I was so excited to finish that I worked on the bag again today. I hadn't planned on sewing again for a few days, but it actually just took about two hours to assemble. I am very impressed I was able to make it turn out so well and that the fabrics look so good together. I was really worried about matching them.
Lauren helped model so you can get an idea of how big it is. I used a different type of interface since the store didn't have the one called for and I wanted to be sure the bag was sturdy. Well it is, perhaps a little too sturdy. The bag can stand by itself and should last a long time.
I also have to put in a plug here for my sewing machine. Back in Chicago I bought my first sewing machine. I got a used Bernina 1000. I bought a Bernina basically because that's what I used at home and my mom swears by the brand. In hindsight I think I should have taken someone with me who is a bit more experienced with machines sort of like you take a mechanic to a used car lot. I have had a few misgivings about my machine since I got it and it was pretty pricey. After this project, though, I must sing its praise. There were several points in the project where I had to sew through 10 layers of material. Two 4 layers of cotton fabric, 2 layers of cordurory, and 4 layers of thick interfacing. I could barely wedge it under the presser foot at times and yet my little machine sewed through everything flawlessly. I wasn't even using a heavy duty denim needle. I'm so proud of you little Bernina 1000! There are still a few little things it does that I'm not sure its supposed to do, but hey, if it can sew like that I'm not complaining anymore.
3 comments:
The little bernina that could! I have to laugh about me comment on the family web page! I can plainly see here that it isn't a skirt :D
looks great!
Bekah, thank you so much for the bag! I use it now to carry my notebooks and stuff to classes and I love showing it off! People here are jealous.
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