Turned Edge?

[Adam Isrow]

Hey Fellows,
Hoping you can help me out once again. I've got a pattern for a pouch i'd like to make. On the cut-out for the front panel it says "turned edge". What does that mean?
I apologize in advance for my astounding ignorance and thank those with the patience to put up with it.

 

[bwhoffman]

could be a few different methods....sewn inside out,doubled over and stitched, ect. can you share or post the pattern and we can get a better idea of your dilema?

 

[lizz]

I could be wrong but I would take it as turning under the material [leather or cloth ],lets say on the flap and stitch down. This will give you a rounded finished edge.

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Does it say that only the top of the panel is a turned edge? if so , its like what the other guys said, turn it over and stitch it down, do this before you sew the front and back panels together! if you dont, you might want to get the kids out of the house so they dont here ya cussing and see you pulling your hair out trying to finish the ends, its not pretty! :rotf:

 

[Adam Isrow]

It's on a couple of patterns in T.C. Albert's book "Recreating the 18th century Hunting Pouch". Pages 114 and 118. I'll try to scan a page....I scanned it but can't figure out how to post it. Sorry.

 

[braintan]

I have that book and my wife says that is wgere you sew it wrong side out then turn it right side out.
tim

 

[Claude Mathis]

The flap on this bag has a "turned edge".

 

[Adam Isrow]

He may mean both. Sew it inside out, then turn it, and turn the edge on the front flap. Thanks for helping me out guys. :hatsoff:

 

[Claude Mathis]

He may mean both. Sew it inside out, then turn it, and turn the edge on the front flap...

I see an "edge" and a "seam" as two distinctly different things. :wink:

 

[Capt. Jas.]

A turned edge is usually done at the top of the front panel at the entrance to the opening. The top is folded over onto itself and stitched. It makes it easier to get the hand in and out of the pouch, stiffens the entrance and also dresses the opening up a bit.

A flap can be done that way but unless the leather is really flimsy, it is better to cut a different trim piece and sew it on as a binding.

 

[braintan]

Here it is on page 114. If you look along the seam to the right you can see it. Looks to me like he's just telling you that's where the stitching is that is turned in after the bag is sewn.

 

[T.C.Albert]

In general, you dont want a raw edge to be exposed on the outside of a finished pouch, especially on the body panels...so if the pouch will be stitched inside out then turned, the raw edges end up inside the pouch naturally...and the stitches are hidden inside as well...

But if you want the body seam stitches exposed, you will need to roll or fold the raw edges of the panel seams to the inside and then stitch them...

Either way, you will end up with the raw edges "turned" and on the inside of the bag.

Hope this helps some...
T.Albert

 

[Claude Mathis]

Here it is on page 114. If you look along the seam to the right you can see it. Looks to me like he's just telling you that's where the stitching is that is turned in after the bag is sewn.

I think that's a strange way to describe it, but I can't argue that that is what he means. :wink:

 

[Capt. Jas.]

I dont know if any of you have noticed but the author of that book just gave us his explanation two posts above this one. Tim is always willing to help with any questions on pouch making as evidenced by his post here.

I encourage everyone to get his well illustrated book for themselves.

Mr. Albert, I am also enjoying your "How-to" articles in Muzzleloader mag. A breath of fresh air from the "how to make primitive short starter from a no.2 pencil and a corn cob" articles.

 

[braintan]

Thanks Tim. After looking closely at the pic next to the pattern I can see what you mean. Seems like it would be hard to accomplish. Plus sewing through 4 thickness of leather.
I can see where it would give a nice inside if done properly.