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From: llsew
Date: 02-06-2007, 05:54 PM (1 of 13)
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I am trying to make small back pack sort of bag to carry just a pair of runners and a bottle of water for when I go exercising. I have seen one that I really like and have a picture of it..363kb. But the forum's size for uploading pics .jpg is 1 byte which is pretty small. Is this kilobyte or megabyte? anyone got any ideas how I can get my pic uploaded? else I can pm someone and we can do it that way. the bag I have in mind has a zipper all around for the opening as opposed to draw string closing at top. any takers? thanks |
User: llsew
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 6 |
From: Kaitlinnegan
Date: 02-06-2007, 06:08 PM (2 of 13)
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You can use a free image hosting website, such as www.photobucket.com to upload your pictures, then post the picture here either as a link or using image tags (if you want the picture to show up directly in your post). Feel free to message me if you have trouble!
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User: Kaitlinnegan
Member since: 03-20-2006 Total posts: 222 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-06-2007, 06:57 PM (3 of 13)
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Don't know if these would be what you want, but here are a few links to free backpack patterns. Maybe there's something that will work for you. Good Luck. http://www.creativeneedlemag.com/feature/feature1ja00.html Backpack made with placemats (http://sewing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=sewing&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftygal.com%2Farchives%2F110 1%2Ftable1101.htm) http://www.secretworkshop.com/Html/tips/tip36.html http://www.craftideas.info/html/childs_backpack.html TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: llsew
Date: 02-08-2007, 06:57 PM (4 of 13)
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Judy, thanks for those urls...I have seen those and it is not what I want. Kaitlinnegan yes, thankyou so much... I could use some guidance....when I click attach and go to load my pic it says it is too large...but the only options are 1byte. my pic is .jpg 264. I have tried to make it a thumbnail but then when enlarged it is too blurry. maybe if others can see a picture they can direct me to a site where a pattern may be found. |
User: llsew
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 6 |
From: llsew
Date: 02-09-2007, 04:44 PM (5 of 13)
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Kaitlinnegan I set up account on photo bucket and uploaded my pic. then attached url...but message came back file too large. can you help? http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t59/llpic_2007/Joanbag.jpg |
User: llsew
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 6 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-09-2007, 07:13 PM (6 of 13)
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I wasn't able to find any free patterns but here is a Lazy Girl Design that I think is similar to what you want... Look at Chelsea (http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/bags.php) TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: llsew
Date: 02-10-2007, 06:36 PM (7 of 13)
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Hey! I guess I did get it working. My picture does show. Or did you do this for me..Kaitlinnegan? If you did, thanks, Judy, the Chelsea link is just great. lots of wonderful bags! |
User: llsew
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 6 |
From: Sancin
Date: 02-10-2007, 08:03 PM (8 of 13)
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Here is a few I have on file that may be useful - if not for you, perhaps for others. There is also a discussion form that people submit their own patterns and one has oodles of purses. I can't find it right now, but will post it if I can find it. Good Luck http://henriettashandbags.com/Craft_Ideas.html http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/3606/freebaglinks.html http://craftandfabriclinks.com/purse/free_purse_pattern.html http://reprodepot.com/amybupa.html http://www.quiltwoman.com/mie/opentot2.html http://www.studiokatdesigns.com/freepatterns.htm http://www.make-it-easy.com/tandt2.html *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: Ozll
Date: 02-11-2007, 09:59 PM (9 of 13)
| Eh, cool websites, I just might have to try and make me one for school now.. |
User: Ozll
Member since: 01-25-2007 Total posts: 32 |
From: Sancin
Date: 02-12-2007, 05:24 AM (10 of 13)
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Here it is purse and bag makers - more patterns and tutorials than you will ever be able to make!! Warning - I find the site a bit slow and many of the pictures quite large but HUGE number of patterns. http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=11.0 *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895
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From: PaulineG
Date: 02-12-2007, 06:21 AM (11 of 13)
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Good site Nancy - you're right it is a bit slow - but worth taking the time at.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-12-2007, 03:55 PM (12 of 13)
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It looks like an upside down U shape, so why not just draft a pattern yourself? Find another pattern for the strap spacings etc, but alter the shape and add the pocket. Treat the zips as separate "bags" for the lining, so that way you will get the two pocket areas. One of the easiest ways of thinking about bags is that they are really just two cushion covers sewn together to form the outside and the lining. The trick is to leave the side seam partially open to turn it all right side out at the end. Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: llsew
Date: 02-25-2007, 06:28 PM (13 of 13)
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thanks to all for your great suggestions and url leads. Sophie...I have created my own pattern but just not sure it will work. Was looking for a pattern already done..but not to be had. Guess I will make a test bag out of cloth before I tackle the leather one. thanks all |
User: llsew
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 6 |
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