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HOORAY PERSISTENCE PAID OFF!
In the end I gave up using the 90/14 needle which Carolyn (owner of Zippy) suggested and used my 80/12. I didn't used spray glue on this one or the previous bag either. I'm thrilled with the result and you can see how much better the stitching is sitting. Love Chris
1. Looking at bag through zipper section to inside lining.
2. Looking down on top of bag - isn't it gorgeous?
3. This is the inside lining as you can see it has no loopies - yeah!!!!!
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Comments (32)
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Glad to hear you fixed the problem. Looks good now Chris.
Hugs Bärbel
Hugs Bärbel
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Thanks Bärbel, I was determined to get at least one bag right, he he he! Love Chris
I love it! who would have known the other needle would have caused such problems. I thought it would be needed for thicker fabrics and things like this as well. So was the spray glue causing issues? Have you ever tried regular glue sticks? They seem to work well for me. How about the wonder tape?
Brenda <><
Brenda <><
I really felt it was the needle Brenda, and no I've not tried any other glue. I have some quilting tape that I'm now using. Love Chris
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Congratulations, Chris! Now it's perfect and I'm happy for you!
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks Lidia, I'm so glad I persisted. I am getting really quick at doing them now too. I don't tape down I just use pins in each corner (flat headed ones) and it saves me having to use spray glue and also adhesive tape. Love Chris
I prefer pins to spray glue too. Glue always seems to gum up my needle. Teresa
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Glad to hear you have resolved the stitching issues. This is a lovely bag.
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Thanks so much laffma, I wasn't going to let it get me! Love Chris
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The bag looks great. Thanks for posting the answer to the problem.
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Thanks so much for commenting, and you are welcome. Love Chris
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designgirl
12 Sep 2015
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I love this one, as I am partial to green anyway. Glad you were able to work out the problem.Hugs Lynn
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Oh! I am so happy Lynn, it pays to keep on trying. Love Chris
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Whoohoo! It looks beautiful. I love the rickrack stitching without the loops.
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Well I am pleased too, but I didn't have any loops in the zig-zag - it was in the quilting stitches! Love Chris
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crafter2243
12 Sep 2015
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Yeah. No more loops. Amazing to think that changing the needle size was the solution. Great little bag. Love the zig zag effect. Good job.
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Thanks Angie, I had tried everything, so I'm glad too. Love Chris
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highlandermom
12 Sep 2015
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Zippy do Dah Zippy A ........ my oh my ........ this is a wonderful day as the song goes. I am happy you got figured. When you mentioned no glue I remembered you saying you avoid that sticky spray stuff once before. I have made my self a note about the needle to watch for.
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Yes, it's not a good thing, it gets on the hoop even though I don't spray in the hoop - lesson learned! Love Chris
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An great one love the color to hugs
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Thanks Carolyn, onto the black ones today! Love Chris
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Yeah! (I couldn't see the loopies, but I know that sometimes those small things that bug us don't show up in photos.). This is my favorite of all of your bags. I love the green fabrics with the striking red zip and quilting. Very nice details. --Sharon
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Thanks so much Sharon, it looks great in real life. Love Chris
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well done Chris & I am happy that you were able to get it done to your liking. I'm sure which ever Luncheon Lady receives this will be just as happy with it! ~hugs~
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Thanks Loralye, yes, I know. I'm just fussy! Love Chris
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WOWWWWWWWWWWWW
It is beautiful!!!!!!
I have not made bags but I know what you mean about glue sprays and needles---my 5x7 Brother does not like size 14 needles for some reason--my Brother SE400 doesn't care---I always thought 14 was for thicker and heavier fabric and dense designs---but I guess I was wrong---so I have a bunch of 14 needles----guess they will go in the DEAD NEEDLE JAR!!!! Thank you for brightening my day. God bless you.
It is beautiful!!!!!!
I have not made bags but I know what you mean about glue sprays and needles---my 5x7 Brother does not like size 14 needles for some reason--my Brother SE400 doesn't care---I always thought 14 was for thicker and heavier fabric and dense designs---but I guess I was wrong---so I have a bunch of 14 needles----guess they will go in the DEAD NEEDLE JAR!!!! Thank you for brightening my day. God bless you.
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Thanks so much. Yes, I agree with you - as it is going through 3 layers on the back the 14 should have worked, but machines can be fussy too! Love Chris
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Determination paid off. Glad you conquered the puzzle. Thanks for telling us what worked.
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Thank you for commenting and you are welcome. Love Chris
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Glad you won. It is very cute. I tired 3 times to get the cute bag pattern and gave up. It is just not meant for me.
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Thanks so much, you can try something else I'm sure. Love Chris
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Wow Chris you are doing such a great job on these ITH bags! :)
I am so glad you resolved the looping issue as well and didnt give up....hats off! :)
I am so glad you resolved the looping issue as well and didnt give up....hats off! :)
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Thanks Fatima, perseverance paid off in the end! Only 2 to go! Love Chris
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A fabulous stitchout! Well done!
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Thanks for commenting Penny, love Chris
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Oh they are getting better and better. Great job!!!! Love that ric rac too!
YIPPEE!!!
YIPPEE!!!
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Thanks Theresa, yes, I think so too. Love Chris
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sonjapotgieter
12 Sep 2015
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Awesome Zipper Bags!!!!Great work done...
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Thanks Sonja, I'm now looking forward to a couple to go. Love Chris
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Wow, very nice and well done. Congratulations
hugs,Céline
hugs,Céline
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Thanks Celine, they have been a fun project to do even though I've had some issues. Love Chris
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Very nice, I love the colors too!
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Thanks so much, love Chris
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Very , very nice Chris. Good for you, keeping at it `till you were satisfied. /Lillian
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Thanks so much Miss Lillian, I'm a determined little beggar! Love Chris
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Hi Chris, I am so glad you were able to fix up you looping problem. Did you reset your tension back to what you normally use, or leave it at the 2.0. And what a happy colour too. Love it.
Love Lorraine
Love Lorraine
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Hi Lorraine, I put the tension back to 2.8. I just don't think my machine likes sewing in the bigger hoop. I had absolutely no issues when I made the smaller bag (red and white spotty one!) Love Chris
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Nice job!
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Ta Kay! Love Chris
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Chris I love all these bags you are doing. I think I will have to purchase this design also. the colours are stunning...great design huh?
hugs Kerry
hugs Kerry
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Hi Kerry, thanks for your comments. Yes, the design is great. All the purses match their bags I made earlier this year. Love Chris
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boltonia51
17 Sep 2015
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great bag great design
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Thanks very much for commenting. Love Chris
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I just love the colors of this one--I'm glad you got your problem figured out. I really do like these. I am going to have to try a zipper.
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Thanks, I'm glad I've given you the incentive to try something like this. Have a go! Love Chris
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dragonflyer
18 Sep 2015
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You see...practice and persistence does make perfect!! Well done...just reminding you I love the jewel tone fabrics...
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Thanks Kim, it's a great combination orange and green! Love Chris
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It looks just great, the colours are lovely too,
Hugs pam
Hugs pam
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Thanks so much Pam. Love Chris
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Great job and my favorite color. :)
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Glad you like it! Thanks, love Chris