I finished my tote late this evening, and I really like how it turned out. These lined totes are turned through an opening in the bottom of the lining and the last time I made one, I had some trouble sewing the opening closed and making it look nice. Yes, I know no one will see it, but I am a firm believer in making the inside look as nice as the outside, a concept that was drilled into me years ago when I learned garment construction.Anyway, I used some 1/4" wide fusible tape along one edge, then folded the opposite edge 1/4" under, placed the turned edge over the other, and fused them together. It worked like a charm, and then I appliqued the seam to make sure it doesn't come apart. A very nice, clean finish.
Credit where credit is due:
Camille's Bag by Penny Sturges, www.quiltsillustrated.com
8 comments:
Very pretty bag!!! Love it.
That's a really nice bag--looks as if you'd bought it somewhere!
Looks great.....job well done....
That's a really nice bag, beuatifully made,,
Julia ♥
Very good looking bag and thanks for the tip on the fusible tape! I'll have to try that when I make my totes...
Hi Sue, Your bag turn out great, I think it's time I made a new one for myself!!
I love it!! Hey, I think I have some of that fabric!!
I found your site over at Elsie's. Although I've never entered the world of quilting as a participant, I really enjoy admiring the creative beauties that come from the hands and sewing machines of others.
I love this tote bag.... the colours are so rich.
You'd be most welcome to stop by my place....
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