tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post620238506093313899..comments2024-03-18T00:16:37.094-05:00Comments on ikat bag: Zip A Bag Chapter 4: Faced Zippers - Darted PouchLiErhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-79051489870976248522024-01-18T05:39:56.937-06:002024-01-18T05:39:56.937-06:00I just found this tutorial. This is my favorite te...I just found this tutorial. This is my favorite technique for making these bags and it is easy to understand. Thank you for your hard work. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498868995552436087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-40855669874492944742016-07-26T05:02:35.245-05:002016-07-26T05:02:35.245-05:00niceniceAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734220215058808818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-86320319634080235822016-01-07T19:39:07.077-06:002016-01-07T19:39:07.077-06:00Love these tutorials!! THANK YOU so much for the t...Love these tutorials!! THANK YOU so much for the time you have put into this pictures and explanations. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855258283549942928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-82488186416503709012016-01-07T14:33:50.946-06:002016-01-07T14:33:50.946-06:00Can you post a supply list for the zippers. Kind a...Can you post a supply list for the zippers. Kind and length. I live rural and need to order all my supplies. It is cheaper if I only have to pay shipping once. I understand that I can size the pouches as I see fit and the size I choose to make the pouch will dictate the size zipper I need. A list would be a great place for me to start. Angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230968424227069511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-40892848201820466902016-01-07T07:02:54.720-06:002016-01-07T07:02:54.720-06:00That explains it perfectly-- I've not done muc...That explains it perfectly-- I've not done much sewing with heavy fabrics, especially for both outer & liner. Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-50212417582490365532016-01-06T21:49:35.481-06:002016-01-06T21:49:35.481-06:00Hi Jenny - you're not the first to ask why I l...Hi Jenny - you're not the first to ask why I leave the two layers as separate pouches. It's a good question. It's preference, really, especially in these simple pouches. In the more complex bag designs, it isn't an option to sew the seams together in the natural construction sequence (although I have done something similar by stitching the SA of both layers to each other before turning RS out - see below).<br /><br />I prefer to sew the two layers separately because most of my bags (outer and lining) are made in heavy fabric - nylon and duckcloth, plus interfacing and canvas stabilizers. This makes the seams in even a single layer very thick, and sewing the seams of both layers together adds bulk. Separately sewing the seams of the two layers allows me to press them flat to lie against each other on their WS. <br /><br />If a lining tends to shift about - as is common with light fabrics without stablizers - I'd stitch the SA together after pressing the seams open and lining them up on the WS. But I don't usually have this issue because my lining layers are pretty stiff and hold their shape.LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-50983785756431431572016-01-06T15:11:05.388-06:002016-01-06T15:11:05.388-06:00I heart this tutorial series already!! Thank you f...I heart this tutorial series already!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & perfectionism... I share some of it myself. :)<br />I'm curious why you don't sew the lining & outer fabric together on the ends & gussets. It makes the corners so wonderfully neat-- but maybe your idea of perfect is to have the lining & outer each as separate bags joined ONLY at the zipper! My perfectionism hates that the corners of the two bags never quite match up just right unless I sew them together. :D And hooray! for finished interiors!! :DJennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-88476701523159297182016-01-06T14:55:38.776-06:002016-01-06T14:55:38.776-06:00Thanks a lot for every tutorial you send. With you...Thanks a lot for every tutorial you send. With you, I improve my sewing... and my english! Don't change anything... You are a very good teacher... and nearly a friend !<br />I loved the bag tutorial series, and I'm thinking I'm going to love this one as much. Thank you again for the time you've spent on it.<br />Anne, from Montpellier in South of Francenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-47341752529867692602016-01-06T12:05:03.852-06:002016-01-06T12:05:03.852-06:00I loooove that everything is lined! When I first m...I loooove that everything is lined! When I first made some bags out of free patterns I found in dark corners on the internet, I enthusiastically followed all directions...and almost cried when I realized that the beautiful pouches were a mess of raw edges inside. And that THAT was why there weren't any pictures of the inside. I like the guts to be finished nicely. THanks for explaining!<br />-HannahSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-90686894872210592782016-01-06T11:49:47.570-06:002016-01-06T11:49:47.570-06:00Long time listener, first time caller! I'm so ...Long time listener, first time caller! I'm so happy you are making these zipper tutorials... it's explaining SO MUCH and I just wanted to Thank You!!<br />Also we must have the same kind of humor because I never thought you were NOT joking (somewhat) about the monster pouches. ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425958517171283531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-67761770053128394042016-01-06T11:28:10.025-06:002016-01-06T11:28:10.025-06:00I love your tutorials, all of them. I also love y...I love your tutorials, all of them. I also love your sense of humor and your willingness to be human in your blog. It is regrettable that you were made to feel bad about something you said. Please hold your head up. You have no reason to be embarrassed or ashamed. Juanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03444973215437970112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-36547966731568975572016-01-06T11:02:36.274-06:002016-01-06T11:02:36.274-06:00You know that I don't share your perfectionism...You know that I don't share your perfectionism, but I have to say that the way you lined up the prints for this zippered pouch is stunning. MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-64667163452445130792016-01-06T08:43:19.259-06:002016-01-06T08:43:19.259-06:00Thank you so much for these very detailed tutorial...Thank you so much for these very detailed tutorials! I am loving this series!!! And I have to say that I laughed out loud (for reals) over your little rant in the last post! I am sorry to hear that some people didn't take it as humorous. Keep up the great work!!! I love it ALL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861712480903395672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-88633131653829864102016-01-06T08:21:22.447-06:002016-01-06T08:21:22.447-06:00First I'd like to say that we share the same h...First I'd like to say that we share the same humor, I get your jokes! But more importantly I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your time and sharing. I've never had any formal sewing lessons to speak of so the fact that you're explaining why you do the things you do is extremely helpful. This lesson is marvelous! And yes, I did pin the monster, so that my grandson and I can be inspired to make our own!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524208974066132710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-70437667458565086112016-01-06T07:35:05.795-06:002016-01-06T07:35:05.795-06:00Thanks for exercising my brain this morning. I am...Thanks for exercising my brain this morning. I am looking forward to the rest of the series!<br /><br />-Stacy in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-25301525495324867832016-01-06T06:22:05.785-06:002016-01-06T06:22:05.785-06:00Fantastic tutorial. Really clear. Thank you - I ne...Fantastic tutorial. Really clear. Thank you - I need to make a pencil case for my youngest son and this should be perfect!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-9316449815945771422016-01-06T06:00:28.988-06:002016-01-06T06:00:28.988-06:00Oh, and thanks for this tutorial. It's the fir...Oh, and thanks for this tutorial. It's the first time it has made so much sense to me, and your detail about using the stops really helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819848174790879239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-44936712144263898612016-01-06T05:59:10.690-06:002016-01-06T05:59:10.690-06:00Gah! Some people get a bit overly sensitive, don&#...Gah! Some people get a bit overly sensitive, don't they? Don't change how you write at all, I love it. Your blog continues to be my favourite because of the way you write and your very excellent interpretations on sewing, kids, life and all things.<br /><br />Also, I just wanted to say my olddest turns 5 next week and we are having a Bunny party for her on Sunday. I showed her Kate's bunny party page and it was a huge hit. I've spent the last few weeks trying to replicate as much as I can but had to give up with trying to work out the dimensions for the hutches (too hard basket!) and just bought plain white paper gift bags for the girls to decorate instead. <br />I really wanted to thank you for your inspiration and amazing ideas, and hope you don't mind me almost completely copying the whole thing! I don't have a blog so I wont be posting it anywhere as my own. I only wanted to say I am so appreciative of your ideas.<br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819848174790879239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-49447821753967190172016-01-06T03:58:40.197-06:002016-01-06T03:58:40.197-06:00Thank You for the tutorial and Happy New Year from...Thank You for the tutorial and Happy New Year from Serbia,<br />CaleCreativaCalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062586587869075104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-36504210056573086782016-01-05T17:58:19.545-06:002016-01-05T17:58:19.545-06:00Am really loving this series (and your humour). Am...Am really loving this series (and your humour). Am having a lot of "aha" moments. Looking forward to the next chapters. Thank you! LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-58876964613176683812016-01-05T17:51:46.212-06:002016-01-05T17:51:46.212-06:001. i loved your concern about pinning the monster ...1. i loved your concern about pinning the monster bag, mostly because it taught me not to do ugly innards in my bags :)<br />2. i rarely shop, as a makerhead, but ALMOST bought a bunch of tiny puches the other day - and then I thought of you and this series. I'm so excited to learn these tricks and thank you for giving me one (hundred) fewer reasons to go to the discount shop. <br />LOVE THIS! Rebecca Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863197151008269354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-72688212638297974802016-01-05T17:04:04.421-06:002016-01-05T17:04:04.421-06:00Thanks a lot - now I understand how it works! Grea...Thanks a lot - now I understand how it works! Great!<br />Henrikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872501049965804720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-4654998555360979712016-01-05T16:19:04.905-06:002016-01-05T16:19:04.905-06:00Thank you so much for doing this tutorial, my 12 y...Thank you so much for doing this tutorial, my 12 year old daughter and I are doing it together and it has been great! Such a learning experience. I started hand sewing when I was a little girl and then taught myself to read and sew from a pattern when I was 19 (before google and youtube). I didn't even learn to use a sewing machine until I was 21. I can make anything from a pattern or by copying an existing garment but your blog has shown me that I can make my own patterns (I learned to make a sloper!) and I love that my daughter and I can learn some new things together.Csmithfamily09https://www.blogger.com/profile/16822399968326908287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-90516402391681706982016-01-05T15:20:56.661-06:002016-01-05T15:20:56.661-06:00Thank you for your amazing lessons! And for shari...Thank you for your amazing lessons! And for sharing your talent and your life. I am fairly certain we would get along over a cup tea. :)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411886761112485388noreply@blogger.com