DIY Vinyl Cosmetic Bag Sew to Sell from sample swatch fabric pieces Tutorial how to make a small bag
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2022
- In this video, I'll show you how to use up scrap fabric - in this case vinyl pieces, from swatches I've been repurposing into these great toiletry/cosmetic all-purpose bags.
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Thanks Christine! That zipper technique works like magic
You're very welcome Amruta. Thank you😀
I will have to hunt down some of those display swatches to make these. It's a great way to stop them from becoming waste at the dump.
It certainly is Dee. They're great to sew up as well 😀
Check and see if there is a freebie alert app in your area, I saw an add for some free fabric samples not far from me and I ended up receiving 4 large bags of similar kinds of samples. I didn’t know exactly what I was going to make with them but Christine, as always, has given me some great ideas.
@@bakerwannabe4435 , I will check out some local curtain businesses and see how I go. Thank you for your ideas x
I really enjoy your tutorials. You are so good at explaining how to make the items. And I love that you recycle every little scrap, even the cuff of a sleeve. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Emmie. It's always nice to be able to use up something I have hoarded because "it will be handy one day" 🤪
Hi Christine, . . He. your tutorials. Have just retired and I am intrigued by bag making. I would like to know what stock of interfacing I need to buy what thread to use? I received a small quantity of fabric off cuts from interior decorate and have made a few tote bags. Need plenty of help please. Love from sunny South Africa Lorraine
Hi Lorraine, I don't really favour any particular interfacing or brand. I tend to use whatever I have on hand at the time. With furnishing fabric, I rarely use any interfacing unless I think it needs more support, but then some people like floppy bags. I like working with upholstery fabric for that reason. When it comes to thread, I prefer to use Gutermann thread, and sometimes Rasant. I stay away from the really cheap quality thread as my machines don't like them, and the quality isn't very good at all. 😀
You are a good teacher! Hello from Berlin, Germany.
Thank you Tanja. I'm originally from Stuttgart 😁
I love your teaching style Christine - the detailed instruction is super helpful! 👍
I'm so glad Christine. Thank you 😀
I KNOW! She's great!!
I'm glad you put the metal tags on these. Simply stunning look. Thank you
Thanks Cynthia. I was actually thinking of you when I decided to use them 😀
God bless ..i have watched this video serveral times and I have never done a vinyl bag..but I got me some vinyl and im going for it lolo
these instructions are clear and as always christine you make it easy to follow instructions...thankyou be blessed
You can do it Leticia. A teflon foot for your machine will help😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thankyou so much ..i do have a teflon foot..this weekend i will do it..will post a picture in the group when
I do be blessed
Beautiful! My grand daughter is heading back to college this week- I think I need to make one or 2. I'm going to add a strap on one side in case she needs to hang it - sometimes space is tight in the dorms.
Thank You
Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure she'll love them 😄
I love this video. Thanks so much Christine. I look forward to the larger vinyl bag when you’re up to it. Thanks again
Coming soon Linda. Thank you 😀
It was great to watch your video on how to get free fabrics and then watch this one and see the vinyl come to life as these lovely bags. Those metal labels were a worthy investment.
They sure were Sister Kerry. Thank you 😀
love the two tones. I wondered why you marked both sides for the boxing -- great idea! I bet they'll be a big seller!
Thanks lori. I marked both sides so that I could match up the straight lines when sewing up as I wanted the contrast colours to line up underneath. I hope they sell well too, I've just finished 16 of them 🤪
They are really lovely. You instructions are really good. I need to find fabric and will try and make one lined with waterproof canvas. Thanks again and thank you for the lovely videos
That's a great idea. Waterproof fabric would work well 😀
wow really nice bags . thanks for showing us how it's done. 🤩
You're very welcome Janice 😀
Another great one, Christine. I get old slightly damaged vinyl purses in with the recycle stuff and I have only taken the hardware off and reused it but as usual you have inspired me to cut up the vinyl too. I have done the clear vinyl tote bags and they are great but I will add these as well. Thanks again.😀
Thanks Judy, I'm guilty of the same. I remove the hardware, and forget that I can reuse the fabric. Or do I just have too much fabric? Said no girl ever!! 😄
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs lol
really, really nice Christine!
Thanks Georgy. I'm really happy with these ones 😄
Thank you, Christine! I was given fabric samples and I wanted to learn how to cut them to make two-toned pouches. Thank you for teaching me through this video! You are awesome!
You are so welcome Pia. Happy sewing! 😄
I Love them! Great tutorial. Thanks
Glad you like them! Thank you 😀
Absolutely love them! Thank you Christine!
Thanks Loraine 😀
Fabulous!
Thanks Cyn 😄
THANK YOU! These bags are beautiful. I will be hunting for vinyl remnants at my stores. If you make any with straps/handles, please post a video of how to attach them. Again, thank you.
Thank you. I'll certainly do that S Guhl 😄
Fabulous! 😊
Thanks Jules😀
You make things so simple. Old school. Thank you! God bless.
Thank you Vivian 😃
Lovely bags. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thank you Norma 😀
As always, another inspiring video 😊
Thanks again Sue 😄
I will definitely be making these
That's great Chez. Happy sewing! 🙂
I love those metal tags. Thanks heaps for a great tutorial
Glad you like them Merryl. Thank you 😀
Love these bags! Thank you so much for sharing! Definitely going to give this a go!
Have fun Kelsey 😀
Beautiful
Thanks Lucrezia 😀
These purses look great Christine!
Thanks Janet 😀
The bags are fantastic Christine, thank you for the great tips and tutorial.
Thank you Jess. I'm glad you enjoyed them 😀
Great video and such a good way to re purpose things. Thank you and stay safe. 🤗😃
Thank you! You too PUG 😀
I love this video series. Your videos are clear and easy to follow. Thank you!
Thank you JP. I'm glad you're enjoying them 😀
Your work is always so clean. Top stitching looks amazing.
Thank you so much 😊
Love these Christine and wanted to say you E taught me well as when you clipped the lining and vinyl I literally said I think the zip is meant to be open then 30 seconds later you reminded us and yourself lol :-) they do look lovely in the two tone and with your fancy metal label
Thanks Donna. It's not the first time I've forgotten to check that my zippers are open 😀
Love them. Haven’t seen anything you’ve made that I don’t like.
Thank you Pat 😀
Christine I love all the bags & the colors! I've never seen a 2 tone or 2 colors used to made a bag before. As always live your videos & you make it easy to follow along with. Thank you for making these videos ❤️🪡🧵
Thank you so much Adam. I've been experimenting with more colours today 😀
Just beautiful!!! There is a upholstery shop in my town going out of business. I think I’m going to pay him a visit. What a great idea. Thank you.
That's a great idea Cara. I'm sure they'd be happy to help clean out 😀
Hi I have made garments but never used a continuous zips before until now I will buy them this way from now on I have never made bags but I am now thank you for all your videos. I am going to make poo pouches there is lots of dog owners where I live. I am doing a craft fair in November.
That's wonderful Kerry. I hope you sell lots, and enjoy making bags 😀
These are great. Another RUclipsr and seller Jess from OklaRoots makes a similar bag, as do many folks. She calls it the snack bag. I mention it because she used PUL fabric for the lining which is food safe. Expensive fabric compared to cotton, but should be able to get more money for that. I think she gets $24 US but I think they are smaller. I love all these 2 tone bags because they are more interesting
Thanks Betty. I have another idea coming soon for food bags. I hadn't thought of PUL, but then my mission with this one was to use recycled/rescued fabric 😄
I love these! And SO easy zipper tabs! I wish I had known how to do thhose when I first tried to do zippers (I have an irrational #fearofzippers - and this tutorial is part of the cure I think!) I'm off to find similar metal labels too - love them!
I used to have that same fear Marlene. Now I just love to do them. Crazy isn't it 🤣
Great instructions, thank you. Personally I don't like the metal tags; they can scratch other things in a bag or case. Inconvenient at airports, too.
Thanks Jan. I didn't even consider the tags scratching things 😃
Thank you for sharing your talents. I would like to see how you would attach straps or handles to these bags. Or do you have that in another video/
Not yet Linda. I hope to do that in a future video 😀
Hi Christine, I love your tutorials, they’re so clear and concise and best of all, make me want to sew! I love your new “Christine made it” metal labels. Could you tell where you got them please? I’m in the U.K. so no competition😎 Many thanks xx PS I also save fabric from land fill but your fabrics are much nicer!
Thanks Gerry. I'm happy to share my sources. I've just popped a link in the description for the tags. 😀
I love the video thanks for showing me I want to know where can I get some labels like yours or similar to yours and I can put on my bag
Thanks Trina. This is the link to the supplier I used. They have lots of products, and were great to deal with. 😀
lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2756.trade-list-buyer.0.0.27b076e9gJb5Z0&tracelog=from_orderlist_company
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thanks so much for the information and all that you do on her. Your the best 🙂
Awesome video! Absolutely love these little pouches , will definitely be having a go at them. Where are your metal tags from?
Courteney, this is the link to the supplier I used. They have lots of products, and were great to deal with. They're not cheap tags, but do look great. 😀
lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2756.trade-list-buyer.0.0.27b076e9gJb5Z0&tracelog=from_orderlist_company
I love these!! Thank you for the tutorial. Where do you get the nice labels?
Thanks Elizabeth. There's a link in the video description for the labels from Alibaba 😀
Another fantastic video, Christine! Thanks, once again. Is there any chance for a future video about the sewing machine you use? I'm currently using a typical sewing machine, but I'd love some more information about an industrial type. Thanks!
Thanks Tammy. It's on my list of things I'm yet to get to 😄
As usual a fab video. Could you advise what you used for making the templates please? I love the idea
Thanks Sharon. I usually use template plastic for my templates, but you can use those plastic cutting mats too😁
Love these! I have a lot of upholstery leather/vinyl swatches. Where do you buy your metal tags? 🥰
Sue, this is the link to the supplier I used. They have lots of products, and were great to deal with. They're not cheap tags, but do look great. 😀
lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2756.trade-list-buyer.0.0.27b076e9gJb5Z0&tracelog=from_orderlist_company
Thank you so much for your clear instruction. You inspired me, to make it as soon as possible. How you make your lable? I love it.👌🏽Please let me know. I live in the Netherlands.
Thanks Astrid. I don't make my own labels. I purchase them from wunderlabel.com.au/?affil=christineshomeaffairs 😀
Thank you Christine.
Just came across your channel and I love the bags! What is your seam allowance?
Welcome Lillian. Seam allowance for this one is just over ¼" to ½" 😁
Another great tutorial thank you.. what state are you in Im in central queensland
Thanks Tracey. I'm in Nagambie Vic 😄
Hi Christine, I just found your channel and love your content, could you please tell me if you use specialty thread for the bags please?
Hi Karina, welcome! I just use regular Guterman polyester thread for most of my sewing. In this project, it's important to use a teflon foot, or a walking foot so the vinyl doesn't stick whilst sewing. 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you so much for answering. I do have a teflon foot.
I love those bag ,they look expensive with that vinyl and name tag,they are awesome.I have never sewn vinyl do you need a special needle? Thank you for another easy to follow video
Thanks Eve. I just use a universal needle, usually 90/14 or 100/16. When sewing vinyl, you do need a teflon foot though. I've tried without, but it stretches the vinyl. A walking foot can sometimes work too if you reduce some of the foot pressure 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you for sharing your knowledge,your videos are one of the best sewing tutorials on U tube
What size needle works best for these bags and do you use cotton or polyester thread? I have two bags of these strips and can’t wait to get started making these bags. Thank you.
Irene, I usually use 90/14 or 110/16 universal needles. Pretty much whatever is in the machine at the time. I use Gutermann polyester thread for most of my products 😄
I found the metal tags.
Fabulous Barbara 👌
I love these bags !!!
Thank you so much for showing how to make these two toned bags .
You explain every so well 😊
Can I ask how you get the fabric swatches for free ?
Thank you Sue. I did a video a few months ago on sourcing free fabric that might help you 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs also what needle do you use to make the vinyl bags ?
I usually use a 90/14 Sue, though I'm not very strict, and will use what's in my machine 😀
These are beautiful. Do you make up your own patterns? Or do you just have certain techniques you use that will work with whatever fabric you can get? I love that you are using these swatches.
Thanks Debbie. I usually make things up as I go, and if I like the outcome, I'll make a template for future use 🙂
I love watching you, you’re such an inspiration to me.
@@debbiehall4155 thank you Debbie 😊
I'm a little late to the party, but I ❤ your tutorials. I have one question on this one though. I've made a few of these, but can't seem to get the ends of my zippers to come to a nice angle. They more poke in at the sides of the bag, if that makes sense. Do you have a trick for this?
Tracey, try making the zipper tape a fraction shorter, and also when top stitching, only stitch from tab to tab. It might help when sewing the side seams. Hope this make sense😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you so much for answering!😊 I'll try that.
Is a teflon foot the same as an industrial walking foot? My husband did upholstery, after being a trucker for 23 years. His machine was a Tac Sew model with a walking foot all the time. He and his dad, and Mom were quite good at upholstery.
I'm not sure Patricia. I know I needed a teflon foot on both my domestic and industrial machines, but I believe the walking foot machines have something else😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Okay. Thank you.
Christine, where do you get the vinyl swatches?
Hi Georgia, here's the link to my free fabric source I did the day before😄 ruclips.net/video/U0ZnIgDm00c/видео.html
Where do you get samples that size and shape?
Here's a video I did a couple of weeks ago Joy 😀😀ruclips.net/video/bm-t7CTS39U/видео.html
Could you do this with cork or up-cycled leather pieces? Has anyone done this?
I've never tried cork Lori, but if I get the chance, I'll do a video😁
Have you ever made long lumbar vinyl pillow cover?
No, I've not done that before. I have made a very long bed bolster to use in place of a bedhead, but that was out of fabric 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you!
What is the finished size please very nice..
Margie, the bag is 10" wide at the top, approx 7" high😀
May I ask why you didn't put tabs or rings on the sides, for a strap? Thanks.
No particular reason Patricia. Sometimes I add them, and other times I forget 😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Okay from Patricia, not Mary. But no worries.
Oh, I'm so sorry Patricia. We had a 4hr somewhat bumpy road trip, and I thought I'd answer comments in the car without my glasses. 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs It's no trouble. I'm not upset.
Where do you get the swatches?
In the video directly before this one, I tell you how to go about sourcing free fabric which shows these swatches. Here's the link 😄 ruclips.net/video/U0ZnIgDm00c/видео.html
I watched it after asking you. Thank you for your time😀
You do lovely work but I am surprised that you use such a small stitch length for top stitching.
I most likely forgot to change the stitch length 🙃