{"id":63657,"date":"2024-08-28T07:09:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=63657"},"modified":"2024-12-22T14:13:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T22:13:34","slug":"finished-crafty-carrier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/finished-crafty-carrier\/","title":{"rendered":"Finished: Crafty Carrier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finished: Crafty Carrier – front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yay! I finished the Carrier in time for the next Sew Day. Yes, I am finishing a lot lately. It feels great, though I still have a lot to finish.<\/p>\n

This is a large bag and it is simply a bag. There are no ironing pads or tool holders and there aren’t 45 pockets. I even forgot to put a leash in it with a lobster clip!<\/p>\n

As mentioned previously, I thought it would allow me to be modular in my transport of tools and supplies to Sew Day.<\/p>\n

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Finished: Crafty Carrier – front\/handles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are 8 pockets, six on the outside and 2 on the inside. The inside pockets might have been better as vinyl pockets. I had already added Soft & Stable<\/a>** as the interfacing. This means that the first time out, I was reluctant to add another layer to some already thick seams.<\/p>\n

With this bag, I was already considering whether or not I needed an industrial machine. The top stitching around the handles and the edge was difficult, but I lengthened the seam allowance and that worked pretty well. I really don’t want additional machines hanging around. If I had a larger workroom, maybe, but I don’t.<\/p>\n

The pattern called for ‘heavy interfacing’. Peltex 70<\/a>** was suggested. As you know, I have yards of Soft & Stable<\/a> and I know how that works. I haven’t tried Peltex 70, that I remember. I also know how to work with Soft & Stable, so I went with that interfacing. The bag stands up, which I like, so I call it a win.<\/p>\n

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Finished: Crafty Carrier – interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The lining isn’t as tight as I would have liked. I should have used a larger seam allowance. I trusted the pattern maker and the lining was very saggy baggy. I went back and increased the size on some of the seams I could reach once the bag was all together. That made it better, but not as I would like it. I have to review the directions in a different pattern, which is rumored to include anchoring the lining in the seam allowances. Stay tuned for that.<\/p>\n

I also painted Odicoat<\/a>** on the bottom. Not photo since you can’t see it in a photo. I put on two layers after the bag was completed and I don’t see any harm to the bag. I don’t see much, if any, shrinkage. When I do this again, I’ll still pay attention.<\/p>\n

I still have to migrate all of my ‘going to Sew Day’ tools and supplies to this bag.  That’s a project for another day this week.<\/p>\n

Making bags is always a learning experience. I learn something every time. I need to remember to incorporate my preferences into each bag regardless of what the pattern says.<\/p>\n

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