Comments on: Expandable Bag Pattern and Tutorial

By: sewwhatalicia

sewwhatalicia — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:16:47 +0000

In reply to Jeri. It is a separating zipper. <3

By: Jeri

Jeri — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:52:59 +0000

I love the idea of an expandable tote, but I am having problems visualizing how the zipper works. Is it a separating sipper or a regular zipper with the tab closing at the bottom?

By: Margie

Margie — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:40:55 +0000

In reply to sewwhatalicia.

I’m sorry if I seemed rude or know-it-all. I sometimes/frequently have trouble visualizing written directions.

After reading your reply and looking at the tutorial again, I think I can finally “see things in my head” and better understand what you’ve said.

Thank you for the tutorial on this neat bag. I hope to make one soon.

By: sewwhatalicia

sewwhatalicia — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:57:17 +0000

In reply to Margie. Hi Margie, I did not take the zipper apart because I really hate putting zippers back together, but if it is easier for you to do that then go for it! I am not sure I understand your question about the lining. Adding the lining the way I did was actually very easy and it wasn't really sewing a circle it is just a straight line where you keep adjusting the fabric. But as always if you think your way is better, then go for it! <3 Alicia

By: Margie

Margie — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 19:01:16 +0000

I just saw this tutorial. I like the idea but I do have a question. When sewing the second side of the zipper, are you tucking the middle piece down into the bottom of the bag or do you take the two sides of the zipper completely apart then put the zipper pull back on after sewing the second side on? It is not at all clear in the tutorial, at least not to me.

For the lining, why not sewing the long sides of the three pieces of fabric together, then sew the sides? It would be easier than sewing circles together.

Thank you for making this tutorial.

By: sewwhatalicia

sewwhatalicia — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:13:02 +0000

In reply to Anne Weaver. Isn't it so cool?!?! Thanks Anne! <3

By: Anne Weaver

Anne Weaver — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 01:46:03 +0000

I need to make me one of these!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow afternoon that features your expandable tote bag tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=89921 –Anne