tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post3300985798598881571..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: I'm "Swooning"Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-34240886685661815842016-10-04T19:32:33.839-04:002016-10-04T19:32:33.839-04:00I crown you the Bag Queen! All you make are so be...I crown you the Bag Queen! All you make are so beautifully crafted. So, so happy to have you back posting! Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-74719073861278404982016-09-25T06:47:09.432-04:002016-09-25T06:47:09.432-04:00Lovely collection of beautiful bags...wish I could...Lovely collection of beautiful bags...wish I could switch from brides to bags...as you mention...less fitting problems and certainly less bad attitudes!You inspire us all, Bunny!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-14576885057698536072016-09-22T08:12:41.326-04:002016-09-22T08:12:41.326-04:00Totally agree. I can't remember if it was the ...Totally agree. I can't remember if it was the Swoon page or some other but one of the makers had a gorgeous bag she entered into competition at the state fair. After perusing the competition, she was humbly secure she would win. Instead, she got a letter on her entry saying she was disqualified because her bag was clearly retail merchandise. What the? Fellow bagmakers told her it was the ultimate compliment and to frame the letter! I agree. the hardware really adds to the professionally made look. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-17163682397482304012016-09-21T15:30:20.063-04:002016-09-21T15:30:20.063-04:00I agree with your assessment of Big 4 vs Indies. I...I agree with your assessment of Big 4 vs Indies. I've sewn a few Big 4 bags as diaper bags, but have added more and more hardware features over time. It makes a bag look more professional and it's out there. So, why not? Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21201609026539683512016-09-21T14:13:10.121-04:002016-09-21T14:13:10.121-04:00I'm always glad to offer an opinion and just f...I'm always glad to offer an opinion and just for the record, there is no affiliation with any of these deisgners. I like keeping it real ;)Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-34279868337073129632016-09-21T14:12:47.681-04:002016-09-21T14:12:47.681-04:00I look forward to seeing your version of this bag....I look forward to seeing your version of this bag. I haven't got bitten by the hand-making bag mania but you certainly make it tempting. Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72065759345861866622016-09-21T14:08:57.599-04:002016-09-21T14:08:57.599-04:00I'm always glad to offer an opinion and just f...I'm always glad to offer an opinion and just for the record, there is no affiliation with any of these deisgners. I like keeping it real ;)Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-23239647510625811142016-09-21T12:58:11.150-04:002016-09-21T12:58:11.150-04:00Thanks for the info about Swoon and Blue Calla! I...Thanks for the info about Swoon and Blue Calla! I don't mind paying a fair price for an indie pattern that is well thought out, so I find it very helpful when you discuss the quality of the pattern drafting and the support available should one have questions.BaManoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21614068263869801712016-09-20T12:57:02.443-04:002016-09-20T12:57:02.443-04:00Did you notice the zipper between the backpack str...Did you notice the zipper between the backpack straps? How brilliant is that? This is such fun. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-63852252667317904022016-09-20T12:18:52.729-04:002016-09-20T12:18:52.729-04:00Love each & every one, Bunny! Such great insp...Love each & every one, Bunny! Such great inspiration...I can't wait to see yours completed. Add me to the ones who use Scotch Guard on ALL my fabric purses...Vera Bradleys & the ones I make myself. Keeps them nicer longer.Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-19548441242151562412016-09-20T11:12:04.346-04:002016-09-20T11:12:04.346-04:00Wow, those are some seriously beautiful bags! I lo...Wow, those are some seriously beautiful bags! I love the complexity and detailing and you are so right; the detailing makes a world of difference. I'm slightly tempted to try and make up that swoon bag in leather... hmmm Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1873108383912919692016-09-20T09:29:20.140-04:002016-09-20T09:29:20.140-04:00Thanks, for that tip, Susan. Thanks, for that tip, Susan. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37435110945513507662016-09-20T09:24:22.801-04:002016-09-20T09:24:22.801-04:00I use Scotch Guard and Never Wet by Rust-Oleum on ...I use Scotch Guard and Never Wet by Rust-Oleum on my bags to keep them clean and dry. If you do not want to use vinyl or leather on the bottom, you could also use canvas which will also give you a little bit more stability.Susan Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764790646830078962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-28877911888829458102016-09-20T08:12:23.507-04:002016-09-20T08:12:23.507-04:00What is NikWax? I have seen some using laminated a...What is NikWax? I have seen some using laminated and waxed cottons. Others use lots of vinyl on the wear areas like the bottom of bags and straps. I've done that myself. My only regret with the diaper bag I am making is not using a black faux leather for the bottom, flaps and straps but I didn't have that illumination until I was too far into it. Next time!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-89261480071509223392016-09-20T07:01:41.154-04:002016-09-20T07:01:41.154-04:00I haven't succumbed to the bag mania yet but t...I haven't succumbed to the bag mania yet but the Swoon bag is going to lead me down the garden path, I'm sure. I like your comment that a beginner can make a sophisticated project and enjoy knowing that there's a community of support out there. Does anyone use anything like NikWax to keep these fabric bags clean? That's one of the annoying things about fabric bags and a reason why I have avoided them in the pastJane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com