Sew to Sell DIY How to Make Supermarket Shopping Totes replace banned plastic bag sustainable sewing
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- In this video, I'll show you how to make your own supermarket shopping bags, and also my assembly line (batch sewing) construction method and processes that enabled me to make over 3500 bags so far.
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I have triangles cut from stiff thin board (Masonite) Line up the bottom and side seams , lay the triangle on top and draw a quick sewing line. Different size triangles for different width of box bottoms. I drilled a hole through all of the triangles and keep them on a ring.
Thank you Jane. This is a brilliant idea. I hope you don't mind if I share it in an upcoming video 😀
Nice to know. Thx
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs select
Great idea! Looking forward to a diy video!
Do you have a video of it?
One more comment: You are the first person I have discovered on youtube who talks about pricing. 👍👍👍It seems that otherwise a big secret is made of it, for whatever reason. I think it's very important to value your own work enough. Also not to destroy the prices of handmade products. I sold hand-painted silk scarves for a few years and lost the fun of it because I set my prices too low. People should also not underestimate the effort of selling. Running an online shop or selling at markets can take as much or more time than manufacturing the products.
It's always a bit of a toss-up as to what price customers will accept. That's why I think your method of setting the price a little higher first is good. As you say, if it doesn't work, you can still go down.
Thanks Sybille. I used to be quite secretive about pricing and sourcing as well. I have no idea why we do it. If more of us shared our "secrets" we'd be a lot less undervalued 😀
I might add: Proudly made in the USA!
@@cynthiamackenzie2273 Is she American? She sounds Aussie to me, I might need my ears cleaned lol.
Nothing wrong with your hearing Noodles. I'm in Australia😁
Absolutely Mandi. I used to be as secretive as the next person, but in doing that, we're not helping each other flourish or give value to our time and work. I think competition is healthy, and we should all encourage each other instead of competing against one another😀
Not many people keep track of their time to make the project and that is incredibly important.😊😊
It sure is Shelley. 😃
How incredibly generous of you to share your sewing skills, tips, and tricks -- I'm off to set up my machine and start sewing!
That's awesome Carol. Happy sewing! 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thx so much! I’m looking for projects to make at home that would sell. Do you have a website that you sell the bags from & do u mail then to people?
You’re amazingly cheerful & the video tutorials is very informative.
Thank you June. Yes, I do have a website with some of my items, but not all. stitchthis.com.au/ 😀
Beautiful teaching.
Can those bags be done with African fabric without a lining?
You are a great teacher. Even though I've sewn for a long time, your tips and hints are invaluable. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your skill, methods and experience.
Thank you so much😁
Impressed in USA!! I've been sewing lined variations of this for almost 12 years for my online business, and never achieved such excellent production time. Can't wait to try out this new (better!) method for my unlined bags.
Thanks Jordan. Hope it has helped with your production times 😀
hi Christine, I’m so amazed the great way you saw all those tote bags in just a minutes. I want to start my own bag business in Mexico, trying to help the planet using less plastic bags. You are the top of the top. Thanks for sharing your experience, knowledge and tips, they’re gold for me. THANKD AND GOD MAY BLESS YOU!!!!!1
I am so happy that I found your channel. I am 74 and have sewed since I was a kid. For 34 years I was the head of a Fashion Technology program at El Paso Community College which focuses on clothing design, pattern making, computer aided design, and product development for industry. Now that I am retired, I love to watch brilliant production so you are a delight! Thanks for the fun videos.
Thanks so much Trish. I love production sewing 😀
9 minutes a bag! It takes me about half an hour per scrunchie! 🙈😂😂
Great tutorial, very in depth. Thank you!
Haha, thanks Linzi 😊
On SS and w inflation & rents increasing w add-on fees and bldg costs, maintnance, trash, costs of paying offline, added on rental insurance, etc. all added at one go, everything is just too expensive to live! I've been trying to think of a way to make money w my machines but I can't sit up very long due to pain from osteoporosis, and I'm a slow sewer anyway.
This looks like something I could do as I love to make bags, w your techniques I might be able to do enough to increase my income.
Thank you for sharing. You may just have saved another old lady from being booted into the streets!☮❤🙋
Oh GC, I do hope this helps boost your income. I wish you good fortune 😀
When I make bags like this, I don't square the corners off like you did in the video: I make a pleat in the bottom edge, so I push the bottom fold that you have up between the two layers of fabric, so that the raw edges on the side look like a W. I hope that makes sense! Then just sew the side seams and you're done. It gives a very nice shape to the bottom, and it's quick and easy. You could instead just fold the bottom three inches of your fabric up to one side before sewing, then do your side seams, and you'll get a slightly different finish which is also nice. It's worth trying out as I found it saved me a lot of time.
I do plan on trying this out Jane. I'm sure it will save time, but I don't know that I like the finish. I really must do a time trial comparing it to my regular bags😁
I made my first bag today with the most adorable upholstery fabric! If I hadn't found an upholstery fabric outlet, I couldn't afford it at all. Thank you for your help! I've also made a bunch of puppy poo bags. I'm building inventory for local sales. I had to stop sewing for many years due to zero space, then horrible shoulder damage, arthritis and other issues. It's still very difficult and painful, but your videos and this fabric place have awakened my motivation!! Building inventory will allow me to work at a less frantic and painful pace. Thank you so much! I have no idea what to charge, especially with these beautiful fabrics I'm getting, and my geographic location in NE Oklahoma. I'm so happy, though!! 😊
I wish we could upload photos or short videos for you to see!
That's awesome DL. I hope you make loads of sales. If you're on Facebook, I have a group where you can share everything you make with the community. If not, you can always email 😀 facebook.com/groups/1742310746004729
Can i ask what fabric outlet you bought your fabric from? Thanks
You might ask upholstery shops for discontinued samples. They're big enough for small zipper bags
Congratulations on getting to keep your new machine. You’ve showed us just how useful it is in batch sewing today. I’m fascinated by the way you make repetition easier. The one that amazed me the most was the handle box. Ingenious! 💜👍🏻😮
Thanks Narelle. The old soap box was the perfect length 😁
Genius…
Fantastic!! I make tote bags for a charity and will definitely have a go at your version.
Thanks Margaret. Happy sewing!!😀
Thank you so much for sharing to skill sets and time saving techniques, you have a wonderful personality also. I'm getting back into my ribbon bows.
Love it, thank you! From Indiana USA. 😎👍😄
Welcome Lisa 😀
So impressed with your generosity! You are a born teacher and appreciate all that you share!!! Thank you isn’t enough!!❤
That's lovely. Thank you so much😀
I'm so glad you shared this.
Thanks Debbi ☺️
Such a joy to watch you Christine.
Thank you so much Brenda😁
What an ingenious idea for cutting the straps in bulk! Thank you, again!
Thanks Loraine 😀
You are so generous!! Much blessings to you.
Thank you! You too Ann 😀
Thank you, Christine! These are such awesome tips!
Thanks Pia 😀
This is gold! Thank you for taking the time to show this ❤
You're very welcome Dee😀
Congrats on the machine being yours! And thanks for your segment on making the bags - I love to see people batch their work! And you have it down to a science! If I think of any time saving tips I'll pop back in here and add them :D. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Gina. Definitely interested in more time saving techniques 😁
LOVE THE BAGS!
Thanks Sherry ☺️
Thank you! I loved all the tips for just sewing one bag or many.
You are so welcome Denise 😁
Congrats on your new machine! Love ALL your videos! Especially how to be time efficient! Thank you for showing us your process! 😊 ❤
You're very welcome Michelle 😀
I love all the little things that you do to make life easier, like the box template for the strapping! You are so clever and you inspire me to sew more. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much Trish😀
Wow! Wow!.. Very impressive!.. Love this idea! THANK YOU CHRISTINE!
You are so welcome Fran😀
Beautiful
Thank you Philles😁
Congratulations on your new machine!
Thanks Robin ☺️
YAY you kept the machine! Thank you so much for your videos. I just did 2 bridle bags for my friend's horses yesterday.
That is awesome! 😀
Absolutely love this video. Thank you for all the tips and tricks of mass production
You're very welcome Anita 😀
Excellent tutorial!! Thank you and God bless you!!
Thank you so much Kristine 😀
Very industrious, Christine! Congratulations on the gorgeous new sewing machine! 👏
Thank you so much Margie 😀
So excited for you keeping the new machine!!!! Wonderful!! He made a good decision as your tutorials are great advertisement. Loved the tutorial. Liked the idea of cutting out a "bunch" and then sewing as you have time or desire. Seems as though you have this down to a science. You are an inspiration! 👍
Thanks so much karen. Doing them in smaller batches helps keep me interested. Otherwise they'd drive me batty 😁
Thank you so much; such clear, concise instructions! You are such a good teacher.
Thank you so much 😊
You are so efficient! Interesting to watch your process. Thank you!
Thanks Elizabeth 😀
Thank you for sharing your short cuts on batch sewing!! I really like the time saver of moving the seam away from you at the corners and towards you at the top!! I spend so much time checking my seam direction!!
Thanks Sally. I used to always forget which side my seams went😀
Congratulations on your new machine Christine and thank you so much for sharing your techniques and wonderful tips. You are so generous with your precious time.
Thank you so much Jess 😀
❤❤❤thanks 4sharing
Thank you 😊
You're welcome Marsha 😀
Another wonderful tutorial. I really love your work Christine & your willingness to share 💐
Thank you so much Dianne 😀
Fantastic. You're so talented and generous showing how you make these beautiful bags ❤
Thanks Alexandra. It was a pleasure😀
Congratulations on the new machine I was rooting for you to keep it. Thanks for sharing your time management tips. Love your market tote.
Thanks so much Claudette 😀
Thank you❤️
You’re welcome Vivian😊
Brilliant idea for cutting straps😊
Thank you! 😊
Fantastic video, Great tip on the serger tails on the flaps, Never thought to sew them in to secure ❤
Thanks Sally-Anne. It's one less thing to pick up off the floor 😄
I always enjoy your videos. The information is so useful and I love how you explain clearly each step. The efficiency to the project is amazing. Thanks for all of your tips and great ideas.
Thank you Sue 😀
Thank you ☺️
You’re welcome Jaya😊
Such an intelligent way of making bags n the tips offered. Thank you.
Thank you Pramila 😀
You are so informative….I have a lot of upholstery fabric that was given to me and now I know what to make with it now! Phew! Thank you thank you sooooo much ❤
That's awesome. I love sewing with upholstery fabric. I have another bag video coming with more swatch fabric this week 😃
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm primarily a quilter and bag maker (sometimes apparel maker), and I'm all about doing things as productively as possible, and in batches. Do all the cutting. Sew all the similar pieces. Then the next step, and so on. It goes faster and I find my end product is so much better because I'm doing the same step on repeat before moving on to the next. And you get a rhythm going and don't have to concentrate as much. Muscle memory is an amazing thing! You've really fine tuned this process.
Thank you. I totally agree. I find it very theraputic to have my systems in place. I just love the order of things 😀
Thank you for showing us your assembly process.
It was a pleasure Jo Ann. Thank you😀
Thank you!
You're welcome Chrissy😀
Thanks Christine. I am teaching a young girl to sew. Found your channel today and just want to say I'll be sharing with my apprentice so you have saved me a lot of time. Thanks a million.
That's awesome Mandy. Thank you 😀
I've NEVER seen such a fabric cutter! Electric WITH a protective bottom shield? Thank you! I'm going to buy one for sure.
They're fabulous Susan 😀
So many great tips on this video. The box is genius.
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you❤️❤️❤️
You're very welcome😀
Wow! What a creative way to cut the strapping & pin them into place 👏🏻💃🏼.. love your tutorials, really helpful.. I made the shoe bag with waterproof fabric so they can be used as wet bags .. used snaps so they can hanged on our luggage or bathroom rails, for convenience.. thank u from South Africa 🇿🇦
That's a great way to make the bags Sadia 😁
Great idea!❤
Thanks for showing your techniques. Many of them I think I can adapt to my situation. I don't have a studio, but I have a concrete approach to my garage and it is beautiful this time of year in the Phoenix area of Arizona where I can set up my table. I have a rotary cutter and a 50 year old White sewing machine and I'm in business. I do have a later model of a serger which is kind of temperamental, but will work if I mentally cross my fingers. I have a supply of thrifted fabric, I am ready and excited to get started. I have no hope of being as fast and efficient as you, but my market isn't as good as yours. We are still using plastic bags in our grocery stores. I'm going to give it a go. Thanks for your inspiration.
Thank you Reba. The old vintage machines are perfect to use. They're so robust and easy to maintain. Good luck with your bag making 😀
Beautifully done!
Thank you very much!😀
Tremendously Fabulous Methodology! Thanks so much ‼️ ‼️ ‼️
Thank you so much Gloria 😁
Hello Christine, this is my first time here, thank you. You did a great job of showing us how it's done, also, thank you for telling how much you charge for the bags. I was going to ask. I look forward to seeing more of your content. Take care and happy sewing! 🌺
Thank you so much Loretta. Welcome 😀
Love your batch techniques - I'm curious if anyone can see any ways to improve - I sure can't! Glad you're happy with your machine:) Always love seeing your videos.
Thanks Vikki 😀
@ChristinesHomeAffairs Can you tell me why in the bottom corners you don’t use the overlocker, and instead use the regular sewing machine.
Thank you, Christine! Really thoroughly explained!😊👏
Thank you Hilda 😀
What an excellent tutorial.
Thank you Vallerie 😀
As always a excellent video! I’m learning a lot from your videos, but I’m so slow and I make the dumbest mistakes😂
I really appreciate you sharing your videos. Told my husband there’s no way I can charge for my time 😂😂 One of these days the speed will come! ❤
I used to think the same Sheila. Just be confident in your abilities, even if you have to fake it 😄
Hi Christine. Greetings from England. This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and I am impressed. It’s beautifully demonstrated and your tips and tricks for efficiency are brilliant. Thank you ✂️🧵🪡📍 I’ve subscribed 😊
Thank you Sally. Welcome😀
You are a great teacher. Thank you!
Wow, thank you Patsy🙂
Thank you for sharing your tips.
You're very welcome Kathryn 😀
Great ideas. Thanks for teaching us
You are so welcome Ellen😁
Brilliant tips and short cuts!
Thanks Amy ☺️
Absolutely love your bags! Thank you for sharing your tips 💗
Thank you😃
Thank you! You are an inspiration.
Thank you so much 😀
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Thank you Claire 😀
Beautiful job!
Thanks Paula 😀
Thank you so much
You're most welcome Yisell 😀
Great techniques so well explained. Thanks
Thanks Karen 😀
Hi Christine, your instructions are clear and simple to follow, and tips and shortcuts are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing...
Thank yo so much 😁
Thanks!
Thank you so much YoVdos 😊
Love your videos. You are a great instructor.
Thank you Kim 😀
Great video, great tips, thank you for your time to make us understand every single step of the bags' sewing process.
You are so welcome Costel 😀
Thanks for your videos
You're very welcome Josie 😀
Thanks for the great tips Christine
You're so welcome!😀
You are a natural teacher! I loved this video.
Thank you so much!😀
Thank you for all the tips!!
You are so welcome Pam 😀
Thank you for sharing your tips . Thats another reward of creativity.
You're very welcome Geeta 😀
I like your idea
Thank you Rhonda 😀
The box template is a great idea
Thanks Mariana 😀
Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏
It's my pleasure Angela 😁
You make it look so easy. That’s what I need to start
They really are easy Kat. You an do it! 😀
Thank you- love the bag! ❤
Thanks Stella 😁
Love this! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it Virginia. Thank you😀
Fabulous!
Thank you 😃
Thanks
You're very welcome Robertos 😀
Thank you!! Amazing!
Thanks Caren😀
What a bunch of clever ideas, very useful even for a few bags. I will make a some for myself ASAP! Thanks
Thanks DS. Happy sewing! 😄
Congratulations on the new addition! So happy for you!!! I love the color..
Me too!!😀
Excellent tutorial. Thanks.
Thanks Rose 😀
I love how you showed all your time saving ideas. Great help and wonderful ideas. Thanks
Thanks Lisa. I'm glad you enjoyed it😀
Such good tips and very clear demo. Thank you x
Thank you Janet 😀
You're INCREDIBLY talented! Me encantó la explicación 😁💚😁💚 You ARE VERY DETAILED! Love ❤️ it!! GRACIAS!!
Thank yo so much Yuri 😀