Gift for a High School graduate, who will soon be visiting Paris. Hope you like them - she did!

you did a wonderful job.

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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012

Thank you.

Looks great. Hugs Joyce

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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012

Thank you.

I saw this fabric at the quilt shop. Your bags are wonderful and I like the black vinyl on the bottom. Nice job.

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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012

Thank you. I like the contrasting bottom as well. Gives the bag more interest.

great job

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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012

Thanks.

Wow! great tip too!

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thanks.

Oh la la! :)

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by jrob 04 Jun 2012

Just a hint, next time you decide to work with vinyl just sprinkle it with baby powder. It doesn't stick to itself so badly.

by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thanks. Hey, where were you when I was I was trying to coax this vinyl into submission?!! Great tip - thanks so much.

Awesome job!!!!!

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thank you!!!

Sieht ganz toll aus

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Vielen Dank

Wow hours of work here you are a great Grammie hugs:):)

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thanks Carolyn.I had fun making these.

Wonderful work here with the vinyl fabric.

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thank you. It was actually fun to work with, but at times a bit challenging (like when I really needed to get dinner started, but the vinyl pieces wanted to stick together!). I lined the Tote Bag, and also padded it with a thin batting. The bag is still very lightweight, which amazed me.

Excellent job on the sewing. Does the fabric have a coating on it? It looks shiny.

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thank you. Yes - the fabric is vinyl coated (laminated, so to speak).

very cool

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

thanks

Thank goodness - I think it worked this time.

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by janiceguidroz 04 Jun 2012

Great gift!!

by shirlener88 04 Jun 2012

Super job.

by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Thank you!

Oops - the photo didn't load below. Here it is.... I hope!

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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012

Sorry - don't know why it isn't loading. I'll try one more time.

Here are a couple of closer views of the garment bag and tote. Working with vinyl is a bit tricky, as it likes to stick to itself. But the result is wonderful. I am glad I used the contrasting color on the bottom, as this gives the bag more interest. The fabric is a Paris newspaper print with photos of the Opera House and Theatre. That was just perfect for the graduate, since she is a budding actress and will be visiting Paris soon.