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Cutting: Part 2

Once you have all of your supplies, you will begin to cut the Weekender Tote pieces from your fabrics. This is a critical step of the project, so please measure carefully. It takes time and effort to cut everything correctly. You will need to use the guide on page 3 of your Weekender Tote pattern. Everything is rectangular shapes except for the lining and pocket shapes. Set the pleat template aside, You will not need it until step 5, on page 5. 
Here is a look at our Flickr Group's work on this step...
This is a great picture from CookCleanCraft. I like to lay out my pieces this way too. It is nice knowing I am not the only one.


This picture is from Flickr photostream MyLittleHedgeHog, also visit her blog at HomeGrownHedgehog.


I adore this purple bag from A Kingly Affair! 


Le Touche A Tout's photostream


From Little Ditty Design's photostream

This is a fantastic picture is from Squarebag or QuiltBagsGardens blog! 
She looks very organized and ready!

From Twins Squared's photostream! 
Thank you for sharing your pictures everyone!
Great work!   Don't forget to treat yourself for completing each part of the sew along. It could be a nature walk, a relaxing bath, reading your favorite book or even more sewing time. Please feel free to share with the group some ways you have treated yourself!
Happy Cutting!
~Leah 

Comments

Unknown saidā€¦
It's great seeing how everyone's bags are coming together. There are some great fabric combinations. Maybe I'll be more adventurous with the next one (since I know this bag is going to be a success!).
May 5, 2010 at 10:12ā€ÆPM
MAM saidā€¦
OH dear - I signed up and haven't had time to do a thing! Sorry, I won't be posting - at least not now.
martha ann
May 7, 2010 at 3:48ā€ÆPM
http://quiltsbagsgardens.blogspot.com/ saidā€¦
Thanks for the link back, Leah. This is really going to be fun.
http://quiltsbagsgardens.blogspot.com/
May 8, 2010 at 1:05ā€ÆPM
Mama Lusco saidā€¦
Are we cutting and fusing the interfacing this week, too?
luscofamily@ortelco.net
May 10, 2010 at 6:39ā€ÆPM
Jennifer saidā€¦
I know this question is technically for the step we are doing this week, but do you have any photos of you laying the pleat pattern onto the patchwork pleat for cutting? I'm a bit confused! (I blame being 26 weeks pregnant - ha!) Thank you!!
May 10, 2010 at 7:36ā€ÆPM
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