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
Very pretty bag!!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really nice bag--looks as if you'd bought it somewhere!
ReplyDeleteLooks great.....job well done....
ReplyDeleteThat's a really nice bag, beuatifully made,,
ReplyDeleteJulia ♥
Very good looking bag and thanks for the tip on the fusible tape! I'll have to try that when I make my totes...
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Your bag turn out great, I think it's time I made a new one for myself!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Hey, I think I have some of that fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI love this tote bag.... the colours are so rich.
You'd be most welcome to stop by my place....