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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012 ( edited Jun 05'12 14:00 )
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Gift for a High School graduate, who will soon be visiting Paris. Hope you like them - she did!

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Comments (15)
31625
by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
+3
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.
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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
+4
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.
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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
+4
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!
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by pldc 04 Jun 2012
+5
very cool
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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
thanks
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by capoodle 04 Jun 2012
+5
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).
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by shirlener88 04 Jun 2012
+4
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.
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by noah 04 Jun 2012
+5
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.
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by teun 04 Jun 2012
+4
Sieht ganz toll aus
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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
Vielen Dank
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by highlandermom 04 Jun 2012
+3
Awesome job!!!!!
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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
Thank you!!!
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by jrob 04 Jun 2012
+2
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.
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by loosie 04 Jun 2012
+2
Wow! great tip too!
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by laffma1 04 Jun 2012
Thanks.
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by oaro 05 Jun 2012
+1
great job
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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012
Thanks.
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by de105 05 Jun 2012
+1
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.
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by oigelcox 05 Jun 2012
+1
Looks great. Hugs Joyce
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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012
Thank you.
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by mysew1325 05 Jun 2012
+1
you did a wonderful job.
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by laffma1 05 Jun 2012
Thank you.