Comments on: Birdie Sling Done! http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=birdie-sling-done Color the Ordinary Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:31:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dawn http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-223373 Dawn Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:27:09 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-223373 I just finished my birdie sling and I used the fusible interfacing and fleece as suggested on the pattern. I did like the fusible fleece, but the interfacing was so stiff I think it did alter the drape of the fabric. I was going along fine until I hit the last step and just could not figure out what the directions meant by "tuck the handle between the two layers." I ended up tucking the handle wrong, and when I flipped the bag inside out the handle was down in between the lining and the exterior. After much seam ripping, I just folded down the seam by hand and topstitched around the top of the band. What did I do wrong? I just finished my birdie sling and I used the fusible interfacing and fleece as suggested on the pattern. I did like the fusible fleece, but the interfacing was so stiff I think it did alter the drape of the fabric. I was going along fine until I hit the last step and just could not figure out what the directions meant by “tuck the handle between the two layers.” I ended up tucking the handle wrong, and when I flipped the bag inside out the handle was down in between the lining and the exterior. After much seam ripping, I just folded down the seam by hand and topstitched around the top of the band. What did I do wrong?

]]> By: Kathy http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-222293 Kathy Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:35:14 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-222293 I'm a bit late to the conversation, but wanted to let you know I've made about 8 of these bags and I've always used the fusible interfacing and the fusible fleece. I really like it and I like the stiffness of it-for me as a beginner it was much easier to work with then the sew in and I used quilting cotton so it needed to be heavier. The handles are very oddly shaped and I've been cutting them straighter on the ends it just makes sewing them in a lot easier for me. As a beginner this was a great first real bag for me-as soon as I put pictures up on Facebook my friends were calling me asking me to make them one! :) I’m a bit late to the conversation, but wanted to let you know I’ve made about 8 of these bags and I’ve always used the fusible interfacing and the fusible fleece. I really like it and I like the stiffness of it-for me as a beginner it was much easier to work with then the sew in and I used quilting cotton so it needed to be heavier. The handles are very oddly shaped and I’ve been cutting them straighter on the ends it just makes sewing them in a lot easier for me. As a beginner this was a great first real bag for me-as soon as I put pictures up on Facebook my friends were calling me asking me to make them one! :)

]]> By: Sumya http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-220726 Sumya Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:06:39 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-220726 um hi do you still have the pattern? I really need it for a school project if you do good and have a scanner could you please email it to me at saraleena@rocketmail.com or do you know where I can find the pattern for free cause I live in New Zealand and they don't sell it here lol um hi do you still have the pattern? I really need it for a school project if you do good and have a scanner could you please email it to me at saraleena@rocketmail.com or do you know where I can find the pattern for free cause I live in New Zealand and they don’t sell it here lol

]]> By: Astrid http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-217404 Astrid Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:45:27 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-217404 Thank you so much for posting this, it came in really handy. I finished mine a few hours ago. Yours is beautiful - love the fabric combination! ;) Thank you so much for posting this, it came in really handy. I finished mine a few hours ago. Yours is beautiful – love the fabric combination! ;)

]]> By: Linnea http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-202286 Linnea Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:52:01 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-202286 I love my bag too! I found that when I made my handles I could turn it without leaving the side open. I sewed both sides completely and turned it right side out. It was a bulky turn but then I didn't have to hand stitch it. The magnetic clasp is perfect! I love my bag too!
I found that when I made my handles I could turn it without leaving the side open. I sewed both sides completely and turned it right side out. It was a bulky turn but then I didn’t have to hand stitch it. The magnetic clasp is perfect!

]]> By: Kim http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-200864 Kim Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:45:15 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-200864 Wow, what a beautiful linen bag. I have made this using the fusible fleece on the exterior and I found it lovely and 'cushiony'. I liked it so much I decided to use it on the handles too which makes for comfortable shoulders. I used normal interfacing on the lining and pockets. My stitching leaves much to be desired so I enjoyed topstitching but itched to get the bag finished. Wow, what a beautiful linen bag. I have made this using the fusible fleece on the exterior and I found it lovely and ‘cushiony’. I liked it so much I decided to use it on the handles too which makes for comfortable shoulders. I used normal interfacing on the lining and pockets. My stitching leaves much to be desired so I enjoyed topstitching but itched to get the bag finished.

]]> By: Cynthia http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-191309 Cynthia Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:42:07 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-191309 AWESOME!! I love this bag. Retrofied on Etsy made a diaper bag for me me with the same fabric. I love your shop! Cynthia AWESOME!! I love this bag. Retrofied on Etsy made a diaper bag for me me with the same fabric. I love your shop! Cynthia

]]> By: Andrea http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-187794 Andrea Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:24:23 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-187794 Hi, I made the Frenchy bag about a year ago and followed the instructions exactly. I found that the level of interfacing is far too high. My Frenchy bag can out far too rigid and as you said, I lost the drape of my fabric. If you accidently creased the bag it ws a bit like creasing a bit of paper, it became a permanent crease. With the next bag I left out the iron on interfacing altogether and used a sew-in fleece interfacing which is soft , helps to keep the bag's shape but is not as rigid as a surf board!! I have the Birdie Sling bag but not yet started it so many thanks for this post! I Love your blog too. Hi,
I made the Frenchy bag about a year ago and followed the instructions exactly. I found that the level of interfacing is far too high. My Frenchy bag can out far too rigid and as you said, I lost the drape of my fabric. If you accidently creased the bag it ws a bit like creasing a bit of paper, it became a permanent crease. With the next bag I left out the iron on interfacing altogether and used a sew-in fleece interfacing which is soft , helps to keep the bag’s shape but is not as rigid as a surf board!! I have the Birdie Sling bag but not yet started it so many thanks for this post!
I Love your blog too.

]]> By: Concha http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-187229 Concha Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:05:29 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-187229 Here's mine: http://saidosdaconcha.blogspot.com/2008/08/birdie-sling.html I love yours and enjoyed reading all your comments! It's so helpful when people share their insight. I should do that more often! Here’s mine:

http://saidosdaconcha.blogspot.com/2008/08/birdie-sling.html

I love yours and enjoyed reading all your comments! It’s so helpful when people share their insight. I should do that more often!

]]> By: Krissy http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/01/12/birdie-sling-done/comment-page-1/#comment-186870 Krissy Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:55:14 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/?p=605#comment-186870 I've made several of the Birdie Slings. I had NO idea about the corrected instructions for the band, so THANK YOU for pointing that out, I would have never known! I use interfacing on the whole bag, but have slightly changed which kinds I use. First off, if I remember correctly, the pattern piece for the band says you need to cut 6 pieces of interfacing when there are only 4 bands. I never cut 6. lol I also love the fusible fleece for the inside of the bag... I love how plush it makes it. I try to find the thinnest available so it's not too bulky. I use a pretty stiff interfacing for the handles, since that's what gets the brunt of use. I have switched to using a light to mid-weight fusible interfacing on the exterior panels, just so it's not so stiff. It makes it easier to work with as well. It still takes me about 6-8 hours to make the bag, from cutting to completion. There are SO many steps. I've made I think 7 of them? I have 2 more waiting in my projects box. lol I've also started completing various parts of the pattern before their step so it was easier to get done. I sew the handle first, so once the main panels of the bag are done, it's ready to finish once the handle is sewn to the sides. Also, I have never been able to understand how to get the handle sewn on by following the instructions, so I sew the handle on the right side according to the directions, then line it against the bottom of the bag and sew the left side to the left side of the bag. Then when I pull the bag through the lining, the handle is completely attached and all that's left is the top-stitching. Does that make any sense? LOL Love how your bag turned out! I’ve made several of the Birdie Slings. I had NO idea about the corrected instructions for the band, so THANK YOU for pointing that out, I would have never known! I use interfacing on the whole bag, but have slightly changed which kinds I use. First off, if I remember correctly, the pattern piece for the band says you need to cut 6 pieces of interfacing when there are only 4 bands. I never cut 6. lol I also love the fusible fleece for the inside of the bag… I love how plush it makes it. I try to find the thinnest available so it’s not too bulky. I use a pretty stiff interfacing for the handles, since that’s what gets the brunt of use. I have switched to using a light to mid-weight fusible interfacing on the exterior panels, just so it’s not so stiff. It makes it easier to work with as well. It still takes me about 6-8 hours to make the bag, from cutting to completion. There are SO many steps. I’ve made I think 7 of them? I have 2 more waiting in my projects box. lol I’ve also started completing various parts of the pattern before their step so it was easier to get done. I sew the handle first, so once the main panels of the bag are done, it’s ready to finish once the handle is sewn to the sides. Also, I have never been able to understand how to get the handle sewn on by following the instructions, so I sew the handle on the right side according to the directions, then line it against the bottom of the bag and sew the left side to the left side of the bag. Then when I pull the bag through the lining, the handle is completely attached and all that’s left is the top-stitching. Does that make any sense? LOL Love how your bag turned out!

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