Members Stetson912 Posted August 27, 2017 Members Report Posted August 27, 2017 Well that's a lot easier than I woulda thought (well easier said than done I'm sure) seems similar to Stohlman's way. So the bag is going to be turned right? I guess that makes sense now that I think of it, why else would you use piping haha. I'll probably steal your braiding soap idea too. I have the 8" heritage splitter. It works pretty well. They can be a bit pricey, but worth it. Quote
Members motocouture Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 I figure if I keep it simple I have less to mess up I'll have to research the Stohlman way, sounds interesting. Yep, going to be turned (eventually) - pic below of the front and back of the bag. Trying to do as much on the flat as possible. Experimented with using some 3M 45 spray adhesive to lightly coat one side to hold the overlaps while I punched the stitching holes down one side, then untacked and did the same on the other (to avoid using an awl too much once the sides are stitched into a 'cylinder'. I might have to start looking into a splitter.... Quote
Members Stetson912 Posted August 28, 2017 Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 Oh no gussets? The front back and sides are one piece? A Splitter will prove most valuable. And the stohlman method of "welting"/piping is pretty much what you're doing. It's shown in one of his case making books. Bag is looking great so far. How do you measure the zipper tape? Quote
Members motocouture Posted August 29, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 29, 2017 Correct, no gussets, just lapped side seams for the front and back pieces. Was a little tricky to finesse the pattern so that the length and curve of the front / back lower edge matches the rectangular base, while giving the right 'lean' on the front / back (had to dig out some very rusty high school geometry & trig). Thanks! For the zipper, I buy RiRi zipper tape by the yard, and then add the zipper pull. That way I don't have to worry about the exact length, and can use any offcuts for smaller projects. Also, below is a photo of the half lining and zip interior. Little messy at the moment, but will tidy up the zip end later (cover with grosgrain ribbon). I'm not doing a full lining or pockets for this one, since it's a prototype, but it would probably be straightforward to add in pockets using the decorative stitching line. Thinking chèvre or kangaroo might make a nice lining for the 'real' one. Quote
Members motocouture Posted August 31, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 31, 2017 Finally starting to look like a bag! Quote
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted September 1, 2017 Contributing Member Report Posted September 1, 2017 I'm finding this post very inspiring... Quote
Members motocouture Posted September 1, 2017 Author Members Report Posted September 1, 2017 10 hours ago, Stetson912 said: Very cool! Thanks Stetson912!! 7 hours ago, LatigoAmigo said: I'm finding this post very inspiring... I'm really glad! I get so much inspiration and help from this forum, trying to give a little back Quote
Members TxLeather Posted September 1, 2017 Members Report Posted September 1, 2017 Really nice! Quote
Members motocouture Posted September 2, 2017 Author Members Report Posted September 2, 2017 15 hours ago, TxLeather said: Really nice! Thanks! Slowly getting there...now the base is fully stitched and ready for turning, along with one of my 'helpers' Quote
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