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I love them. Nice cute bags for gifts. You did an awesome job explaining. Your videos are Always nice and clear. Makes it easy to follow. Thank you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much😁

You can also quilt the sides and bottom , bigger bags , and use them for projects taking to a quilting or sewing group . Great idea for those square’s with pictures in

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea Rhonda😀

How 'bout calling those cute little end bits "Rose Buds!" Lol--that's just what they look like!

@cyn4rest

8 ай бұрын

That’s what I’m thinking. They do look like flower buds!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

They do don't they😁

I've made several of these lovely little bags (some were not so little!). I do love the tip about lining up the sides with the bottom though, that's a revelation. Thanks for this one

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you😁

Another winner tutorial! Going to make some with Christmas fabric for gift bags. Two gifts in one. You are so clever!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That sounds like a fabulous idea Debbie😊

@moominkraft6427

8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! We can use these instead of christmas wrappers. Best of all, we can re-use these bags.

I am now creating another large Komebekura bag for my other daughter in law, I think they're beautiful and useful and fun for the creator, thanks as always Christine, you are a delightful teacher

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

I'm sure she'll love it too May. They're such a cute bag to make😁

So pretty. The little tabs remind me of loafer tassels. This project would test how well I can sew straight.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, it tested my skills too Eva😁

I’ve seen a few tutorials for these bags, but this is the most comprehensive one for the actual construction that I’ve seen. These are perfect gift bags. Growing up, my family always exchanged handmade gifts at the holidays. Jams, jellies, candies, or the rare and prized quilt - all arranged in a basket. I’m making plenty of these for continuing the tradition. ❤️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's such a lovely idea Latecia 😀

This is a great "quiet" bag for a child. Like when you have to take a little one to somewhere that they need to be quietly occupied. You could put in a small snack, and a quiet game or book. I especially like that the dangle bits are made of cloth, so they won't make noise. OR, if you wanted to make them Christmassy, or some other holiday theme, you could add a jingle bell, or other holiday appropriate dangle bit. It makes a cute gift bag for a little one or an adult. Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Eunice. Thank you😀

These are really cute. Thank you for sharing. The little flower looks kind of like a Calla Lily.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Patricia😁

Thank you for this great tutorial. Very well explained. The little bells/ danglers are called “ latkan” here in India 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 ай бұрын

Oh thank you Stuti.😀

Wow just in time! My daughter and her fiance flew out to Japan today, I'll hopefully make her one when she returns. Dawn UK ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

What a lovely idea Dawn😁

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Nancy😁

Love your videos. Thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Mandy 😀

Very cute. Love the dangly bits. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Judith😀

Oh dear,,,,, my brain just went YES!! I have been looking for an original way to gift some of our local wine bottles. Just make the sides longer. Do Christmas on one side and a New Year celebration on the other. Thank you so much for solving our gift wrap problem 🥂🍾 cheers!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That sounds like an awesome way to give the wine😀

Oh I Love these Christine, great idea for gift bags and scrap buster

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Faye😁

That is so cute. Lovely little bag. ☺️👍👍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Christine😁

Incredibly helpful! Thank you. So glad I found your channel.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Emily. I'm glad you found the channel too. Welcome!😁

This is so cute and I love the dangly things! I am needing to make some bags for collecting eggs and am going to try this but with some stabilizer for a bit more stiffness. I think a 6 inch square for my first one. It will need to hold about 6-10 eggs. Thank you for your awesome tutorials!

@carolynsnyder4446

8 ай бұрын

Have you seen Christine’s video of how to make an egg collecting apron, if you have eggs to collect it could be just what you need🥚😀

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Gwyn😁

Excellent video! Many thanks for your efforts.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Renee. Thank you 😊

Lovely video. Great for Christmas gifts.🙋🏼‍♀️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Yes, it would be a perfect gift bag Gail😁

Instead of marking each corner mark at the end of seam on sewing machine bed. We use the the edge of our foot so do the same for the end hope you get my point! Lol

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Haha, Yes, I do get your point Janelle. For the video it was easier to mark the fabric. I think most of the domestic machines have this mark, but my industrials don't, though you can easily guage it😁

I love this so much❤️❤️❤️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Rachel😁

Thank you so much! I like the smaller bag. It's great for organizing the bits & bops in my handbag :)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Yes, the smaller one is certainly very cute😁

Those are adorable and after watching I believe I can do it!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You've got this Mary😁

Made one and love it. Thanks

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome Lucy😁

It looks like a little temple bell. Thanks for sharing

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Oh, it does too. Thanks Cynthia😁

Brilliant bag..inspiring..Thank you for an enjoyable episode Christine ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Melahat😁

Love your videos. Someday I'll try one of these.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dee. I hope you get to make one soon😁

I’m am so inspired by your videos. You are a great teacher, thank you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Nadine😀

Very cute bag - thank you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Marie😁

Just love the little things

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Glenda😀

So cute!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Aren't they just. Thank you😁

Your pronunciation of komebukuro was great! I’m half Japanese 😊💕 Thanks for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Donna. My two weeks in Japan years ago must have helped😀

I absolutely adore this rice bag.Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful ,easy to follow tutorial. 🫠🌹🎶🫰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure Gale. Thank you😁

I particularly liked the little toggle and dangly bits on the ends of the strap. For sometime now, I have been planning to make these bags. I am inspired.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Happy sewing Kathleen😁

Lovely project! I will be running away from home soon. Thank you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Haha, don't forget to take your machine PattyMae😁

What a beautiful bag. Thank you for taking the fear out of 'Y' seams.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Mr Garner. Not so scary now, are they? 😀

Thank you Christine for very clear verbal and visual instructions. Everything explained beautifully. 👍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Karen. Thank you😁

Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Nadia😁

Great tutorial, Ty ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Joyce😀

Dear Christine! What a nice little bag! Thank you for sharing and showing it. This makes a perfect „Project Bag“ for knitters and crocheters! That’s what I am. I try my best to reproduce it for me and perhaps for 2 of my friends as birthday gifts (as I have made x-mas gifts for them already). I restarted sewing recently- hopefully it will work. Thanks again for sharing. I really appreciate your content and all the best for you!! Christina (watching you from Germany)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Christina. I'm sure your friends will love their gifts. I'm German too. From Stuttgart😁

Thanks for thr video and especially the "dangly bits.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, they turned out to be aglets🤣

Lovely simple design,they are lovely,would be nice to put presents in instead of wrapping paper.Thank you for sharing,lovely video.

@gwynreiber2462

8 ай бұрын

great idea! I will do this!!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea Eve😁

Not sure I’ll make one, but this was so fun to watch! Thank you. I’m intrigued by the Dangly Bits and mind is whirling about fun ways to use some. Perhaps on the front neckline of next T-shirt remodel. Lol

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

They'd look great on the neckline of a blous or shirt Cyn. I might have to keep that in mind😊

Fab bags, thank you. Waving from tassie 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Waving right back from the mainland😊

They are called Latkans in South Asia - usually sewn as ends of the ties of a saree blouse or part of the Asian dress.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Shahna. I think I first saw it on a dress😀

You got the name and pronunciation right! Thank you for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you😊

That was great! U made it look easy :-))

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, it was easy Debbie. A great one to try those Y seams on😁

Great idea for using up my scrap plie

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

It'll be perfect Molly😁

How fun!! I’m going to run away from home with my dangly bits😂. Now teach us how to make some quick projects for dogs using your upholstery fabrics, please. Great video!

@erinandrews2894

8 ай бұрын

Plait wide strips recycled denim together knots, pull knots tight to really secure. Make them whatever length you want. Hey presto dog tug toy.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, that's so funny Cherie. Any suggestions for the dogs?😁

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

What a great idea Erin😁

@cherieemmons6833

8 ай бұрын

Maybe how to measure for a custom coat. One size doesn’t fit all. Or a sling for carrying a small dog?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Hmmm, will have to learn how to do these first Cherie. Then find a small dog! Coco is too heavy for a sling🤣

Wow you pronounced that perfectly

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, thank you😁

Thanks Christine what a lovely bag will be making some of these i do not like y seams 😁 have only done a few they turned out ok have a nice day

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Pamela. I think I'm starting to enjoy them now😀

Yes! A door stop, perhaps filled with a few smooth beach rocks or something. 👍🧵

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's a lovely idea Elayne😀

What a cute bag! I don't have any idea what those things are called either! LOL!❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, I think they're called aglets😀

@BrokenArrowPottery

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will sleep tonight knowing that! Bless you for letting me know! LOL! They look great and are so simple to do! Cheers!@@ChristinesHomeAffairs

I keep my rice in the freezer (in the plastic bag it came in). Right now, I don't have a need for this bag. However what you showed us are good skills to know. Thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Arvetta. I'm curious - if you don't mind my asking, what is the benifit of putting rice in the freezer?😊

@eileenfb1948

8 ай бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairsThe freezer will kill any bugs already in the rice. That is my guess.

TY

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome Buddy😁

Great as gift wrapping bag too, avoid wasting paper

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea Sharon😀

The big bags could be a sports bag. Costume and towel.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

oh, it sure could Wendy. 😁

Love the little rice bag! Love your container for your clips. Do you have a tutorial making those?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Claire. Here's the video for the clips😁 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypl41s2xZqyrprw.htmlsi=5oY6K0eA_oZy5H6t

You could also refer to the dangly bits as aiglets: An aglet (/ˈæɡlət/ AG-lət) or aiglet is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, attached at each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring. These bags are really cute. I like how they stand by themselves. One could use a stiff interfacing on the lining, or quilt some batting between the two layers to make them even stiffer.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's the word I was looking for. Thank you Ginny😁

@julieellis7603

8 ай бұрын

The little threading helper you made on the unstable ribbon would also be called an aiglet - a temporary fully functional aiglet. The doodads at the end remind me a little bit of netsuke, though those were used for a different function. From en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netsuke, I learned also that a sliding bead on a cord, like your toggle, is called ojime in Japanese

Great bag Christine. I love the colours you used especially the flutterby one. Do you have that in your shop or is it in you stash. Love the little buds at the ends of the ties. We should all runaway from home and come to Nagambie...lol 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, Nagambie would welcome you Janet. Those fabrics were from my stash from many years ago😊

👍❤️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Maria ☺️

I like your clip holder/hexagon box. Do you have a tutorial on how to make it? :D

@leaharris8907

8 ай бұрын

Christine put the link up further for the clip holder :)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

I sure do 😀 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypl41s2xZqyrprw.html

Hi Christine, love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Where did you get your 2” square? I clicked on your Amazon store link but it just takes me to a pattern punch page.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Cat. I was gifted the square by a rep some years ago, but I'm going to look into sourcing them from a supplier😀

@catdonese

8 ай бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Great, thank you!

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@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Leticia..... and thanks so much for the fabric. It was a lovely surprise, and I'm going to try to think of something special to make for myself. I open the mail in an upconing video😁

The 'dangly bits' look like a rose bud!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

It does look like a rose bud Vicki😊

Could the end bits be a type of AGLET: a metal or plastic tube fixed tightly round each end of a shoelace. Sometimes called a tag or a point, these rolled metal pieces were also used as a decorative embellishment for clothing or ribbons in the early 17th century. Decorative filigree AGLETS were. used to finish the ends of corset cords. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of the ribbons used to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they were formed into small figures. Shakespeare calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in The Taming of the Shrew.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Yes! That's the word that escaped me 😃

@fammar-rr8nw

8 ай бұрын

I suppose that you could call your "endy pieces" AGLET BUDS / AGLET FLOWERS / AGLET BLOOMS ????

Bell buds

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

What do you use if you dont have a toggle?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Margaret, you can leave the toggle out and just tie the bag😊

@terrimetcalf3378

8 ай бұрын

You could also try using sliding knots like the ones used for mico-macrame bracelets.

@bamagirlie72

8 ай бұрын

buttons with super large eyes, or Beads with large hole/tube-like. I've used all types.

🙂🙂🙂🙂🥰💓💓

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Joy😀

They look like poppies.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

They do too😁

What is your sewing machine

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Lora, it's a Prosew. I did a video review earlier in the year😁

Toggles?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

haha, too easy😁

Tassel

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Gillian ☺️