I'm a visual learner and your video has made all the difference in making this bag. I referred to it at every stage. Invaluable for us learners! Thank you.

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much for sharing your bag pattern and your tips and tricks on how to make the Teloujay2. I have made the Teloujay several times for people who have loved the bag. So my next step had to be the Teloujay 2! I will perfect this one then go onto the Teloujay 3!😁. Such a neat bag.

Thanks. Some great techniques here and I have bought all three of these patterns to try. Thanks for making such clear instructions

Currently making my second Teloujay bag for a friend…love, love, love this bag design. Your instructions are great, second only to the great design of this bag.

You absolutely make my day when I get up and see that you posted a new tutorial. It's like having coffee with Jo. What a beautiful bag!! You are an absolutely amazing teacher and your patterns are gorgeous! Thank you so very much Jo for sharing your amazing talents with us. You truly are an inspiration to us all and I'm a better bag maker because of you. 🙋

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rona 🥰

I love all your bag patterns!!

This is exactly what I’ve been searching for.

Love this bag! Just bought the pattern😊

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Really cute bag and great tutorial. On my list of bags to make. Thank you.

Love your videos. Have purchased this pattern and a couple of bag hard ware from your shop. Incredible fast shipping and delivery. Thank you.

I absolutely love your video. I've learned so much. Thank you

Thank you for the video. You do an excellent job explaining each step. Just found your page today and so happy I did. This turned out to be an expensive video to watch, but I’m happy I found your page :). I can’t wait to make this bag.

Excellent tutorial thanks.

Love your tutorials and what a beautiful pattern can’t wait to try it out Thanks!!

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

Ooooh I am loving the way of doing the strap. Looks like it’s so much neater than the other way. Thank you for showing this. Xx

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

As always a very informative video, easy to follow and you explain everything clearly.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Agnes

Wonderful pattern and tutorial! Thank you! I made this for my sister and she loves it!

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear. Thanks 😀

Ooooo I like it ... thats me a happy bunny ... pattern bought, hardware ordered... pattern now printing as I watch another one of your great tutorials... thank you ...

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jane. Really glad you like it 😁

I loved, loved your tutorial! I’m a beginner but have found a great way to pass time in my retirement! Thank you for great instruction!

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jodi 🥰

I have been following for a long time! Your bags are amazing! Your videos have always been good but it is fun to see your progression! This video is your best yet! Amazing job! Keep it up! ❤️❤️

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was the first time that my husband has done the editing so he’ll be really pleased to hear that 😁

I like the way you do your bag, I think I will try to make one.

I really love your video! I liked most the real feel it has. Like it shows the struggles. Not just the look it's perfect only shots. I just got the pattern and I cant wait to try it.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😁

The video edit is so wonderful. The video is detail and clear. Lear new about sewing from this video Like the pattern and the tutorial.Thanks for sharing

Bought the pattern, SUPER thank you ! bless.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support 😁

just finished making this great pattern. I used all vinyl on the exterior and didn't need foam interfacing. When attaching the exterior base to the body, I clipped as shown in the pattern but machine basted on at about 1/8" ( instead of hand sewing) - it worked great! already planning my second bag from this pattern

I hate hand sewing but can see the benefit of hand basting with this round bottom. I will have to give it a try.

Beautiful bag, thank you!!!

I love the way you do straps!

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thanks Jo, I love this bag with the feature colourful zip on the front panel. I’ve been following along with you and thoroughly enjoyed the whole process, your teaching style is spot-on and with all the extra tips I’ve learnt so much. The time stamps are handy too. I’ll be buying more patterns from you, can’t wait to continue this bag making journey, I’m surprised that I love it so much! Thanks again!

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the journey. I love it as well 😀

I just purchased your pattern and I am so impressed with the detail that you have in it! I subscribe to your channel and will continue to be a customer. I love your designs and creations! 👏🧵✂️❤️

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

This is a cute little bag. I purchased the pattern. It’s next in my list.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

Love this tutorial! Learned much about fabric stretching and more. You are quick with your seam ripper removing basting stitches. Definitely will be making this bag. You are always so inspirational in your tutorials 😊!

@CountryCowDesigns

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Absolutely luv the bag and your clear and concise instructions very easy to understand I have bought the pattern it's on my to do list for sure the first of many from you I'm sure thank you for explaining everything so clearly the video and the extreamly good price for the pattern. ❤️🙂

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen, I’m really glad you left this comment 😁

Your tutorials are the best, great attention to detail and you speak so clearly, thank you for,taking the time to make them, and I really hope your channel grows and grows!

@CountryCowDesigns

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

I’ve made lots of bags but you have shown me so many new technics and love the precision and care you take. Have ordered all 3 of the bag patterns and can’t wait to make them. Thank you for a brilliant video. X

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Jo, again another fantastic sew. You are born to teach. You are informative, without being repetitive. Clear and concise. Love your new pattern. Got it, of course. Lovely sweet bag.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elona 🥰 I absolutely love your new backpack! It’s on my to sew list. I’m hoping to spend the next couple of months making other patterns just to have some fun and take it easy so hopefully I’m going to get a chance to make it

@elonanamor6420

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns Awe sweet. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I am taking a short rest too. Need to step away for awhile and enjoy some spring planting of some flower baskets so I can enjoy the summer. Enjoy your time also.

Thank you for the amazingly clear tutorial. I am new to sewing and this was only my second ever bag that I've made. It took me about 13 hours altogether with me pulling stitches out where they weren't quite straight but never gave up. Will tag you on IG when I post it later. Can't wait to do more of your designs x

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Well done for persevering 😃

Love this bag. May not use the cork the first time I try this but will purchase the pattern and experiment with different materials. Went dumpster diving the other day and found two kitchen garbage bags full of different kinds of materials. Most of it is drapery material, but it was all clean and best of all "free". Thank you so much for designing these patterns for sewing on a domestic machine. I watch a lot of the others on their industrial machines and I would love to have one, but I can't afford it and wouldn't have the room. But I get inspiration from all the bag makers and pattern makers, I just love to watch all of you. THANKS.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 free fabric is the best fabric! 😆

Great instructions. I bought the pattern before I watched the video. Since the pattern is so reasonably priced (thanks!), I was expecting it to be easy. I hope to try it one of these days...

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Yes go for it! The only tough part is the final top stitching on that exterior as it’s a tube but if you use a matching thread then you can get away with anything 😉😆

I know I'm a little late to the party on this pattern, but I have just purchased it along with some other plus hardware. I do like the the way you explain your tutorials, oh and your top stitching is lovely. I wish mine was like that.

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Keep practising, you’ll get there. If I did, then you can too 😁

Love your videos and your patterns thank you!

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Very nice bag.

I like your idea of hand basting the base. That will be really helpful on bags where the clips pop off. I hate staples too. Thanks for the tip.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

It really reduces my stress levels 😂 staples are scary because I’m convinced I’m going to hit one with the needle

I'm very much enjoying your videos, not least as we're both using vintage Berninas. I love that you clearly demonstrate the bags are do-able with a decent domestic rather than just tell us this while sewing on a powerful industrial. Your tip on moving needle position sometimes rather than changing to a zipper foot is very good too but it doesn't occur to those with industrials because their feet tend to be narrower anyway and their needle position isn't adjustable. I'm not an experienced bag maker but I am an experienced sewer of 50+ years and I completely agree with you that the hand basting inside the seam allowance around the trickiest areas makes good sense for a decent finish with less stress and, more often than not, it will prove the more efficient method in the end. :)

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacky. It’s nice I can pass on the tips people have shared with me 😁

Another fabulous pattern, Jo💞 Looking forward to making it. I learned a few new tips too. My tip, instead of using double-sided tape when making the cork handle, try using bobby-pins.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll get some and give it a go 👍 thanks 😁

I love how you did your straps. Can’t wait to try this!

I really like that you use a domestic machine! Excellent video

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s amazing what a domestic can do 😃

I am from sri Lanka i love that bag thanks a lot

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Beginner here but had to get the pattern; it's too cute and you make it look so easy! We'll see... 😂

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! You’re going to love it. It’s soooo addictive though 😬

amazing,,,,,i like

Thank 🙇

Thank you so much for this video and for such a great priced pattern. I have bought the Teloujay 1 and Momexa but haven’t had a chance to make them. But I’m thinking these will be my next three bags. My last bag was your Kelzjon bag. I absolutely adore all your patterns and hope to make them all one day. :) oh, I’m getting my first order of Rifle Paper co fabric next week so may make this one with one of them.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😁 Rifle Paper Co is all stunning! Whatever you make is going to lol gorgeous.

@pkp6241

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns I’ve seen sooo many bags with it and I love them all, so finally had to get some for myself. :)

1:46:09 hiding these threads is a lot easier if you use what’s called a cheater needle. We use them a lot in quilting. They should be available wherever you can buy regular sewing notions. 👍

It’s here😃

@Country Cow Designs I know story of my life a day late (in this case 9 mo. late) and a few dollars too short! But in my honest defense I was a sub, I honestly don’t know what happened. Well I’m here and am going to get this pattern even though I think I already bought it once. Either thank you for sharing your talent and your knowledge in bag making…

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

If you ever think you might have already bought a pattern, you can drop us an email and we can check for you 😉 we can resend the download link if so. Hope you enjoy the Teloujay 2.0! I’m making one next week 😁

@foolishly69

2 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns thank you for your kindness but I just purchased the files, I feel it’s the least I can do since you are sharing your knowledge with us, thanks again….

love that shape of oval and pretty color of purse

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Your tutorials are so clear, and you make it all look effortless. I am not a bag maker, but you're making me feel like I could be!

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You should definitely give it a try 😁 it’s addictive but a lot of fun!

Hello, my dear, you have taught very nicely. Madam, please note the size

I'm looking forward to making this bag and increasing my bag making skill set. Is the double sided tape you use the Fepito 6mm tape from amazon?

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s right. The Fepito stuff seems to work great for me and doesn’t gum up my needle 😁

Could you please consider creating a tutorial making a bag using RFID fabric

Lovely tutorial, thank you. What thread do you use for stitching your bags?

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

I generally use Coats Moon threads but recently I’ve also started using Saba Tex Thread which works great too and just feels a tiny bit stronger. I’ve never had any trouble with Coats but it’s nice to have something that feels even stronger

Lovely bag, must add it to my must do list. The list is getting quite long, thanks.

Thanks!

Beautiful bag, jo! What’s your top stitch length? And what thread are you using? TY! 😘

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I always topstitch with 4mm length, it’s the longest my machine does 😁 I mostly use coats moon threads. Although recently I’ve also started using Saba Tex thread too

I’m about to buy the pattern and want to get hardware at the same time. Should I pick up the 1” or 1.5” strap materials?

@CountryCowDesigns

6 ай бұрын

This bag uses a 1inch strap.

Hello, how did you get your sewing machine to feed through so easily with that foam, I have to pull mine through :0(

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

As long as the foam is on top I don't have an issue. I'm using style-vil foam

Can I ask what size/type of needle do you use when sewing with cork? It does look lovely and I'm very tempted to try it out in Teloujay version 1, which I bought just a few days ago.

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

I usually use a size 90 Microtex needle for cork. Then when I’m doing a lot of layers I’ll go up to a size 100 or 110 universal depending on the bag and the thickness 😁

@colettemonaghan8846

2 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns Many thanks for the swift reply. I'm off to get some cork;-)

Presumably having the cork on the inside of the strap would stop the strap constantly slipping off your shoulder which happens to me with leather bags?

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

I find the cork slips off a bit less than my leather straps, but it’s still not perfect 🙈

could you clarify please. at 26. you mention 8mm rivet post and the later you say 9 mm caps. Is that correct?

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Yes that it is correct.

What thread are you top stitching with?

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

The same as I’m using for the rest of the bag, it’s the natural colour from Coats Moon threads

How can I reduce this for a child size? Not sure what formula to use. It's for a 7yr old. Any suggestions please..

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

The easiest way I’ve found to reduce pattern sizes is to print them at a smaller percentage. So if you print it at 90% for example then it will come out 10% smaller, but the difference is always more than I expect so I don’t recommend jumping down to 80% straight away

I'm sorry if I seemed to have missed it but may I ask what machine you sew on please? Absolutely love the look of this bag!! 😍

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a Bernina 930 Record. It’s a domestic sewing machine from the 1960s 😁 the older machines are amazing!

@Lukes_Textiles

2 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns wow unbelievable. I met a lady last week who runs a small shop she asked me to make her a bag and she would give me a machine. The machine is bernina 930 Record I pick it up Tuesday. Complete with all accessories!!

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s amazing!!! They’re incredible machines. You’re going to love it 😁

I was trying to find that WPC but couldn’t find Little Stitches Sew. Can you provide a link please? I have some 600 denier and some 300 but the 300 is very slippery, not a fan. This one looks more like the 600.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sure, here’s the link for it: littlestitchersews.co.uk/collections/waterproof-canvas

@pkp6241

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns thank you. I checked them out but shipping to Canada is a bit much for just some WPC :(

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh there’s somewhere in Canada that does it too but I can’t remember the name 🤔 I’ll see if I can find a reference to it. I heard it mentioned on a Facebook post somewhere

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I just found the post. It’s called Paccana and is based in Canada. Apparently they do a few different weight of canvas including 300, 420 and 600 denier. People did mention that their website is a nightmare to navigate and find what you want but apparently their customer service is good if you phone them. I think they might use a different name for it as I can find lots of waterproof fabrics on their website but none are named waterproof canvas so it might be easier to speak to them on the phone.

@pkp6241

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns oh thank you but I ordered their 300 denier and it’s shiny and slippery, not like the 600 denier which is matte and like fabric (not slippery). Is yours shiny and slippery?

A customer has asked me to make this bag but wants a flap over the top. Would this be possible? And how would I go about doing it?

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

It may be possible but I don’t think it’s the right bag for a flap

@sharonarmstrong4578

Жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns thank you for answering. Do you have a pattern that you could suggest?

How to buy the style I'm from Saudi Arabia?

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Countrycowdesigns.com

Just curious but why don’t you use purse feet?

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

To be honest there’s isn’t a reason really. As it’s a cross body it spends most of the time on the shoulder.

Bolsa linda

What are the dimensions of the bag?

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, it’s 9” tall, 8.5” wide and 4” deep 😁

@maryannallison6603

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

My zipper is upside down . Oh Jerez.

@CountryCowDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Ah that’s so frustrating 😣 I think it’ll be that the fabrics were the wrong way round when installing the zipper, the lining fabric right sides together with the zip tape instead of the exterior fabric. These things happen to all of us though, don’t let it put you off trying again 😁

UGHHHHH, no reminder to turn the lining inside out before double sewing around the top. Had to rip it all out as the lining was sewn in inside out :(

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I physically turned it inside out on the video so I just presumed that would be noticeable. Next time I’ll say it too!

@krisstapleton9607

2 жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowDesigns thanks, sorry, I was just frustrated. It didn't take that long to rip out and I love the bag :)

@CountryCowDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel though. I HATE ripping stuff out 😔

The straps are 60.5 x what? The pattern does not say.

@CountryCowDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Denene, the strap lengths are listed on page 21 of the pattern in the cutting chart 👍