Oma Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Three of my girlfriends talked me into teaching them how to make a Professional Tote Bag after I had agreed to make one for my Aunt to take to Europe with her this fall. We sewed all weekend. We had a blast, but at times it felt like I was herding kittens...lol. One of them didn't get finished because she was working and was a day behind us, but trust me her bag is looking beautiful. Remember when I did the pink flowery one for my cousin and said I'd NEVER make another one? Then I made the owl one and then a parrot one? Now I've made the fourth one and I think I'll make an oriental one. I'm crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Oma, they look wonderful !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 They are all gorgeous, Oma! Ps...I like any fabric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I know you are proud. They are lots of hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Well done...I bet you had lots of laughs:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 They are great, Oma. i made one several years ago for a friend but I didn't take a picture, Darn! I never made the one for me! Maybe I need to get busy!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 i bought the pattern..does that count!!! these are beautiful. perhaps you can host a sew-a-long through this forum...and we can all get one finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I made one last year and use it a lot ! Works great for travelling.......lots of pockets to keep everything you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 i bought the pattern..does that count!!! these are beautiful. perhaps you can host a sew-a-long through this forum...and we can all get one finished! ~~~~~ Good idea, Kristina! Then we can pick Oma's brain when we can't figure out the pattern's instructions!! Oma, love the bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Those look great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I have made notes in my pattern margins for sure. My friend bought her pattern quite a few years ago and they did a revision in 2011 and the two sets of instructions are quite a bit different. Make sure your instructions say that or go on her site under FAQ and see what revisions were done or holler at me and I'll tell you. We used my instructions plus like I said I have cheat notes. It's such a great bag, but time consuming to make because it seems like it takes 2-3 hours to cut everything out and iron on the interfacing then you get to start sewing. It has three zippers, but they are very simple to put in. Trust me on that one because I just taught three people how to do it and it worked well. One thing about the bag is it is very sturdy and you can customize it to your hearts content. I have pockets all over that center zipper part, both inside and out. I do have a new found respect for people who teach classes. It's a lot of mental work. You really have to pay attention to what each person is doing because if you just say ok that person could make a wrong cut that could destroy the bag. I didn't have to put anyone in time-out. We had plenty of good food and lots of laughter. We can do a sew along for sure. Just have to protect the pattern copyrights. She invented one heck of a nice bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Where can I get the pattern? Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 The Creative Thimble online is one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Wow those turned out great! Love everyone of them. I made one a few months ago. I thought I was crazy for attempting it, but as long as you do it step by step, it isn't bad at all. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Great bags, Oma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sounds like a fun productive time! The bags look great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Love the bags. The fabric in each one is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Oma, I'm at the site to buy a pattern but it doesn't tell me how many of what notions are needed. Is there any place online that does? These are what I can't figure out. zippers, know I need an 18 inch but how many of other sizes? I'd like to buy from her with the pattern webbing, but not sure what size, the 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch? cord lock set -- how many? -- does this mean I need to buy cording? If so, not sure how much. magnetic snap - how many? If you can help me, that would be awesome. EDITED: If anyone else is interested in what supplies to buy, I have found a supply list at Erica's here: http://www.ericas.com/sewing/patterns/39059b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Bonnie, I'm on the road now headed to Portland to see all the kids and grand kids, but I remember most of what you need. I preferred to make my handles instead of using webbing because it looks so much nicer and they are so easy to make and I definitely reccommend the optional strap to put over suitcase handle. This will require a total of 1 3/8 yards main fabric. Actually, I bought 1 3/8 yds of all fabrics. 3 yds of iron on Pelon fairly heavy weight. 3 zippers (7", 14", and 20") 6" piece of Velcro 48" piece of cording or you can use elastic 4 cord ends (not needed if you use elastic) Key fob metal clip thing (lol) 1 metal snap If I think of anything else I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks, Oma! I've ordered most of the items. I hope Joann's has the Pellon. Have a safe trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 They're beautiful. I've always wanted to make them, but I've never done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Oma, Stay crazy girl...cuz you CRACK ME UP!!! <3 <3 <3 the bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 A girl can never have too many bags I reckon! They are beautiful Oma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks, Oma! I've ordered most of the items. I hope Joann's has the Pellon. Have a safe trip! Heavy weight fusible Decor Bond by Pellon at JoAnn's...use 50% off coupon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Oma sent you an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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