4:28 when she starts to actually tell you

Great way to re-enforce the bag! The way I always re-enforce my bags is using a long, continuous piece of twine. I weave the twine in with a tapestry needle, starting at the bottom of the bag, weaving it up through crochet stitches through the first handle, around and back down to the bottom of the bag. Then I repeat this for the other side. This has always worked for me, but I’m excited to try it your way with the twill tape.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Ooh this is an interesting idea! I might have to try your way too!👀 thanks for sharing!

@kat705

Ай бұрын

I'm going to try this!! My boyfriend just bought me this rainbow crochet bag that I fell in love with and it stretches as soon as I put ANYTHING in it!

@misspolish758

Ай бұрын

maybe you can make us a tutorial for your method...thank you for sharing :)

If you want to line a crochet bag to use for a market bag you can use t-shirt material, which is Jersey knit, and that lining will stretch along with the crochet . That way it will act like a market bag but it won't have the holes . Another suggestion is you can buy surgical tubing and crochet around it just like you did the Twill tape. And that makes a very sturdy handle

@artheaded1

16 күн бұрын

To continue the idea of using jersey knit/t- shirts, you can stretch out a long strip of the jersey until it rolls into a tube, then use it instead of the twill tape.

this is really well explained and you speak so clearly. i HATE sewing in linings and i’m so excited to try this out. thank you so much for the tips and tutorial! you got a new sub :)

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you so much! Welcome🤗

You did a fantastic job explaining all of this. I love the idea of the twill tape for the handle and your lining explanation is great too. Bravo! I am about to make a granny square purse and I wanted a reinforced strap and lining. So glad I found your video.

i also used reclaimed fabric for lining a knit and crochet bag, but i went with old cargo pants. I used the thick waistband (minus the belt loops) to line the crochet straps, and I attached one of the pockets to the lining so I didn't have to knit or crochet one from scratch!

Been crocheting for years and haven't seen a good video on how to line crochet bags THAT MAKES SENSE. Amazing job on this video, thank you! ❤️ Oh and the STRAP! love it!

@_thedroppedstitch

28 күн бұрын

What a sweet comment, thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful!🫶

The twill tape technique is really smart and I already have some! I can't wait to make a bag now

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Fantastic! Love using things I already have on hand😊 best of luck!

I love the idea of using twill tape and definitely plan to try it

You just popped up on my thread. OMG, just what I was looking for. You have great presence, calm, and clear.

Love that the twill tape on the straps is a no-sew method. Very cool. Nice work on the lining. Thank you. 🦋

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@AuntNutmeg

Ай бұрын

Yes, and the advantage is that it could be replaced, if necessary!

I used cotton yarn running with my acrylic yarn to reinforce the straps. I then lined it with fabric. I bought some plastic canvas which i covered in the same fabric to put in the bottom of the bag and to give it more shape. I also added a pocket at the top. I hand sewed it all. 🧶😊

I found this video a week too late! I spent way too much time and effort crocheting a strap for a bag. I slip stitched 6 rows using cotton yarn so its solid and not stretchy, but I tore up my forearm muscles doing it. Will be using twill tape from now on! never thought of machine sewing the lining in, it looks like another time saver!

@_thedroppedstitch

16 күн бұрын

Oh no! I’m sure that slip stitch strap took a WHILE…but I bet it looks amazing honestly🙊 slip stitch always does! Definitely give this a shot next time, I think your arms and wrists will thank you!

Another way to add structure (but not to stash bust, sadly) is to choose a "yarn" material that has more structure and less stretch than typical worsted weight yarn. The heftier crochet cottons (5 and larger, or two strands of 10) can help produce something capable of more use. But things that aren't yarn will give the best results. Try a hardware store for plumb line, or use the smaller gauge paracord (you can use 550, but your hands will tire easily. Try something smaller, even down to 95.) for something that can really handle weight. I made a net bag for our van 10 to 15 years ago with plumb line from a hardware store. The net bag that went between the seats had broken, so I rescued the elastic cord which connected to the seats and crocheted over and around that. We still have that bag, just like new, but the van is long gone. 😏

So much easier to line the bag before folding and I always add a slider to straps so stretching wouldn’t be a problem

I am so glad I found you! This tutorial popped up in my feed. I crocheted a bag that won first place in a challenge I entered a few months ago. My daughter in law loves the bag. I am going to give it to her but was wondering how to line it to prevent it from stretching & also to prevent things from falling through the stitches. Thank you for tips and advice! I have subscribed to your channel hoping I can learn more from you. Thanks again 😊

I use plastic mesh that's used usually for stitching/needlepoint between the liner and the crocheted bag. I also like that heavy canvas like though I think it's polyester quarter inch strap material that I get a Jo-Ann's fabrics. You can easily make a crochet strap and then sew it to the polyester strap

I like to tack down the corners of the lining into the corners of the bag. Saves pulling the lining out with any items in the bag.

I would just add a strand of a strong cotton yarn to your main yarn for bottom of bag and strap, crochet with both at once. Problem solved.

Very well explained thanks for all the tips

I love the twill tape idea. I will have to try it. I normally line my straps with grosgrain ribbon, but that requires the extra step of sewing it on. I have always lined my bags with fabric, and I usually add internal pockets for phone, keys, etc.

@_thedroppedstitch

28 күн бұрын

Thanks, I’m glad you like the idea! I hope it works for you when you try it☺️ I’ve never tried grosgrain ribbon, I’ll have to look at that as another option!

Thanks for all the tips. Can't wait to try them.

Great idea about tape for handle plus crocheting around it.. I made a bag but the handle stretched and it was spoilt. I will undo the handle and trim of bag and redo it your way because I love the bag.

Thank-you! I don’t think I’ve ever seen the twill tape idea, but it looks great and I will try it.

This is perfect, it popped up on my feed in such a timely manner. I’m about halfway thru a striped crotchet bags of “milk cotton “ kit that was a Mothers Day gift from MY daughter. I hadn’t thought to line it, since it’s the first one I’ve made, but it will be so much more useful. Thanks for a simple, great video! I know your mom and grandma loved your thoughtfulness.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Oh I’m so glad this popped up for you at the right time! Enjoy your project, and thanks for watching!

Just discovered your channel and it came at just the right time as I am making 2 crochet bags. The tutorial I watched shows to add a lining, and the handle is made separately and then added to the bag. I love your idea of using the twill tape---genius! I’ve not made crocheted bags before, so I’m really just winging it and learning as I go. Looking forward to following your channel…😊 ❤-Brenda

You explain everything really well! Thank you!

@_thedroppedstitch

15 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

Thank you. Both ideas are really helpful. I would be sewing by hand. When I made a backpack I used water resistant fabric. Great job.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you found this useful! Thanks for watching!

this was very helpful! tfs! 😊I agree that it’s great to upgrade the little things

Hi there! Great video! I liked the idea of the twill tape. Great job. Thanks

Cool ideas! Thank you for sharing

Great tips, thank you! Also, love your shirt! TPWK! ❤

A "walking foot" makes lining easier. Great advice!!!

Hi I hope you still check comments on older videos: if you want your Gran to be able to carry small items and have a stretchy bag all at once you could simply add a (zippered) fabric pocket on the inside, sewn to the upper edge, for this one I think trapezoid shape would be the best so it would neatly hang down :-)

@_thedroppedstitch

14 күн бұрын

Hey there! I love this idea! I’ll have to try it on my next bag- thanks for sharing!

Awesome 👍🏾

Hi, brilliant video! I never thought of adding twill ribbon to the straps - so smart! Thank you. I've subscribed to your YT channel hoping for more crochet tutorials, tips, and tricks. Your nail art is so cute. Have a lovely day.

I like the twill tape idea. I wonder if it comes in colors. I've been using actual market bags as liners in my bags. Just sewed it by hand around the opening. Great video!

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Love the idea of using an existing market bag- that’s great for repurposing/recycling as well! I’ll have to try it myself. Thanks for watching!

Thank you

If you don’t know how to sew you might consider making your bag with 2mm polyester macrame cord- it comes in many colors and is very sturdy- doesn’t stretch like yarn!

Yoooo inspired 🤩

I've been dealing with the stretching of the straps by downsizing on the hook for them (like a lot, bag is 3,5 straps 2 mm) but the downsides are it takes forever and eats so much yarn considering I also always end up cross body lenght. I does definitely make them a lot sturdier though, I've also experimemted with trying to use very cheap thrifted belts for straps, but so far didn't work out.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

That smaller hook idea is great!

Hiya, yr channel just popped up on my notifications. Thisciscsoo usefulfor me, I've tried to double up stitces etc on handles but this technique is so much better. I'll subscribe & hit the like button. Thank-you ❣️

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you found it useful!

17:15 My recomendation is being _generous_ with the pins when sewing the lining.

Nice. Thank you.❤

@_thedroppedstitch

14 күн бұрын

Of course! Hope it’s helpful!

I only lined one crochet bag, and I didn't have my current sewing machine. I had a vintage Singer machine with a wobbly needle 😅 I think I would probably hand-stitch it if I did it again.

My gran had me hem the edges of liner with wide stitches, so i can crochet that thread to the bag, bc a small hook would fit under the wide thread spacing.But I'm a dinosaur, so its an old way of doing it.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

This is GENIUS! I have to try it next time- thanks for sharing!

It would also be possible to sew the twill tape to itself instead of knotting it. This is a great idea, and I will definitely be trying it. Thanks.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Very true! That’d be worth a try!

Great tips, I’ll use them when I make a bag. I think it would be easier to cut the lining before the bag is stitched together. Subbed

I’m not someone that sews but couldn’t you have the bobbin thread one colour and the machine thread another? That way you can match the thread to both the lining and the bag. Some useful tips for me to try on My bag I’m completing at the moment. Thanks for the video. 🦘🐨👋🏻

Is twill tape the same as bias tape?

@creative2716

Ай бұрын

No.

What if you already did the handle but now want to reinforce it

@_thedroppedstitch

6 күн бұрын

I bet hand sewing twill tape or something similar would work just as well!

What is May hon?

A great tutorial. You are so good, the background music is too repetitive, plus it is distractive. I know you are much better than my criticism. You don't need any background music. You are just fine without it. I look forward to using your tips, especially your twill tape suggestions. Thank you.

I was excited when I found this video. It's exactly the content I was looking for. But the music playing WHILE YOU ARE TALKING is distracting, annoying, and entirely unnecessary.

@_thedroppedstitch

Ай бұрын

Sorry about that! My microphone kept getting bumped which made an awful bumping sound in the background, so in the edit it was between one annoyance or another- lesson learned for recording next time!

@lmrharper3586

Ай бұрын

@@_thedroppedstitchI didn’t even notice the music until I read the comment

@stellaunger8568

Ай бұрын

Love your video- music drove me away - sorry. I’ll look for your next video. ❤️😁🌹

I like the way you explained and did the strap and lining. I will try this method. Last time I made a granny square bag, I used a canvas bag for the straps and lining. Crocheted the squares around it and it works great too. Also not expensive.