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.
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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!
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.
Oh that sounds lovely. I’d love to see a photo [email protected] if you’d like to email me 😀😀
Wow, thank you!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀
Great pouch. I was here for the zipper pull ❤
It’s cute isn’t it❤️ my daughter became obsessed with making Pom Poms during lockdown and it inspired me to make one
Looks amazing. Your fabric stash is so nice too. I like your taste in fabrics.
Oh thank you. My stash is way too big. There’s actually more that I didn’t show😬
perfect tutorial
Thank you 😀
Fantastic step by step, thankyou😊
You’re welcome 😀
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?
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.
@@asewinglife Thank you 😊!
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.
I’m glad you found it helpful. Let me know how they turn out😀
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.
I hope I can help via email
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.
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 😀
Very helpful tutorial!
I’m glad you liked it 😀
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.
Yes that’s definitely ok. That allows the tab so sit neatly and look more professional
BRILLIANT 🎉 it falls so beautifully from the shoulders. What a wonderful fit!
Thank you. I did a full tutorial on it as well as the short reel if you would like the see the full process
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?
Yes I think that should work
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.
Great. That’s what I’ve done as well. They make very pretty grocery bags❤️
Enjoyed this
I’m very glad 😀
Wow ,explained so well .Search my fabric stash and make one.TFS
That’s excellent. Enjoy making it
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
Great. Enjoy the sewing 😀
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
That’s great. I hope they work out 😀
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!
I’d love to see a photo. You could email it to me if you wanted to. [email protected]
Same problem here! The top corners keep looking squished in!
@@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!
Thanks Nancy. You are exactly correct 😀I hope this works Julie.
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!
oh that sounds lovely
It's so cute😍
thank you 😀
Love your close-ups!!
Thank you 😀
You are easy to follow 😊. Thank you very much
Thank you 😀
This is beautifully finished. I cant wait to make one (or several!)
Excellent. I hope they turn out well 😀
Did you do a full tutorial for this?
Hi yes I did. Here’s the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/lah-mMZqpamxiKw.htmlsi=iHC_BhFc7TJfHxB7
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.
That sounds like you have a great set up. I love hearing about other people’s sewing places
@@asewinglife Thank you, yes, I am happy with it and can not complain.
This is such a great Tutorial. I cut the template and will attempt to sew it all tomorrow.
I hope it turns out well 😀
Thanks so much Lisa , you explained this so clearly and my pouch turned out great 😊
That’s lovely. I’m really glad
Could I use soft sand?
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
@@asewinglife thank you
lovely tutorial, thank you.
Thank you
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!
Thank you very much. I’m so glad it helped
🎉Push towards the zipper tabs towards the lining!!! That’s the magic step I kept missing. 😊
The magic step ❤️
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.
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
@@asewinglife oh thanks 😊 so much. That helps.
Exactly what I wanted to know too, thankyou 🎉
So cute
Thank you
A huge THANK YOU for measurements in metric. Blessings from France 😇🥂🍾
Glad it helped 😀
Love your tutorial. This is the best one I have found explaining and showing zipper tabs from start to finish..
I’m glad it was helpful
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.
That’s a brilliant idea. I went through a phase of making quite a few of them as well 😀
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 :)
Ohh that’s great. I’m so glad it was helpful
so clever ❤ the bags are always excellent 😊
Thanks ❤️
Nice
Thank you
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.
Oh that’s so great. I’m glad it was helpful and I hope you enjoy using your bag
Thank you for the video it’s very useful for me ❤❤❤
I’m glad it helped
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.
I will try to do it again. There is another video full of men giving tips which you would enjoy
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Great ideas!!! Lots of inspiration thank you! Can't wait to see the finished items x
I need to get busy and finish them
Great job
Thank you
So pretty!
Thank you 😀