After two afternoon sessions on the sewing machine over the weekend, I finished all three bags I'd cut out on Friday, and one more for luck.
One large 'stash and dash',
and three small. Although I like them all, my favourite is the second above with the large camellia-type flower. (Thanks Gill, that fabric is just fantastic.)
I'm not sure these really qualify as Amy Butler 'stash and dash' bags any more as I've pared down the pattern to it's bare bones. The original pattern has two different fabrics used (one border and one main piece) and pleats to the base of the bag. I found all that a bit of a fiddle so now just use one piece of fabric and no pleats. I'm generally pleased with these apart from the tab end of the zip. Does anyone know how to get these to end up neat and tidy inside a seam or something? I've had to resort to hand-stitching the ends of all these bags and it does somewhat let the finish down. Any suggestions gratefully received.
Hiya chick
Love the bags- I love the one you sent me from the bright print. The only suggestion I have is Heather Hales' tutorial on lined zip pouches - it's the only one that has made sense and if you get zips that are the right size it's a doddle. By the way, I will email you about the craft fair. I sold one of your corsages, and I was thinking of adding them to the etsy shop, with your details on of course. Anyway, when I have my head together a bit more I will email you. Best wishes
Posted by: Claire | 05/19/2008 at 08:20 PM
Beautiful - and I LOVE all the fabrics :)
Posted by: ast | 05/20/2008 at 06:13 PM
Hi Elizabeth, Love those bags, they're all equally as nice, clever you. No tips for inserting zips I'm afraid, I haven't done any sewing for a long itme but I always used to struggle with zips too. I think you have to keep fiddling until they're neatly in place. Sorry it's been a while, busy at work right now, will be in touch soon
Gill x
Posted by: Gill | 05/20/2008 at 10:57 PM