It rained here all day today. I literally didn’t step outside until after 10 pm when I remembered that tomorrow is garbage day. My poor dogs think this is totally bogus.
There’s Bender. Literally standing on my lap after I finished my dinner. . . letting me know he would appreciate a little physical activity.
It’s almost 11:30 and it’s still raining. Supposed to rain most of the day tomorrow. I’m supposed to play pickleball tomorrow afternoon but I think that’s unlikely. The courts will probably be too wet.
Since I was completely stuck in the house tonight I decided I’d hunker down and finish the tao bags I’ve been working on. The linings were almost completely done so the final assembly went pretty quickly.
These very different. I really prefer the Aboriginal fabric one. Might actually have to save that one for me. The teal and purple is already sold.
I took some Tylenol PM about an hour ago, so this is going to be a photo heavy and quick post. I hope I can stay awake for it!
The first thing I had to do was sew the zipper plackets onto each bag lining.
I had drawn pen lines on each lining piece when I cut the fabric. These lines help me line up the zipper plackets. The pen line will be hidden when I finish the bag.
Once the lining is done and sewn into the bag, it gives birth to the outer bag.
I love that moment!
This is a view of sewing the final row of topstitching once the lining is sewn in.
This line of topstitching is hidden among all the match stick quilting at the top of the bag. Pretty smart, eh?
Once this final line of topstitching is done It’s time for my Agilejack tags to be sewn on.
I used to sew my tags on by hand but then I had the idea to use the machine and they come out really well and it’s so much faster. Sometimes I worry that the thread will show badly on this inside of the bag. But this batik bag lining his those groups of stitches really well.
I just hold the tag in pace using Wonder Clips. Then I select my zig zag stitch and set the stitch length to zero. Easy peasy.
Then I made two zipper pulls for each bag. I just love the little details!
Speaking of details…
And a little more eye candy…
I chose the side with the yellow as the front of the bag. It really doesn’t matter but it determines where I put the tag.
Here’s the other side of this bag.
And some detail from the inside of the bag…
And the purple and teal batik bag…
And some details…
With these bags done I guess I’m at the point where I need to force myself to finish my Aboriginal Fabric Libby quilt. Then I can move onto a new project. That sounds fun!
Love your bags. Especially the one with Aboriginal fabric
Hi from Birthe in Denmark 🇩🇰
thanks! I just love that combo of the Aboriginal fabrics!
Anne
Love those balls on the pulls. I may have to borrow that idea from you. Great bags!
The little pulls make it easier to find and grab the zipper pull. Plus… just a fun little detail.
Anne
Love the aboriginal bag! I’d keep it too. The way you pu the label on is how I Machine sew my buttons on. I do a 3 stitch tack at the begining and end of each bar of stitches so the thread don’t pull out so easily and my buttons stay on.
Beautiful fall day here. It got up to 73! This is most likely our Indian summer and I an loving every minute of it. Worked on the garden all day. It was lovely.
I have a button on my machine that doesn’t those tack stitches for me. They do unravel if you don’t do that!
I’m glad that our rainy days are broken up with some nicer weather. I’m not quite ready for our wet winter!
Anne
Work is perfect
thanks!
Anne
Love your Abigail purse, do you sell them?
I do sell them when I have one available. I don’t do commissions.
Anne
Good morning and thank you! Which one do you have available and do you do PayPal?
Sorry. It’s been sold. So I don’t have any available at this time.
Anne
You have an amazing talent for color coordination! I’m always stunned by your choices and how they pop. Lovely
Thanks! I just love putting fabrics and colors together. That’s the part that I like the most.
Anne
Colors, colors and more color absolutely love all the color . Beautiful bags
It’s all about the color baby!
Anne
I just finished making a quilt with Aboriginal fabric so I really love your bag! I have some fabric left over, now I know what I’ll make with it!
I know you use faux leather for your handles, would you be able to tell us where you buy it?
I’m thinking I need MORE Aboriginal scraps now! I want to make more bags!
I buy the vinyl on Amazon. this recent order isn’t as nice as previous orders. It’s fine but a little stretchy. I’ve ordered some cotton tape to put in the center to hold it more sturdy.
here’s what I buy:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087JJD5Y6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Anne
Love the movement the Aboriginal fabrics give that bag. It shouts adventure! We had rain all day too. Glad the labradors do not climb up on my lap for walks, but they use rainy days to practice their “insensibly asleep on the couch” superpower…
Wish me luck, I start a Maria Shell quilting class today, “Big Botany”!
My dogs are not very good at snoozing on the sofa all day! They really need and want their action.
Anne
Your pictures of dog and bags are beautiful. I can’t pick a favorite bag, they are just beautiful. You make really nice bags. At one time, I started making different kinds of bags and realized I could quickly go down that rabbit hole. Only made a few really large ones for an art teacher friend since then. I stick to quilts now.
I’m not making as many bags as I used to. I sort of burned myself out but I do like to have a small and quick project occasionally. Plus, they’re easy to finish!
Anne
I tell my machine to sew a button….use that stitch for sewing on many things….hooks and eyes come to mind, but I know I use it for other stuff.
My machine does all that stuff but I rarely use those functions. but I do like sewing on my tags in this more efficient and clean way.
Anne
If your aboriginal bag hasn’t sold, I’d like to purchase !
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Anne
I LOVE what you do. I am new to quilting at 65 yrs and some of mine are a little rough. You inspire me. And I love your dogs.
Awww. thanks! I haven’t been quilting long. Maybe five or six years. I did sew for a lot of years… my mom started me when I was a kid. I had always wanted to make quilts and look at me now!
thanks for reading!
Anne
Good morning. I love your Franken bags. How can I get one?
Arlene Householder C:304-839-7274 adhouseholder@msn.com
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Oops. I guess you’re second in line since two of the people who asked about buying It are you!
Anne
I guess my sometimes forgetfulness and being technology impaired doesn’t help…lol
I’m interested in getting one of your fraken bags… aboriginal would be awesome. How do I do that?
You’re currently third in line for this one. I’ll let you know if it’s available.
Anne
Love the finishing touches- so professional and perfect. Hope your headache goes. We live just North of you on Vancouver Island and it also poured all day yesterday.
Today was a little dryer. I actually got to play some pickleball this afternoon. the rain came just as it was getting too dark to play, so it worked out well.
Thanks for your lovely comments!
Anne
perfect! lovely bags.
Thanks!
Anne
Do you have a step by step process for the zipper topped bag?
It’s a tutorial on my blog. Have fun! https://agilejack1.com/2021/03/25/frankenbag-tutorial/
Anne
Cc Anne tes sacs sont magnifiques
Tout ce que tu fais c’est superbe bises
merci beaucoup! Vous êtes très gentil. Merci pour la lecture!
Anne
Would you please remind me where I can locate the “how to” for the zipper insert (top of bag). I really enjoy reading your blogs. Have a great day!
Here’s a link to my zipper placket tutorial:https://agilejack1.com/2021/07/05/finally-a-frankenbag-zipper-placket-tutorial/
Anne
I just love coming along with your makes. Fun to see the progress and the finishes. Poor pups stuck in with the rain. :(. Your activity is encouraging to all of us to keep going! Thanks for always sharing.
I have to be physically active. I get stir crazy if I don’t get outside and move my body!
Anne
I just love all your bags! You do absolutely beautiful work!! May I ask what size labels you put on your bags?
Thanks! My labels are about 2 inches wide. About 1/2 inch tall. I get them from All This Wood on Etsy.
Anne
Thank you Anne😊
Do you have a website where you sell all of these beautiful items that you make.
I don’t. I can’t make enough to stock a store. I don’t make them because I want to sell them. I just like making them and am happy to mess some.
Anne