Boxed Bags How to Box your corners, a beginner's guide, choose your bag size. Size does Matter DIY

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In this video, I'll show you what the differences are in boxing corners when making bags. You'll learn the outcome of different sized corners with the same fabric, and again the outcome of the same size corners with different sized fabric.
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  • @LukeMlsna
    @LukeMlsna Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the in-depth explanation of effect on final size with examples. This video is criminally underrated.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Luke. I'm so glad you liked it😁

  • @sandyb6444
    @sandyb64444 ай бұрын

    Thank you , the best explanation for boxing corners ever!! NOW I understand , and now I can get the look I've been wanting! 😂

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sandy. I'm glad it's helped😁

  • @dottiemathews6853
    @dottiemathews68534 ай бұрын

    OHMYGAWWD! YOU JUST BLEW MY SEWING MIND WIDE OPEN! NOW I KNOW WHAT TO DO! I WAS DOING IT THE WRONG WAY!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    4 ай бұрын

    haha, glad it helped Dottie😀

  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comparison. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do this and it’s really eye opening to see these measurements side by side.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sandi. Hope it's a good help for you 😁

  • @dhw5895
    @dhw58958 ай бұрын

    This is just what I’ve been searching for as I need a bag with a wide flat bottom. I am so grateful to you for posting this. I get it now….. the bigger the box that is cut at the bottom of the bag, the wider the bottom of the bag will be. Thanks a million!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!😁

  • @KukaiTori
    @KukaiTori3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! I understand the 2D-turning-into-3D in theory but it's so hard to imagine it without seeing it worked out so patiently and with so many iterations the way you've done ❤

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome. Thank you😀

  • @LyndaHeines
    @LyndaHeines19 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much. I've never understood how to box and now I can do it on any project.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    9 күн бұрын

    That's awesome Lynda. Well done😁

  • @irenedale5256
    @irenedale5256Ай бұрын

    Such a helpful video, thank you for sharing ❤️.

  • @edseventyeight6749
    @edseventyeight6749 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for making it so clear. Can't wait to try it!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Ed 😀

  • @courtenay4130
    @courtenay41302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So helpful. Have a great rest of your day!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Courtenay 🙂

  • @marygeorge9688
    @marygeorge96882 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for sharing your time.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Mary😀

  • @peggymason7438
    @peggymason74382 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation! I was wondering about the size of the corners and now I understand. My 3 siblings and I share care of our Mother so I made a meds bag to carry her meds and toiletries, whatever needs to be passed around with her and it works well for that instead of carting cardboard boxes around. Much easier to carry with one trip to the car instead of several. I kind of figured out the corners but your explanation really helped clarify it. I appreciate your skill and expertise!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful for you Peggy 😀

  • @Hiker_who_Sews
    @Hiker_who_Sews Жыл бұрын

    Very good demonstration. Thank you!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dannie😃

  • @susan1098
    @susan10989 ай бұрын

    OMG!! I’ve been looking for this type of tutorial. Thank you

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome Susan. I did a more in depth update to this video a few weeks ago too😁

  • @SollersScrappingandDiving
    @SollersScrappingandDiving2 жыл бұрын

    You make it look easy! Great tips, especially for beginners like me!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sollers 🙂

  • @TheJaniebabe
    @TheJaniebabe2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christine, love your videos, informative and well explained.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jane 😀

  • @natalijawood7370
    @natalijawood7370 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for a fantastic explanation and comparison of the bags. It all makes sense now.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    That's fabulous Natalija. I'm glad it's helped😀

  • @vinitakaratsu7402
    @vinitakaratsu74022 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Your demonstration and explanation were very clear.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Vinita😊

  • @xoombug830
    @xoombug8302 жыл бұрын

    This! It's like you read my mind, lol. Great tutorial. Thank you! 💖

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, you're welcome 😊

  • @adelenepless3935
    @adelenepless39352 жыл бұрын

    Boxed corners made easy! Thank you for the explanation and visuals.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Adelene 😊

  • @sophiastamatis9235
    @sophiastamatis92352 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video. Thank you Christine.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sophia 🙂

  • @vanithamoodley4911
    @vanithamoodley4911 Жыл бұрын

    This was a great help. Your explanations were excellent. Thank you.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Vanitha. I'm glad it made sense ☺️

  • @sydneybristo22
    @sydneybristo222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you once again an outstanding video. Added to my sewing essentials! You are an excellent teacher. Im always delighted when your videos come out. I hope you get much from them bc we do. I love that they are evergreen so we can watch them over and over again and I hope that helps you as much as it helps us.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Art.4.Love. I love sewing, and sharing what I do, and am always thrilled when people can get something out of my videos. 😊

  • @nancypalumbo1940
    @nancypalumbo19409 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. Really enjoying your videos.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    9 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome Nancy😁

  • @lucreziafrechette3819
    @lucreziafrechette3819 Жыл бұрын

    Watching from Canada. Thank you for the great videos with clear explanations.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome Lucrezia. 😀 thank you

  • @ruthannharrison3200
    @ruthannharrison32002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you , thank you . finally, answers to achieving the desired corner and bags.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome Ruth 😄

  • @GloriaHasberry
    @GloriaHasberry2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Gloria 😀

  • @lizprofe6986
    @lizprofe69862 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Thank you I will in future draw my box corners to get a perfect match up and very square corners before cutting👌

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Liz. So glad it has been helpful 😀

  • @pug7996
    @pug79962 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous!! Finally a really clear explanation on boxed corners. Thank you so so much. 😀🙂🤗

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful PUG 😀

  • @patriciamoller3060
    @patriciamoller3060 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for explaining every thing soooo very well.a calming voice to listen to you Christine

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome Patricia. Thank you😀

  • @nz-nz
    @nz-nz Жыл бұрын

    Great well explained tutorial! Thanks so much.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it NZ. Thank you😀

  • @evekankam6744
    @evekankam67442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for such a well explained video ,you make things look simple,love all your videos and have made most of the items.Your videos are so easy to follow

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You've been busy Eve. Thank you 🌝

  • @daisygregory3188
    @daisygregory31889 ай бұрын

    Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much ❤

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    9 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome, Daisy. Thank you 😊

  • @marthaanncoles176
    @marthaanncoles176 Жыл бұрын

    I just love your lessons.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Martha 😄

  • @ilgloria2759
    @ilgloria27592 жыл бұрын

    So helpful & well explained! Thank you!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Gloria 😀

  • @Katybug335
    @Katybug335 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. Thank you.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Katy 😄

  • @mamabear52
    @mamabear52 Жыл бұрын

    A great tip for drawing n both sides, thank you

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Glory😁

  • @Halloween4ever1031
    @Halloween4ever10313 ай бұрын

    This is the simplest explanation I have found so far. Thank you.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thank you😁

  • @cindycrisman3414
    @cindycrisman341411 ай бұрын

    Just recently came across your tutorial and tried it for the first time…it was fantastic! Thank you so much for this new technique AND the explanation of the differences you can achieve with different sizes. Thank you 👏👏👏👏

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped Cindy. I have a more in-depth tutorial coming soon 😄

  • @gerriwohltmann339
    @gerriwohltmann339 Жыл бұрын

    What a clear and concise explanation of boxed corners. I’m going to cut myself some templates per your suggestion. Thank you so much.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Gerri 😀

  • @JoFrostleatherwork
    @JoFrostleatherwork4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this great info! I will be using this method on my next hand sewn leather tote!!!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Jo😁

  • @juliez1539
    @juliez15393 ай бұрын

    Thank you! That was a very great explanation!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Julie😀

  • @user-nc9zr5eq1w
    @user-nc9zr5eq1w Жыл бұрын

    This is the BEST video I have seen. You explain perfectly the technique and it makes it so easy to follow. Thank you.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Laurie. Thank you😀

  • @lynetterene
    @lynetterene2 жыл бұрын

    This was very very helpful....thank you

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks lynette 🙂

  • @debswilliams5559
    @debswilliams555926 күн бұрын

    Great video thank you

  • @carol8273
    @carol82735 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Such a good video.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Carol. Thank you 😊

  • @mommamasher277
    @mommamasher2772 жыл бұрын

    Such a help!!! Thank you 😊

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome 😁

  • @ireneblackie4955
    @ireneblackie4955 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the stress out of boxing a bag, I'm using faux Leather on a tote bag which is going to be a gift for someone and I really didnt want wonky boxes.... an absolute brilliant instruction vidwo

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Irene. Hope your corners have worked out well for you😀

  • @bobbitsholiday
    @bobbitsholiday2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, its exactly what i was looking for.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Glad I could help 😀😀

  • @bettydarling2445
    @bettydarling24452 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I have made the grocery tote but I think I measured from the edge of fabric instead of stitching 🤦🏻‍♀️. Now I understand what they seemed so skinny!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Betty. Hope this is a help for future bags 😀

  • @user-jm4bk6li7u
    @user-jm4bk6li7u2 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR A simple and well worded explaination for those of us who are NOT sewing savvy but this will make use sure seem like it...........I am a FOREVER FAN

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much😁

  • @yukonswimmom
    @yukonswimmomАй бұрын

    super helpful! Thank you!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you. Glad it was helpful!😁

  • @tallulahcupcake
    @tallulahcupcake Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I found it extremely helpful and well demonstrated. Thank you!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Louisa🙂

  • @tallulahcupcake

    @tallulahcupcake

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs I was so inspired by you that I cut out a bunch of different sized material plus made 1, 2, 3 & 4 inch templates. I sewed a bunch and now I have various prototypes to reference when I go to make boxed bags 😄.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    That's fantastic Louisa. The templates will come in handy for years to come😁

  • @twohomesteads6512
    @twohomesteads65129 ай бұрын

    Wow ! So helpful.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I'm glad you like it😀

  • @jakubmaliszewski6013
    @jakubmaliszewski6013 Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation! Thank you!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Jakub 😀

  • @fyrtalker
    @fyrtalker4 ай бұрын

    Thank you, this makes sense!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it helped Linda😀

  • @kairose8566
    @kairose8566 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the clear and SIMPLE visuals 🥹💗💗 very helpful

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Kai 😀

  • @fairieangel78
    @fairieangel782 жыл бұрын

    I’m a new to sewing. And I’m going to practice with these. I want to make grocery store bags they no longer offer paper or plastic well some stores offer paper for a fee and well we are trying to save as much as we can so if I can make my own with fabric I already have it’s great for me. Thanks again for sharing this.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    We stopped using plastic about 4 years ago, and I began making these supermarket shopping bags. They've lasted me years so far and are fully washable. You might like this pattern Linda 😃 kzread.info/dash/bejne/foeMsNulibqtdLg.html

  • @candydarby4596
    @candydarby4596 Жыл бұрын

    Christine your tutorial and then your gracious reply to me about how high to make the project was so good, I wanted to report back with my picture but there is no way to attach. Wrapping paper is such a waste of money, I wanted to make a tall bag that could not only cover my gift but be used to transport items from the baby shower or as a laundry bag. I love it. I couldn’t have done it without your help.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Candy, if you'd like to share you work, you can join our FB group "Christine's home affairs" and put them there, or alternatively email me at stitchthisnagambie@gmail.com and I can share them on the community tab

  • @krisqueen5939
    @krisqueen59392 жыл бұрын

    I did not know how the boxing worked thanks. 😊🇭🇲

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Kris 😀

  • @p.kathleenshigemi5658
    @p.kathleenshigemi565821 күн бұрын

    Wow! I had that model of serger, sold it and replaced it with what I imagined was an upgrade. (Another brand name). The new one worked well for about an hour, and then fails and needs adjustments. This continues to be the case, so I rarely use it. I am incredibly disappointed and wish I had kept my Huskylock - it never let me down. I celebrate your resurrection of this older, but great model.

  • @SailingBlownAway
    @SailingBlownAway Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT. Thank you so much!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!😀

  • @monkeyandturtlegrandma
    @monkeyandturtlegrandma Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome.😀

  • @lasinmt106
    @lasinmt1066 ай бұрын

    It is what I searched for and your video was the first to come up that sounded like it had answers to the question. I made three different bags this past month. Actually 6 all together as I made duplicates of a few and only one of another. Think it's been like 8 maybe 9 years since I made any style bag like this. I rarely if ever...ok never used a pattern in my life. Maybe you would say in 1974 when I made 6 frostline zipper shoulder bags that would classify as a pattern. I learned a lot from my short run with frostline kits in the 60-70's. I've just always found patterns interesting but the need to make changes. So not sure where the talent comes from to look at something and make it or think it up and make it comes from but I lean hard towards make it up as you go and my husband of 52 years goes where's your pattern for...yeah I sewed it up into the project dear...as in no pattern. Anyway 3 bags I didn't make boxed corners instead I sewed in rectangle bottoms. But the other 3 bags I did box and the small 2" side bags with upper zipper closure wasn't as much a problem as it came to the super sized tote bag open top that was 8 inch sides so cut off 4 inches or actually at the time I did 4.5 squares. The problem was it wouldn't line up just right. I was like less than a quarter through your demonstration wen duh of course I had no side seams. I had used one long piece folded in half and sewn up for the sides and then centered the only seam to the middle of the back. This results in no seam so no seam allowance and when you sew the bottom seam you have a seam. I marked my square cut outs off from the edge before seams and ignored the seam. Your method of going from seam to seam will correct this for me. How because for the side mark I'll run it to the edge and for the bottom it'll be inside the seam like you show us so well in your video. My seam is there it's just a no see seam. Had I used two matchng pieces of fabric and sewn them together with two centered side seams when completed I'd been fine. It's just there seems to be a little bit of rust in the brain these days. Despite the rust all three porjects came out lovely. So much so that dang...no good deed goes unpunished hit again. I gifted two of these bags to a friend who then took a trip with the super sized tote which was a kind of joke gift at that but turns out I swear she loves it more than the contents it held as a means to control a super sized throw and two queen size pillow shams compete with pillow inserts as a means to deliver the gift I needed a bag that could support it all and keep them clean and dry. Slushy snow rain mix was hitting right about then. Anyway using this over sized tote she went off to visit her best friend out of town and when she was packing to come home the friend wanted to keep her bag. So I told her she'd have to bring me the two bags over for us to cut them out if she wants to make her friend a couple of these bags...as it went from the tote to oh she'd love one of these smaller bags too. (The smaller bag was a bright red emergency bag made to hold choking and CPR equipment clean in her car as it was cheaper to buy refill kits for vacuum anti choking gear than the name brand version. Friend was not interested in my making her friend a RED emergency bag but more a make up bag or the like. These are so quick and easy to do and I have enough marine vinyl in her blue color she has in mind for her friend I agreed if she agrees to a smaller more reasonable sized large tote and we can make the smaller bag look more pleasing fo carry as a small zipper closed bag with maybe dual shoulder and cross body straps. Just she can not ask me to make any more as she's to watch, help, and learn how to do this on her own. She has a sewing machine and her world is about to open up into the world of sewing like never before. Oh the innocence and oh the magical world of sewing paired with ones own imagination. Thank you for helping me so quickly pinpoint my error. I knew it had to do with the seam allowance just for some reason wouldn't firm up in my mind that it wasn't the seam I allowed for but the side seams that were not actually there. RIGHT...Only been sewing bags and boxed corners for over 60 years. I had parents who gifted me with a brand new top end Singer 501 slant o matic at age 12 in 1962. It was a guilt gift on their part. Who am I to argue with my parents guilt? I went to see grandparents every summer for 2 weeks as required in my family and when I came hope there was this machine they had bought for me. I still use it and have 3 bought used off Ebay over the past 15 years that help me get parts off of it for repairs and also I know have a portable one that runs as good and I set up outside under a covered protected patio area to sew in summers. Life is good. Thank you for your sharing. And love your detailed show and tell and explanations too.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for your rather lengthy comment. I'm so glad the video helped, and that your seam problem was solved. I too love vintage machines, and have several, but rarely make the time to use or repair them. Awesome job on 52 years of marriage. That's amazing😁

  • @faithfarmforever4795
    @faithfarmforever4795 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this video..I am getting better..but so far my box corners end up less than perfect..its what I am lacking badly in my skills..this was So Helpful!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!😀

  • @kayhutchens5106
    @kayhutchens51062 ай бұрын

    Very helpfully!!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it helped Kay. Thank you😀

  • @nancynl415
    @nancynl4152 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Nancy 😀

  • @lanrete5975
    @lanrete59754 ай бұрын

    thanks!

  • @dottiemathews6853
    @dottiemathews68534 ай бұрын

    What blew my mind about this process is when you drew the blocked corners on the ends of the bag, and THEN, put the corners of each side to the "point" so you can see where the lines were lined up, THEN, YOU SEW ON THAT LINE, AND THEN CUT! WOW!!! AMAZING!!!!!! I MUST DO THIS!!! i wonder can you topstitch the bottom seams to make the bag stand up better?

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    4 ай бұрын

    You can topstitch the seams Dottie. You just have to hold your tongue the right way😀

  • @jennymarshall8340
    @jennymarshall83402 жыл бұрын

    I get nervous cutting the corners, just incase I’ve done the corners wrong, this video really helped, thank you Christine

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Jenny 😁

  • @karenchargo8616
    @karenchargo86162 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Karen 😀

  • @susi19611
    @susi19611 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Suzi 😊

  • @angelastarcher9279
    @angelastarcher92792 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Angela ☺️

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Cynthia 😁

  • @CGeeThompkins
    @CGeeThompkins Жыл бұрын

    Thx so much!!!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Gee 😀

  • @buffer1954
    @buffer19542 жыл бұрын

    Amazing- thank you💐

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Elizabeth ☺️

  • @robinrowe8025
    @robinrowe8025 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you . Trying to make a racing bag . I was told to make the bottom look like a paper bag bottom .

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a fun bag to make Robin 😀

  • @marianavanzyl5754
    @marianavanzyl57542 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I always wonder how to determine the size of the boxing

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help Mariana 😀

  • @lauriemiller2441
    @lauriemiller24412 жыл бұрын

    Thank for sharing

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Laurie 😀

  • @TheUltimateRecycler
    @TheUltimateRecycler2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! 👏

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you😀

  • @cc-carol5951
    @cc-carol59512 жыл бұрын

    I really like your videos . I would love it if the volume was higher as I have mine turned all the way up. Thanks for your details

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Carol. Still working on sound 😆

  • @RaeInTime
    @RaeInTime8 ай бұрын

    Very helpful 🙂🎉👍❤️🧵

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rae😁

  • @FlamingoDave80
    @FlamingoDave802 жыл бұрын

    Adorable Christine. So cute. Looking forward to hearing how many you sold and how they went at $15

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David ☺️

  • @anbalagan-nb2wu
    @anbalagan-nb2wu Жыл бұрын

    Very nice explanation good mam

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @marinadi532
    @marinadi532 Жыл бұрын

    Very well explained. Watched so many tutorials with no explanation s

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it Marina. Thank you🙂

  • @barbaramatthews4735
    @barbaramatthews47357 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. There's quite a bit of mat calculation in figuring out how much fabric to use.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome Barbara. The calculation get easier the more you do😀

  • @candydarby4596
    @candydarby4596 Жыл бұрын

    BEST explanation ever! I’m trying to make a fleece box bottom bag to fit a baby gift that is 11 x 11 x 40” high. I’m assuming a 6” box would work to make a (12”) to accommodate. My only question is how to determine how many yards of fabric I need. I’m assuming 40 plus 40 but maybe that isn’t enough. I’m probably going to add a draw string to the top to close the bag. Could you please explain how to measure for a finished height? Thank you.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Candy, every inch of boxing you do will reduce height by the same amount. If you have 6" corners, it will reduce height of fabric by 6" as well, so you'd need to keep that in mind as well as seam allowances😀

  • @neendarby5907

    @neendarby5907

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you so so much for responding and that makes perfect sense!!

  • @lizwilson8371
    @lizwilson837110 ай бұрын

    Thank for the video on making the boxed corners. That I understand. My question is " How do you decide what size to make the corners for a certain type of bag". I what to make a boxed bottom laundry bag (27×27). How do i decide what size the corners should be.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    10 ай бұрын

    Liz, I did a video a couple of weeks ago on how to work out boxed corners. It has 4 variations from one size. Hope it helps. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXWBwcaQcsLHabw.htmlsi=95arsDa94KgirJEz 😊 Actually the video this week for the storage basket will also help

  • @annedykstra4393
    @annedykstra4393 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I’m enjoying your video and your explanation. I’m an experienced sewer though never have made totes (at least in the conventional sense and with a plan-haha). I need help figuring out measurements. I’m attempting to make totes as gifts and want the finished size to be 12x15 (height) w/ 4” sides. After several attempts I’m creating more of a tall thinner bag than I want. I’ll need to create a turned hem for the top so I’ve added an extra inch and am using 1/2” seams. Any suggestions for what size of fabric I should start out with? I’m embarrassed but I’m just not getting it right. Thanks

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Anne. To get 4" boxed base, you'll do 2" squares at the corners. ( 1" will give 2" across, 3" gives 6' base, so they always double) 12" wide plus 2" for each side to come in to creat the boxing will make it 16" wide, and to get 15" high, you'll need to add 2", so fabric should be 16" w x 17" h. Then you'll need to add seam allowance to each side, and add allowance for the hem 😀

  • @debmac53
    @debmac53 Жыл бұрын

    super helpful! Thank you! So if I want a bag to hold a 7" by 9" rectangle Tupperware inside to lay flat on the bottom, would I need to cut the fabric about 17" across by however tall I want it? And then how tall would I make a bag with a bottom that size? Thank you for your help!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    17" would be perfect. You could do 3 ½" to 4" boxes. Whatever height you want, add 4" for the box 😀

  • @debmac53

    @debmac53

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs You are amazing for answering so quickly! Thank you, I can't wait to make this!

  • @beelinetoys9687
    @beelinetoys96872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for yet another great video. Can I please ask what you use to make your templates?

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use clear plastic for my templates. You can purchase a product called template plastic, or make them with ice cream containers or even card stock 😀

  • @beelinetoys9687

    @beelinetoys9687

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @SparkyOne549
    @SparkyOne5492 жыл бұрын

    Great timing! Can I use the 3” for my 28 x 12 bag, or do I have to do a larger one for my large bag? I’m in the process of making it. Also, do I have to box the lining also.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you box the main bag, it's best to box the lining as well. I'd recommend pinning the 3" boxing area, then sitting it on a table to see if it looks balanced. If 28" is the height, then 3" may be a bit big. Remember that it will double the size of the base😀

  • @SparkyOne549

    @SparkyOne549

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks! The length is 28”.

  • @sandymorrison1400
    @sandymorrison1400Ай бұрын

    Any tips for marking fabric for cutting that is not like yours? I'm thinking handwoven, with multi colors and yarn thicknesses. Thanks!

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Ай бұрын

    If the fabric is too hard to mark, I'd just go and use pins and clips😁

  • @Wrightn221
    @Wrightn221 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial! How much do I need to add back if I add the boxed corners? I am going to alter a pattern. It has a gusset but I'd rather make it with boxed 2" corners.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Naomi, for every inch of boxing, you will lower the height of your bag by the same amount. It will also give you an opening of two inches.😊

  • @Wrightn221

    @Wrightn221

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs thanks so much!

  • @anainmazatlan
    @anainmazatlan Жыл бұрын

    Hi Christine. Thank you for a great video. It was very helpful! I see you use a non walking foot Jack sewing machine. I am considering purchasing this model and because I have googled and cannot find an answer, I thought I'd ask you... Would this machine be able to handle bag making when sewing through several layers of vinyl? Have you made any items with multiple or thick layers?

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ana, I have the A4e and the A5e straight stitch machines. As I do alterations and bags, this was the best option for me. I believe the H5 or something like that is good for bags. If you're in Aus. contact Adam at Pro Sew in Port McQuarie. I've purchased 4 machines from him. He's great to deal with 😀

  • @anainmazatlan

    @anainmazatlan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks Christine 🙏 Unfortunately I live in Mexico so only have access to your model of machine, that's why I was asking.

  • @barbra429
    @barbra4298 ай бұрын

    Hi Christina, I would like to create a template for a 2-inch box bottom triangle, do you know the best way to go about measuring this?

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    8 ай бұрын

    Barbra, I think I'll do a video similar to this one but suitable for triangle corners. You'd apply a similar technique to normal boxing though😁

  • @barbra429

    @barbra429

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you. I actually tracked down 2 little rulers I purchased years ago, made specifically for boxing bottoms. One is a clear acrylic triangle, the other a clear square. They are so worth the money.

  • @stu600cc
    @stu600cc Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤ would I need to add any more if I wanted to fit something snug into it . It’s 10” x 8” x 2 inches.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure what you mean. Can you give me more information?

  • @stu600cc

    @stu600cc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs hi sorry. I want to make a bag to fit something in at these sizes. I’m not sure what I’d need to add onto it to account for the squaring.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    If it's 10" high when finished, and 8" wide and over-all base of 2", you'll want to cut your fabric at 11" high x 10" wide and use oneinch boxed corners (it will give you 2") then add seam allowance. Try it on paper first to see how it fits😀

  • @stu600cc

    @stu600cc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristinesHomeAffairs brilliant thank you. It’s so simple now you have said it but for the life of me I couldn’t work it out 🤦‍♂️

  • @taiwoolorunyomi4376
    @taiwoolorunyomi4376 Жыл бұрын

    I love your explanation but please can you tell me the deductions I need to get my finished height, let's say I need a finished height of 14 inches how does the size of the bottom affect that?

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Taiwo, that will depend on the size of your boxed corners. If you want it 4 inches across the bottom, you will use a 2" box. So height - 2" = 14" overall height. Therefore fabric would be 16" (plus seam allowance) 😀

  • @barbra429
    @barbra429 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! So if I want my finished bag to be 15 w x 16h x 2d, what size would I cut my fabric? What about 15w x 16h x 4d?

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Barbra. To make your bag 2" deep, the boxing would be 1". Then you'd need to add that 1" to the width and length of your bag. 16w x 17h, and don't forget to add your seam allowance😊

  • @barbra429

    @barbra429

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks

  • @jennifersurgent6117
    @jennifersurgent611711 ай бұрын

    Hello I was wondering if you could help me figure out my fabric measurements. I need to make a tote bag, unlined with the finished measurements to be 11 in tall by 11 in wide and a 4.5 in bottom. And I will turn down the top edge 1 inch, the way you do on your grocery tote bags. I'm unsure how to cut my fabric pieces. I would also like to make it out of one piece. Could you please help me. Oh and I sew my seams with 1/4 in seams.

  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    @ChristinesHomeAffairs

    11 ай бұрын

    Jennifer, I'd try it out with a 29" piece of paper x 13 1/2". I'm out of action after surgery for a few more weeks, so can't test it out 😊 Tape it together and test it

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