Make an embroidered poo bag from Off With Their Threads and finish on your sewing machine

[@kathyownbey9128]

Thanks for sharing. I’m new to making the poo bags & have tried making them completely in the hoop and do t really like that method. This helps a great deal.

[@deenawillis1597]

What mm do you use for your appliqué to make it into a SVG. I’m using Embrillance as my embroidery software.

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

Curious as to why you just did not use the cut end of the leather as you end for the zipper tab where you sew it to the zipper. Folding it over really adds to the thickness on such a tiny bag . There is no chance of fraying or tearing from the leather .

[@daniellescraftdiary]

@@heleneikerenkotter2950 that’s definitely an option but I don’t like the look of the white core of the vinyl which is visible at certain angles. If that doesn’t bother you, the raw edge is perfectly fine. The bulk is really minimal and since I have an industrial machine, it’s not a challenge for my machine. If I were using a domestic machine I would probably not fold it over. Also, the embroidery design does have you fold over to tack down so the bulk doesn’t seem to be a problem with this design.

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

@@daniellescraftdiary I understand that there is a polish that is available to finish the sides of leather and vinyl. I am thinking that I saw it demonstrated on Sally Tomato. If you have a machine that can handle that thickness that is great . The majority of home sewers do not so it might be beneficial to mention alternate ways to sew a project for those who do not have the luxury of an industrial machine. . Today’s sewers have access to machines that were once unavailable to us early sewers. It is frustrating to be limited in what machines can handle in thickness . Thank you for your answer

[@daniellescraftdiary]

@@heleneikerenkotter2950 I've seen people use Angela, I believe its called, for edge coating. There's a lot of work with multi coats and sanding from what I've read but people seem to be happy with the results. If your domestic sewing machine doesn't like multiple layers, you can always make the bag completely on the embroidery machine. I know people who embroider and don't even own a sewing machine. For many of us who also sew, we find the stopping and starting of the embroidery machine very time consuming when we can just sew them up on the machine. There are several designers I purchase from who design the pattern for the embroidery machine like you suggested so it's just a preference from the designer and then the sewist if finishing on the machine. I'd love to know how you make out if you decide to give poo bags a try! If at any time it feels too thick for your machine, don't be afraid to hand crank over those thicker areas. Happy Stitching!