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How easy is it to add fabric to a felted bag?

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http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/PATTsatchel.html
such as this one?

I have some wonderful Amy butler fabric in a mint green/chocolate pattern and I wanted to make this bag in some coordinating colors and add the material to the inside, and outside pockets. Kind of as a second diaper/mama bag.

Anyone experienced with this?
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I've backed a blanket with fleece and it was fairly easy...but this satchel would require turning it inside out nad then it might be a challenge to machine sew all the seams. But you could defiitely add fabric and just sew around the lip/top of the bag. That sounds like a very cool bag idea!!!! Good luck
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I think it all depends on your sewing skills. I've only lined one felted bag, as I'm a better knitter than I am seamstress. So it was a total PIA to get that lining in right. Making the lining itself was my problem, as I suck at measuring. If you only sew around the top edge (make the lining, hten sew to the bag) it's not that hard...but I have a problem making them fit right...

Here's a site that explains the process well: http://freddyknits.blogspot.com/2005...le-lining.html

But again, I suck at the measuring (and cutting) part...


Hugs,
tammy
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I don't think it'd be hard at all, but I am much better sewer than knitter.
I'd sew it in by hand after making the lining on the machine.
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Originally Posted by Vanessa
I don't think it'd be hard at all, but I am much better sewer than knitter.
I'd sew it in by hand after making the lining on the machine.

How would one go about making it on the machine? I can sew, but am a bit rusty. i think the process is what confuses me. I know I could do it if I just knew some inside tips


thanks for the link crochetmama
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