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@knackfulknitter

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the links, Christine. I appreciate and enjoy your videos all the way from Washington state, USA

HOW DOES THIS CHANNEL NOT HAVE OVER 1 MIL SUBCRIBERS???? Thank you for taking the time to share your talent & knowledge! My mother's best friend taught me to sew 45 years ago. I honor her, as well as every other person who took the time to teach me things, by teaching others how to sew, crochet, knit, quilt, etc. It's a blessing to share our knowledge with others! For as much as I think I'm skilled at sewing, I've learned lots of new tips and tricks watching your videos. Your explanations are clear, easy to follow, and simply brilliant in saving time! Thank you!

I love it when you explain your thought process. I remember Shari Lewis and all her puppets. Thanks for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Cynthia. I used to love Shari and her show😁

Shari Lewis, oh my I loved watching her as a child. She, made a second try when my daughter was little and she adored the show so much she slept with a lamb. 😅❤ What it really was, is the stuffed animal used to sell fabric softener sheets! It looked close enough. So much so, my daughter caught me tossing it in the dryer. Oh dear, the scream could have broken glass. I wasn't sure what the problem was at first. I had to come up with some quick thinking that day! But, all was right with the world by nap time, with a clean fresh lamb to cuddle with. ❤😊 We just moved a few weeks ago, and guess who I found? All safe and sound was lamb chop. It's a small world 😊

I love how you explained your “rate” per hour and what all is included in that. And sewing in bulk can be a bit tedious, but for me, having worked in a sewing factory, when I can focus on one task at a time, I can finish that task faster. I have not made your bags in bulk, but that is my plan for the future. Still in the process of getting everything set up. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much for your videos! ❤❤

You have just completed an amazing marathon. Well done. Wish I lived closer so I could buy one the bigger size.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Carol. I'm glad they're finally done.😁

Even though you didn’t sing the song it is now in my head! 😂🤣

The bags are lovely -- even the ones you dislike :) My very favourite is the one that uses up all the "boxed corners". I love the colours bordered with the black -- it is a stunning bag! I suspect it will sell very quickly!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks karen. That's my favourite too😁

Well done Christine. Bet you are glad that’s done. I’ve made so many advent calendars for my kids and grandkids over the years that I get so bored making them lol. Ive also recently made bags and place settings for all my three grown up daughters and I got bored with making them too. lol. So for you to make so many bags I think is such an achievement. So congratulations on all your hard work. They are very cute. Xx

Really did enjoy this video. Your so prolific. I think my kids are getting sick of all the projects I make for them. But if some does something nice for me I always give them something I've made..Thanks Christine for your encouragement. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Janet. I'm getting quite a pile of things here that I haven't given away yet. I'll put them out at Christmas and let everyone rummage through😁

I love your one of a kind bag made with the boxed corner fabric. It is beautiful and definitely unique. It will catch the eye of someone. ❤ Who knew there would be enough to make a good sized tote!

I love these boxed bags. My son asked for a duffle, I keep thinking a really big boxed bag with outside pouches and maybe one inside will work great. I measured an old duffle , and I’m gonna try it! Thanks again Christine your bags are amazing!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Trenna. I'm actually just about to go cut some fabric for a duffle style bag today. It's been on my list for ages😁

@trennacovey4479

3 күн бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs oh yay!, I can’t wait to see how wonderful yours turns out.

Thank you Christine, that was enjoyable and very useful. I too remember Lamb Chop, absolutely loved that act. Regards from North Wales UK.

Thanks 4 sharing your journey in making these bags. Love your videos and when you explain your thought processes!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Lisa. Thank you😁

I absolutely love the boxed tops you do! I prefer the zipper to stay along the top and not go down the sides. Thank you, thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Maria. Thank you😁

Good afternoon Christine,that was very interesting,love the bags ,I didn’t think any of them were ugly. The material is gorgeous and I think they will sell very well.Thanks for explaining all the costs etc ,very interesting.Thanks again.

Wow top effort Christine, I am exhausted just watching, off to check out the lamb chop song!

The fabrics have been given to you for free , but that doesn't change the fact that ,at the end of the financial year, the tax man would charge you for every earned penny .so in reality the fabrics are not for free . Splendid teaching job as always , it is a real treat to watch you working on your projects . Clear , precise , on point . The bags , I love them all , small " ugly" but not so ugly at all pouches included 😁. Massive project , time wise but it looks like you managed to squeeze the labour hours to minimum . Thanks for the upload xxx

Well done on all your hard work and you finally got to the end of your 'task'! Now you can breath again. I watched the music video, once was enough haha. I've finally got back into my sewing and enjoying what I'm doing. Have a great weekend 🤩

Great video, Christine! Since I watch all your tutorials it was easy to follow along without detailed instructions. By the way, I also work in inches. 😉 I love the large colourful patchwork bag. Save it for yourself! You deserve it after all that work. I hope the bags sell well!

They came out beautifully,I love the middle tote/bag.🎉

Christine, I greatly appreciate your sharing your thought process and pricing of your products. I’m at the beginning of starting an endeavor and it’s helping me to consider how I can and should do this. Right now I’m seeing stock to hopefully sell in the coming months. Thank you. 😊

Wow Christine! Well done! I can imagine what a relief it must have been to get that done. Those bags looks a amazing! I think it was a good idea to do the small boxes on the small bags, makes them look more balanced. It would be very interesting to get to know that is written on your paper labels, how you put them together. I'm hoping to start to sell my own sewn things but I think it's so hard with tags and labels. ♥

Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed. Great lesson.❤🇺🇸. Thanks for sharing prices so we know what to sell similar items for. I like all the bags, esp the large and patchwork. Boxed corner bag tells a story!

Matching pouches with larger bags..beautiful...well done, Christine ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Melahat😁

I love that you share your thought process as you go. I also love that you share your business numbers. Thank you for helping all of us out here.❤ That tiny blue bag is adorable. But I have one question. How much did you pay for your son's labor? Lol What a great son to help out mom.❤

Love you are videos! My daughter is a interior designer and always brings me samples of different vinyls and fabrics.. It's great to get ideas for small totes in zipper bags. Thank you for your inspiration.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

My pleasure Jan. It's awesome that you can get those fabrics from your daughter😁

Totally off target comment, but had to post this; several years ago my husband & I spent a bit over a week exploring the south island (I’m assuming you may be in NZ because your accent is just like a dear friend’s, although she lives in Melbourne now). Anyway! After our road trip we flew up to Auckland and got on a cruise that was going to circumvent NZ and end up in Sydney. On our first port. - Tauranga - we took a trip to see the Hobbits. I took a tumble and broke every bone in my right ankle. I then spent a week+ in the hospital there, and once the swelling went down enough, they put a plate and many screws in my ankle. The doctor/surgeon (who was absolutely fabulous) would not give me permission to fly back to the states until the stitches were out. When it was finally OK for me to travel again, the discharge instructions mandated that I fly first/business class & have someone with me (my husband, of course!). So. Business class on Air New Zealand from Auckland to Los Angeles, and first class back to NY. The best part is that the whole adventure was almost free due to NZ’s health plan. I am beyond grateful for that!! All this to say I have sympathy for your son on the couch! I hope he mends quickly 😊 And thank you for your videos - they are always inspirational!

@rebeccar7837

3 күн бұрын

Christine is Australian - she lives in the state of Victoria

@tonitoland

3 күн бұрын

@@rebeccar7837 thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

Yep, I'm an Aussie. I did live in Auckaland for a short while back in the 1980's😁

@merinzz

3 күн бұрын

NZer here. Aussie, accent is slightly different from NZ.

@dorothydishman4664

2 күн бұрын

P​@@merinzz

Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed. Great lesson.❤🇺🇸

Thank you for your generosity.

I’m exhausted after watching just the videos so appreciate your glee finishing the whole project. Your costings are interesting too having had to do similar breakdowns for my own businesses. On that note I think you’re selling yourself a little too cheap. Those overheads have shot up. Brilliant work and congratulations putting your son to the task. 😎 You’ve reminded me to make some boxy bags that I’ll have to get around to fairly soon.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Duncan. I'm actually planning on revisiting my pricing structure this week. It's long overdue😁

Thank you so much for this! Exactly what i needed as I'm setting up my Make Many bag projects for my intended Holidaze Sales. Seeing how to simplify some things and eliminate others is wonderful knowledge to share. Thank you for your practical knowledge generosity! So appreciated!!! Knowing which projects are Not for Make Many, but one-of-a-kind and what to charge differently is also very valuable knowledge. Many ThankYous!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

You're very welcome Jane. Thank you😁

Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I know it was quite an investment of time.Maybe the little pouches can be coin pouches.

Loved it.....again!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Patricia😁

You are so good thank you for sharing xx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Margaret😁

Well done Christine i did some batch sewing but not as much as you

Love the scrapy bag!!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thank you Juanita😁

They are all very nice ❤️ 👍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Roni😁

I love the biggest scrap bag!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Nita😁

I love your blue top you have on,it’s so cool & summery

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

Thank you Susan. It was still hot when I began this video. Now it's a very chilly Winter😁

Hi Christine. Love the bags. Sherri Lewis and Lambchops sang that ‘ear worm’ of a song. 🇨🇦😅👍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Pat. I just loved that song😁

I love the scrap corner bag the best good job you are always teaching me new things thanks so much🥰🥰🥰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

I think it's my all time favourite too Joy😁

It’s a family affair 😊❤️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Yes! And all he required was food. Lots of it😁

Christine I love your videos n you are a very astute business woman. Thank you for all the info on labor n pricing costs.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

You're very welcome Ellen. Thank you😁

Christine, I actually like the non-boxed corners for makeup bags that I keep in my purse. I find top boxed corners makes it hard to get your hand in the bag (especially if your rooting around in there while driving!)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

I like those too Lisa. These would be a little bulky😁

Wow!! Those are beautiful! I love the scrap bag! All the little bags look great too. We are our worst critic on the wares we make for sure.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Dana. Even though I didn't like them all, someone will love them😁

I like them so much :) My sofa fabric looks like that :D

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Tina. These are all upholstery fabric samples and offcuts😁

Shari Lewis was with Lambchop. I love the scrap bag.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

I loved Shari. Thanks Hilda😁

Nice video, as always !!!! The little pouches can be "sanitary pad pouches " , . I make then to hold the sanitary pad in your purse, they are good especially for girls that are starting to need them 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

That's a great idea Marce😁

Above is an advertisement for Temu. They have wonderful customer service robots.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

Haha, I think I need a few robots Janice😁

@jacquiaba9132

9 сағат бұрын

They are also putting smaller companies out of business by swamping the market. I would never use them.

@janice2992

6 сағат бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs You must be having to deal with the same companies as me ❤️

I love the fact that you seek to find fabric destined for the trash and give it a second chance for use. I think we who make things at the sewing machine tend to focus on features we don't like, or little quirks in our projects that nag at us. I think we should avoid this. While I will discuss technique among trusted friends (like what could I have done better) , I don't point out what nags me (or what we consider 'ugly'). Someone else might just love your little bags, quirks and all.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

thanks Beth. I actually love "ugly" things. Many times I'll price something in the shop "ugly mugs", ugly bags" etc, and they're the first to sell😁

I love how you are so transparent with the costs Christine. I live in UK and I think minimum wage is between £11.50-£12 and hour(sadly I don't know as I'm unable to work. No wonder items from 'down under are so expensive. Will you be taking a break from bags for a while lol? Take care🤗🇬🇧

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

haha, no break for me. I'm already on to my next batch😁

What progress! They are all great bags. Sheri Lewis and Lambchop. I hated that song. It's a earworm.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Rebecca. I loved that song😁

Christine, love the bags you made. What do you use for the zipper pulls to make it easier to open the zip. Thanks

Enjoyed the video 👍- loved the little tabs for the zips. if you have a supplier or make for those would be great to know. I will see if I can get them shipped to UK.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Lorraine. I get those tabs from Amazon. There'll be a link in the description😁

I use diffent soft bags to put my underwear, soks and what not in my suitcase when traveling, saves time and frustation when things are in one place.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

I'm hearing this so often now Beatrix. The shoe bags make great packing pods😁

You should keep the scrap fabric bag for yourself!😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

I'm tempted Nanci, but I already have so many😁

I’m sure $26.00 is for your skills and knowledge , not typical unskilled labor minimum wage. Either way it’s Good to make a profit! We all need a reason to get out of bed

@queenslanddiva

3 күн бұрын

$23.23 s the minimum wage in Australia, so Christine has basically just rounded it.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Must have been the site I went to. They may have overinflated the award wage😁

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

I think age would come in to it as well😁

Do you ever get helpers to assist with the sewing? Just to get to the bottom of the pile?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

Yes I did Bonnie. A few years ago I needed help to make my shopping totes, and had a lady help out for a couple of months. Back then I was selling about 150 per week😁

It sounds good; but, how many hours did your son put in? Was his time added in?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Arvetta. I did add my son's time, but because he was a lot slower than me, and he was watching movies whilst helping, I allowed half the time it actually took him. I sat with him for some and was about four times quicker than he was, but he'd never done it before😁