Thanks for this video! A few videos earlier in the Un-Tutorial playlist, while watching the zipper pouch video with the zipper in the middle of the side, I realized that I wanted to rewatch this tissue cover video. Just a few videos later, here it is! ❤️

I wanted to thank you for posting this project. Initially, I just made some for the grandkids to give to their teachers, bus driver, etc. this Christmas. Then remembered my doctor. I admire her so much for giving up her office practice to make house calls. She treats home-bound and hospice patients. I made 50 in two days for her to give out to her patients. She was thrilled with them. We have a senior assisted living center a mile from my house and my next project is seeing how many I can make for the residents there before Christmas. Circumstances prevented me from doing all the donation items I usually do each year, but this was something I could do for someone else and it felt great. Thank you.

@rsislandcrafts

4 жыл бұрын

How wonderful!! That is a very special doctor. Everyone needs tissues so these make a great gift. Your generosity will make so many people happy. It’s nice that they only take a little bit of fabric and thread. 🎄☃️❄️

I made about 75 of these a couple of years ago. 50 I took to Athena's Run, a fund raiser for gynecological cancers, as favors to be given to cancer survivors. Then I took the others to my favorite local restaurant as little Christmas gifts for the employees there. The major expense was the tissues which I bought in bulk on Amazon.

Great and easy project !!! Great job Robin as always !!!

Love these....a great way to use up scraps!

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Nancy McNamara Definitely!

I made these with my Brownies a few years ago as Mother's day gifts. They really enjoyed making them. Thanks for sharing your experiments too! XXXXXXX

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Louise Eldred Awww. I thought they would be good for the younger sewists. Thanks!

I made about two dozen of these already. thanks for the idea.

Fantastic and easy to make 😀 thanks 😊

Thank you 😊

Love your you tube videos and these are so easy to do

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Nadine Chiello Thank you so much! Yes, these are super easy.

I love these! So easy and useful!

Thanks Robin. ❤️

great video thanks! Im making these to eliminate the plastic pocket packs. You can put any tissues in these or use tissues from the Eco Friendly cardboard box bamboo tissues.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I keep one in my backpack at all times. It’s nice to have a clean tissue when I need one. Bonus - no plastic means no crinkly sound 😉

I made a few of these for cmas w pockets on the back for hand sanitizer and lip balm. My MIL was going on a cruise, so I put a loop and snap ring on hers to hook on her purse. They are so fun to make!

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

I saw the ones with the pockets. I think the pockets are a great idea. Thanks!

This is very cute

@rsislandcrafts

3 жыл бұрын

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That Teddy fabric is so cute. I made some of these last year and I preferred the look of the boxed corners. Of course if I was making 50 or more like you I'd forego that part haha. I also have the sizes for the ones that open at the top. I can buy tissues in packs of 10 for £1 ($1.30) so not expensive :) Hope you have a nice weekend - I have lots of sewing time :) :)

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Lesley Gilbert That’s a really good price. I think they were $2.28 for an 8 pack here from Walmart. I love the little teddy bears. I have more so you’ll see them again. I think the boxes corners make them look like they came from a boutique.

@lesleygilbert1945

Жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts Just re-watched to remind myself of sizes/options etc. Getting my sewing list ready for next weeks sewing marathon - items for the cat stall in May 🐱🐈

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

@@lesleygilbert1945 Tissue holders will be super quick. I hope everything sells.

Thank you so much for your instructional video! Really informative and clear instructions given. Excited to do more but no idea who to gift it to. Nonetheless, happy with my end product!

@rsislandcrafts

4 жыл бұрын

I like to keep a small bin of random handmade goodness. Then when an occasion arises for a little gift I have a nice selection to choose from. Everyone can use a little pick me up gift 😁

Morning sweetness so yes guess what i'll be making today haha...Bless you sending all my love in the aftermath of Ian 🥰🥰🥰

I would so like to make a standard size pillow case like this. My pillow is 20 Wide by 26 long. This cool thanks I like the lap over too so it hold it better this one is the best I have seen

@rsislandcrafts

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like to use this style for my couch pillows except with a larger overlap.

@RainorShine1

4 жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts I am so sorry have a question. If I wanted to use 2 different colors on top what would each size would be with an 1/2 seam allowance. Wanted to use black and pink for outside fabric. Thanks again.

@rsislandcrafts

4 жыл бұрын

marie dun I’m sorry but I don’t remember the measurements and I’m in the middle of of something but I wanted to try and help. I think if you take the measurement I give you and cut that in half. Then each half would need the seam allowance added back in. Does that make sense? For instance, if the fabric is 10” square then you would cut each of your two fabrics 5.5” if you’re using a half inch seam allowance. I always recommend using scraps fabrics for your first try. Then if it works out you can go ahead and use your “good” fabrics. If it doesn’t work out then you haven’t “wasted” your good or favorite fabrics. I think if you play with It a little then you’ll find your magic numbers. Sometimes when I don’t want to do the math I’ll cut the fabrics larger than I think and then after I sew them together I cut the desired size. It wastes a little fabric on the first one but then you can get the proper measurements. 🤷‍♀️

Rsisland crafts. Love the tissue holder. If you was to sell them in a craft show what would you sell them for

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Pricing things is so hard. I usually see what everyone on Etsy is charging and go from there. I see many shops selling them for about $9 on Etsy but that feels high to me for a craft show. I think I would mark them for $5 or $6 and have a basket full of travel tissues so they can buy a pack if they wish. Maybe $1 for the tissues. If you’re using high end materials then go for a higher price. Shops on Etsy tend to charge a bit more because of all the fees involved. I haven’t done the calculations for how much the fabric I used would cost. I would figure that out first and then add on a bit for labor. Good luck!

The square one looks like a present

@rsislandcrafts

4 жыл бұрын

You’re right, It does 😁

Dollar Tree has this Tissues 8 for $1

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

cordula price I saw those the last time I was in DT but I didn’t check to see if they were the same size. Although they look the same. Thanks!

Thank you,very well done.

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Storer Thanks!

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Storer Thank You!

Found this video a couple of weeks ago! What a great idea. So without becoming part of Patreon , I can't know the size for making the boxed corners of this pouch? Thanks. Keep up the good work! :)

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

As a bonus to my patrons I show them step by step how to box the corners. If you already know how create boxed corners then you’re all set.

I make them also love a'm

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

cordula price These are the first I’ve made. Super simple, fun, and quick gifts! I would definitely make them again.

How much would you sell these??? Thank you

@rsislandcrafts

7 ай бұрын

At a craft fair? Maybe $5. There’s very little fabric and time involved. If you include the tissues maybe $6

@eshjane

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Did you show how to box the corners, or is that on another video?

@rsislandcrafts

4 жыл бұрын

I did do a video on the boxed corners for my Patrons over on Patreon. If you know how to box corners it’s done the same as any other boxes pouch. I believe I’ve shown how to box corners but I’m not sure which video or if I’m imagining It 😆

Start straight away instead of alot of unnecessary yaking

@poormanssewing4200

3 жыл бұрын

Don't let nobody tell you how to run your channel I think you do a very good job you put in things that people usually will not think of and especially if they don't know how to do a video I think you're doing a very good job I appreciate your words

Wow, that black and leopard print was flat when she started - when she flipped it at the end was lavender polka dots! Love the videos, but don’t take this personal, you’re very talkative and I just want to get on with learning how to do the project. Please do not take offense, I enjoyed learning from you and want to continue learning more and more projects. 😊

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

You’re right. When It comes to crafting I love to talk. This video is four years old and while I’m still chatty I have reigned It in a bit. I like to give everyone options so that they can make the project their own. Thank you for the kind constructive criticism. I’ve always wanted my channel to feel like a group of friends sitting around the same table chatting while sewing. There’s plenty of quick short tutorials out there but not many where It feels like you’re hanging out with friends. Have a creative weekend.

I really like your tutorial. I also like your easy going approach with instructions. I just wish you weren’t so talkative. I had to fast forward through the chatter to get to the actual construction of the piece. Then fast forward again, then again... Annoying! On the more positive side, and after much frustration with the jibber jabber, I finished the tissue holder and it turned out great. So, thank you.

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad you were able to make a tissue holder even though you found my video a bit frustrating. I try to show that sewing doesn’t have to be stressful. I know my videos tend to be more chatty than a standard tutorial and that’s because I record my videos so they feel like we are in my craft room sewing together. If we were in person we would chat and share tips and tricks with each other. There are many tutorial style videos where you get just the basic information so you can make an item. When I was learning to sew I made mistakes. I still make mistakes. I like to show how you can avoid a mistake and how to fix a mistake if one happens. A little oops is not the end of a project. Mistakes can be fixed. Many times a new sewer needs a little extra instruction and to see things from a different angle. I want to help those new sewists feel that rush when they finish their first project and It actually turns out like the one in the tutorial they watched. The more experienced sewers like to feel like they have someone to sew along with and sometimes they might even learn a little trick or two. I’m very much aware that I just wrote a short novel when I could have simply said “thanks for watching my video”. I am who I am 🤷‍♀️.

@rockinrobin2326

5 жыл бұрын

RsIslandCrafts - Robin You’re probably right that if I were sitting in a sewing room I’d be chatting up a storm with you. In fact, I’d be quite happy to do just that with a cup of coffee and some laughs over a learning experience. It would be fun. I guess, as a beginner, I was trying to focus on the project and not the diversions. It’s a much different thing to view a tutorial as opposed to working together as friends. I get your point though. I’m a beginner so I was very focused. Apologies for critiquing in a negative light.

@rsislandcrafts

5 жыл бұрын

rockin' Robin No apologies needed. We all learn differently and we look for different things in our tutorials. I receive similar comments daily. It’s not a problem. Many of us would love to be able to get together with other crafty friends but It just doesn’t work for a variety of reasons. I’m no different so I’m just trying to fill that void for some people. Have a great week. P.S. If you ever have any questions or get stuck on a project feel free to ask for help. Many times someone else will pop into the comments with an answer before I get a chance to. I’ve made several videos to help answer a question for someone or because they couldn’t figure out how to make something.

You talk too much instead of just sewing it!