Chelsea, you're me fifty years ago (I'm 78). Your channel is the best. So glad I found it. Keep sewing and having a good time doing it. Sewing is still my happy place. Thank you!

@shesewsseams

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

You have a genuine presence and easy to follow instructions. I’m so glad I found your channel.

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Those mats are expensive in Denmark where I’m from. Therefor I went to a thrift store and bought quilted placemats for 20 kr it’s about 2,75$ and made 2 bags😊

@jacquelintripp4707

Ай бұрын

I’ve made her bags with placements. Works great!

@lynetterene

Ай бұрын

Good for you!

@terisparkman9814

Ай бұрын

Great idea. Thanks.

@StitchAround

Ай бұрын

Clever and resourceful!😊

@peachesinthecountry

Ай бұрын

They are pretty cheap on Temu.

Never have I ever sewed until TODAY! I made two of these and I am SO PROUD of y wiggly stitched pouches!! Thank you!!! 🎉

@vampirevenus

9 күн бұрын

👏 proud of you

@shesewsseams

9 күн бұрын

Great job! That’s amazing!!!!

@CrozetMom

9 күн бұрын

@@shesewsseams Joanne’s and the Five Quarter Store agree with you 🙄🤣🤣🤣

This would be super cool for a picnic. You could add all your silverware, napkins, salt, pepper, straws etc

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Great idea!!

@cynthiadodge3089

Ай бұрын

Oh, yes! Perfect idea! 😍

I find myself smiling the whole time I'm watching your videos!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 😀

@sharonb.7867

Ай бұрын

ME TOO!!

This is a WONDERFUL tutorial. Every summer I meet up with my high school friends for a girls weekend and I always bring them something that I make. This is what they will be getting for the Summer of 2024 !!!! We meet in Maine so it is called "The Maine Event !!!"

@aimee-made

Ай бұрын

Greetings from Maine! 😀

@laurietaylor3934

14 күн бұрын

I sew GF gifts too. This moved to the top of the list. Love this project!

@CrozetMom

9 күн бұрын

@@AnnRicci I love this so much!!

Going to the dollar tree after work today. I’m determined to learn zippers.

If I buy 2 mats and use the full size, I can make myself a lunch bag for work!!! 🎉. I will just have to sew on some straps and voila!

This the first video I have seen of yours and I am a fan! I love your patience, calming voice, and your laugh! Thanks for great content 🥰

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@emmacoggins7363

23 күн бұрын

I thought exactly the same.😊

The reminders that you’re proud of us is healing my inner child ❤

If you purchased 3 of the dish mats, you could make a tote bag. 2 for the body of the bag, square the ends and 1 mat for straps. With the mats vertically, they could be a bag to put library books in or horizontally sewn for more of a beach bag. If you needed a pocket for beach bag, the net laundry bag with zipper could be used. I love your makeup bag idea, just found your site, thanks for sharing your inspiration and imagination. ❤️

@carolynmills513

26 күн бұрын

Love your idea of using the mesh for inside pockets.

@susanvan1672

9 күн бұрын

Me too!

Possibly a cute birthday gift for a young girl. And fill with a brush, comb, lip gloss or chap stick, coin purse,cloth handkerchief, possibilities are endless.

@719mystee

16 күн бұрын

That is the first time in a while, I've heard someone mention cloth handkerchief, so glad someone else thinks of those, also if you know the receiptient personally, if they happen to wear glasses, a glasses cleaning cloth would be nice.

I love that you harvested the zipper from the mesh laundry bag, that’s so frugal. ❤ Adorable bag !

@shesewsseams

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@laurietaylor3934

14 күн бұрын

I love that part too. Frugal is my middle name. LOL

This is a good older kid project! I love your ‘hack’ to cover the raw edge!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I love your voice & laughter. You are a great teacher also! Thank you ❤️🎉

@shesewsseams

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The budget friendly crafty bestie we all need in our life!! Your such a bubbly personality, I Love it! Thank you for an awesome budget friendly sewing tutorial!!

@shesewsseams

24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I thought this was going to be clickbait especially about the zipper. I thought oh sure we can make it under $2 if we have a zipper that we've taken out of some other garment or extra zippers just hanging around but no you actually purchased the Zipper by getting the mesh laundry bags! You are a genius! I live in a coastal area and can easily make the remaining mesh into a shell bag by just simply stitching the top over and threading through a drawstring! What is my drawstring? I have old t-shirts that I cut and make t-shirt yarn out of and I use it from anything from holding the fabric over my kombucha jars to holding up my tomato vines to making a drawstring for a shell bag!

@marym2811

Ай бұрын

I'm with you - all my "waste" fabric goes into ties for my tomato plants!

@maryabrams5872

29 күн бұрын

Ok, I made the typical rookie mistake …. I pulled off the zipper after the zipper sides are sewn on. Is there an easy way to put it back on . Queen of the ripper:) thanks

@maryabrams5872

29 күн бұрын

Nevermind….God just wanted to see me sweat a little!

@coffeebeforemascara

28 күн бұрын

That would be a good video idea tho right? ​@@maryabrams5872

Chelsea! I did it! Thanks to you! Took me way longer than 15mins, yet it was my first zipper and I wasnt too intimidated. Thank you

@shesewsseams

3 күн бұрын

Great job!

I made this for my granddaughter, i used the drying mat that has sea turtles on it!

Oh my! I'm adding a wide grograin ribbon handle into the side seam . These are fantastic! Thank you so much!

Finally someone who can show me how to sew!!!😊

@vaec58

Ай бұрын

I’m really bad at sewing…

My grandmother bought my sewing machine when i was in 7th grade, best investment ever. So enjoyed making all my clothes. Watching your videos make me want to find that Singer! Am 78 & still crafting, next time i go to Joannes for yarn, my feet will take me to the sewing machines instead! Great teacher!❤

I love your personality! So cheerful and happy. How refreshing these days. Thank you.

@shesewsseams

8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

This is PERFECT for wet swimsuits during the summer!! Just throw in your swimsuits and bring them home. Toss them and the bag in the wash! I’m going to make one for each kid of mine. Thanks for the tutorial!!

@shesewsseams

6 күн бұрын

Great idea!!

It feels like you're taking to me alone. Love your teaching.

@shesewsseams

3 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!!

You are the absolute BEST!! thanks a gazillion… the world needs more wonderful people like you … 😉

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I was raised by sewers..at some point they were disgusted with me that I couldn't learn to sew in a zipper..I was to get a A+in homeack..in H-school..but here I am . 60yrs old and I'm going to learn to sew that damm zipper..thanks to you..your a very good teacher ...thank you ❤️..here I go

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Good luck!!!

@lesa6399

Ай бұрын

@Veetribe. I, too, was raised by sewers! I started at 5-6 on my great grand’s treadle & here I am, still crappy at apparel but (sewing) crafts & making quilts I do a pretty good job! Now go get that machine!

@deborahdriscoll2945

Ай бұрын

I love this. I am a beginner. You are such a good teacher. Looking forward to more projects

@debbiesmith6703

Ай бұрын

Me too I am 71 and still scared to put in a zipper. Like what could happen? A broken needle....let's try it. I bet you can do it. ✌️🇨🇦 I believe in you😊 cheers

@patriciamcgarr3183

Ай бұрын

I was scared of sewing zippers as well. A friend walked me through it and I did it!

I love that you are proud of me! Thank you ! We need someone to be proud of us.

Thank You for this video! I’m having a tough day today and your sweet fun personality is uplifting and the story of your 3 yr old made me smile. ❤

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

You’re so welcome. I hope your day gets better from here on out!

@PyrateWench84

Ай бұрын

Hope your day gets better!!

@karrynjwarren

Ай бұрын

I look forward to seeing your videos every day, you always put a smile on my face :-) your approach to making sewing financially accessible to everyone is the best, especially at the moment ❤ Oh, and I love this bag!!!

@shellyannray3601

Ай бұрын

@@PyrateWench84thank you so much!!

Did you ever teach a sewing class? Your instructions are easy to follow, and I love how you comment on how well everyone is doing making the project. The story about your 3 year old is so cute. I love your giggle, makes me smile. Thanks for the sewing project.

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

That sounds fun!! Maybe I should!

@BlessedbyJesus1000

Ай бұрын

Check out libraries to find out if the host classes anytime and pay you for doing it

I am SO glad I found you😊 You’re Precious and I love your positivity ! Thank you for sharing ☺️🧵🪡

@shesewsseams

10 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

You're a breath of fresh air with your positive comments and enthusiasm! I wish you success on your channel

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love love this.. I have sewn since I was 12 and I am 64... I watched the whole video to get all the tips and now I am gonna have to. make some...

What a cute, easy make! You’re a wonderful teacher too.😊

@shesewsseams

3 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Chelsea, can't thank you enough. I'm a beginner sewer and have never done a zipper before. This project and your fabulous instructions gave me the courage. I was successful & proud. The bag is adorable. Thank you for this!!! I'm disabled and trying to make items to sell. So please, keep these budget friendly ideas coming! Ok have to get back to sewing because I have 36 bags to make. 😂 Can't wait to make the sunglass case too! Keep up the awesome work! ❤❤❤️

@shesewsseams

13 сағат бұрын

Good for you!!! Keep up the good work!!

Thank you for these beginner projects. ♥️♥️♥️ your tutorials & personality ❣️

I just found your channel and I can’t stop watching. Your projects are so simple for a beginner and less expensive. Thank you for being a great teacher.

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I just finished showing my 8 year old neighbor how to sew 2 gift card holders for his teachers and he was sooo happy! Can’t wait to show him this item, thank you!

You are so blessed with knowledge, happiness, joy, & LOVE, keep up the amazing videos ❤❤❤

I can sew but still learning little tricks. You are great!!! Simple, clear, happy and not patronising 💝 P.s I will use the net bit for fruit/vegies at shop.

Your positivity is so great! Totally relatable and encouraging. I’m a fan! Thank you!

@shesewsseams

5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

You do a good job of carefully explaining instructions for sewing this bag, for beginners! I fold pot holders in half and sew on the lon side and one short side. They make great cases for your glasses and sunglasses, without having to finish any seams.😊

@shesewsseams

12 күн бұрын

That's a great idea!

You are an amazing teacher

Great idea with the zipper! Genius!

I have a grandson coming in November. I will be making the tote bag and a few of these to go along with it! There are always so many little things that babies need, this will be great! Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna confess, I'm 64, and opt for no zippers, but you make it look easy.

I LOVE your instructions, voice, attitude, and story of your children. Great information which I will definitely share with my friends!!!! I will definitely continue to watch your videos!!!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I think you bought all the cute dish mats, both stores here have nothing. Love watching your videos and enthusiasm. Cant wait to find a dish mat and make something.

Great ideal! Simple project and instructions without the fuss of measuring and cutting several pieces of fabric. No fuss about sewing the lining at the right seam allowance to ensure it fits. Thank you for sharing.

@shesewsseams

8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hi Chelsea, I just found your KZread channel today! LOVE the Watermelon Bag! Now, to get to Dollar Tree and get some of these. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us! Terry

@shesewsseams

8 күн бұрын

Welcome!! Glad you’re here!!!!

I did it!!!!! And it came out SUPER CUTE 🥰 ❤❤❤❤

Great idea. FYI. Hobby lobby has zippers for under 1$ all the time. Jic dollar tree does not have the mesh bags in stock.

You are an 😇 of a teacher. Thank you. Hope my dollar store has the material. Zippers are expensive now. Your idea of zippers is great.

I just found you and I really enjoyed this video. I’m 86 and still making quilts but I love small projects and I love this one. I have family members who have trailers and one has a Sailboat. This would be perfect for them. Thanks for easy tutorial and your laughter.

This is a great sewing project for my granddaughter who is learning how to sew!!! Thanks!!!

I'm watching this May 31, 2024 at 17:30. You are almost at 20K. Yay!! You go girl! Love all your doing!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

I'm a cross stitcher but can sew little, I have been wanting to sew more. Going to do it. Thank you

I so love watching your posts. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Such a great idea! I've been sewing for years and I've never made a little zipper bag. I can't wait to try this out! Thanks!!!😊

I already have a pouch problem, so knowing this is so easy to make is going to make that collecting problem worse, LOL

Chelsea, you are delightful! This is my first time on your channel & I love how much fun your video is!!! So easy to follow. Thanks. ❤

@shesewsseams

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

This is my first video! Mahalo for your sunny personality!

Adorable. I want to do this and add crossbody straps to it so it can be a bag for quick trips to the high street with just a few things in there. Great video. ❤

@BOOKKAT74

Ай бұрын

That’s a great idea.

Chelsea thank you for your very pleasant way of teaching. This will get me back into sewing😊

Your awesome you are so positive and so funny! What a great video to come upon in the morning. I love that story about your son. My daughter was painfully shy it broke my heart. She is wonderfully friendly now. But I guarantee your son gets his great personality from you. Great job!!!

@shesewsseams

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I love watching you so much. You make me smile and I want to run to Dollar Tree. 😄

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

😊 thank you

Thank you for sharing this very pretty little zipper bag. I love your happy attitude. You lift me up! Blessings ❤❤❤❤❤

@shesewsseams

29 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

I don’t know how I found your video, but I am so happy I did. You have a teaching style that makes me wanna be friends! Awesome idea! Awesome teaching! Thank you for your time! I do appreciate it!❤

@shesewsseams

27 күн бұрын

I'm so glad!

You are so much fun! Another great project! ❤

@shesewsseams

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

OMG!!!! I just made this bag!!! First time ever sewing a zipper. I couldn’t find the netted bags for the zipper so I grabbed a pink binder pouch with a pink zipper. Looks so cute 😊 I will try to post on IG.

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Wonderful!!!

I’m going to the Dollar Tree today 😊

I love your giggle. Makes me smile! Thank you for being you!!

Instead of cutting to box the corners, instead draw a line where you would cut on just 1 side. After sides and bottom are sewed, you then form the corner and sew on the line. Presto, the seam is still finished!

You are a natural teacher. I love the tutorial… I am going to make me some of these. ❤️❤️❤️

@shesewsseams

25 күн бұрын

Please do!

This is the second video of yours that I’ve watched and now saved. Can’t wait till my house hold goods get here (just relocated to the US from Germany) so I can get my machine out and make some of these! Excellent tutorial!

@angelabowles-barrett6260

Ай бұрын

Getting my sewing machine back from being in South Korea was the longest wait of my life 😅 Welcome back and I hope everything arrives safely and quickly!

@AnExpatKnits

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Apparently our hhg has been delayed. 😢 We got notified today that it was out at sea and then recalled etc etc. I am tempted to buy a small brother or singer nothing fancy.

@angelabowles-barrett6260

Ай бұрын

@@AnExpatKnitsoh no! I got an inexpensive Singer from the PX for $99 to use while my machine was getting fixed 🤞🏽 that you can find one.

I just love you! When you chuckle, you're so cute! Sent you $2.00 because you save me $6.00 of "ideas", "patterns" & entertainment too!! Hoping others will do the same, you deserve it my dear! WTG! ❤️

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

You're the best! Thank you SEW much!! 💕

I could also make it without the boxed corners for passport pouches for my clients as a gift and as a bonus, the fun patterns would be easy to spot. Thank you for the great idea! I will let you know how it goes since I have been slightly afraid of zippers.

@shesewsseams

20 күн бұрын

That's a great idea!

Right now at the dollar tree there are seat cushions with watermelon print. And the foum reminds me of the foum they uses in the piecekeepers bag

Sewing zippers is the next thing on my list to learn to do in my sewing journey. I think I always just have a fear of wasting or missing something up so this project is very affordable and I won’t feel bad if I mess it up the first couple of tries. Thank you.

@shesewsseams

29 күн бұрын

Don’t feel bad! Messing them up is actually how you get good at them!!!

I LOVE this craft idea!! Now I will be on the "hunt" for cute Dry Mats!!

That would make a great sleeve for a tablet depending on size of the device. I might have to give that a try. Straight lines are about the extent of my sewing machine skillset.

@carolynmills513

26 күн бұрын

Was thinking the same thing, no need to box the corners.

I just found you and you are a great teacher. I have been seeing since I was a little girl and your happy “you can do this” attitude is so great for any of us, especially for a beginner. Great job. My Granddaughters would love one of these for their little collectables.

Your son’s announcement at the playground was so adorable!

Hope you always stay the way you are with your teaching methods. Calm, easy to follow and no nonsense, I get tired of tutorials that just become a social media romp for the instructor. Thank you for your great tutorial, appreciate the hint to save money on zippers! You’ve made me a subscriber!😊

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Just found you and so glad I did. I love your attitude. I've been sewing for over 45 years but I now love easy quick projects especially for gift giving ideas. Will be looking forward to more videos from you. ❤

@shesewsseams

29 күн бұрын

Welcome!! Glad to have you here!

My first time to watch you and I love your positive, fun spirit! Love the bag! Thanks much.

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!

Soooo cute I would line it with something waterproof to use for a wet swimsuit bag . Thanks for the idea.

@shesewsseams

17 күн бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Okay..., that's just too darn cute and you're just too darn good!!!! Zippers have been my nemesis for decades!!! Luckily enough, I can choose projects without them. But THAT adorable bag for my art supplies, is just what it might take for me to try once more!!! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!! ❤😊❤

Hi Chelsea, these will be perfect for me to make for the teachers at church for Christmas. If I start now, I might get them ALL done😁

Great. Commentary for beginners. I teach adults they need a lot of simple instructions. Yours are great

I’m making some for period bags for my granddaughters. Cute, cheap & easy! Also a great project to get back into the groove of sewing. Thank you!

I’ve been wanting to make a kindle sleeve and this is the perfect material and bag size! So cute!!

@shesewsseams

6 күн бұрын

Go for it!

Bought the watermelon mat yesterday, made it today and gave it to my daughter tonight. Great video had fun making it. Thank you for sharing!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome!!!! Good work!

This idea worked great! I used the green sea turtle design, and it turned out super cute!

@shesewsseams

11 күн бұрын

That's great!

This was really enjoyable to watch. And the bag is adorable. Thank you!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. This bag will be useful in so many ways. Thanks for sharing.

@shesewsseams

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

OH my goodness. I just found your channel and I love it!! I'm so excited to have found it!

@shesewsseams

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

😊love watching you sew and love the way you explain things so keep making so I can learn more

@shesewsseams

11 күн бұрын

Thank you, I will

What an awesome idea! That would make a great IPad carrier as well. You could even put handles on it if you wish!

I just randomly found your channel tonight and im so glad i did. I cannot wait to make one of these. Thank you for sharing!