tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post7639582634347637658..comments2024-03-27T01:16:07.684-07:00Comments on AlewivesGirl: Amy Butler's Cosmo Bag Pattern ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-13312018612909601612014-05-18T20:05:51.669-07:002014-05-18T20:05:51.669-07:00Can you email me what you mean I do not like the w...Can you email me what you mean I do not like the way the handles are sewn.<br />Travelgirlme@gmail.comTravelWise Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372668962589535494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-17336518939125916202013-11-11T19:20:54.698-08:002013-11-11T19:20:54.698-08:00I changed the way the handles are connected
I am n...I changed the way the handles are connected<br />I am not a fan of hand stitching the bag together in the front of the bag after you turn it. I reached into the lining where I left a six inch un sewn area and pulled the handles through and sewed them and then pulled them back it looks much better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-75521801421711691532013-03-29T10:35:32.773-07:002013-03-29T10:35:32.773-07:00I have been sewing for YEARS and quilting for over...I have been sewing for YEARS and quilting for over 10 years. The instructions and illustrations are AWFUL! I took this bag to two sewing friendship meetings where many of us pondered what the instructions meant. Finally I put the instructions away and sewed it as I thought it should be sewed. The bag looks great but I will NEVER make it again. There are so many easier patterns out there that give more sewing enjoyment. I agree that this is not a beginning sewers project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-63596451512130556602011-08-13T11:45:54.046-07:002011-08-13T11:45:54.046-07:00To Anonymous-
There is not a pattern piece for the...To Anonymous-<br />There is not a pattern piece for the button loop - on pg. 23 of the directions it lists the dimensions as 5"wide x 12"long :)<br />good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-22449000812314682132011-07-19T09:22:14.750-07:002011-07-19T09:22:14.750-07:00Please help
lost the pattern piece for the button ...Please help<br />lost the pattern piece for the button hole for the cosmos bag....please post demensions of the rectagular strip....thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-19182659930644737992011-06-19T20:00:38.415-07:002011-06-19T20:00:38.415-07:00I am just starting this bag and I have a few year&...I am just starting this bag and I have a few year's experience. <br /><br />I did my initial read through first and hit a bump... on page 29 step 13 I can't fathom having the bag RIGHT side out in step A and then turning it RIGHT side out in step C... <br /><br />Did you just naturally know that wouldn't work and start with the bag right side in and the lining right side to the bag right side inside of it, and then flip?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Juleskraftworks krewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185482386472269959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-2915239060130997442011-06-19T19:56:40.163-07:002011-06-19T19:56:40.163-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.kraftworks krewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185482386472269959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-71326989414433584822011-05-29T21:03:26.318-07:002011-05-29T21:03:26.318-07:00I'm in the middle of making this bag right now...I'm in the middle of making this bag right now and am totally confused with what is labeled as figure 2 on pg 26. Yikes. I think the issue here is that the written instructions just aren't clear. I WILL finish this bag, since I spent the better part of my Sunday cutting the pieces. But yeah, It's a thinker.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678776979069108130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-32375693622018776042011-03-14T11:10:27.569-07:002011-03-14T11:10:27.569-07:00love the colors.. very much summer
also in the wi...love the colors.. very much summer<br />also in the winter ( tell you still got snow??)Kaylovesvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642142320669261018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-35232591157457886182011-03-12T08:54:47.663-08:002011-03-12T08:54:47.663-08:00Hi Darcy,
I think the best resource here would be...Hi Darcy,<br /><br />I think the best resource here would be to find yourself a good friend who has a bit of sewing experience under their belt and enlist their help, perhaps in exchange for tea and a pain au chocolat? If you have a local shop that gives private lessons (like we do here at Alewives) then I would hit them up for a lesson or two. If you have your heart set on making this bag, it's definitely not impossible... Just begin at the beginning, get all of your cutting done and then take it step by step until you hit a snag. Then: ask for help! You may surprise yourself and be better than you think!<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />RheaRhea Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957468264834006871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-27674853077904477182011-03-12T04:20:15.104-08:002011-03-12T04:20:15.104-08:00Rhea, thanks for your feedback. I am definitely t...Rhea, thanks for your feedback. I am definitely the "beginner" who bought this book so excited to see an entry level project that looked so cute! I am glad I read your post before attempting this one. Any advise on resources that would help me to successfully navigate through this project? Thanks!Darcynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-60748248470682448652011-03-11T06:43:15.121-08:002011-03-11T06:43:15.121-08:00Ugh, I hate cutting, too. But I have been thinkin...Ugh, I hate cutting, too. But I have been thinking about making a nice big bag with lots of pockets (or buying one off Etsy...). Yours turned out super cute, though I think I'd want a longer shoulder strap...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748454816480995214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-13173334968240741592011-03-10T16:21:58.155-08:002011-03-10T16:21:58.155-08:00Rhea, thanks for adding your honest opinion about ...Rhea, thanks for adding your honest opinion about difficultly leve. I'm still looking forward to dipping my toe into the sewing world. I'm a busy girl! I love your blog and your fabrics, very inspiring.mommyk8https://www.blogger.com/profile/18440911089594724752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-8002212808367639172011-03-10T14:08:04.345-08:002011-03-10T14:08:04.345-08:00The finish on your bag looks lovely. Will have to...The finish on your bag looks lovely. Will have to have a search for the interfacing you have mentioned, although here in Australia, it will probably be really expensive or hard to find than regular interfacing. <br />Love the fabrics you chose. Looks like you could stuff lots of things into the bag. Jacintaembracingitallhttp://www.embracingitall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130625691574268449.post-73337336363353116472011-03-10T12:00:32.720-08:002011-03-10T12:00:32.720-08:00Rhea:
I totally agree with you. Love the finished...Rhea:<br />I totally agree with you. Love the finished product, but definitely was challenging. The second bag went better once I figured everything out. I love the fabrics you chose!Cindynoreply@blogger.com