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lizstanton08

When you have project instructions but no pattern

lizstanton08
15 years ago

I am new at sewing and am currently reading the book "100 Ways to Use Your First Sewing Machine." My friend and I attempted to make the tote bag in the book - however, there was no pattern for the bag, only instructions (i.e. cut four panels of 15 x 17 fabric). The tote is not yet finished, but it's not exactly coming along as planned - I think that the cut is off.

How do you make a project for which you don't have a pattern?

I measured the 15 x 17 on the fabric, cut it to create the first panel, and then pinned it to the fabric as a template to create the other three panels. However, I don't think that this was the best method, since the pieces are not all the same size and the cut was shaky.

Any suggestions?

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