This pattern was easy to work with, and the finished product had a very nice shape to it. However, I left the bottom 2 hoops off, since the bottom hoops should be 10-12″ off the ground (the ones on this pattern were about 5″ off the ground). I left the bottom of the bag hanging empty, which made an attractive little ruffle, and leaving off those 2 hoops also reduced the hoop steel yardage requirement to about 20-21 yards (depending on your size), so that cut the cost of supplies by quite a bit.
Rated 4 out of 5
Roz –
Easy to do, though I recommend having someone help when you cut the hoop wire. Not only is it quicker not have to fight with steel alone, it’s also safer to not have the cut ends flailing about. The cage gives an attractive round shape and looks very nice under a skirt (see below). The only change I made was to buy a cheap leather belt at K-mart to substitute for the cotton webbing called for in the instructions. I couldn’t find any webbing sturdy enough not to sag under the weight of the cage. I cut the buckle off the belt, and threaded lacing through the holes in the belt to fasten it.
Amy –
This pattern was easy to work with, and the finished product had a very nice shape to it. However, I left the bottom 2 hoops off, since the bottom hoops should be 10-12″ off the ground (the ones on this pattern were about 5″ off the ground). I left the bottom of the bag hanging empty, which made an attractive little ruffle, and leaving off those 2 hoops also reduced the hoop steel yardage requirement to about 20-21 yards (depending on your size), so that cut the cost of supplies by quite a bit.
Roz –
Easy to do, though I recommend having someone help when you cut the hoop wire. Not only is it quicker not have to fight with steel alone, it’s also safer to not have the cut ends flailing about. The cage gives an attractive round shape and looks very nice under a skirt (see below). The only change I made was to buy a cheap leather belt at K-mart to substitute for the cotton webbing called for in the instructions. I couldn’t find any webbing sturdy enough not to sag under the weight of the cage. I cut the buckle off the belt, and threaded lacing through the holes in the belt to fasten it.