What is a box bag?
What is a box bag?
The box bag, made popular by labels like Mark Cross and Louis Vuitton, is currently dominating the arms of celebs and street-style stars. Unlike the bucket bag’s slouchy design, the box bag’s structured style recalls old-fashioned trunk cases and hatboxes of a bygone era and instantly dresses up any outfit.
How do you calculate box corners?
Mark the depth of the boxed corner with a fabric marking pen or pencil and a straight ruler, positioning your ruler so the desired depth is measured from side to side at the base of the “peak.” Our desired boxed corner depth is 3” (more on how to determine measurements below).
What are the measurements for a tote bag?
Although the size varies, the size of an average tote bag is about 13 x 15 inches. Having a big opening allows items to be easily retrieved and added to the bag. There are generally no zippers or buttons that seal the bag shut; although there are variations that include these features.
What do you do with a boxy tote?
The Boxy Tote has pockets all the way around on the outside, pockets all the way around on the inside! Heavy duty formed metal stays that keep the bags mouth wide open, easy to get your Singer Featherweight sewing machine in and out. There are other uses for this versatile tote–many many things fit inside this taller Boxy Tote.
How do you make a boxy bag with a zipper?
Box all four corners by opening each corner, centering the side seam, flattening the zig-zagged side seam AWAY FROM THE ZIPPER (toward the bottom of the bag), and forming a straight line. Pin in place. Using a 1/4″ seam allowance, sew each of the four boxed corners closed.
Where can I find the boxy bag tutorial?
The boxy bag tutorial I used at #sewsouth is up on my blog: www.kelbysews.blogspot.com link is also in my profile. Have fun making pouches!!! kelbysews My friend @traceyjayquilts is giving away a copy of her STUNNING Roundhouse pattern when you purchase the acrylic templates for the pattern.
How to add a handle to a boxy bag?
Also, Bonnie’s (pinkxstitches) tutorial will explain how to add a carrying handle to your boxy bag if you want to try that! 12″ metal zipper (the length of the zipper tape should be about 13.5″) Desired interfacing: SF101, batting, fusible fleece, or duck cloth *****If using a directional print, the top of the print should be the 13.5″ side.
What is a box bag? The box bag, made popular by labels like Mark Cross and Louis Vuitton, is currently dominating the arms of celebs and street-style stars. Unlike the bucket bag’s slouchy design, the box bag’s structured style recalls old-fashioned trunk cases and hatboxes of a bygone era and instantly dresses up any outfit.…