Pattern Name:

Bag Lady (or Gents) Carrying Bag Pattern

Step:

8

And here I thought we had made an error free pattern! These are not errors that will mess your bag up; they will just confuse you a bit.

Page 7, step 8. Paragraph 1, Measurements Medium should read 9 ½ x 25 ¾ inches.

Paragraph 5, the dimension after quilting the bag, the front will probably measure between 23 ¾ inches and 25 ¾ inches. It depends on the amount of quilting you do. - Same with paragraph 6.

Just make sure that the bottom piece for the bag is the same width as the front/back measurements after stippling/quilting. The ends should be the same size and the side panel measurements, again after stippling/quilting.

Page 12, the first paragraph should really be the second paragraph. Sew across the top of the pocket panel, one quarter of an inch after inserting the timtext into the document pocket panel.

Page 12, the Pocket section - This is about patch pockets. Patch pockets are the same kind of pocket you would put on shirts, or a bathrobe.

Panel pockets are described on page 13, step 9B. This is specific to side panels, but can also be utilized for front/back pockets instead of patch pockets for the front and back.

Pattern Name:

Marilyn Bags - Page 5

Step:

5

Bag bottom Using the measurements from previous step, determine the size of the bag bottom piece. Bag Front _________ inches + 1/2 inch = ________ inches Bag sides ____________ inches + 1/2 inch =: _________ inches

Pointer - These should be the measurements AFTER stipple quilting.

Pattern Name:

Marilyn Bags - Page 9 - 11 - Installing the zipper

Step:

0

The math for the zipper installation does work. (I tried it again just yesterday for two bags). Some students have discovered that it is easier if you add an extra ½ inch to each placket piece to give you a little slack, and to make it easier if you want to fold the fabric to cover the teeth of the zipper, making the zipper “invisible”. I prefer this look myself. What is not possible for some of us who get the zipper in the bag snugly is that you probably will not be able to sew the binding on the ends with the sewing machine. I know, the last bag I finished I about went nuts trying to make it work. The bag that I did sew the binding on around the edge after doing the zipper was much looser, but didn't feel or look as good as an end product when done more snugly. To get the snug look you will probably have to sew the binding on the ends by hand. (Yes, it takes a few minutes, a strong needle and a good thimble - but it looks so good when you finish). Also, you will not be able to top stitch over the binding, so consider a narrower binding with minimal amount of batting. Many of the Bag Ladies are choosing not to top stitch the binding on any of the bags and are pleased with the end product. I hope making the Marilyn Bag has been gratifying for you - I know I love to see the bags that come out of the classes. I would love a photo of you and your bag so I can add it to the Bag Lady Memories album. I hope the process has been a fulfilling one. Love & Stitches, Justine