craftgrrl: Tutorial

Jessica (

wasted_sympathy) wrote in

craftgrrl,
@ 2004-08-27 23:42:00

Tutorial
I was asked to do a tutorial for this:

I hope I explained it all ok, if you have any questions...just ask.

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	killforthis 2004-08-27 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	fantastic! thank you! adds to memories (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 06:59 am UTC (link)
	Your welcome. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ensorceler 2004-08-28 12:40 am UTC (link)
	Fantastic tutorial. I'll have to try it this weekend :D (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 07:00 am UTC (link)
	Thanks. :) Make sure to post pictures when you're done! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lingeringxsoul 2004-08-28 01:01 am UTC (link)
	That's awesome and adorable. Thanks for taking the time to make the tutorial!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 07:01 am UTC (link)
	Your welcome, I hope it makes enough sense...I wasn't sure if I explained it well enough. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lunifil 2004-08-28 02:43 am UTC (link)
	I love it! Thanks for the tutorial, I'll try to decode it (I'm a terrible sewer) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 07:02 am UTC (link)
	Your welcome. :] I'm not the greatest sewer either, I'm very impatient which doesn't help most the time, haha. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	pierandocean 2004-08-28 05:33 am UTC (link)
	that is MASSIVELY impressive!! ::bows down before you:: (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 07:02 am UTC (link)
	Thanks so much! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sharmelon 2004-08-28 08:38 am UTC (link)
	oo. thanks for that! :) saves (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 05:02 pm UTC (link)
	Your welcome. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sycamorechick 2004-08-28 09:26 am UTC (link)
	Did you do all of this with a sewing machine? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 05:01 pm UTC (link)
	Yep, except for sewing on the buttons. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sycamorechick 2004-08-28 05:26 pm UTC (link)
	cool. i haven't used a sewing machine since the 8th grade (Reply to this) (Parent)

	cordelia_sue 2004-08-28 12:35 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. I've added this to the memories under bags/purses. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 05:02 pm UTC (link)
	Your welcome. :] (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Thanks!!!! crazy_rainbow22 2004-08-28 01:52 pm UTC (link)
	thank you so much. i will post pictures when i am done with mine. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Thanks!!!! wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 05:03 pm UTC (link)
	I can't wait to see! (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Thanks!!!! crazy_rainbow22 2004-08-29 02:03 am UTC (link)
	i cant wait to start making it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	rawiscorrri 2004-08-28 03:18 pm UTC (link)
	that is awesome, thank you so much. betcha can't guess where i'm going tonight? psst. joanns. about how many yards of each fabric did you use? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 05:04 pm UTC (link)
	You're very welcome. :) I bought a yard of the robot fabric and probably used half or a bit more of that. The red was just extra fabric that I had, but I think a yard would do fine. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	manikgrl 2004-08-28 08:24 pm UTC (link)
	This bag is awesome I added this to my own memory list so I can one day make this. I am a BAG WHORE!!! Thank you thank you for this tutorial!!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2004-08-28 08:48 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, haha, me too! I love love love purses. I was thinking of making another of these, just in a different color and with a different liner. I'm obsessed with purses. Your very welcome for the tutorial, make sure to post pictures once you make it. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Robot gem paper_scissors 2004-08-29 03:15 pm UTC (link)
	At this site rippednylons they have robot necklace little things (cant find right words) and thought you could get one of those, or maybe it will give you inspiration to make your own. :P (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Robot gem wasted_sympathy 2004-08-29 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks! I'll have to try to make one myself, I know I have clay around somewhere. (Reply to this) (Parent)

chemicalkisses
2004-09-03 08:38 am UTC (link)

this is an awesome purse and thanks for making a tutorial for us! i'm looking forward to trying it out.
your purse seems to be about the size i want, is there any way you could include what your measurements were for your fabric that you cut out and what size zipper you used? i'm not always the greatest at guestimating what size to make things, and i'm sure this information will be useful to others wanting to make the purse as well. thanks!

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wasted_sympathy
2004-09-04 04:53 pm UTC (link)

Your welcome. The zipper was a 9" I believe, and the main part is the same size as a sheet of paper. And the bottom/sides is about 5 inches wide and the length is just to fit around the main parts with some extra just in case, the straps...3. And the other pieces were just made to fit to that. And that's before it's sewn so there's plenty of space to make it smaller. I hope that helped.

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	quichedujour 2005-02-25 09:26 am UTC (link)
	ahah so I love the tutorial & i'm totally trying it tomorrow (yeah I realize this comment is forever after the post). but um, i was wondering if you could clarify about the size of #3. Like what you mean by the edges. thankyouu<3 (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wasted_sympathy 2005-02-25 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	See #4? When you're sewing the long part on? You just have to imagine that it's 3-D, haha. You want the long part to be able to go around #1, or the main part. If you're still unsure, just have a long piece that you know you'll have extra with still and cut the excess off once it's sewn on. Sorry, I'm not good at explaining stuff. :\ (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	quichedujour 2005-02-26 01:18 am UTC (link)
	thanks! I gettt it. horray (Reply to this) (Parent)

	weirdo_jr 2005-04-10 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Brillant. Thanks a million. (Reply to this)

	midnight_malice 2005-04-10 06:42 am UTC (link)
	that looks like it would take alot of time (Reply to this)

	hi nhstars07 2005-06-13 03:40 am UTC (link)
	Hi i kinda Google serched tutorial for a handbag and this came up. its soo cute and i wanna do it but u didnt give meserments. i dont sew so i cant just wing it if u know what i mean. please get back to me asap. if u want to eamil me my eamil is: socialdisaster01@hotmail.com thanks bunches, Jessica (Reply to this) (Thread)

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giraffecrafts
2005-08-11 05:22 pm UTC (link)

Hi, sorry it's taken me forever to reply. That journal was deleted so I don't check this stuff anymore. Umm, I don't know the exact measurements, becase I didn't measure anything when I made it, but I can give you approximates.

The main pieces were the same size as a normal piece of paper, I ended up cutting off 2 or 3 inches of that though. The bottom and sides are like 5 inches wide. And the length is just the same as the main pieces. You can just lay those pieces down next to where they're gonna be sewn and then cut it. The straps were about 3 inches wide and you just make those however long you want them to be. And all the other pieces I just made to fit the rest. I'm sorry I don't have the exact measurements for you. :[

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	poetik__tragedy 2005-08-11 12:29 am UTC (link)
	this is REALLY old (a year pretty much) and i was just wondering if you could tell me the dimensions of all the pieces? this is great but with my ocs i demand everything it perfect and i'd love the sizes. sorry for rambling. (Reply to this) (Thread)

giraffecrafts
2005-08-11 05:29 pm UTC (link)

I don't have the exact dimensions, because I don't measure stuff when I sew...but I can tell you approximates. I hope that's ok.

main piece - same size as a piece of paper

bottom and side piece - 5 inches wide, and you can just lay it down next to where it'll be sewn to see how long it has to be

straps - 3 inches wide, and however long you want them

For the rest of the pieces I just made them to fit the main pieces. The button straps would be the same width as the straps, and the front pocket piece, just make that longer than the main piece so they won't be flat pockets.

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	magicalicons 2006-04-24 01:59 pm UTC (link)
	Hi :) I just found this tutorial and really want to try it out, but I was wondering, because the tutorial doesn't mention it, how you made sure the bag kept it's shape. What do you use to make it look sturdy instead of flimsy? (which often happens when i make bags and it's driving me nuts!). Thanks :) (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	giraffecrafts 2006-04-24 06:43 pm UTC (link)
	Actually, I didn't use anything to stiffen it up! I hate flimsy bags too, but have yet to find a good way to keep their shape. I think it holds up pretty well just because the outside fabric is kinda sturdy itself. So I just use thick fabric and that takes care of it! :) (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

magicalicons
2006-04-25 07:19 am UTC (link)

Thanks for replying back so quickly. I'm learning the difficult (and expensive way) that I need to put something into my finished projects (which I'll have to unstitch eventually!), that they need something inside them to make them sturdier. You're right about the thicker fabric, it does help.

I also read on a message board that some people use plastic canvas or plastic tapestry canvas to help stabilise the base of the bag. Not sure how they actually use it but I think I'll have to go get some and experiment.

Thanks for your help. I'm saving your pattern and definitely going to attempt that bag when I have more time :)

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	bondo 2006-08-16 02:18 am UTC (link)
	interfacing. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	^_^ ryokogirl 2006-12-04 04:40 am UTC (link)
	I love the tutorial, and I'm definately trying it out next weekend, but someone should make a version of this with real pictures, in stead of drawings to help people out....MAYBE I WILL!??!?! (Reply to this)

	LOVE THE BAG 0livia_13 2007-06-18 09:24 am UTC (link)
	i LOVE this BAG!!!!!!!!! :)what are all the materials u made it out of? & what type of fabric is it made out of (red) is that the same as the lining in the bag as well? thanks :) (Reply to this)

	The lil red bag directrions jessicalynn_469 2008-05-27 03:30 pm UTC (link)
	The directions are a lil hard to follow, but I'd really love to make this bag. Is there anyway you could put Make This Bag for Dummies? hehe. But really, it's wicked and I'd love to make one. Help? (Reply to this)

	sizes? nadia87 2008-08-05 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	Hey, your bag is really great. I´m interest to do one like this. Sorry, but I´am a beginner and need this help to learn it step by step. thx for you´re help (Reply to this)

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