3 Beautiful Bags. Lisa Lam

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      Follow the grain lines on your patterns to ensure

       that fabric designs don’t appear wonky (see

       Understanding Patterns).

      Try laying the fabrics and interfacing/interlining

       pieces carefully on top of each other and then

       laying the pattern pieces on the top before

       pinning all layers and cutting. See Fig c.

       However, if your stacked up layers are too tall

       you will end up with very scruffy edges and your

       scissors won’t be happy at having to cut through

       all of those layers. If this is the case, try layering

       your lining and exterior fabrics together and

       cutting, and then layer your interlinings together

       and cutting.

      If using fabrics with a directional pattern and

       you are layering your fabrics before cutting (as

       suggested above) be sure to check that your

       fabrics are the right way up. You don’t want to

       end up with fabric pattern pieces with designs

       that are upside down.

      Working with laminated cotton

      Though they may look the same, the new laminated

       cotton fabrics differ from the heavier oilcloths.

       Laminated cottons are far more home sewing-

       machine friendly. I’ve had lots of fun experimenting

       with this fabric and I’ve found it a treat to sew

       with. Here are some tips to help ensure you enjoy

       working with it too!

      Ironing: if you are careful, laminated cotton can

       be ironed/steam ironed. Always iron on the WS

       using a medium setting and pass the iron over

       the fabric in quick sweeping movements. Never

       let a hot iron sit on the fabric or it will pucker

       and misshape.

      Getting Started

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      Fig c Another pattern cutting time-saving trick is to stack

       and pin the fabric and interfacing pieces on top of each other

       before cutting.

      Fig d Sewing clips are essential when working with

       laminated cotton and are quick and easy to use.

      Reinforcing: for larger bags and/or hardworking

       bags, I strongly recommend ironing woven

       fusible woven interfacing onto the WS of the

       fabric. Use steam to ensure a good bond. Without

       interfacing, the fabric has a tendency to stretch.

      Clip together: never use sewing pins on

       laminated cotton. Sewing pins will ‘scar’ the

       fabric leaving unsightly holes that cannot be

       removed. Instead use sewing clips or mini

       bulldog clips to hold pattern pieces together

       before stitching. See Fig d.

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      Techniques

      Flush Zip Pocket

      This is probably my most commonly used

       type of pocket because it’s so useful. A flush

       zip pocket is the perfect solution for keeping

       important items safe. This style of pocket is

       usually placed up and away from the bottom

       of your bag.

      You will need

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      Nylon all-purpose

       zip, at least 10cm

       (4in) shorter than the

       width of your pocket

      2 pieces of fabric for the

       pocket. To gauge the

       width and height of your

       pocket fabric pieces

       see Need to know

      Ruler

       Hand-sewing needle

       Zipper sewing

       machine foot

      Seam ripper

       6mm (1/4in) double-

       sided tape

      Disappearing marker

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      Trim the zip – if your zip is too long, trim it to

       the desired length. Cut the zip from the zip pull

      side. Ensure that you leave at least a 2cm (3/4in)

       clearance for the zip side seam allowance.

       See Fig a.

      Techniques

      Need to know

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