I
attempted to make Alexis’ original tote bag stand up straight so I could
compare it to what I have done so far. I
measured up 10” from each corner of my version and folded it over to see how it was
going-
Not
looking too bad so far – may have to fold it down just a teeny bit more, but
not too much. I will add the straps and
magnetic snap closure after I get the lining all figured out, and before it is
sewn in.
For
the lining, I decided I don’t need to make that mock seam at the front and back
bottoms, so I cut one piece, 11” wide by 27” long. The purple will overlap into the inside, so
that will give me plenty to work with to make an inside zippered pocket.
I
got out the pattern I had used to make the Rooster Bag so I could refresh my memory on making that inside pocket. Looking at the directions, I remembered it
was really pretty easy. You can see how
it was done here.
As
I was measuring out the pocket, I thought, oh, I should check the giant zipper
bag and find a zipper. Can you believe
out of 100 zippers I had nothing remotely close to the color I needed? I put everything aside as I needed to go pick
Layla and her friend up from school anyway.
I was very glad that the friend lives where she does, because there is a
Hancock’s within about 2 miles of her house.
Layla
and I went into Hancock’s and searched for a green zipper to match the lining
material. There were 7” and 22”. I wanted a 9”. I had to buy the 22” and cut it down. When I finally got to sewing, I was sad that
I didn’t have any of that cool thread
I talked about yesterday in the right color- had to find some junk thread that
was the closest match.
I
told Alexis she would only be able to flash the lining to show the color to
anyone and not let them really examine the inside!
And
that was as far as I got today. I had to
go help a friend with her computer and I got home late. I’m really beat and hope to get more done
tomorrow.
Still
only one entry for the giveaway – looks like Chrystal may win it. Cut off is tomorrow – Wednesday Feb 27 – at noon.
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