A Sewing Life

A Sewing Life

Welcome to my sewing channel.

My name is Lisa and this little corner of KZread is about all things sewing related. My hope is to inspire a love of sewing for as many people as possible and bring a little sewing happiness into your day.

If you’d like to find out more, visit:

Website: www.asewinglife.com
Instagram: instagram.com/asewinglife

If you have any questions, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

[email protected]

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  • @alexisjones1152
    @alexisjones11529 сағат бұрын

    Ok, so I had to watch this twice because that song took me BACK and I got super distracted ! lol! I was like OMG 😩 Haven’t heard this in forever!!!! ❤ Love the song and scrap ideas!

  • @teresarichmond7752
    @teresarichmond7752Күн бұрын

    Very enjoyable and easy to follow. I’ll be making this bag for my daughter who is a special education Instructional aid for elementary school children. I made her a tote bag out of a school inspired print and she chose a coordinating polka dot so I’m going to be using leftover fabric from that project so she’ll have a zipper pouch for pencils and other small items.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife21 сағат бұрын

    Oh that sounds lovely. I’d love to see a photo [email protected] if you’d like to email me 😀😀

  • @pagmalou1765
    @pagmalou17652 күн бұрын

    Wow, thank you!!!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeКүн бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀

  • @kellejones930
    @kellejones9303 күн бұрын

    Great pouch. I was here for the zipper pull ❤

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife3 күн бұрын

    It’s cute isn’t it❤️ my daughter became obsessed with making Pom Poms during lockdown and it inspired me to make one

  • @johannechampagne7332
    @johannechampagne73325 күн бұрын

    Looks amazing. Your fabric stash is so nice too. I like your taste in fabrics.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife4 күн бұрын

    Oh thank you. My stash is way too big. There’s actually more that I didn’t show😬

  • @denisebedding1311
    @denisebedding13116 күн бұрын

    perfect tutorial

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife4 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @amandaking7214
    @amandaking72146 күн бұрын

    Fantastic step by step, thankyou😊

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife6 күн бұрын

    You’re welcome 😀

  • @Mia-dg4zj
    @Mia-dg4zj10 күн бұрын

    Hi could you tell me what kind of felt you use for ironing pad? If I use polyester felt cover with cotton fabric on top,will it be okay?

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife10 күн бұрын

    Hi. I used 100% wool felt which is probably better than polyester as it’s a natural fibre and can breath better with the steam. I would say if you are going to the effort of making one of these, it’s probably worth the effort of using 100% wool felt as this will possibly be something that you use for many years and get quite a bit of use out of. It won’t cost much for the wool felt.

  • @Mia-dg4zj
    @Mia-dg4zj9 күн бұрын

    @@asewinglife Thank you 😊!

  • @carolyngazdick7537
    @carolyngazdick753710 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. Will be making a few. I usually have problems with putting in zippers, they just don't lay right at each end, so hopefully with the tabs there it will work. Thank you for the detailed video...very helpful.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife10 күн бұрын

    I’m glad you found it helpful. Let me know how they turn out😀

  • @hinarana2905
    @hinarana290511 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot, very well explained but my for some reason my zipper ends do not come up neat. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife11 күн бұрын

    I hope I can help via email

  • @hinarana2905
    @hinarana290511 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot, very well explained but my for some reason my zipper ends do not come up neat. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife11 күн бұрын

    I’m happy to have a look if you’d like to send me a photo on my email [email protected] Have you left enough seam allowance? If you have sewn the sides too close to the ends of the zip then there isn’t enough space for the zip tabs to come up and sit neatly above the purse. That seems to be a common mistake that people make so it might be that? Let me know as I’m happy to help 😀

  • @nancy9478
    @nancy947811 күн бұрын

    Very helpful tutorial!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife11 күн бұрын

    I’m glad you liked it 😀

  • @sharonsundae
    @sharonsundae14 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial. So, it is ok to have a tiny hole at the end of the zipper tabs? When I try it, I always think it is a mistake, but I see you have it as well.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife14 күн бұрын

    Yes that’s definitely ok. That allows the tab so sit neatly and look more professional

  • @D9P323
    @D9P32314 күн бұрын

    BRILLIANT 🎉 it falls so beautifully from the shoulders. What a wonderful fit!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife14 күн бұрын

    Thank you. I did a full tutorial on it as well as the short reel if you would like the see the full process

  • @mwd6478
    @mwd647816 күн бұрын

    Awesome! If I wanted to seam tape the inside when using water resistant materials, could I do those exterior "definition" stitches before turning the tote inside out?

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife15 күн бұрын

    Yes I think that should work

  • @MicheleHarrisonSO
    @MicheleHarrisonSO16 күн бұрын

    I LOVE IT! I'm going to try to make one or two of those and toss them in the car for grocery shopping. Glad I tripped over your video.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife16 күн бұрын

    Great. That’s what I’ve done as well. They make very pretty grocery bags❤️

  • @sandrasaddleman581
    @sandrasaddleman58119 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed this

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife16 күн бұрын

    I’m very glad 😀

  • @soarinpanda8walker563
    @soarinpanda8walker56320 күн бұрын

    Wow ,explained so well .Search my fabric stash and make one.TFS

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife20 күн бұрын

    That’s excellent. Enjoy making it

  • @soarinpanda8walker563
    @soarinpanda8walker56320 күн бұрын

    Very easy to follow ,will use your method as much easier.I discovered I had quite a few zippers I had purchased over the years ,so thought I would use them up making bags.TFS

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife20 күн бұрын

    Great. Enjoy the sewing 😀

  • @dianebauers4231
    @dianebauers423126 күн бұрын

    Love how you teach step by step. Thank you for this. My pouches never turned out exactly right with zippers. But, now I know how to do zippers correctiyZ

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife25 күн бұрын

    That’s great. I hope they work out 😀

  • @NancyCrowley-n2x
    @NancyCrowley-n2x28 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your excellent video! I have made my second zipped bag today. The only thing I am having trouble with is the sewing over the side seams where the zip cover is. I think the covers and zipper “pops” up too much, and the zip cover looks squeezed, not a smooth half covering the zipper. If you have another video that provides more info or pictures on this part, i would appreciate a link. Wish i could add a pic of my finished bag! I embroidered designs on both sides, the sewed it. Its quite pretty!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife25 күн бұрын

    I’d love to see a photo. You could email it to me if you wanted to. [email protected]

  • @juliebuyse3440
    @juliebuyse3440Күн бұрын

    Same problem here! The top corners keep looking squished in!

  • @NancyCrowley-n2x
    @NancyCrowley-n2xКүн бұрын

    @@juliebuyse3440 lisa explained that it was likely I was sewing too close to the zipper ends. So for the next bag, I sewed the side seams but kept a couple of millimeters away from the zipper covers. You definitely don’t want to sew over them, and in fact you need to give them space to “stand proud” as Lisa described it. It worked perfectly then! The zipper covers are no longer squished, and have a nice pop up shape. Hope this helps!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeКүн бұрын

    Thanks Nancy. You are exactly correct 😀I hope this works Julie.

  • @AnnetteBuuck
    @AnnetteBuuck29 күн бұрын

    I just finished this bag using some old favorite t-shirts. I also used t-shirts for the lining and finished the edges of the inside like the outside so it is reversible. Turned out super cute!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife29 күн бұрын

    oh that sounds lovely

  • @shirlyhu560
    @shirlyhu560Ай бұрын

    It's so cute😍

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    thank you 😀

  • @nz-nz
    @nz-nzАй бұрын

    Love your close-ups!!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @76-mom
    @76-momАй бұрын

    You are easy to follow 😊. Thank you very much

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @Zayaxa
    @ZayaxaАй бұрын

    This is beautifully finished. I cant wait to make one (or several!)

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Excellent. I hope they turn out well 😀

  • @lucky0n3
    @lucky0n3Ай бұрын

    Did you do a full tutorial for this?

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Hi yes I did. Here’s the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/lah-mMZqpamxiKw.htmlsi=iHC_BhFc7TJfHxB7

  • @PetraRobinson-gm8nh
    @PetraRobinson-gm8nhАй бұрын

    Lovely room tour. I have my sewing space in my bedroom which has a build in wardrobe which gives me good space. I have 2 tables in there, one for sewing and cutting and one that holds all the sewing notions and big rulers and rotating self-healing mat. My large self-healing mat stays on my cutting and sewing table. I also have a chest of draws on which I have my pressing mat and iron and the fabric and interfacing and such, is in the Draws. Underneath my table with the sewing notions is a plastic bin with scraps and also a bag with toy filling. I wish I had a larger table to cut fabric on, but do like my setup. I LOVE patchwork and making bags and pouches, cushions and those things.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    That sounds like you have a great set up. I love hearing about other people’s sewing places

  • @PetraRobinson-gm8nh
    @PetraRobinson-gm8nhАй бұрын

    @@asewinglife Thank you, yes, I am happy with it and can not complain.

  • @PetraRobinson-gm8nh
    @PetraRobinson-gm8nhАй бұрын

    This is such a great Tutorial. I cut the template and will attempt to sew it all tomorrow.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    I hope it turns out well 😀

  • @lucysmethurst7574
    @lucysmethurst7574Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Lisa , you explained this so clearly and my pouch turned out great 😊

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    That’s lovely. I’m really glad

  • @jennifermary2350
    @jennifermary2350Ай бұрын

    Could I use soft sand?

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    I’ve never used that so I’m not sure but it would give the same ability to mould the ham to the curved seam shape

  • @jennifermary2350
    @jennifermary2350Ай бұрын

    @@asewinglife thank you

  • @9667valerie
    @9667valerieАй бұрын

    lovely tutorial, thank you.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Thank you

  • @francesnolan6555
    @francesnolan6555Ай бұрын

    Have watched numerous tutorials on zip tabs. This is by far the best and easiest to follow. Now in the process of making a pouch and will employ this method, which by the way, finishes much more cleanly than others I've watched. Thank you so much for the great tutorial!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Thank you very much. I’m so glad it helped

  • @nmayor8290
    @nmayor8290Ай бұрын

    🎉Push towards the zipper tabs towards the lining!!! That’s the magic step I kept missing. 😊

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    The magic step ❤️

  • @nmayor8290
    @nmayor8290Ай бұрын

    If you were to make these in different sizes, what’s would the zipper size ratio to fabric be? For example, would you get a zipper that is half inch smaller than the bag? I hope you understand my question, I’m it sure if it’s clear enough.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    I would measure the full length of the zip that you’re going to use, including the extra length at the ends I.e not just the length of the metal/plastic zip teeth. Then add 2cm or 1/2 inch for the width of the piece of fabric. Sit the zip on top of your piece of fabric to check it has 1cm extra fabric each side. I hope that helps

  • @nmayor8290
    @nmayor8290Ай бұрын

    @@asewinglife oh thanks 😊 so much. That helps.

  • @Kit-thrift
    @Kit-thrift2 күн бұрын

    Exactly what I wanted to know too, thankyou 🎉

  • @DMP776
    @DMP776Ай бұрын

    So cute

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jacquelinebataille8106
    @jacquelinebataille8106Ай бұрын

    A huge THANK YOU for measurements in metric. Blessings from France 😇🥂🍾

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Glad it helped 😀

  • @lindacarter6059
    @lindacarter6059Ай бұрын

    Love your tutorial. This is the best one I have found explaining and showing zipper tabs from start to finish..

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    I’m glad it was helpful

  • @vickiorion
    @vickiorionАй бұрын

    I love this pattern! Can't stop making it. Everyone I know is getting one of these with a gift card inside for Christmas this year! Thank you for sharing.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    That’s a brilliant idea. I went through a phase of making quite a few of them as well 😀

  • @kikiallovertheplace8581
    @kikiallovertheplace8581Ай бұрын

    So grateful for your video! I needed a storage bag for 2 sets of blocks I bought for my great nephew and this pattern was perfect. i ended up increasing the size to 21 x 19 inches, the handle I moved up to 14 inches long and cut the corner squares at 4 inches. Turned out great. such a simple and easy pattern that you can make at any size! thanks for sharing your talents :)

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Ohh that’s great. I’m so glad it was helpful

  • @gwalters4316
    @gwalters43162 ай бұрын

    so clever ❤ the bags are always excellent 😊

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglifeАй бұрын

    Thanks ❤️

  • @DMP776
    @DMP7762 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @user-nh6lm9wr6n
    @user-nh6lm9wr6n2 ай бұрын

    I‘m a sewing beginner and this was my first time I sew a zipper. It turned out so perfect for my first try, thank you for your easy and well explained tutorial 🥹 I made a little bag for band aids, hair ties and so on out of an old jeans and some soft muslin as my lining.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    Oh that’s so great. I’m glad it was helpful and I hope you enjoy using your bag

  • @happy_reads
    @happy_reads2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video it’s very useful for me ❤❤❤

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    I’m glad it helped

  • @pamkenniston2128
    @pamkenniston21282 ай бұрын

    This was very interesting & informative. I appreciate the tips and the time it took to coordinate. Would love to see this again with another group of sewists contributing. Thank you.

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    I will try to do it again. There is another video full of men giving tips which you would enjoy

  • @murtazaghiasi7769
    @murtazaghiasi77692 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    😀😀😀😀

  • @carolyncallender1394
    @carolyncallender13942 ай бұрын

    Great ideas!!! Lots of inspiration thank you! Can't wait to see the finished items x

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    I need to get busy and finish them

  • @DMP776
    @DMP7762 ай бұрын

    Great job

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ninacorcorannewcomb4590
    @ninacorcorannewcomb45902 ай бұрын

    So pretty!

  • @asewinglife
    @asewinglife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😀