I'm going to use for the outer.

I've started to pin some of the outer strips together. There are so many bits that I'm worried they may become misplaced if I leave it lying around for too long.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: fajita on June 17, 2018, 22:56:20 PM
Mine is the smaller one. I didn't wad or quilt it, or put in a drawstring.
I think once you know what you're doing you could make a second one much more quickly.
It is very nice once it's done. I like it more than I thought I would.
I just have to find a use for it now
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Iminei on June 18, 2018, 07:48:06 AM
Very nicely done Fajita, Im yet to start, Ive never made a bag before  -< :S
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Ploshkin on June 18, 2018, 11:21:09 AM
I'm hoping to give this a go if I've got some suitable fabrics
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: annieg on June 18, 2018, 15:36:49 PM
I've printed off the pattern .... that's a start ... no telling (or promising) when it will be made.
Is this too ambitious for a first-ever patchwork project for a novice ?
 :[
 :woof:
Anniegg

Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sandra on June 18, 2018, 15:43:59 PM
Hello Annieg.  :)

It's a bit fiddly with lots of bits to it. I don't know how experienced you are, but there are easier first-time projects to try.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sewingsue on June 18, 2018, 16:01:24 PM
Er, why do they have to have my name and address for a free download?
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: annieg on June 18, 2018, 16:11:24 PM
Hello Annieg.  :)

It's a bit fiddly with lots of bits to it. I don't know how experienced you are, but there are easier first-time projects to try.

Hi Sandra - do you have any specific recommendations for a first time?
 :woof:
Annieg
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Iminei on June 18, 2018, 16:14:10 PM
I dont know sewingsue ... if you want I'll send you a copy.

I'll need your name and address tho'  ;)

Its just part of their checkout procedure .. if you ordered a postable item such as fabric they would need your address ... in the end it says no payment required and gives you a file to download, which I did on your behalf ... hopefully you will find it in an email from me!
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sewingsue on June 18, 2018, 16:23:21 PM
I dont know sewingsue ... if you want I'll send you a copy.

I'll need your name and email address tho'  ;)
S'OK, told myself I was being daft and carried on  :|
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sandra on June 18, 2018, 16:26:43 PM
@annieg If you look through the BOM's...( Block of the Month)... you'll find some wonderful, clear, step by step tutorials done by Iminei. There are over a years worth to choose from.
These will give you a helpful starting point and many of them are easier to make than this bag.

Or...if you especially want to make a functional item....you could simplify the bag and just do the nine-patch inner and outer. That's do-able. It'd be a lot simpler to make than all these strips.

Good luck. I hope you join in.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sewingsue on June 18, 2018, 16:45:26 PM
S'OK, told myself I was being daft and carried on  :|
Thanks @Iminei email arrived
Now I do feel embarrassed  :|

and will have to make the bag  :snip: :pin:  :sew:
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: annieg on June 18, 2018, 17:03:49 PM
"....and just do the nine-patch inner and outer....."

Thanks Sewing Sue - that's a good idea and I think I will try that option.
 :)
 :woof:
Anniegg
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sewingsue on June 18, 2018, 17:10:21 PM
"....and just do the nine-patch inner and outer....."

Thanks Sewing Sue - that's a good idea and I think I will try that option.
 :)
 :woof:
Anniegg
Sandra not me, Annieg.
I wouldn't dream of giving advice On the Darkside (or anywhere else - well maybe in the café, but not for sewing)
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: annieg on June 18, 2018, 17:38:42 PM
Apologies for the confusion and thank you Sandra for your suggestion.
 :woof:
Anniegg
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sandra on June 20, 2018, 22:02:44 PM
I'm done.  :)

Decided to use purple and pink fabrics for the lining, and blues, turquoise and greens for the outer. There are quite a lot of pieces to cut out for this.  ><

(https://i.imgur.com/a9viBy6l.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/VRM65cUl.jpg) 


(https://i.imgur.com/QnBTH2Wl.jpg)


I found an old piece of pre-used wadding for it, and I also found a suitable piece of pre-used cord...so I'm feeling quite pleased I haven't spent any money on it.
Wadding was a bit heavier than it probably should have been, but I quite like how boxy my bag is.

(https://i.imgur.com/NVDGjAbl.jpg)


Sandra.
xxx


Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Ploshkin on June 20, 2018, 22:06:27 PM
That's lovely Sandra, especially the lining fabrics.
I tried to sort out some fabrics today and just got my head in a spin so gave up.
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Kenora on June 20, 2018, 23:56:00 PM
I'm not into bags at all, but the fabrics in yours @Sandra just make it sing.  <3 It's beautiful. What are you going to use it for?
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: fajita on June 21, 2018, 00:51:55 AM
It's lovely, @Sandra

And a cord!

And wadding!

....slinks off to the half assed hall....
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Iminei on June 21, 2018, 07:35:41 AM
Exquisite Sandra, exquisite!!!!
 :loveit:
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: Sandra on June 21, 2018, 07:49:26 AM
Thank you for your comments.  :)

I've no idea what I'm going to use it for. It's quite roomy so I'm glad I did the 9 inch bag and not the 12 inch. If I leave it lying around for long enough I'll find a use for it.

Daughter asked me yesterday why I make such 'pointless things'... ><  She didn't say it as unkindly as that sounds.

It isn't pointless. I spend very little of my time sewing just for the fun of it. I told her I enjoy making things like this so I don't go mad.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Junes Darksiders Event ... slipping out of the shadows
Post by: wrenkins on June 21, 2018, 07:54:36 AM
I couldn't think of any good reason to do this but now I'm seeing everyones' finished efforts I'm liking it more and more.
I need a thread bag and some mighty fancy door stops!!! I can use up some 'less attractive' bits for the bases and the linings and pretties for the outside.  :)
Well look what I'm going to do with my scraps!  0_0