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Cutting Into The Sophia
It's no April Fools joke - I actually have all the pieces cut for my Sophia Bag!
The only thing that I didn't do was cut the material for the piping. I decided to skip that step for now, mostly because I'm debating using a different material (a solid red) instead of using the outside material. Just a few things about this bag so far:
I didn't use as much material as what was required. This is probably because I didn't follow the pattern layout directions. Since both my fabrics have a directional prints, I played a lot more with my pattern arrangement - consequently, I think I 'saved' on fabric.
If you have a rotary cutter and a self healing mat, use them! Most of the pieces are straight cuts, thus making it very easy to use a ruler to cut out all the pieces. I think this really helped save on time (not to mention my fabrics and interfacings didn't slip around on me, making for wonky lines).
Now I have the work of ironing all the stabilizers to the fabrics, but first off to a doctor's appointment to see if I've made any progress..... Cross your fingers that this appointment goes faster than last - I sat at his office last week for 2 hours before it was my turn! This time I'm arming myself with some good sewing reading material!
Project: Amy Butler's Sophia Carry-All
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[1] On Apr-01-2008, Anary wrote:I hope you are going to be back home in no time...this fabric is looking so perfect for the Sophia!
[2] On Apr-01-2008, Aimey wrote:
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited for you! When is your official due date? I have to tell you, with my first I went to my appointment early in the morning and the doc told me I would be back there within 8 hours having that baby, I left the office and called EVERYBODY! Four days later I went in to be induced. Those were the longest days of my life I believe! Kudos to you for continuing to get projects started. I still have 9 weeks to go and already I feel like I need to start wrapping things up - although my very sweet 5 year old did tell me that when the baby is born she would take care of her so I could sew. I really can't wait to see your finished Sophia -I just love the fabric choices - what a great summer bag. Good luck!
[3] On Apr-01-2008, MelissaB wrote:
Hope your appt goes fast. My doctor was notorious for always being far behind. I was always there at least an hour - talk about annoying! :-(
Your bag is going to be so cute - love the fabric.
[4] On Apr-01-2008, jemima bean wrote:
Argh. I haven't even picked up the pattern yet! One of my local shops carries it, so I didn't want to mail order it. I could have had it by now! LOL. Maybe I'll have time to pick it up this weekend.
Hope the dr. visit goes well!! When's baby coming?