Comments on: Laminated Cotton Sewing Project – Tote Bag

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:05:33 +0000

No need to pin the laminated cotton….just use paper clips….holds it tight and doesn’t leave holes.

By: PCB prototype UK

PCB prototype UK — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:16:33 +0000

I like looking through an article that will make men and women think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!

By: Toshiko Hancher

Toshiko Hancher — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:44:43 +0000

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By: karen smith

karen smith — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:24:24 +0000

Another website that has good info. on sewing with laminated fabric is PurlSoho.com–choose PurlBee on the website and look for instructions to make their Echino laminate totes. They are fashioned after grocery bags sold by Trader Joes–circular in shape. I have made many of these bags. The back side of Echino fabric is a combo of cotton and linen and can be sewn so it is exposed–just looks like a linen-y cotton color. Nice stiff laminate–bag stands up on its own.

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Prezenty na 18 — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:44:51 +0000

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By: Darcy

Darcy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:38:57 +0000

I would love to know what pattern you used for this tote – it’s such a great shape. Thanks!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:31:33 +0000

I love the colors and was wanting to make lunch bags. Does anybody have trouble embroidering on it???

By: Blonde Nana

Blonde Nana — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:25:10 +0000

I was wondering if the “thunking” you described with the 100 size needle might be minimized by the use of a leather needle instead to sew on the laminate. Just a thought. I love the idea of combining many different textures and fabrics and plan to try other piecing to achieve interesting bags. Life never has to be boring or ho-hum this way!! Thanks for the pattern.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:32:59 +0000

Thanks so much for clearing up the whole laminated cotton thing. I’m thinking of making tote bags, too, and was wondering how this stuff works with a sewing machine. I really appreciate your time & effort!
Can you recommend any particular place to buy it at a fair price? I know the shipping is probably high due to the weight of the fabric.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:51:39 +0000

This is a very cool idea!