Not my doing. This bag is done by my daughter. I have to say it went very well. She has gotten really proficient with the sewing machine and is pretty meticulous for a 10-year old I think. I only helped her with the topstiching and the lining attachment - the rest she did herself. I can really recommend this pattern for a kid who wants to sew something that's is slightly challenging, but not overtly so. Also since the bag can be customized easily, it's a fun project too. My daughter choose on some iron-on appliqués - the letters are her initials. When I did the bag I used a side piece to give the bag more shape, but since that's a bit more tricky, my daughter's bag is done with darts like the original pattern.
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A velvet dress update: The sewing is going less than smooth - no surprises there! I feel like I have been taken back at least 10 years in terms of how much I struggle. Apart from the velvet being such a pain in the ass to sew, the rayon lining has decided to repetitively tear itself apart - I don't understand what's up with that. So I have had to mend it with some ugly stitching. Maybe I will finish the dress, maybe I will not. Right now I want to throw up every time I think about it. The actual design is really nice though, so I will probably do it again in a more forgiving fabric.
Your daughter did a great job on her bag! Her friends will be jealous.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hear your pain on sewing velvet. It's such a lovely fabric, but it has to be one of the most difficult to sew. Maybe let it sit for a while? Tackle it in small (half hour) pieces and just take a really long time to finish?
>>Luckylibbet: Thank you for the sympathies! I think I will follow your advice and tackle it bit by bit instead.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job she did on the bag! She is walking in her mama's footsteps for sure.
ReplyDeleteI think I might have to download that pattern, or modify the messenger bag pattern I drafted on my own. I like the darts and more rounded corners on that Diana bag.
Nice bag. Hooray for the daughter!
ReplyDeleteYou chose two difficult fabrics to work with. It takes a lot of patience to work with velvet. I hand baste all seams before taking it to the machine, regardless of the walking foot.
Think S-L-O-W .