tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post7502261038164552665..comments2022-06-15T00:20:44.243+01:00Comments on Handbags by Helen: Sew, you want to make bags?Handbags by Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16726735696483826476noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-72167225748869803562012-03-18T20:12:37.385+00:002012-03-18T20:12:37.385+00:00Thanks for a lots of advice :) I've made only ...Thanks for a lots of advice :) I've made only one bag so far, but I've got plans to do more. In fact I'm just waiting for some new supplies and fabrics :) And yes, it is addictive :Ddorota porebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366572661385950038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-65948362206681504232012-03-13T18:10:14.467+00:002012-03-13T18:10:14.467+00:00great post and lots of useful tips!
enjoyed readin...great post and lots of useful tips!<br />enjoyed reading this one!<br />thanks Helen for sharing your knowledge and experience with us :)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402493912227435890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-89097060224354888882012-02-20T14:06:11.116+00:002012-02-20T14:06:11.116+00:00Because you make me want to make bags I've nom...Because you make me want to make bags I've nominated you for the Leibster Award this week - go check it out http://blackwillowboho.blogspot.com/2012/02/leibster-award-for-crafters.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597848141374788831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-73727247798116506012012-02-18T10:00:29.786+00:002012-02-18T10:00:29.786+00:00Because you give out such great info I have decide...Because you give out such great info I have decided you are definitely one of my favourite bloggers, Helen. So I have nominated you in the Lieber Award, a sort of love chain letter for bloggers. Details on my blog - enjoy!!Reloved Remnantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16971895751950600348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-63262586376238018072012-02-16T16:45:48.952+00:002012-02-16T16:45:48.952+00:00Just to let you know, I've given you the Liebs...Just to let you know, I've given you the Liebster Blog award. Pop over to my blog for details. xJam Daloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609040112510432013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-61294743757035297212012-02-15T11:02:50.432+00:002012-02-15T11:02:50.432+00:00What great tips, I really wish I could sew, its on...What great tips, I really wish I could sew, its on my list of things to learn oneday. xJam Daloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609040112510432013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-31322040340710872862012-02-14T21:44:13.827+00:002012-02-14T21:44:13.827+00:00Oh, how I love handbags! My Mother In Law to be ...Oh, how I love handbags! My Mother In Law to be recently made me the most beautiful bag I have ever seen - i think she either knitted or croched it but she has promised to show me how! The tips you have given make the whole process seem less daunting so I might just be tempted to give it ago! JoPrettier In Inkhttp://www.prettierinink.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-20898427256290635492012-02-13T21:24:32.337+00:002012-02-13T21:24:32.337+00:00I think you're right about the scissors. Will ...I think you're right about the scissors. Will have to invest insome gooduns. Fabric is definately addictive!Highland Monkey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288377600742888550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-13589059870185588962012-02-13T20:33:31.972+00:002012-02-13T20:33:31.972+00:00I have a massive addiction to fabric and very litt...I have a massive addiction to fabric and very little inspiration to make anything from it - it's all too nice to cut up and potentially ruin!!! Xbutterflyblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959602212008015149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-24646972998183032322012-02-13T19:51:51.614+00:002012-02-13T19:51:51.614+00:00Great blog - but you know what you've done don...Great blog - but you know what you've done don't you? Awakened the desire to have a go at making a bag! Nooooo :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597848141374788831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-63692750766160324032012-02-13T19:27:33.637+00:002012-02-13T19:27:33.637+00:00Great tips! Thanks for the share. Now... heeeellll...Great tips! Thanks for the share. Now... heeeellllooooo sewing machine ;)Kat Shentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041875541001347134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-45104791669798770592012-02-13T16:26:26.432+00:002012-02-13T16:26:26.432+00:00This is awesome, and how kind of you to share this...This is awesome, and how kind of you to share this! Definitely something to save. Great! Thank you! :)Susiehttp://eatitanyway.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-36201638363162278022012-02-13T13:34:00.864+00:002012-02-13T13:34:00.864+00:00Thanks for the tips (and the warning about buying ...Thanks for the tips (and the warning about buying fabric...). I'm off to check out the links.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-84739918681766222902012-02-13T11:48:50.984+00:002012-02-13T11:48:50.984+00:00Really useful post. Makes you appreciate all the ...Really useful post. Makes you appreciate all the work that goes into making a handmade bag. Wondering if I should get the sewing machine out ;-)<br /><br />Alison x<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueForestJewellery" title="Handmade jewelry semi precious stones, beads, silver" rel="nofollow">Blue Forest Jewellery</a>Blue Forest Jewelleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785707374791141297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-23794335435704980782012-02-13T11:35:08.684+00:002012-02-13T11:35:08.684+00:00I found myself noddng along as I read your blog ho...I found myself noddng along as I read your blog hon!!! All appeals to me and so true. Your equipment box is so much more organised than mine though!!!<br />Can definately symphasise with you on the fabric front :0/ xxZukieStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118087884133305770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-24782422611706504412012-02-13T11:19:05.167+00:002012-02-13T11:19:05.167+00:00Too late for me (the health warning). Liked all th...Too late for me (the health warning). Liked all the advice and envied the neat work box.<br />jo xPickle Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265064642643550293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-58138983062205587422012-02-13T10:58:02.015+00:002012-02-13T10:58:02.015+00:00Some great tips and links, thank you.
I use a trav...Some great tips and links, thank you.<br />I use a travel iron I bought to take on holiday , it's small, compact a steam iron and not very expensive.<br /><br />Jan xJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336961340492919983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-37098724855543998962012-02-13T09:22:12.521+00:002012-02-13T09:22:12.521+00:00Thanks for all the lovely comments. Maybe we need ...Thanks for all the lovely comments. Maybe we need a self-help group for fabric obsessives! The iron was from u-handbag.Handbags by Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726735696483826476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-18536362849897618902012-02-13T08:19:43.157+00:002012-02-13T08:19:43.157+00:00Excellent advice.. especially the bit about fabric...Excellent advice.. especially the bit about fabric addiction. Really like the advice about wadding and interfacing, it is one of those things that people don't tell you and assume that you know. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101768649825667000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-9274789293973259562012-02-12T20:15:17.737+00:002012-02-12T20:15:17.737+00:00Thanks for sharing your tips, i've never made ...Thanks for sharing your tips, i've never made a bag but think i might give it a try :)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369306691972984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-40122841083636957742012-02-12T19:34:53.706+00:002012-02-12T19:34:53.706+00:00Lots of great tips there and I love the health war...Lots of great tips there and I love the health warning at the end - so true!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383618809187116026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-68850246525474801602012-02-12T19:30:40.783+00:002012-02-12T19:30:40.783+00:00Don't mention fabric I just love it. That iron...Don't mention fabric I just love it. That iron looks fantastic especially for smaller work and the book looks excellentCarolee Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06664419480578937491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-89109837982954968202012-02-12T19:05:41.010+00:002012-02-12T19:05:41.010+00:00This one made me laugh, some brilliant advice but ...This one made me laugh, some brilliant advice but you're right - fabric buying IS addictive! Today I filled my 5th tidy box of fabric - oops!!! Happy Making!Lucy Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429001018082278288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-20612164791813846672012-02-12T18:47:39.711+00:002012-02-12T18:47:39.711+00:00Some good tips from you there - I am going to have...Some good tips from you there - I am going to have a read of the links you have posted Mich :)lovetartanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285840526975062840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085124969212957190.post-59455108973937874032012-02-12T18:12:07.579+00:002012-02-12T18:12:07.579+00:00A really great post Helen - thank you. Lots of gr...A really great post Helen - thank you. Lots of great advice and I love your crafters iron - where did you get it from? Hope you have a good weekChristmas Pie Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535917693583199463noreply@blogger.com