tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post1721787736821111402..comments2023-08-03T05:16:59.085-04:00Comments on Trial Balloons: An "Ouch" PouchBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17049287568094965278noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-42125123826889021132020-10-12T14:01:28.663-04:002020-10-12T14:01:28.663-04:00The instructions are very good. And the "exp...The instructions are very good. And the "expectation setting" notes are spot on! Have fun!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049287568094965278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-25782074348917354202020-10-09T19:35:58.160-04:002020-10-09T19:35:58.160-04:00Hmmm...not sure...I used a really stiff plastic pl...Hmmm...not sure...I used a really stiff plastic placemat for the bottom half that helps it stand up and the car headliner stuff for the body of the pouch. The author suggests things that can be folded and still hold their shape pretty well. I'd say it would be worth a try.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049287568094965278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-23188379745612084772020-10-09T19:24:52.226-04:002020-10-09T19:24:52.226-04:00I just received a book I ordered from Amazon. It ...I just received a book I ordered from Amazon. It came in a plastic, not-quite-bubble wrap envelope. Do you think that material would work for this pouch?Carol in Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040851935970426022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-79604256202062808362020-10-09T19:10:57.047-04:002020-10-09T19:10:57.047-04:00Absolutely! I set myself up for that one!Absolutely! I set myself up for that one!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049287568094965278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-81946980506386345712020-10-09T17:05:17.744-04:002020-10-09T17:05:17.744-04:00IkatBag is a genius for creating this pattern, and...IkatBag is a genius for creating this pattern, and you are not far behind in creating such a lovely version. I put all the instructions and illustrations in a Word file (after much adjustment to make everything fit) and hope to make such a bag soon.Carol in Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040851935970426022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-22137550471332514562020-10-09T15:06:03.280-04:002020-10-09T15:06:03.280-04:00I think sometimes our downfall is in the thinking ...I think sometimes our downfall is in the thinking it is quick and easy. The bag looks great.Sewmom18https://www.blogger.com/profile/06662927924618830001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-27560015513624957922020-10-09T10:03:36.512-04:002020-10-09T10:03:36.512-04:00The bag part isn't too crazy, it's the sti...The bag part isn't too crazy, it's the stiffening stuff that makes it a challenge. I might try one without the stiff stuff.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049287568094965278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322328411043333175.post-47008241793049072822020-10-09T09:16:21.010-04:002020-10-09T09:16:21.010-04:00Kudos for rocking this challenge!! Ikatbag used to...Kudos for rocking this challenge!! Ikatbag used to offer these fir sale through her store, along with other goodies, so if anyone falls in love with the design is does have to stay unrequited. Maybe? Can’t wait to see where you put your energies next- it is a great ride. CAN Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760788256009960413noreply@blogger.com