Sew to sell Batch sewing 33 bags with minimal wastage boxed bags & pouches to sell using free fabric

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
  • Come and join me whilst I sew up 33 bags with free fabric that was headed to landfill. I'll explain my costings, and how I work out my time as well as timing the work I do.
    Parlan and webbing are both available from my website stitchthis.com.au/shop/ and the following videos are what you can use to make the same bags.
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    Small boxed bags • DIY Sew to Sell Zipper...
    Pouches • Beginners sewing How t...
    Large bag made with scraps • Zero waste 56 piece ba...
    For the song by Shari Lewis and Lambchop • The Song that Never Ends
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  • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
    @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +6

    Large soft bags ruclips.net/video/4dBaTVWKwAo/видео.htmlsi=Mk0ZED-Y9mnwBO5U
    Small boxed bags ruclips.net/video/rnpoZ1a4stg/видео.htmlsi=UZUlZwBfaHwYVsEf
    Pouches ruclips.net/video/1coGBKSG1aU/видео.htmlsi=DFXaGQUKgt8ORos9
    Large bag made with scraps ruclips.net/video/xKn6B1aWxdo/видео.htmlsi=h_XndI-fCclOUM3x
    For the song by Shari Lewis and Lambchop ruclips.net/video/xz6OGVCdov8/видео.htmlsi=-rYExYtZEiUFzREn
    If you enjoyed this video & feel like giving something back to the channel, you can do that here..... www.buymeacoffee.com/stitchthisr

    • @knackfulknitter
      @knackfulknitter 12 дней назад

      Thank you so much for the links, Christine. I appreciate and enjoy your videos all the way from Washington state, USA

  • @sybillen361
    @sybillen361 6 дней назад +8

    I don't really know if my hobby is collecting fabric or sewing. I'm afraid I'll never sew as fast as I buy new fabric. 😖Batch sewing is the only way to keep the piles from growing higher and higher and your videos are very helpful in making it more effective and finding inspiration. You are a brilliant teacher.
    Thank you, Christine.

  • @DevilOnlyKnitsLace
    @DevilOnlyKnitsLace 10 дней назад +9

    HOW DOES THIS CHANNEL NOT HAVE OVER 1 MIL SUBCRIBERS????
    Thank you for taking the time to share your talent & knowledge! My mother's best friend taught me to sew 45 years ago. I honor her, as well as every other person who took the time to teach me things, by teaching others how to sew, crochet, knit, quilt, etc. It's a blessing to share our knowledge with others! For as much as I think I'm skilled at sewing, I've learned lots of new tips and tricks watching your videos. Your explanations are clear, easy to follow, and simply brilliant in saving time! Thank you!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +2

      What a lovely thing to say Felicia. Now where are those million subscribers!🤔Thank you so much😀

    • @DevilOnlyKnitsLace
      @DevilOnlyKnitsLace 7 дней назад +1

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs Keep on putting out quality content, and those subscribers will head your way!

  • @donnasdigressions
    @donnasdigressions 3 дня назад

    Oh my gosh, that last bag with all the offcuts! I gasped out loud! How gorgeous. ❤

  • @sharonwilson8208
    @sharonwilson8208 11 дней назад +6

    Shari Lewis, oh my I loved watching her as a child. She, made a second try when my daughter was little and she adored the show so much she slept with a lamb. 😅❤ What it really was, is the stuffed animal used to sell fabric softener sheets! It looked close enough. So much so, my daughter caught me tossing it in the dryer. Oh dear, the scream could have broken glass. I wasn't sure what the problem was at first. I had to come up with some quick thinking that day! But, all was right with the world by nap time, with a clean fresh lamb to cuddle with. ❤😊 We just moved a few weeks ago, and guess who I found? All safe and sound was lamb chop. It's a small world 😊

  • @dottiemathews6853
    @dottiemathews6853 3 дня назад +1

    I KNEW THERE WAS A GREAT REASON WHY I AM WATCHING THIS VIDEO! I TOO HAVE LEFT OVER BOXED PIECES FROM BAGS I CREATED. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THEM! THANK YOU SWEETIE FOR THIS MARVELOUS VIDEO!

  • @trennacovey4479
    @trennacovey4479 13 дней назад +6

    I love these boxed bags. My son asked for a duffle, I keep thinking a really big boxed bag with outside pouches and maybe one inside will work great. I measured an old duffle , and I’m gonna try it! Thanks again Christine your bags are amazing!!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +2

      Thanks Trenna. I'm actually just about to go cut some fabric for a duffle style bag today. It's been on my list for ages😁

    • @trennacovey4479
      @trennacovey4479 12 дней назад +1

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs oh yay!, I can’t wait to see how wonderful yours turns out.

  • @b1empath
    @b1empath 12 дней назад +4

    I love how you explained your “rate” per hour and what all is included in that. And sewing in bulk can be a bit tedious, but for me, having worked in a sewing factory, when I can focus on one task at a time, I can finish that task faster. I have not made your bags in bulk, but that is my plan for the future. Still in the process of getting everything set up. 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Thank you so much for your videos! ❤❤

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +1

      Thank you Barbara. Although a bit tedious at times, I just love the batch sewing process😀

  • @pattybumb3917
    @pattybumb3917 2 дня назад

    Just found this this afternoon, July 8th, here in the US! All I can say is this is a fabulous video and so full of wonderful ideas. I especially appreciated you showing us how you price your bags. The bags are all beautiful, so it was difficult to say which is my favorite. The large, scrappy bag if beautiful!!!! I will be watching out for you from now on. Thank you so much!!

  • @DC-hl8rn
    @DC-hl8rn 8 дней назад +3

    I love each and every video. I also watch your batch sewing bc I love saving time and thats important! Thank you so much for all of your videos. You are very encouraging! You are famous and much appreciated in the sewing world!

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms 13 дней назад +9

    I love it when you explain your thought process. I remember Shari Lewis and all her puppets. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +3

      You are so welcome Cynthia. I used to love Shari and her show😁

  • @mrsliptrap
    @mrsliptrap День назад

    💚 LOVE THE BOXED CORNER WASTE BAG!!!!

  • @carolcuming2152
    @carolcuming2152 13 дней назад +6

    You have just completed an amazing marathon. Well done. Wish I lived closer so I could buy one the bigger size.

  • @cathybroadwood6938
    @cathybroadwood6938 День назад

    Extremely informative, Christine, thanks! I found your explanations and thinking very clear and sensible (and ethical, which was delightful). 👌

  • @SssvcreationsAu2015
    @SssvcreationsAu2015 3 дня назад +1

    Hi Christine, glad to find another Aussie Channel :) I just started up my sewing machine and overlocker 2 days ago and started making some tote bags, I think you just gave me some more idea's . Keep up the good work your doing :)

  • @debbiehall4155
    @debbiehall4155 9 дней назад +2

    You are an amazing person, amazingly talented, amazingly organized, and have a wonderful business sense. I really like watching your thought process. What a fantastic job you did.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Wow, thank you Debbie. I think this community has helped me tremendously😁

  • @COASTIEMOM27
    @COASTIEMOM27 7 дней назад +1

    Thank you for showing your work. They all came out beautifully.

  • @janetsheehan6983
    @janetsheehan6983 12 дней назад +4

    Really did enjoy this video. Your so prolific. I think my kids are getting sick of all the projects I make for them. But if some does something nice for me I always give them something I've made..Thanks Christine for your encouragement. 😊

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +2

      Thanks Janet. I'm getting quite a pile of things here that I haven't given away yet. I'll put them out at Christmas and let everyone rummage through😁

  • @tonitoland
    @tonitoland 13 дней назад +12

    Totally off target comment, but had to post this; several years ago my husband & I spent a bit over a week exploring the south island (I’m assuming you may be in NZ because your accent is just like a dear friend’s, although she lives in Melbourne now). Anyway! After our road trip we flew up to Auckland and got on a cruise that was going to circumvent NZ and end up in Sydney. On our first port. - Tauranga - we took a trip to see the Hobbits. I took a tumble and broke every bone in my right ankle. I then spent a week+ in the hospital there, and once the swelling went down enough, they put a plate and many screws in my ankle. The doctor/surgeon (who was absolutely fabulous) would not give me permission to fly back to the states until the stitches were out. When it was finally OK for me to travel again, the discharge instructions mandated that I fly first/business class & have someone with me (my husband, of course!). So. Business class on Air New Zealand from Auckland to Los Angeles, and first class back to NY. The best part is that the whole adventure was almost free due to NZ’s health plan. I am beyond grateful for that!! All this to say I have sympathy for your son on the couch! I hope he mends quickly 😊 And thank you for your videos - they are always inspirational!

    • @rebeccar7837
      @rebeccar7837 13 дней назад +2

      Christine is Australian - she lives in the state of Victoria

    • @tonitoland
      @tonitoland 13 дней назад

      @@rebeccar7837 thank you!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +2

      Yep, I'm an Aussie. I did live in Auckaland for a short while back in the 1980's😁

    • @merinzz
      @merinzz 12 дней назад +1

      NZer here. Aussie, accent is slightly different from NZ.

    • @dorothydishman4664
      @dorothydishman4664 12 дней назад

      P​@@merinzz

  • @sharonwilson8208
    @sharonwilson8208 11 дней назад +2

    I love your one of a kind bag made with the boxed corner fabric. It is beautiful and definitely unique. It will catch the eye of someone. ❤ Who knew there would be enough to make a good sized tote!

  • @user-jw5zy5jv2b
    @user-jw5zy5jv2b 8 дней назад +1

    I am SO happy, Christine. I found one of the videos right after I wrote to you, but with the two of them, I learned what I wanted to + more...... so, so happy! I was beginning to think, that I was too old to learn and understand new things, but with 2 videos of yours, I understood it all 😊😀

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      That's so wonderful Berit. Thank you. We're never too old to learn or understand new things. We get better with age😁

  • @malissamullineaux
    @malissamullineaux 5 дней назад

    Love your channel and your style! Retirement has reduced my spending, but it hasn't changed my style! Because I chose H Q D UPS ha! Thank you for another great video!!

  • @sherrydurham2220
    @sherrydurham2220 День назад

    Sharon wasn't it? It just goes on and on my friend!

  • @karenlittle2905
    @karenlittle2905 12 дней назад +4

    The bags are lovely -- even the ones you dislike :) My very favourite is the one that uses up all the "boxed corners". I love the colours bordered with the black -- it is a stunning bag! I suspect it will sell very quickly!

  • @lisaarmstrongzimmerman3179
    @lisaarmstrongzimmerman3179 12 дней назад +3

    Thanks 4 sharing your journey in making these bags. Love your videos and when you explain your thought processes!

  • @maryinthemaking7211
    @maryinthemaking7211 5 дней назад

    So interesting! Thank you for your sharing your pricing process.

  • @teresaschwarz1243
    @teresaschwarz1243 2 дня назад

    I love these!!!

  • @patriciabirmingham5589
    @patriciabirmingham5589 12 дней назад

    Loved it.....again!

  • @juanitamayes6329
    @juanitamayes6329 12 дней назад

    Love the scrapy bag!!!

  • @melahatali2104
    @melahatali2104 13 дней назад +2

    Matching pouches with larger bags..beautiful...well done, Christine ❤

  • @MJBJ-cb2jd
    @MJBJ-cb2jd 12 дней назад

    Thank you for your generosity.

  • @sewinglifeisfun
    @sewinglifeisfun 11 дней назад

    They came out beautifully,I love the middle tote/bag.🎉

  • @Sewing_Keepsakes
    @Sewing_Keepsakes 7 дней назад

    Those are beautiful bags! ❤❤

  • @nitababcock3977
    @nitababcock3977 13 дней назад +1

    I love the biggest scrap bag!!

  • @brendahamrick9337
    @brendahamrick9337 День назад

    I love all of them! Great job!

  • @canadianrobotlady
    @canadianrobotlady 6 дней назад

    Love your channel! ❤

  • @sandramichaud8033
    @sandramichaud8033 10 дней назад +1

    Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed. Great lesson.❤🇺🇸. Thanks for sharing prices so we know what to sell similar items for. I like all the bags, esp the large and patchwork. Boxed corner bag tells a story!

  • @MA-ip4gw
    @MA-ip4gw 5 дней назад

    Your videos are ALWAYS extremely helpful and I enjoy - and learn from! - what I’m sure you consider “waffling” as well! So please keep on just as you are. I think your pay rate should definitely tick up a couple notches, when you do that calculation. Also, I think if you love that bag, you should keep it! (Another option for items you love but don’t necessarily want to keep would be to donate the occasional one-off to charities you care about, for them to auction off online or in conjunction with a fund-raiser or what have you.) Cheers to you & yours from Boston, and I hope your son’s leg heals beautifully and quick as a cricket.

  • @glamperjan
    @glamperjan 13 дней назад +2

    Love you are videos! My daughter is a interior designer and always brings me samples of different vinyls and fabrics.. It's great to get ideas for small totes in zipper bags. Thank you for your inspiration.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +1

      My pleasure Jan. It's awesome that you can get those fabrics from your daughter😁

  • @joyfuljoy5711
    @joyfuljoy5711 13 дней назад

    I love the scrap corner bag the best good job you are always teaching me new things thanks so much🥰🥰🥰

  • @jljohnson1949
    @jljohnson1949 9 дней назад

    great projects, well worth the cost of your experience, time and labor.

  • @NatureAndOther
    @NatureAndOther 13 дней назад

    They are all very nice ❤️ 👍

  • @colin101981
    @colin101981 11 дней назад

    Thank you Christine, that was enjoyable and very useful. I too remember Lamb Chop, absolutely loved that act.
    Regards from North Wales UK.

  • @kayhutchens5106
    @kayhutchens5106 12 дней назад

    Christine, I greatly appreciate your sharing your thought process and pricing of your products. I’m at the beginning of starting an endeavor and it’s helping me to consider how I can and should do this. Right now I’m seeing stock to hopefully sell in the coming months. Thank you. 😊

  • @danaridings6387
    @danaridings6387 13 дней назад

    Wow!! Those are beautiful! I love the scrap bag!
    All the little bags look great too. We are our worst critic on the wares we make for sure.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +2

      Thanks Dana. Even though I didn't like them all, someone will love them😁

  • @bubbcat51
    @bubbcat51 13 дней назад

    I love your blue top you have on,it’s so cool & summery

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад

      Thank you Susan. It was still hot when I began this video. Now it's a very chilly Winter😁

  • @christinesmutek3856
    @christinesmutek3856 11 дней назад

    Well done Christine. Bet you are glad that’s done. I’ve made so many advent calendars for my kids and grandkids over the years that I get so bored making them lol. Ive also recently made bags and place settings for all my three grown up daughters and I got bored with making them too. lol. So for you to make so many bags I think is such an achievement. So congratulations on all your hard work. They are very cute. Xx

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks Christine. As much as I love batch sewing, I get really bored making so much of the same thing too. Usually, I'll take my time and have everything ready to do in batches at the shop. That way I can do a little at a time between other jobs to break up the monotony😀

  • @ellenpowell4155
    @ellenpowell4155 13 дней назад

    Christine I love your videos n you are a very astute business woman. Thank you for all the info on labor n pricing costs.

  • @margarettaylor5793
    @margarettaylor5793 12 дней назад

    You are so good thank you for sharing xx

  • @barbaramason7636
    @barbaramason7636 12 дней назад

    Great video, Christine! Since I watch all your tutorials it was easy to follow along without detailed instructions. By the way, I also work in inches. 😉 I love the large colourful patchwork bag. Save it for yourself! You deserve it after all that work. I hope the bags sell well!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Thank you. If I quilted all three layers together, I'd have to use another fabric for the lining, have raw edges inside, or use binding to hide them all. I don't like bindings, so as much as possible I'll line the bags instead😀

  • @MelanieReed-oz3wz
    @MelanieReed-oz3wz 13 дней назад +1

    It’s a family affair 😊❤️

  • @fayehendricksen5689
    @fayehendricksen5689 11 дней назад

    Wow top effort Christine, I am exhausted just watching, off to check out the lamb chop song!

  • @pamelamiller3215
    @pamelamiller3215 11 дней назад

    Well done Christine i did some batch sewing but not as much as you

  • @knackfulknitter
    @knackfulknitter 12 дней назад +1

    I absolutely love the boxed tops you do! I prefer the zipper to stay along the top and not go down the sides. Thank you, thank you.

  • @evekankam6744
    @evekankam6744 12 дней назад

    Good afternoon Christine,that was very interesting,love the bags ,I didn’t think any of them were ugly. The material is gorgeous and I think they will sell very well.Thanks for explaining all the costs etc ,very interesting.Thanks again.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Hi Eve. Although I think some ugly, it's funny that they're usually the first to sell😀

    • @evekankam6744
      @evekankam6744 7 дней назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs I think you under estimate your work,people love handmade items.

  • @rochellecandiotti3596
    @rochellecandiotti3596 7 дней назад

    Another wonderful video Christine. I'm always inspired by your motivation and drive. Whenever I need a video to make me feel better I watch yours. My only criticism is that you didn't sing the Lambchop song!😆

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  6 дней назад

      Haha. Rochelle, I'm singing it in my head every day since mentioning it. I think if I had sung it out loud, every cat in the neighbourhood would leave town😀

  • @sandramichaud8033
    @sandramichaud8033 10 дней назад

    Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed. Great lesson.❤🇺🇸

  • @marcejosev7865
    @marcejosev7865 13 дней назад

    Nice video, as always !!!! The little pouches can be "sanitary pad pouches " , . I make then to hold the sanitary pad in your purse, they are good especially for girls that are starting to need them 😊

  • @PatWashburn-ux4sv
    @PatWashburn-ux4sv 13 дней назад

    Hi Christine. Love the bags. Sherri Lewis and Lambchops sang that ‘ear worm’ of a song. 🇨🇦😅👍

  • @Tina_42
    @Tina_42 13 дней назад

    I like them so much :) My sofa fabric looks like that :D

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +1

      Thanks Tina. These are all upholstery fabric samples and offcuts😁

  • @karentoynton8948
    @karentoynton8948 9 дней назад

    Well done Christine son , crumbs if I gave that job to one of our sons, I think they would be lost. Many many things they are brill at , but not sure about seing.
    Hope you soon recover, from whatever happened. At least it’s filling your time. Thanks Christine for sharing. Maybe pencil cases would be a good idea for the small pieces,

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Thanks Karen. I was pleasantly surprised that my son managed to do what I needed. Even if it was done at a tenth of the speed🤣

    • @karentoynton8948
      @karentoynton8948 7 дней назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs ah well that’s so you don’t ask again . Not sure what sort of age your son is , mine are both heading towards 50. I must say both always there to help if needed . However they may not willingly do this for me . Haha

  • @anubis33
    @anubis33 12 дней назад

    I’m exhausted after watching just the videos so appreciate your glee finishing the whole project.
    Your costings are interesting too having had to do similar breakdowns for my own businesses. On that note I think you’re selling yourself a little too cheap. Those overheads have shot up.
    Brilliant work and congratulations putting your son to the task. 😎
    You’ve reminded me to make some boxy bags that I’ll have to get around to fairly soon.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад

      Thanks Duncan. I'm actually planning on revisiting my pricing structure this week. It's long overdue😁

  • @tamaradore6834
    @tamaradore6834 11 дней назад

    Even though you didn’t sing the song it is now in my head! 😂🤣

  • @ViolentRoseAu
    @ViolentRoseAu 9 дней назад

    Shri Lewis and Lambchop. Her daughter keeps Lambchop alive and does a brilliant job.

  • @lesleygilbert1945
    @lesleygilbert1945 11 дней назад

    Well done on all your hard work and you finally got to the end of your 'task'! Now you can breath again. I watched the music video, once was enough haha. I've finally got back into my sewing and enjoying what I'm doing. Have a great weekend 🤩

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks Lelsye. I was certainly glad to be done with it. I'm pleased you've got back to sewing too😀

    • @lesleygilbert1945
      @lesleygilbert1945 7 дней назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs Have you been drinking? - spelt my name a new way today haha 🤔🙃🤣

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +1

      Oh no. My fingers are typing faster than my brain would allow🤪

  • @valeriebigley8759
    @valeriebigley8759 12 дней назад

    I love that you share your thought process as you go. I also love that you share your business numbers. Thank you for helping all of us out here.❤ That tiny blue bag is adorable. But I have one question. How much did you pay for your son's labor? Lol
    What a great son to help out mom.❤

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +2

      haha, Valerie, my son's labour was the most expensive of the lot. He eats like a horse!😀

  • @hildasquires9898
    @hildasquires9898 12 дней назад

    Shari Lewis was with Lambchop. I love the scrap bag.

  • @umeida
    @umeida 12 дней назад

    Wow Christine! Well done! I can imagine what a relief it must have been to get that done. Those bags looks a amazing! I think it was a good idea to do the small boxes on the small bags, makes them look more balanced.
    It would be very interesting to get to know that is written on your paper labels, how you put them together. I'm hoping to start to sell my own sewn things but I think it's so hard with tags and labels. ♥

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Thanks Umedia. My paper labels tell of my sewing and fabric journey which people love to read. There should be a photo of them in the community tab on my channel from about a year ago😀

  • @atomiclisa
    @atomiclisa 12 дней назад

    Christine, I actually like the non-boxed corners for makeup bags that I keep in my purse. I find top boxed corners makes it hard to get your hand in the bag (especially if your rooting around in there while driving!)

  • @lorainejones2375
    @lorainejones2375 12 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I know it was quite an investment of time.Maybe the little pouches can be coin pouches.

  • @mrsmiggins6435
    @mrsmiggins6435 13 дней назад

    I love how you are so transparent with the costs Christine. I live in UK and I think minimum wage is between £11.50-£12 and hour(sadly I don't know as I'm unable to work. No wonder items from 'down under are so expensive. Will you be taking a break from bags for a while lol? Take care🤗🇬🇧

  • @karminakarminae1939
    @karminakarminae1939 12 дней назад +1

    The fabrics have been given to you for free , but that doesn't change the fact that ,at the end of the financial year, the tax man would charge you for every earned penny .so in reality the fabrics are not for free . Splendid teaching job as always , it is a real treat to watch you working on your projects . Clear , precise , on point . The bags , I love them all , small " ugly" but not so ugly at all pouches included 😁. Massive project , time wise but it looks like you managed to squeeze the labour hours to minimum . Thanks for the upload xxx

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks Karmina. I make sure I allow for the tax man and all other costs of running a business in the labour rate that I charge, though I'm about to increase that again. Whilst the fabric is free, the processing time is always accounted for😀

  • @andreab5515
    @andreab5515 8 дней назад

    Absolutely love this channel! So many wonderful ideas! Question: Should these fabrics be washed before use? thanks!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Thank you Andrea. I don't prewash my fabric because it adds to the time and cost of production, and find it's not necessary. The ones I've made as shopping totes get laundered regularly. Just cold water, and I've even put them in the dryer without problems.😁

  • @joelleurack8590
    @joelleurack8590 9 дней назад

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @janice2992
    @janice2992 13 дней назад +1

    Above is an advertisement for Temu. They have wonderful customer service robots.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +1

      Haha, I think I need a few robots Janice😁

    • @jacquiaba9132
      @jacquiaba9132 10 дней назад

      They are also putting smaller companies out of business by swamping the market. I would never use them.

    • @janice2992
      @janice2992 10 дней назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs You must be having to deal with the same companies as me ❤️

  • @user-jw5zy5jv2b
    @user-jw5zy5jv2b 9 дней назад

    Dear Christine. I have a hard time finding out how to make patterns for pouches with cut outs for the corners. I am thinking if it is an idea for a video, to explain which patterns is for which pouches - how the patterns looks like with the out cuts for the corners - if it's only four corners or more and how the out cuts has an influence on how the finished product will look like. Best whishes from Berit

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  8 дней назад

      Berit, have you seen the video I did on boxed corners? I make 4 bags from same size fabric, and have different boxed corners showing 4 different outcomes. Here's a link to two videos I've done on the subject. 😁
      ruclips.net/video/oAM_dWB_a9Y/видео.htmlsi=tj9GPJMLbkyfluyr
      ruclips.net/video/aluNwykq34I/видео.htmlsi=naIwrDkYfSsHiqv6

  • @user-iq3mp5zo8z
    @user-iq3mp5zo8z 4 дня назад

    Hi, Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop. Just found your channel. Beautiful bags, but love the tote bag made from the boxed corner wastage. It's very elegant, has a touch of Tiffany and art deco. If you let that go I think you will regret it.? July'24. UK. E❤

  • @beatrixfourie9792
    @beatrixfourie9792 13 дней назад

    I use diffent soft bags to put my underwear, soks and what not in my suitcase when traveling, saves time and frustation when things are in one place.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +1

      I'm hearing this so often now Beatrix. The shoe bags make great packing pods😁

  • @lorrainebryant9316
    @lorrainebryant9316 12 дней назад

    Enjoyed the video 👍- loved the little tabs for the zips. if you have a supplier or make for those would be great to know. I will see if I can get them shipped to UK.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад

      Thanks Lorraine. I get those tabs from Amazon. There'll be a link in the description😁

  • @pastda3
    @pastda3 12 дней назад

    What progress! They are all great bags. Sheri Lewis and Lambchop. I hated that song. It's a earworm.

  • @barbarawebb9631
    @barbarawebb9631 9 дней назад

    Excellent video as always! Thank you. Question: Did you factor in your son's labour into the 18.5 hours? In other words, if you'd had to do the work that he did, on your own, would you have gone over the 18.5 hours? Thanks again!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  8 дней назад

      Thanks Barbara. Yes, I did factor my son's time into the total, though he was a lot slower than I am (he was also watching movies), so I estimated how long it would take me and then added about half an our😁

  • @lovellebarnett733
    @lovellebarnett733 3 дня назад

    I love your videos. Where did you find the pull tabs on the zippers?

  • @alisonhingston7820
    @alisonhingston7820 12 дней назад +1

    Christine, love the bags you made. What do you use for the zipper pulls to make it easier to open the zip. Thanks

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад

      Thanks Alison. They're called zipper pulls. I get them from Amazon, and have links in the description😀

    • @alisonhingston7820
      @alisonhingston7820 7 дней назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs thanks for the info 😀

  • @nanciosullivan801
    @nanciosullivan801 12 дней назад

    You should keep the scrap fabric bag for yourself!😊

  • @deborahinifer5797
    @deborahinifer5797 6 дней назад

    Hi Christine, I really love the bag’s you’ve just made. I’m interested in buying one of the $15 pouches. Do you have one in Grey, if not a Pink one? I’ve checked on your webpage, but can only see the $25 ones. Congratulations on selling ALL your box bags. 😊 Please let me know if you have a pouch available and I’ll buy it straight away. Also would they be washable? “Thank You” so much, kindest regards Deb 🌷

  • @MsBfromtheD
    @MsBfromtheD 12 дней назад

    I love the fact that you seek to find fabric destined for the trash and give it a second chance for use. I think we who make things at the sewing machine tend to focus on features we don't like, or little quirks in our projects that nag at us. I think we should avoid this. While I will discuss technique among trusted friends (like what could I have done better) , I don't point out what nags me (or what we consider 'ugly'). Someone else might just love your little bags, quirks and all.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +2

      thanks Beth. I actually love "ugly" things. Many times I'll price something in the shop "ugly mugs", ugly bags" etc, and they're the first to sell😁

    • @MsBfromtheD
      @MsBfromtheD 4 дня назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs I’m not able to add a photo, but wanted to share that with your zipper tutorials, I’ve successfully mended a zipped bag. It’s been on my mending pile for years, as I could not get the zipper head back on. With your tips: voila! Back in business! Thanks!

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  4 дня назад +1

      @@MsBfromtheD that's so awesome.
      We have a Facebook group by the same name where you can share photos and see what other viewers are up to 😀

  • @bonnieknighton7296
    @bonnieknighton7296 13 дней назад

    Do you ever get helpers to assist with the sewing? Just to get to the bottom of the pile?

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +2

      Yes I did Bonnie. A few years ago I needed help to make my shopping totes, and had a lady help out for a couple of months. Back then I was selling about 150 per week😁

  • @liletteautrey8481
    @liletteautrey8481 8 дней назад

    I really love all your bags , I have so many pieces of curtains left that I could use . Where are you 8n Australia because I am in Australia Sydney.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks Lilette. I'm in little town called Nagambie which is about an hour North of Melbourne😁

    • @liletteautrey8481
      @liletteautrey8481 6 дней назад

      @@ChristinesHomeAffairs is it easy for you to sell your products because here in Sydney , it is very hard to sell , they are too posh , to buy hand made , they wants to buy it for peanuts with you . I am very happy for you because I know how hard work it is

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  6 дней назад +1

      @liletteautrey8481 I don't think it's ever easy to sell, but I'm fortunate that I have lots of other things happening in my junk store. I also do alterations at work, so I don't have to focus on just selling my bags.
      It used to hurt listening to comments by people saying they could make this or that, and cheaper, but learned to ignore them as they were never a going to buy.
      I also put my prices up instead of down to attract a different clientele and have blurbs around the store about my products. I think that has been the biggest driver of my sales.

  • @brendahamrick9337
    @brendahamrick9337 День назад

    Would love to purchase a large boxed bag .How would I do that ? Thankyou.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  День назад

      That's lovely Brenda. I have them on my website www.stitchthis.com.au If you're not in Australia, just email me via the website and I can work out the postage costs (which are quite high), and I can sort it at my end😀

  • @arvettadelashmit9337
    @arvettadelashmit9337 13 дней назад

    It sounds good; but, how many hours did your son put in? Was his time added in?

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  13 дней назад +2

      Thanks Arvetta. I did add my son's time, but because he was a lot slower than me, and he was watching movies whilst helping, I allowed half the time it actually took him. I sat with him for some and was about four times quicker than he was, but he'd never done it before😁

  • @Msmeohmy52
    @Msmeohmy52 13 дней назад

    I’m sure $26.00 is for your skills and knowledge , not typical unskilled labor minimum wage.
    Either way it’s Good to make a profit!
    We all need a reason to get out of bed

    • @queenslanddiva
      @queenslanddiva 12 дней назад

      $23.23 s the minimum wage in Australia, so Christine has basically just rounded it.

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад

      Must have been the site I went to. They may have overinflated the award wage😁

    • @ChristinesHomeAffairs
      @ChristinesHomeAffairs  12 дней назад +1

      I think age would come in to it as well😁