For my recent Friday Night With Friends project, I chose to work on this month's UFO, which is an Insulated Shopping Tote. For the majority of the project, I've followed these directions, although I made a few modifications: I swapped out the nylon lining for a canvas-type material, and decided to skip the interior pockets. I'm really just aiming for a sturdy bag suitable for carrying frozen goods when we go grocery shopping.
I think I started this project a couple years ago when Jeff asked me to make it for him. However, at the time, I got frustrated because I couldn't figure out the inset zipper panel so I set the project aside.
When I pulled out the project at the start of this month, I found the assembled canvas lining with the Insul-Fleece and the inset zipper unit.
After dedicating tonight to the project⏤mostly rereading the 17 page directions⏤I'm happy to report I've now also put together the exterior pouch fabric. I also began to disassemble my previous attempt at crafting the inset zipper unit, but then realized (again) it was an inch too short. Rather than continue trying to salvage it, I decided to order a new zipper from WAWAK (along with some new colors of serger thread for the long arm).
Having made a solid start, I feel pretty confident I'll be able to wrap up this project before the month is out.
I admire you for picking up your UFO after putting it aside - I don't often do that with a project that stumps me. I'm looking forward to seeing your finish. I enjoy bag projects but have not tried an insulated one. Thanks for the name WAWAK - I had not heard of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. For some reason your comment went into a folder where I cannot answer it, so I will just say Thank You right here! :) We are really enjoying the "new" old buffet. Hope you are having a great weekend!
WAWAK has really affordable zippers and serger thread. I've been very happy with my purchases from them.
DeleteI used to make a lot of bags, different varieties. I've never attempted an insulated one, though. Good for you for picking it up again. I'm sure it will prove to be very useful...and look great.
ReplyDeleteIf I can get it figured out, I'll probably make a 2nd one. They really would be handy for grocery shopping to transport the frozen foods.
DeleteWell done on getting back to this old project and giving it a nudge along.
ReplyDeleteSometimes a project just has to be in time out for a while before we can convince our selves to buckle down and deal with the problems. Congrats on all the progress.
ReplyDeleteSometimes a little space away from our projects is good. When we get back to them later we can think better. Sadly, many a project gets set aside because there is a problem to be solved.
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