I tried a new-to-me bag pattern. It's called the Daphne Handbag by Sallie Tomato.
It has two interior pockets, a zipper pocket and a slip pocket.
The bottom has a rectangle of Peltex between the layers for added stability as well as metal feet.
The hardware kit came with a metal zipper tab although the pattern also includes instructions for how to make and attach a fabric zipper tab if you prefer. I couldn't resist trying out the metal one.
I also splurged and purchased separately these metal fabric covered strap connectors to try them out too.
I was a bit frustrated that they didn't come with any installation instructions. However, Sallie Tomato has the instructions posted for free on her website. Once I located the proper instructions they were very easy to follow with lots of photos (which is probably why there aren't instructions in the package - it would cost too much to add them).
The pattern is well-written with good diagrams. However, if you are not an experienced bag maker I don't recommend attempting this one. I haven't even decided if I want to teach this pattern as a class in my shop or not because of it's difficulty level. There are also a lot of layers to sew through in several places. You need a really good quality sewing machine to tackle all those layers.
It has two interior pockets, a zipper pocket and a slip pocket.
The bottom has a rectangle of Peltex between the layers for added stability as well as metal feet.
The hardware kit came with a metal zipper tab although the pattern also includes instructions for how to make and attach a fabric zipper tab if you prefer. I couldn't resist trying out the metal one.
I also splurged and purchased separately these metal fabric covered strap connectors to try them out too.
I was a bit frustrated that they didn't come with any installation instructions. However, Sallie Tomato has the instructions posted for free on her website. Once I located the proper instructions they were very easy to follow with lots of photos (which is probably why there aren't instructions in the package - it would cost too much to add them).
The pattern is well-written with good diagrams. However, if you are not an experienced bag maker I don't recommend attempting this one. I haven't even decided if I want to teach this pattern as a class in my shop or not because of it's difficulty level. There are also a lot of layers to sew through in several places. You need a really good quality sewing machine to tackle all those layers.
1 comment:
Love love love that bag. I wash someone around here would teach it.
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