Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Another Sew Together Bag

I am just in love with my finished Sew Together Bag - so much so that I think I may make another one - in the same fabrics - for me!!


This bag was gifted to a friend who gives me plenty of encouragement and advise about my quilting.  I hope she likes it!


This is the second of these bags that I've made.  My secret to success is two-fold.   First, take it slow - make the bag across several days, never trying to do too much at once.  Second, seek out some on-line tutorials - for example, I find these posts about Sew Together Bag constructions to be incredibly helpful.

My first STB is filled with all the supplies that I need when I travel with my machine.  I just love how much I can fit inside!


Have a wonderful day! Patty

13 comments:

  1. I have lusted after these bags so long that I finally broke down and bought the pattern last week. Thanks for the tutorial links; I'm going to need them!

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  2. Those fabrics are yummy! I haven't yet given in to purchasing the pattern and trying it! But I love the finished product! My last go at a bag was a big fail, I am blaming the pattern writer, but maybe it was just me!!! I'll keep looking at yours and those other tutorials and maybe look for the pattern online. My LQS does not have it!

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  3. Yes, they are really great bags! But the contruction - though not hard to understand (imho) - is at least tedious. What I struggle with most is the sickness of the parts you have to sew through at the end. My machine always either jumps stitches or doesn't move forward :(

    And those tutorials are great. First timer should definitely look at those. I still reference them although I am on my fourth :)But after that is done, as much as I looooove those bags...

    So big congrats on sewing & finishing yours. I hope your recipient loves and uses it.

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  4. I bought one of these patterns, as I would really love to have one myself, but it keeps getting put off in lieu of other projects. I should really just make it a priority.

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  5. Looks terrific! It is amazing how much they hold. I was thinking of selling mine, but have put at least one to use. Hadn't thought of a traveling kit for my machine, but I may do that. I always had a travel bag when I worked at the quilt store, but everything has been disassembled, but I feel the need for one, so thank you for the idea! Those tutorials were really helpful.

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  6. Lucky friend!!They are great bags. I have only made one and that was enough for me!!

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  7. Great job finishing your second STB (didn't know those initial were a thing--I feel so with it to use them!?!) I'm planning on making my first one soon, so I'll be checking out your link. Thanks!

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  8. I love the bag, but site says need pattern, but can't find. Any suggestions. Looks like a great present for anyone.

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  9. Like you i like the sew together bag. I madw a thinner one to hold all those cables you need when travelling it is working out great

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  10. Such a nice bag, Patty! Not sure I would have the patience to make one! I know your friend is delighted with such thoughtful gift! ;)

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  11. Beautiful bag, I am sure it will be much appreciated! Hope you are well with all the weather in the area are you far enough west?

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  12. Beautiful! Great fabrics and lucky friend! I don't have good luck with bags so I haven't given it a try. Hope you are staying safe and dry!

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  13. What a great gift for a friend. Useful and pretty, a perfect combination.

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