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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-05-2006, 09:20 PM (1 of 28)
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I love the vera bradley style bags. Does anyone know of some online patterns for one? http://www.franklintfigg.com/images-products/verabradley/vera-bag.jpg |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-06-2006, 06:14 PM (2 of 28)
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There are jillions of similar ones out there.. Try googling "free tote bag patterns" and shop for hours... LOL
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-06-2006, 08:32 PM (3 of 28)
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I ended up picking one up in the store this afternoon. I just finished it! I love it!! I cant believe I made it!! Im so proud of myself. Im giving it to my MIL for Christmas  http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/downeyfamily/tote1.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/downeyfamily/tote2.jpg |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: keljo60
Date: 09-06-2006, 08:39 PM (4 of 28)
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I really like that bag! I may have to check it out myself!
Kelly
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! |
User: keljo60
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 154 
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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-06-2006, 08:49 PM (5 of 28)
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I love it, I am so happy with the way it came out. I cant believe how easy it was!!! Of course I only bought 1 side quilted fabric so I had to sew a lining onto every piece! A little more work, but I like how it came out. |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: keljo60
Date: 09-06-2006, 08:56 PM (6 of 28)
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I like the lining, it matches the outside better.
Kelly
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! |
User: keljo60
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 154
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-07-2006, 12:17 AM (7 of 28)
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Very nice! Do you need another mother in law????
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-07-2006, 07:52 AM (8 of 28)
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Bridesmom, Call me a geek, but that is one of the nicest things anyone has said to me in a long time!! See, my dh is deployed until Thanksgiving time, and has been gone since the beginning of May. Since then Ive taken up sewing things other then my cart covers and I dont have anyone here to give me their opinion on how they look. So your response really made me feel good. I so appreciate all of the nice responses as Im so proud to share my creations. Thanks 
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User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-07-2006, 08:37 AM (9 of 28)
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Great job. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-07-2006, 03:14 PM (10 of 28)
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Amy that realy is a good job on the tote bag and that will make a really nice Christmas gift. I think at this point I'm tote bag poor, I've made so many and been given so many lately. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-07-2006, 05:08 PM (11 of 28)
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Amy, That tote bag is beautiful.. You have proved to us without a doubt that you have at least 2 talents, today.. Sewing and photography... Good, clear photos showed us how great the bag looked, both inside and out..That is a beautiful shade of blue.. Your MIL is a lucky one...
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: MissTaraTara
Date: 09-07-2006, 09:51 PM (12 of 28)
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Wow what a great job! Was this really a one day project? Very nice. |
User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: sews4love
Date: 09-07-2006, 09:51 PM (13 of 28)
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I have to agree with everyone else. Your photos and bag are perfect. Here I was thinking you quilted it and I would never be able to make one as nice as yours. Thanks for sharing you bought the fabric already quilted. Now I have a chance! LOL I got tears in my eyes when you said your hubbie is deployed and you have no one to show your finished projects to. I run upstair, I sew in the basement, the minute I finish anything for my hubby to OOOHHHH and AAAAAAHHHHH over. Please use us as a substitute till he gets back. Molly |
User: sews4love
Member since: 05-20-2006 Total posts: 57 
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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-07-2006, 09:55 PM (14 of 28)
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Thank the lord for pre quilted fabric! LOL Im actually using my old camera, which I still love. Hubby gave me a new one for Christmas and it broke. I hate it but I cant tell him. But Im glad it broke. LOL I will be glad to show my finished projects here. It means alot when you get a little pat on the back for making something, especially for us beginers! |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: esrun3
Date: 09-07-2006, 11:43 PM (15 of 28)
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Amy, your bag is wonderful! When will mine be in the mail? LOL
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 09-08-2006, 07:24 AM (16 of 28)
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Really like the tote Amy! Yep, just continue to show us so we can ooh and ahh. We alll love being able to do that!
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-08-2006, 04:57 PM (17 of 28)
I made another one!! This one I actually lined. What a PITA! LOL 
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User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: sews4love
Date: 09-08-2006, 07:11 PM (18 of 28)
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Amy, it is "to die for" I totally love it. Are you willing to share the pattern number? Molly |
User: sews4love
Member since: 05-20-2006 Total posts: 57
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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-08-2006, 08:00 PM (19 of 28)
| Sure! Its Simplicity 4729. I am gooing to look for the same type, but bigger, so I can make a diaper bag. |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-09-2006, 08:47 AM (20 of 28)
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I like the red. You can make the same thing only larger just by cutting the pieces bigger. It's pretty easy with a bag because there are no fitting issues. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: sews4love
Date: 09-09-2006, 11:47 AM (21 of 28)
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Thanks so much Amy. I have put it on my list for my weekly trip to Joann's. Molly |
User: sews4love
Member since: 05-20-2006 Total posts: 57
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-11-2006, 08:24 PM (22 of 28)
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I REALLY like that pattern. I think I may have to break down and buy just one more tote bag pattern.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: stingfan
Date: 09-11-2006, 09:34 PM (23 of 28)
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Amy, You have a "designer's eye" for putting solid colors, prints and textures together well. Great job! |
User: stingfan
Member since: 09-04-2006 Total posts: 3 |
From: yellowrose
Date: 09-12-2006, 03:49 PM (24 of 28)
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Both of them beautiful. Glad your keeping busy while hubby is away. Our blessings to him. Judy
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User: yellowrose
Member since: 07-09-2006 Total posts: 17 |
From: gholloway
Date: 09-12-2006, 04:33 PM (25 of 28)
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What pattern did you use? I love the bag. I have never tried to make one but I really like yours. Thanks Gayla |
User: gholloway
Member since: 06-07-2006 Total posts: 58 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-14-2006, 01:16 AM (26 of 28)
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I just bought the pattern today, big Simplicity pattern sale at Fabricland! $1.99, yahoo! And I have the fabric all ready purchased, so I think it's time to do something fun again!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Marti
Date: 09-16-2006, 04:19 PM (27 of 28)
Amy, I loved that tote...Did you find the pattern on line or did you buy it in a store....would like to have that pattern....my only fault is, I cant put in zippers ....I tried a few times years ago....decided right then, zippers are for me.lol....God Bless you and your Husband. I'm sure many of us here will be praying for you both...
Marti Eldridge
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User: Marti
Member since: 02-21-2006 Total posts: 31 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 09-17-2006, 08:44 AM (28 of 28)
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Marti, Maybe you could use Velcro instead of a zipper. Or maybe you could try again. It really isn't that difficult. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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