I've never sewn with laminate and have been eying it for a long time.
While at the Minnesota Quilt Show, I came across the perfect kit for a bag:
Pinafore Bag by Me and My Sister Designs and Andover fabrics:
I added interfacing to the lining and a layer of the handles in addition to the fusible fleece recommended in the pattern. I like a little more body to a bag. I bought the Clover Wonder Clips to use with the laminate rather than pins and they worked great. I didn't have any issues sewing on the laminate.
++++++
I can never throw any fabrics scraps away. I had leftovers after making this table topper:
.....so I put them all together and made two placemats to use on the deck:
![](<a href="http://quiltinggallery.com/quilting-bloggers/" title="Quilting Bloggers"><img width="150" height="58" border="0" src="http://quiltinggallery.com/images/quilting-bloggers-150.jpg" alt="Quilting Bloggers Logo" /></a>)
27 readers left a comment:
I've been wanting to make a bag using laminate. Thank for the tips. It's so pretty.
Hi Mary, Love your bag! I have that pattern and have made the bag in regular cottons, but would love to make one in laminate for my sister for her RV. Your post has given me the inspiration to go ahead and do it!
And I love those placemats...wish I was there with you, sitting at that table with a nice iced tea or lemonade, and enjoying that BEAUTIFUL view!
XOXO,
Cyndi
I always love the laminates... your bag is great! I will have to remember the clips next time I attempt using vinyl covered fabrics. Your pacemats are adorabel... wonderful use of your scraps and it makes for a nice table set with the runner!
Wonderful bag. I haven't dared to try laminated fabric yet. I working up my courage. Your placemats are lovely!
ooo Mary, I have this pattern too. I've got a beautiful piece of pink and then recently bought a heavier weight (canvas type) in blue. I love the shape of this bag.
Aren't you clever....just love what you did with the extras and might I say that the quilt below this post is totaly and I do mean totally awesome!
the bag is great, Mary! and can I come sit on your deck and visit with you for awhile today?? I'll bring the wine.
great projects Mary. You are so resourceful.
Love the placemats!
Awesome, Mary! I have that pattern and haven't used it yet. Love it out of the laminate.
Thanks for the information about the laminate. I haven't actually seen any yet, but I'm interested in it. What kind of thread did you use? Your bag looks wonderful :-) So do your placemats :-)
Mary, I LOVE the bag...the laminate design fabric is so gorgeous...we have a craft show this weekend, must check out some laminate fabric..
Great projects too!
Julia ♥
Love your laminate bag, the colors are so ME! What a great job...maybe now I will take the plunge and try laminate myself.
Oh I LOVE that bag! And the placemats are so darn cute too!
Nice bag and LOVE the fabrics you used! Nice indeed!!!!!
Love the fabric that you used on the bag. It is gorgeous and works so well. Your bag is beautiful.
I have neve worked with laminated fabric but this is adorable. I like the tip about the Clover clps. I will look for them if I give this fabric a try. I love the placemats too.
You have been busy Mary and I love the fabric you used in your bag. Good idea to make placemats too :) hugs Vicki x
Your bag is beautiful. I love the colors. Was this a kit and if so who did you buy it from? Any info would be appreciated. Wonderful, beautiful, totally cute!
I love your laminate bag! It looks just great! I have been thinking about those clover clips. I have to write a tutorial with laminate and I'll have to try those. I really like your placemats. Good job! And with scraps!
Just read your guest post at SWQ - very nice!
Just read your post on the Wantobe quilter today. I really want to make a drunkards path something, but never had the nerve. Maybe now? Love the bag too.
Love the runner and the mats. So happy!
Hi Mary I came over from Stash Manicure today. Great Tutorial, unfortunately I do not own a Go...bummer. I did make this same bag this summer, you can see my version here.
http://brtowsleyblogs.blogspot.com/2011/04/finished-project-and-win.html
I am going to become a follower in just a minutes time!
What a great looking bag!
Catching up a little. You have been very busy. Love your new blocks from the Aug. 10 post.
Good to know about the laminate! I'm dying to try it too. I really love that bag!!
Post a Comment