If I can do it..
07-01-2010, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tarib
are they difficult to make....I love them, but I'm not much for following a pattern.....
07-01-2010, 08:19 PM
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I personally got mine from Connecting Threads (http://www.connectingthreads.com/cfp...y.cfm?ID=55420), but I was ordering many other goodies that I got free shipping. Many quilt and fabric stores have them though. Just do a Bow Tucks pattern search and many things will come up for places to sell them. Good luck! I know you can do it!
07-02-2010, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
Good job. I read through the pattern/instructions last night. That alone intimidated me. I was hoping that it would be easier once I was actually doing it. Haven't had the courage to start yet.
I just read the first step, did what it said, then did the next step. I made sure I THOUGHT about each thing it asked me to do - such as when I was putting on the loop for the button - it goes on the opposite side that the front pocket is on. Little things aren't spelled out, but if you take the time to read one step at a time, and follow it very closely and think about each thing, you won't mess up.
That being said, I didn't cut my pocket lining and pocket (this is the front pocket) from 2 different fabrics....so when I sewed them together, I didn't have a contrasting pocket and band. Duh. So I had to cut a new lining that also creates the contrasting band on the front. Whew.
07-02-2010, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by candi
then anyone can! I made my first bow tuck :XD: and it turned out looking like a purse, I am so thrilled! Just to show you how much of a novice I am, it was my first time sewing on a button ! And I finally did it! It took longer than I thought it would, and I had a problem with sewing on the handles on the wrong side that when I tuned the purse right side out the handles were buried in it (silly me) so I unsewed and redid that, but other than that I thought it was pretty clear what to do. Of course there were steps that I had to read like 10 times to get it, but hopefully it is all a learning experience. My husband walked home from work and shrieked "Wow' when he saw my bow tuck sitting on the table :mrgreen: It feels good!
GREAT job! I just made my first one too - and I don't do too well following a pattern.
I LOVE your fabrics.
You should be proud if your hubby noticed! :)
So all of you still wondering if you could make a bow tuck, yes you can!
GREAT job! I just made my first one too - and I don't do too well following a pattern.
I LOVE your fabrics.
You should be proud if your hubby noticed! :)
So all of you still wondering if you could make a bow tuck, yes you can!
07-04-2010, 09:01 PM
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Yay, you did a great job and I'm proud of you cuz I have NOT made one purse or tote yet and I love those Bow Tuck totes.
Thanks for letting me know that I CAN do it too, ... but when?
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
Thanks for letting me know that I CAN do it too, ... but when?
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
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