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Image Notes 1. Photos of a vintage MKVII bag from Ebay. 2. Preliminary sketches for scale
Image Notes 1. All this fits inside the bag when closed - I've just pulled it out so you can see what's in it.
Step 1: Parts
You will need: 1/2 yard canvas (or heavy linen) - washed to pre-shrink thread dark brown leather (or cloth) strap - 3/4" by 65" or so, depending on your preferred length 1 inch rings - 2 gold snaps - 2 silver rivets - 2 silver square sliding buckle for 3/4" strap pins paper to make the pattern pencil/pen metal edge ruler fabric scissors iron and ironing board/surface sewing machine with a needle that can handle canvas (or a needle and some patience) snap setter and hammer for snaps
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For dyeing: green tea OR sage/ parsley/ thyme/ basil pot that can hold 8 cups of water + fabric spoon/tongs stove top white vinegar old pillowcase (zippered or tied shut) dryer container for soaking Note: it's ok to use food dishes for this project since you are dyeing with edible items and not using chemicals. Optional: zipper fabric for purse lining
Image Notes 1. these should be gold, but this is what I had in the drawer. 2. optional 3. some of the hardware
Step 2: Pattern
Using computer jiggery-pokery or a ruler, draw the pattern out to the proper size on some paper. If using regular typing paper, you will need to tape sheets together. Unless otherwise specified, the seam allowances (dashed lines) are 1/2 inch wide. The original bag would have the side, front, and back pieces separate, but this version streamlines a small bag made with heavy fabric. To make the bag exactly like the original, you would need one piece 9.5 x 5", one piece 5 x 5", and three pieces 1.5 x 5" (plus seam allowances). The ring tabs are webbing on the original. You could also add interior pockets and a lining, but I didn't.
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Image Notes 1. corner fold lines 2. clip seam allowances here and at corners 3. Do not clip this corner 4. The center portion of this seam allowance should be 1.5" wide. I forgot to draw it in. 5. Flap ---> 6. Back ---> 7. Bottom ----> 8. Sides and Front --->
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so. Add the fabric and simmer for 30 minutes, making sure the fabric stays submerged and has no air bubbles. Turn off the heat and let sit until cool. The longer the fabric soaks, the darker it will get. You want to go a shade darker than you want- the fabric will dry a little lighter. I let the fabric soak in dye for over 3 hours. Rinse the excess dye from the fabric. I gave it an extra rinse with the vinegar water to set it, just in case, but I don't think it was really necessary. Put the fabric in the old pillowcase, and dry it in the dryer to set the color.
Image Notes 1. Leave extra fabric all the way around all of the pattern pieces in case it shrinks more while dyeing
Image Notes 1. This tea has been in the pantry for several years. At least it finally got used!
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Image Notes 1. Undyed canvas 2. Tea (old mint green tea) 3. Spices (ground sage, plus parsley, thyme, and basil)
Image Notes 1. When laying out the pattern, take a look at the dye job and adjust your spacing to get the best parts. Go with the grain of the fabric.
Image Notes 1. It's easier if you press the seam allowances and fold marks first.
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Image Notes 1. Side has been folded under, and the very edge of the corner sewn to make a pin tuck. 2. Sew the hem to match its width on the inside.
Image Notes 1. clip the corners on the front flap to remove a layer of fabric, otherwise the snaps won't go through.
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Image Notes 1. Not impossible to sew on after the bag is assembled, but easier to do when flat.
Image Notes 1. Not impossible to sew on after the bag is assembled, but easier to do when flat.
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Sep 23, 2013. 12:42 PM REPLY
jessyratfink says:
That's a great looking bag!
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