I spent some time last week preparing a project for the craft group in a retirement home that I run. The idea is to make patchwork shopping bags, sewing the patches together by hand and then attaching them to a machine-sewn lining. First I made a sample. Then I sewed 10 linings. It took me way longer than I estimated, but the job was done in time for Friday's meeting. It's quite a big project, so we didn't finish and will continue next week. The good thing about that is that I don't have any preparation to do this week!
On Saturday afternoon my little sewing pupil arrived with fabric and ideas for an elaborate bag, with gussets (3D was his term), secret pockets, two sets of handles.... We got it done, except for a zip at the top, but it took us four hours.
Sewing always seems to take more time than I think it will. The tote bags are a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYes, absolutely. I’m trying to convince my sewing pupil too that projects always take longer than you think they will!
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ReplyDeleteWow!! You have been super busy!! The bags will be appreciated I am sure!! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a designer as a student!! :)
I say your student has learned to sew! Now the real fun begins with creating something from fabric to enjoy.
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