Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 48

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 48

On to the next set of Loops

Four Loops

 

I have spaced out the Loops differently on the Strengthener. This is because it has extra Material on the Outer Edges. I may need to add another Loop for more support.

Thumb Joint

 

Before I can add the Toggles, I need to make a Stronger Hem. I Fold it over so it is roughly a Thumb Joint Width.

Hem Across

 

I proceeded to Hem it all the way Across. Then I went to add the Toggles. However at least one has gone walkies. I need to rethink this. Either buy some more or find one the same size in a different Colour.

Bumpy Yellow

 

Whilst I am sorting out the Toggles, I decided to do something about the nasty Bumpy Yellow patch that I have spotted.

Nice and Neat

 

On closer inspection, there was more than one section of Yellow that needed addressing. Therefore, I added two Leaves, an Orange one on the Right and a Golden Yellow on the Left.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 42

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 42

Once again, I have to apologise. I am still having problems with photographs.

Sorting Loops

 

I had made eight Loops in Total. For the moment, I only need four. When I made the Loops, I only used a rough guide therefore; they are slightly different in size. I am now Sorting them into groups.

Adding Loop

 

I Add two of the Loops to the Strengthener. I am using Finger Spacing as a guide to separate them. These are the Outside Pair. I have Added them roughly an Inch away from the Edge.

All Looped Up

 

I now have Added the Inside Pair of Loops. They are two Finger Spaces from the Outside Loops. This means that the gap in the centre is not exact. If I feel that it is needed I can always add another Loop later.

Sewn Through

 

I was not particularly bother about which Brown Wool that I used to Sew the Loops in place. I merely used any bit of Wool Scraps that I had handy.

Obviously to make sure the Loops were Secured properly I have Sewn Through. This means that the Stitches will have to be Covered.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 38

 Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 38

I am continuing with the Second Strengthener.

Single Hem

 

I had been left with Excess Material. I could either Cut it or Fold it.

Hem Fold

 

With the amount of coughing I am doing, I felt it safer to Fold.  Actually, the other end of the Material had

Comparison

 

I have Sewed the Second Strengthener is place. In the above photograph, you can see the Comparison between the two.

Unpicked

 

I was not happy the way it looked so I unpicked it to redo. This time instead of the using the Tacking Stitch I used Blanket Stitch.

New Comparison

Though still not perfect, it is much better than before. I had thought about putting a Strip across to cover the gap. However, I decided against it and are going to leave it as a little pocket to keep tissues inside.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 37

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 37

This week I am struggling with a wracking cough and cold. However, I have managed to get some work done on the Flap.

First Strengthener

 

In the last blog, I had completed my first Strengthener, which by the red lines I am getting in the text leads me to believe that I have invented a new word.

Part Hemmed

 

I have Part Hemmed the second piece of Material. I have left one side Unhemmed.

Double Thread

 

To make it a stronger bond I used Double the Thread. I started to attach the Material with a Blanket Stitch. I know I used a temporary Tacking Stitch on the other piece but I simply forgot.

Excess Amount

 

I have completed Sewing one Side. As you can see in the above photograph, there is quite an Amount of Excess Material.