Glad I found you, I learned something I really needed to know. I have been sewing a very long time but there is always something to learn. Thank you for your great explanations.

How refreshing to hear a realistic interfacing pressing time period quoted - I get frustrated when I see other channels quote an inadequate time like 5 or 6 seconds and then actually demonstrate pressing it for about 4 seconds!

@fiercekittenz

2 жыл бұрын

HAH... everyone knows it takes FOREVER to press. I bought a big steampress just to make this easier on me.

I've been sewing for many, many years ( and even longer than that) and I have taught a few people to sew using this bag. I hope I've done as good a job of explaining why we do things the way we do. Thank you for this really great tutorial!

@patriciahall2939

Жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner bag making. I do have a Juki industrial machine. I noticed that you have a walking foot for your bag making. Do I need to have a walking foot?

Your instructions are precise and easy to follow. Thank you.

You’re an excellent teacher! Thank you so much.

27 seconds that forever changed my bag-making life: 22:20 - 22:47 -- in particular, the moments at 22:24 and then repeated at 22:41 -- what an amazing difference it makes in the finishing process to remove bulk --- thank you FK!!

Great tutorial. No nonsense approach. Glad to have found you. Michelle UK

I thank God for your channel! Thank you for teaching to efficiently!

Another great video FK! I always like your humor, while still giving amazing instructions. Super tutorial for someone to start sewing.

Excellent tutorial . I hope I can make this bag.I love your sense of humor. Thank you

Thank you for this AWESOME information ! just started sewing and already made a bag. Wish I had seen this video before LOL

You gave many tips for newbies, this is an excellent video. I will watch more of your videos.

OMG will you be my BFF! I swear your personality is so my vibe! For reap though. I'm so glad I found your videos. I've been sewing since I was 7 but just recently fell in love with bag making. I'm absolutely loving every video I've seen. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge!

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

Bag making is where it’s at! I don’t have to worry about anyone’s bust or hip sizes!

You are a very good teacher. Everything is crystal clear. V technical also. Thank you.

Love you and your wonderful sense of humor. You are a treasure.

you are a good teacher!! thx!!

Glad I found this channel, you are a hoot!

I found you yesterday with the interfacing video. You are a great teacher. Helping me a lot. Thank you!

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!

Very detailed tutorial...thank you.

Just discovered you and love this tutorial. You have a great sense of humour.

love your videos

Okay you are a fabulous instructor with a great sense of humor. And maybe a cat lover? I have looked at hundreds of videos on bag making, birthing the bag and have never gotten info from any other video like I have with yours. I look forward to your other videos and if I can figure it out, going to your live chats and asking questions or learning even more. Thank you so much

OMG! New to your channel but I love it! Your personality is awesome.

Very detailing and information video. Thank you so much. Xx

Very interesting and informative patients teaching excellent work

that was incredible

Fantastic!!!!!!

Excellent!!

Very good teacher

Awesome tutorial

You're making my heart do backflips! not by cutting towards you, but using a rotary cutter without a ruler, esp when you have the acrylic ruler right there, Other than that, great, and fun video!

@SparkyOne549

Жыл бұрын

I always cut free form with a rotary.

I have been sewing for a long time now and when I was first starting with bags and pouches I wish I had tutorials like this. so clear and simple great for beginners.

Great explanation - just wish I’d seen this _before_ I’d made my first few bags 🤓

@FFPages

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to post the same comment. But now I know better. thank you.

Hi, I just subscribed to your channel. I would like to say not only are you very talented and patient, but have a beautiful personality. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial. I really enjoyed it.

Brilliant tutorial. Love the way you roll.....🥰 Iris

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

So glad!

OMG your ironing bit made me laugh so hard, i adore you n your vids!🤣🤣🤣

Great video, thank you

Just found you and I love your videos :)

Thanks for sharing Atlanta Ga USA helpful 👀 next time

I love the “you don’t want it to be pouffy”

Wow, I thought I knew all the sewing channels, but I just found yours today. Your videos are great, really informative with clear explanations and closeups of what you're doing. I gladly hit the subscribed button! 😊

VERY NICE

Thankful for the totural

Thank you so much. I’m just starting out so this tutorial has been mega useful.❤ 44:52

Thank you

Great job teachinv

Great video, I have learnt a lot. Especially the birthing process! Do you have one video for vinyl or fauxleather?

I love you Thank you ❤

Thank you for this very helpful video! I am new to bag-making and I am very grateful for your tips. I have a couple of questions for you: Are you using upholstery thread to make this bag? Is upholstery thread appropriate to use in a domestic sewing maching? I have a 1940s-style bag I want to make that requires a stiff, sew-in interfacing. What advice do you have for using it? Should I sew the outside fabric (I am going to use a medium weight upholstery fabric.) to the interfacing first? Should I make the outside body, the interfacing, and the lining all separately and then nest the three pieces together and attach them by sewing them together at the top opening of the bag? (Did I explain this clearly enough?). I am concerned that turning a stiff interfacing from wrong side to right side would crush it and could spoil the completed look of the bag. It might also not have the body I want (due to being crushed and rumpled) to make the bag stand up straight. I would really appreciate your help. Your channel is great!

Hello, I am making a couple of hanging file folder storage instead of a file drawer. Would you suggest using the two interfacings to stabilize the backing from which the pockets are attached? Thanks

BTW, would love to see an Easter Basket/Halloween Bucket tutorial. 😉

New subscriber here. So glad to have found your channel. I taught myself how to sew about 10 years ago. I've been off and on with my sewing. I've done some clothes and of course some bags too. I bought myself a good machine from a dealer. It is a beginner sort of machine but of high quality. I was interested in what kind of professional machine u used? I never thought to buy a professional press but it does make a lot of sense if u are doing a good bit of sewing. What press would you recommend as a beginner looking to start a side hustle in sewing? Tia. I do appreciate your video and how well u explained everything. I love your sense of humor too. Made it really enjoyable just to watch. Much love & be blessed.

I think I was making my third bag before I learned how important it is to remove bulk. Making my own bags was one of the top three incentives for learning to sew with a machine. And I have an obsession with pockets. I honestly have never made a bag without at least two pockets. Almost got the straight stitch Brother machine as a Christmas gift from a friend. Living in a tiny apartment, had to turn down the offer. But I love watching videos with straight stitch machines and thinking some day, it would really be great. For now I just keep learning to make the most of the Brother strong and tough machine I have now. Viewing this video was a great start to my weekend. Thanks!

I like how you do the strap check by running your fingers along. I cannot tell you how many times I have twisted the straps when making a bag. That really busts my bunions.

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

This comes from years and years of messing up. USUALLY when I sew on a live stream, people in chat will warn me if I screw up. I have those moments more often than I'd like.

Great video, thanks! But the OCD in me almost wants cuckoo with the uncut thread ends, LOL!

Hi I’m new to your channel.. great 👍 video.. my question is do you prewash your fabric before making the bag & were do you get your webbing from.. thank you 😊

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

I do not prewash fabrics intended for bags. Bags, in general, should not be washed ESPECIALLY if they are structured with interfacings. You really shouldn't wash them. I get my webbing from Strapworks!

Thanks for your free pattern video! I’m in the market for a heat press. Do you have any suggestions for a brand I should look into?

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

Oh! I actually cover what press I use in a video. It's just a Steamfast. I bought it from Amazon. I do recommend the stand for it unless you have ample table top space.

I have some Pellon Flex Foam 1 Sided Fusible Stabilizer that I got from JoAnns. Would this be a good project to use it with? I bought it for Christmas Stockings and trying to find other uses for it. 😁

@fiercekittenz

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah totally! I mostly use fleece for stockings, but if you want a more structured look, the foam will do great!

ARE YOU USING A WALKING FOOT? YOU ARE A GREAT TRAINER, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Would it work if you did the bottom on the fold so that you only stitches the sides?

Thank you for this video, love your personality. Question how do you know when and what type of interface to use? Lightweight medium woven fleece? Do you always use fleece interfacing?

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

I don't always use fleece. It really depends on the bag. I have a video that covers what interfacings I use for different bag types and sizes. For a simple tote like this, fleece is fine. It doesn't need structure.

How much are you pricing a tote bag like this? Thank you for your tutorial.

I think the paper on your ruler is removable. Great video!

Do you use a heat press? I’m having a hard time figuring out temperature settings and how long to press for… with the fleece, my iron on setting 5 (wool) works great after 10 seconds. I tried my heat press at 300° for 40 seconds, and I thought it worked, but I keep finding spots that I need to go over with iron?

@fiercekittenz

2 жыл бұрын

I do, but it's a domestic one, not one of the more square looking ones that are more industrial. I mostly use it on cotton settings.

What machine is that? I also noticed you have a 6700 janome. I'm considering the hd9 as I mostly do quilting.

I've been enjoying your videos. Thank you! But I must know where your Star Wars fabric came from. :-)

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

That's from Joanns!

What kind of machine are you sewing on? I have an industrial juki and I would love a walking foot like yours

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

DU1181-N

Which press do you use? I also use the Oliso you used in your video.

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

I have a SteamFast !

Question I wanted to make an album cover tote is it possible to do no sew I have never seen before. I was thinking small grommets on the sides of the album

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a neat project!!! If I were you, I'd carefully make the holes separately then use chicago screws instead of grommets. If you use a grommet, the pressure could cause the record to shatter.

Why don't you press on the interfacing from the fabric side? Wouldn't it make the glue adhere easier on the fleece if the heat was closer to it?

If I do not have interfacing can I use a sheet or other solid fabric to give a tote more structure? At what point with batting/multiple fabric layers does it become necessary for a waking foot? I admit that I am envious of your walking foot.

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

You could use Fleece and be just fine without a walking foot. Make sure to fuse it well. When you're going to line up seams to sew pieces together, put a tiny bit of double sided tape like WonderTape or leather tape down to hold them together so they don't shift.

@kirsten3535

3 жыл бұрын

@@fiercekittenz Thank you!

What would you say the ending size of this bag is?

Just a question about something I have noticed in patterns from USA... When listing the amount of fabric needed, I kind of miss one measurement. Just 1/2 yard... What about the other side? :)

Just fyi you can remove the paper off the back of your acrylic ruler. They cut the ruler with the paper to prevent chipping during the manufacturer process. It comes off easily you start by peeling it at a corner.

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

I need to go back through and watch to see if I stubbornly left the paper on it or not. I have broken/chipped many thumbnails trying to scrape off that mess.

What is the brand and model of your machine? Thank you.

@fiercekittenz

4 жыл бұрын

I have a Juki DU1181N for the industrial and my domestic is a Janome M7 Continental!

Does this bag come out with a saggy lining? I’ve read you either cut the lining smaller or have a bigger seam allowance, but here both the lining and the seams are the same in both. Anybody?

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

It would be saggy! I have a separate video covering that topic. I usually advise you keep the seam allowance at the top where the lining meets the exterior, then taper inward a 1/4” as you sew toward the bottom.

What kind of machine are you using? TIA Also, why not make the seam allowance 1/4 inch to start with?

@fiercekittenz

4 жыл бұрын

The machine I'm using here is a Juki DU-1181N. It's an industrial machine, though that isn't required for the tutorial. I just used it because I had the camcorder setup on it already. For the 1/2" seam allowance, the reason you want a slightly wider SA for bag making is because you deal with a lot of bulk and a 1/4" seam allowance with all of the interfacings (specifically foam!) can be a tight squeeze. 1/2" gives you more wiggle room and you can trim it down to reduce bulk once you make sure you caught all layers.

@nuriagiralt617

4 жыл бұрын

@@fiercekittenz Thank you so much!

Is walking foot recommended for this?

hello can i ask , how long it takes to do for the following activities per piece of bag - pattern-making -cutting -stitching planning to start a tote bag business

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

A lot of this depends on your skill level and experience.

Can u please show same easy bag but with zipper to close?

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

Sure! The Blue Calla Clematis tutorial I do is a very good version. Not AS simple as this, but it is a great beginner project, plus the pattern is free!

So this might be a silly question but I'm very new to sewing. What exactly is interfacing? I keep seeing people mention it but no one has said what it is. Thanks in advance!

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

It’s a material you put on fabric to give it more stability.

“PIV-OT...PIV-OT!”

Are you using steam when ironing these please?

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

With cotton fabrics absolutely! If I'm sewing vinyl, I don't even touch it with an iron. You can use a steamer to help warm things up to shape, if needed.

Can you show us how to make other shapes of bags please!!

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

Sure! Do you have a shape in mind?

How in the world do you manage to cut so exactly on the lines without using a ruler???

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

MAGIC!

@amariiah

3 жыл бұрын

@@fiercekittenz 😅

Is interfacing necessary when using a cotton twill/canvas as the outer fabric?

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If you don't use even something lightweight, that fabric could wrinkle, stretch, and warp with use. The interfacing provides stability not only in shape, but also in reinforcing the fabrics. Twill and Canvas will both wear faster if not interfaced.

What machine are you using? It has walking feet, right?

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

Hey! This one happens to be my industrial Juki DU-1181N. It's beefy and has a compound walking foot!

How does your machine look like a straight sewing industrial machine with a walking foot?

@fiercekittenz

2 жыл бұрын

Because it is a straight sewing industrial machine with a walking foot.

@aminashehu8628

2 жыл бұрын

@@fiercekittenz wow! I didn't know one could attach a walking foot on a normal straight sewing machine. How'd i do that?

15:29, you should taken out the straps, since that side will remain open !

Do you prewash all of your fabric in bag making?

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

Only if I expect the end product to be washed. This would be a no for me 99% of the time though. If a bag is thoroughly interfaced IT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED. I include a care guide with each bag purchase. If someone washes it and it messes up the interfacing... that's on them.

@joduggan3957

3 жыл бұрын

@@fiercekittenz Thank you for responding to my question. I did spend today washing alot of my fabric before I got your message. I haven't done anything with it yet. This will be my first bag . Will it be ok to interface it now that the fabric is washed and pressed after I cut out the pattern?

@vickipetrarca3617

3 жыл бұрын

Can you please share the care guide? How do you clean them? Thank you.

@KJSew

3 жыл бұрын

@@joduggan3957 Hi Jo, FK, correct me if I am wrong. Washing is perfectly fine. I was told the interfacing will adhere better if you wash the fabric. Just more ironing. 😊

@joduggan3957

3 жыл бұрын

@@KJSew Thank you for replying. I have been washing all my fabric this week and Ironing it all. Then I attached the interfacings and they came out great.

How do you manage to cut so well with your rotary cutter😂

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

Loooots of practice. I'm older than I look :P

Your pressure foot reminds me of two tiny bare feet clopping forward.

Soak the paper backing on your ruler in water an it will come right off.

I thought your tutorial was very good for a beginner. There are just a couple of things I would have done differently but that is just individual style. Spince you have an industrial machine and most beginners will start on a domestic machine I think you should've discussed early-on what a walking foot is. Most beginners do not know what a walking foot is or that they even purchased one for their domestic machine. They need to know what the benefits are to having a walking foot in case they might want to go crazy and make bagels galore. 🙂

@fiercekittenz

4 жыл бұрын

B Cobler that’s fair! My cameras are just setup specifically for that machine. My other is a heavy duty Janome. Next time I’ll see about using the iPhone to capture the Janome. Either way, what I did in this video will not be special or different from a domestic machine.

@2Peachcobler

4 жыл бұрын

Fierce Kittenz I didn't mean you had to use a domestic machine, just tell them what a walking foot does since a walking foot does not come standard on a domestic machine.

@fiercekittenz

4 жыл бұрын

@@2Peachcobler AH! I thought I had mentioned it at some point, but I think maybe I had only mentioned I was using an industrial and that it wasn't required. That's a good point. Maybe I should do a video on sewing machine feet and what they're used for?

I wish you would trim your threads. They are messing you up. LOL

@fiercekittenz

2 жыл бұрын

Pfffft... I trim later :P Gotta go go go!

I'm sad that you missed out on the title "Introduction to Bag Making: A Simple Tote-torial...." 🤣

@fiercekittenz

11 ай бұрын

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

meow

@fiercekittenz

9 ай бұрын

MEW

Hello. Is it possible for you to make a bag or a clutch with Decovil 1? I tried but when I turned it to the right side...it didn't look nice...

@fiercekittenz

4 жыл бұрын

graciete duarte I have found that it does actually help to use a woven interfacing FIRST then add the Decovil. You can also heat up the surface of your ironing board and press the bag against it to help “iron” it.

@gracieteduarte7888

4 жыл бұрын

@@fiercekittenz thanks! The problem is that i think we don't have that kind of interfacing in Portugal...or I didn't find it yet! I tried to explain in the stores (even showed your video) but they didn't know what that is

@fiercekittenz

4 жыл бұрын

@@gracieteduarte7888 Do you have a website that lists interfacings you have access to? I can look it over and let you know which will work.