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more pleats!

May 19, 2010

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Just thought I’d show a few step-by-step pictures of how I added the pleated panel to Leslie’s buttercup bag.

First, I measured the center ‘panel’ of the buttercup bag (which meant that I didn’t do the center pleat) and cut a piece of coordinating fabric to that size (and three times as tall as the bag).

Next, I ironed pleats into my panel of fabric.  I did this by marking every inch with a fabric pen, matching up my markings, and ironing in place.  The markings ensured an even pleat spacing.

Then I lined up matching ribbon on each side of my panel (since my panel’s edges weren’t finished).  I also pinned the ribbon-and-panel combo to its soon-to-be-home on the center of the purse’s ‘front’.

Finally, I stitched all three parts- ribbon, pleated panel, and front-of-purse-piece- together.  Since the buttercup bag has a lining that ‘tucks in’ the top and bottom edges of the finished purse, I didn’t have to worry about the rough edges on the top and on the bottom.

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  1. raggygirlvintage says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Very cute, love that spring green.
    Tracey

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  2. CraftCrave says

    May 19, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [19 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  3. Katharine says

    May 19, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Hi! Just wanted you to know that a link and post about your tea wreath will be on Just a Thought@ http://www.katharinesthoughts.blogspot.com
    tommorrow May 20th. Your blog is lovely, we've learned so much!
    Thanks!

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  4. CraftCrave says

    May 20, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [20 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 21, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [21 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 22, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [22 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 23, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [23 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  8. casserole says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Awesome!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-create-pleated-panel-detail-for-a-bag/2010/05/23/

    –Anne

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  9. Sheri@childmade.com says

    May 24, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Well done! Thanks for sharing … I've posted a link.

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  10. CraftCrave says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [24 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 25, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [25 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 26, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [26 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 27, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [27 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 28, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [28 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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    May 29, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [29 May 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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