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by mops 26 Mar 2012 ( edited Mar 27'12 01:24 )
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Zipped bags

My neighbour gave me some remnants of what's called "folklore" fabric here. That means is is or was used for regional costumes, the genuine ones not what is known abroad as the Dutch costume (that's just a faux mix of some of the regional ones).
The bags on the left and the right hold sets of finger puppets. The one in the middle has a test stitch-out of a simple Mylar embroidery that had been laying around in my sewing room.

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Comments (19)
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by dailylaundry 26 Mar 2012
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Love the material and the trim - beautiful!! It looks like your zippers are right on the top of your bags. Did you do them ITH or sew them? Very nice! Hugs, Laura*
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you. I sewed them as the large one did not fit my hoops and I did not want a bottom seam in the smaller ones.
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by oaro 26 Mar 2012
+8
you did beautiful bags
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by laffma1 26 Mar 2012
+7
They look really nice. I like the fabric, as well. It looks a bit heavier in weight 9similar to what is sometimes called "homespun" fabric in the US, and is made of cotton) - is that correct?
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
It is a bit heavier, about the weigth of denim and it's pure cotton.
by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by spendlove 26 Mar 2012
+6
I really like this fabric - great for these as it has more body than cotton prints. Great use of a test stitchout as well!
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thanks. I still ironed a fusible interfacing to the back of the larger one.
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by quail 26 Mar 2012
+6
Very pretty fabric, and a great solution for storing all these finger puppets we're making. Thanks for sharing all your designs and ideas. It sure makes my days more enjoyable.
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you! I intend to give the fingerpuppets to my younger granddaughters at my husband's birthday party. I think (hope) that will keep them happy.
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by grannycottage 26 Mar 2012
+7
Great job and beautiful fabrics
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by bumblebee 26 Mar 2012
+6
Interesting background on the fabric. Nice bags.
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you. The design is woven into the material, which makes it twice as thick as a normal cotton and thus sturdy enough for bags.
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by noah 26 Mar 2012
+5
love them hugs
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thanks!
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by annyn 26 Mar 2012
+6
All are beautiful Martine. Erg leuk die folklore stof. Is het ook ITH gemaakt?
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Nee, dit heb ik op de gewone manier gedaan.
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by teun 26 Mar 2012
+5
Hi Martine
dat ziet er allemaal heel mooi uit
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by teun 26 Mar 2012
Dat met mylor moet ik toch ook eens proberen zit er heel mooi uit
by mops 26 Mar 2012
Dank je. Mylar geeft een erg leuk effect, ik weet alleen niet hoe het in de was blijft.
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by marthie 26 Mar 2012
+5
Well done. Goeie werk gedoen
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you. Baie dankie.
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by lidiad 26 Mar 2012
+4
Love the fabric and the bags. The flowers on Mylar add a special, luxurious touch to the larger bag. Hugs, Lidia
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by mops 26 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by capoodle 26 Mar 2012
+3
You did a nice job on your bags.
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by blueeyedblonde 26 Mar 2012
+3
Really look nice!
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by asterixsew 26 Mar 2012
+3
Lovely
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by pennifold 26 Mar 2012
+3
How beautiful Martine. I love the use of the Mylar in the flowers it makes them "sparkle arkle"!!!

I like the idea of a bag for the little finger puppets I must do that! I also love the fabric, it looks nice and sturdy. Love and blessings Chri
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
Thanks, Chris. I first put them in plastic ziplock bags so they would not get lost in my sewing room, it took me quite a while to get the idea that for the kids a more permanent solution would not be amiss.
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by aussiequilter 26 Mar 2012
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that gives me a great idea Martine , a neighbour also gave me this fabric ,I couldnt think what to make with it ,I have about 5 mt,I almost sent it to the thrift store,,,your purses look really great, well done

Monika
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
It would make lovely bags!
by aussiequilter 27 Mar 2012
5 mts will makwe a lot of bags,lol,,, any other suggestions Martine?
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by buffy1 27 Mar 2012
+1
they are beautiful!
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
Thank you.
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by tippi 27 Mar 2012
+1
They are all very nice.
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by mops 27 Mar 2012
Thank you.