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From: Olga2623
Date: 09-09-2004, 10:59 AM (1 of 17)
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this looks like something a lot of us can use, but the price is sooo high, any ideas on how to construct something similar from stuff we can buy at Michael's? www.purseket.com ,a good way to keep bags in order |
User: Olga2623
Member since: 05-29-2004 Total posts: 12 
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-09-2004, 11:34 AM (2 of 17)
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Hi Olga, welcome to Sew Whats New. I don't think it would be that hard to figure out the 5 pockets at all. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: dmoses
Date: 09-09-2004, 11:56 AM (3 of 17)
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Interesting idea. If I were to make something similar, I would want two rectangles of fabric(size depending on what size I want my finished product to be, but probably no larger than fat quarters), some batting to sandwich between them, and some thread. Good luck! 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: Olga2623
Date: 09-09-2004, 12:50 PM (4 of 17)
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thank you for the replays,but if you check the site there's somenthing that keeps the organizer upright insted of scrunching on itself,I think some kind of very heavy plastic that will bend to the shape of the purse, my son is now forty years old, but I remember during a " I'm a magician now" period I bough a piece of clear plastic that he use for his magic tricks. |
User: Olga2623
Member since: 05-29-2004 Total posts: 12
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From: dmoses
Date: 09-09-2004, 01:55 PM (5 of 17)
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thank you for the replays,but if you check the site there's somenthing that keeps the organizer upright insted of scrunching on itself Hmmm, perhaps a very thin, but stiff plastic is inserted into the walls of the pockets. I bet there are all kinds of plastic supplies at the craft store, although I confess, I don't often shop at Michael's. I wonder if a heavy interfacing would work...probably not as well. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: Reta J
Date: 09-09-2004, 02:17 PM (6 of 17)
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how about plastic canvas? it holds its shape but is still flexible, inexpensive and easy to work with. Cut it and place between your layers. You could also get it in a matching color so that if it does show thru it would still match. Hope this helps. Sewing Forever
Housework Whenever Reta J |
User: Reta J
Member since: 01-30-2002 Total posts: 136
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From: DorothyL
Date: 09-09-2004, 05:12 PM (7 of 17)
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Reta I just used plastic canvas to help give stability to a tote bag. It worked great. And it would be flexible if you needed, but I don't think it would hold up to sharp folding and unfolding. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-09-2004, 06:01 PM (8 of 17)
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How about the thin sheets of template plastic that you can buy in the quilting section? Or, and I have a whole roll of it, the vinyl screen (pet screen) they are using to construct tote bags? How about horsehair canvas that you can find in the interfacing section at the fabric store. I also have some of that and I might give it a try tonight. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Reta J
Date: 09-10-2004, 08:40 AM (9 of 17)
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I meant if you put a piece of plastic canvass in each side of each pocket, not one long strip on each side. That way where your stitching is there wouldn't be any plastic. Just in the sides of the pockets, that way it would fold in but the tops of the pockets wouldn't collapse or go limp.
Sewing Forever
Housework Whenever Reta J |
User: Reta J
Member since: 01-30-2002 Total posts: 136
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From: Olga2623
Date: 09-10-2004, 09:23 AM (10 of 17)
| great ideas,it looks like I'm on my way,thank you all for your help, Olga |
User: Olga2623
Member since: 05-29-2004 Total posts: 12
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From: DorothyL
Date: 09-10-2004, 10:40 AM (11 of 17)
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That's what I figured you meant Reta. The stitching would be like a hinge. Maybe a stabilizer, such as a bit of preshrunk selvage, to strengthen the stitching since it will get a lot of wear there? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Bama
Date: 09-12-2004, 01:05 AM (12 of 17)
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Hey ladies, I just made my first one. I made it from a fat quarter because I usually carry a small purse. I can see now after putting it in my purse that I need to make it one pocket larger. My daughter will probably get this one. I folded the fabric right sides together down the longer width. I sewed around the edges, leaving an opening for turning. I turned it right side out, pressed, and stitched opening closed. For the key post I made a tube of matching fabric, turned it right side out, inserted a small piece of dowel rod, and stitched it to one side of the fabric. Then I folded the fabric with the key post on the outside and stitched up both sides. I turned it back so the post was on the inside. Then I stitched the pocket seams. I just put it in my purse and filled it with things and put my wallet in the middle. It stands up fine and wraps around the outer edges of the purse. I don't think you really need any extra stabilizer or plastic. The double fabric was enough for me. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: uab
Date: 09-20-2004, 01:56 AM (13 of 17)
| http://www.insideembroidery.com/content/PA030104.asp |
User: uab
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 09-20-2004, 08:16 AM (14 of 17)
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This interfacing would work well, it is bendable. It is the latest thing used in fabric bowl construction. I have used it and it is easy to work with. http://www.loveandstitchesdesigns.com/timtex.htm Have a great day, Liz Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: Writer
Date: 10-08-2004, 03:52 PM (15 of 17)
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Inside embroidery had a project sheet on making one of these. They used stencil plastic to hold it in place. Here's the link: http://www.insideembroidery.com/content/PA030104.asp Diana |
User: Writer
Member since: 01-16-2001 Total posts: 184 
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From: uab
Date: 10-11-2004, 01:13 AM (16 of 17)
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Inside embroidery had a project sheet on making one of these. They used stencil plastic to hold it in place. Here's the link: http://www.insideembroidery.com/content/PA030104.asp Diana Please, please read other peoples replies first. See Message # 13. Sept.20.04 |
User: uab
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: Writer
Date: 10-11-2004, 09:32 AM (17 of 17)
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I'm so sorry. I must have missed your note as I was in a hurry to read as many as possible in the limited time I had that day. I wish I had read it as I went back and searched for the site. I could have read more of the board that day if I hadn't tried to help with my post. Diana |
User: Writer
Member since: 01-16-2001 Total posts: 184
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