Lazy Girl Designs: 127 (Margo Handbag)  - Type:Accessories  |
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| Posted on: | 12/18/12 11:35 AM |
| Last Updated: | 12/18/12 11:38 AM |
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Lazy Girl Designs Pattern Info |
| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Cotton [See other projects in this fabric] |
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In this version of Margo I used Peltex as the stiffener, omitted all the interfacing and moved up to a sport zipper.
The Peltex made the bag too stiff. In order to gain any maneuverability out of it I had to trim it out of all the seam allowances.
The sport zipper had a more RTW look but because of the bulk, I was not able to properly topstitch the upper edge of the bag upon completion.
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I also had used 1/2 in seam allowances, making all the necessary changes along the way. 1/4 in is just too tiny for heavy fabrics.
Still used batting in the handle as it gives the look I like best.
I varied the internal pocket sizes as I don't like having such narrow pockets near the side seams, and added a key loop.
Tweak, tweak, tweak. No plastic canvas was needed for the bottom, as the Peltex has already rendered it quite stiff.
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Very cute! I like the fabric!
12/18/12 11:52 AM
The bag turned out great! Thanks for the review.
12/18/12 11:54 AM
If I had room in my house for one more bag this would be IT. Love the way you placed the print!
12/18/12 12:42 PM
This is one of my favorite bag patterns. Your bag is great. I love to fabric you used.
12/18/12 6:56 PM
Love your Margo bag. Give Soft and Stable a try. I have found that it works well to add structure, but not stiffness.
12/19/12 9:09 AM