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Archangelica
New Pal
Netherlands
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 Posted - 04/08/2007 : 11:28:07 AM
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Strolling through the new 'Sew Today' I came across a pattern for sewing and knitting totes. I ordered the pattern today, so I hope to receive it withing a few weeks from the UK. I think the patterns look great and they are a great way to use leftover fabrics.
Here's the pattern http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B5006=x&TI= 5006 &page=1
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Outdoorknitter
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Mocha
Permanent Resident
Singapore
2819 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 06:31:56 AM
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 06:46:46 AM
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That's a great idea - very customizable too. Too bad I can't sew AT ALL.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " |
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azblueskies
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 07:11:08 AM
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Nice pattern. Hope you post a picture of yours when finished, archangelica.
azblue
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Archangelica
New Pal
Netherlands
24 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 09:52:50 AM
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@ azblueskies: I'm planning on doing so.
@ anderknit: maybe you can trade some knitting labour for sewing labour with a local sewing friend? |
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8kids4me
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 10:37:19 AM
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I bought this pattern this morning! I think while I am making the tote bag, I will look for a way to divide the tote into sections on the inside, to hold small works in progress. I really like the the circular needle holder.
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Sandra C
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 1:23:42 PM
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This is one excellent-looking pattern. I like everything about it (but would also add inside compartments).
The pattern is also available on ebay. The link is waaaay too long to paste here, but if you put Butterick 5006 in the search box, you'll see two listings (one an auction, one a Buy It Now for $6.64). There's another listing, too, but it's for a pattern for a woman's jacket and dress.
I think I'll put this pattern on my list for the next time Joann's has the Butterick patterns on sale. Not that I need another bag pattern...
Thanks!
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mands1229
Chatty Knitter
USA
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hillstreetmama
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 2:28:37 PM
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I didn't even know Butterick was still around! I used to use their patterns exclusively back in the days when I made my own clothes and sewed for others. Now I mostly sew bags and quilts. I like that needle holder for circs...might make a nice gift next Christmas. I may have to order the pattern, too.
Jan
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RoseM
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 6:26:22 PM
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You really started something, Archangelica!
I'm going to check my local fabric shops to see if the pattern is available there. All the components are really good looking - and look very functional as well.
Thanks for posting,
RoseM
p.s. I used to use Butterick for clothes back in the day too. They were kind of like the poor man's Vogue Pattern. |
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8kids4me
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 7:08:40 PM
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Butterick is owned by Vogue, as is McCalls. But any fabric store that carries "the big 2" companies should have that pattern. There were several at the store I went to today.
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twizzleydiva
New Pal
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 06:33:05 AM
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This is the pattern I picked out last week!! My step-mom can sew like a high paid seamstress (she has tried to teach me, but to no avail LOL), and I asked her to make me one! She was excited to have a project to work on. We are making a 1 hour trek next week to check out the pattern and buy some fabric/notions!! I can't wait until she can get started on it....
It's funny, I don't "get" sewing, and she can't understand how anyone can knit/crochet!! I am going to have to make her something nice for making me the knitting bag with matching needle roll!!
Mommy to a bright, 6 year old little boy, and a very spry 3 year old little girl...a little black mopdog, and a mischevious black kitty! |
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Archangelica
New Pal
Netherlands
24 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 09:50:58 AM
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lizknit
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 10:30:08 AM
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Originally posted by Sandra C
The pattern is also available on ebay. The link is waaaay too long to paste here
Here's the link.
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
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Corddrymum
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 12:14:17 PM
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I just bid on the pattern on Ebay! I looked for it yesterday at the fabric/yarn store but they were out...
You are all such enablers!
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YarnAndCoffee
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 1:06:06 PM
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Mmmmm. Pockets! You just can't have too many pockets in a bag -- especially odd-sized pockets that will magically hold that one item that is *always* getting lost in the depths of the main compartment...
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twizzleydiva
New Pal
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Posted - 04/25/2007 : 04:58:04 AM
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Well, my step-mom and I made the trek to Jo-Ann (about an hour away) to buy the pattern and fabric!!! (that was the closest place to here that sells Butterick, and about the only good fabric you can get here in Paducah is fat quarters anymore)...I picked out a beautiful deep red with gold pattern jaquard for the main fabric, and a matching deep red for the contrast fabric!!! I simply cannot wait until I get my projects in it!! Now I have to think of something that she'd love me to knit or crochet for her!! LOL...I'm thinking maybe a lapghan (she is constantly hot, and I don't think she'd need a sweater, hat, or any of those type things).
Leigh Ann
Mommy to a bright, 6 year old little boy, and a very spry 3 year old little girl...a little black mopdog, and a mischevious black kitty! |
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knittingbuzz
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 04/25/2007 : 05:45:13 AM
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Originally posted by anderknit
That's a great idea - very customizable too. Too bad I can't sew AT ALL.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' "
DITTO 
Krista
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't .... either way you are right."
-Henry Ford
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Isis Rising
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 04/25/2007 : 12:55:23 PM
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The possibilities are endless! I'm going to have to get that pattern, as well. What a shame Wal-mart doesn't sell Butterick patterns.
I'm sure Jo-Ann's, Michaels, or Hobby-Lobby have it. And, I have a 40 percent off coupon as well.
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Archangelica
New Pal
Netherlands
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Butterick pattern for knitting bag
