Hey Annika, I just wanted to tell you that this series has inspired me to start making my own clothes and I got my first sewing machine today. thank you so much!
+Annika Victoria this a request for a mini backpack pls!I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants one but can't find any!!😀😄 mobile.kohls.com/product/prd-2256384/candies-dylan-mini-backpack.jsp?ci_mcc=ci&CONTEMPORARY%20HB&CSE&CID=shopping15&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=99768721&gclid=CNmMjYj0h8sCFYSDaQodBvQOsg&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMRD0IJ0H8SCFCXFAQODL0MLQW
+Annika Victoria to make a bigger version you could buy bigger tranfer paper sheets online and get your image printed at a print shop that has a printer suited for larger paper www.heatpressnation.com/texprint-xphr-sublimation-paper-110-sheets.html
OH my gosh! I can't believe I didn't think of that! It sounds so obvious when you say it! I've definitely seen some pretty tacky (or delightfully tacky, depending on your view) sweatshirts and things with animal faces on them down at the thrift shop. That could make an awesome bag!
+Annika Victoria Cute video c: The stitching together could probably work in cases where the motif itself was, say, more of a ragdoll/teddybear thing, and I'd say that could turn hella cute, too. Only other solution I can think of would, maybe it could work to fold an A3 paper and print on both sides? Not sure if that would work, but just throwing it out there, theoretically...
+Annika Victoria I have sent you a request on the dress and some t-shirts.I hope you will recreate that dress.I like your videos and I think there are very useuful because you making things much easyer and much cheaper what means a lot for many of us.Thanks in advance!!!
I so appreciate you encouraging DIY instead of supporting sweatshops! I am trying to do less fast-fashion shopping myself. I put a beautiful handmade canvas purse on my Christmas wishlist and someone got it for me and I love it so much more than a cheap Target purse!
DOGCEPTION?! 7:36 That bag is super cute! I saw a pug face medium sized purse at a store in the Philippines when I visited and it was out of my budget. I might try to make one using your tutorial :) And I'm so glad you spoke out about fast fashion. I think the first time I've ever heard about ethical fashion was on your blog (I've been a long-time reader). I've personally been on the journey of rejecting the idea of fast fashion, and it really helped with my borderline addiction to shopping. It's so refreshing not to think about the current trends 24/7. Plus, I'm having a lot of fun trying to recreate items from Forever 21. I've already made one video on it on my channel if you'd like to check it out :)
The one that I saw was more than that. I think around 600 pesos. :/ I think it was because I was in a boutique so it's a bit pricy. Plus, I wanted to save my money to buy shoes lol
+Sabrina Gabriel "A bug face medium sized purse here in philippines is only 150 pesos to 200 pesos.3 to 4 dollars" Exactly! I saw these too at Rue21 for the SAME price-$3 to $4 dollars. These little bags are all over the place for $3. They are.
Very good point at the end. Plus it's fun to make things the way you want them. I love to see a pile of fabric transform into a bag, pants, top or what ever your heart desires.
Thank you so much for your passion to disregard fast fashion. I'm also very convicted about not supporting unethical clothing, and seeing your videos gives me confidence that I can still wear fun clothes. And you're also just a delightful person:p Keep doing what you're doing, Annika
Annika! I really love your ethical fashion-making. I never really thought that something cheap for me could me a lot of pain and hardwork for someone else and I'm glad you brought it up!
I really agree with you on making with regards to human conditions of workers, however, the reason you can buy materials for so cheap, like the transfer paper for few bucks, or the zipper for a few cents, are the same as the coin purse itself. So while Repurposing old materials is super great, we all still need to know that just about anything cheap in the craft store was made in china in huge factories for cheap labor :/ just keep this in mind, that's all.
The transfer paper I buy is $35 for 5 sheets and made in Australia, and the zipper I used was secondhand from a thrift shop :) my materials are most often thrifted, because I am very aware of this! However, garment (and toy) manufacturers are also often treated the worst, and are mostly women too so there's a lot of sexism in those industries, whereas things like photo transfer paper are mainly made by machines and there's not too much human labour that goes into it.
+Annika Victoria Wow Transfer paper is expensive in AU! oh me oh my. Don't get me wrong, i'm all for thrifting and making yourself, I do that a lot myself. I'm a seamstress and designer, with my own small business. I'm most of the day at home in front of my sewing machine but I work about 8 hours a day, with breaks and food and AC and all that good life style. and everyday I think to myself - how can anybody do this for 14 hours? :/ I'm trying to find a local factory to make my product while everybody around me telling me I should just send it to china and it will be cheaper. and every trip to the fabric, arts or any other store reminds me since most of this stuff where I live is imported from asia. So i'm not trying to say that people shouldn't re-use, just to know that the fact that we can make from relatively cheap materials at home, anything - is also a product of mass consumption.
+Annika Victoria not to be super annoying, but you said in the video it took you about 5 dollars each, but if the paper is 7 usd a piece, wouldn't that be at least 7-8 dollars per bag with fabrics and such? XD
correctly translated subtitles on every video?! YES! finally a channel I can watch at work without having to decipher every word! love your videos, so inspiring!
To make it bigger, could you use a stuffed animal? I'm just looking at Jake behind you & seeing how much bigger he is than your French bulldog purse. Plus he has a nice flat face. Or, you could look for a shirt that already has a big printed image on it & repurpose it. Idk what do you think?
Love you and your channel! Not only are you beautiful, funny, and talented, you're educated. Truly amazing to hear you address sweatshops, it's such a serious issue and its great that you're trying to spread the word. Keep up the great work!
I'm so glad you brought up the horrible conditions of sweatshops. I adore your videos, and I completely agree that your content is not only about being inexpensive and cute, but being ethical as well!
Wow, you are SO creative and original! Your content is super ingenious and not at all like some of the other youtubers that make weird lipstick or eyeshadow out of miscellaneous crap (and even they know that they will NEVER use it), you REALLY put effort, time, and energy into the final product. You have a new subscriber!
I'm so excited as I've always liked these bags but agree with you with by not purchasing fast fashion. My versions will not be fast at all as I'm a terrible sewer but I'm sure she'll enjoy it haha . Thanks so much for making this video! x
This bag is adorable! & you made a great point why it's a good idea to make your own bag even though it's so cheap to just buy one. Thank you for sharing
This is amazing and the biggest bonus with the photo image . . . people could actually use a photo of their own pets! My skills are not quite there yet but it is definatly on my list to try.
Ok I would do it like this! Break up the face dimensionally. Then do a seam along the forehead and chin! Basically cut out the nose snout on photo shop along with the eyes and enlarge them all then sew it together as a face! Kinda hard how I would do it and allot more work but you could prob get it bigger even ifyou did a fourth of the face with the eyes sewn in separate and the face sewn into four seams ! I know you said you didn't want seams down the middle but Yano how I would hide a seam.... More seams
+Annika Victoria ya I don't know how you could get it bigger unless you took it to a staples or printer place and they would prob let you print it on their biggest colour printer if you bring the special paper in the right size! My boyfriend and I made a dress from your videos ,you really inspired me to give it a shot ,and I made him help me! It was pretty funny watching him getting into it as much as he did considering he frames houses and does outside construction in Canadian winter! (Tough rugged man making patterns and sewing with me) 😋
as a geek who loves anykind of design including obviously clothing design, I loved the increase of the image quality. Congrats! You're amazing. From your biggest brazilian fan XD
OMG Annika, your are amazing. I recently revcieved a sewing machine and the first thing that I made was a dress. It's turned out so beautiful, but I would never have done it if it was not for you. You are my inspiration.💛 If u never started watching your videos, I would not even consider sewing. THANK YOU SOO MUCH for your channel and clean content, sometimes its hard to find a good channel on RUclips but I am so thankful to have found you, With love, UnicornBanana Sparkle 💙💚💛💜💙💚💛💜💙💚💛💜💙💚💛💜💙💚
This is probably a really basic thing, but could you do a video on how to distress jeans/sweaters? Every time I try it just looks like I cut a bunch of lines in my clothes 😂
Unfortunately I can't be vegan due to my chronic health issues :( not everybody can be! But I do try and buy organic/ethical animal products whenever I can, and I have an extremely low meat consumption anyway (I would 100% be a vegetarian if my body let me, but oh boy I got so so so sick when I tried)
***** +Captain Dingus i was just trying to help her out because she sounds really passionate about the earth, and if you looked into veganism you would know it saves tons and tons of water, reduces your carbon footprint by a hell ton, and ends a cruelty to billions and billions of animals. i wasnt being rude or anything, i was just trying to help.
Annika Victoria hi omg thank you for seeing my comment! is it because you need more protein? if you tried going veg, remember you have to eat a lot more (which is a bonus) to make sure you're not calorie deficient. but im so happy you have made the connection of animal products = more environmental impact and humanitarian ideology!
Hi. I love your channel. I love how honest and real you are. Although I haven't made any of your tutorial specifically, I have learned many things from you that I've been able to use to make other things. Thanks.
Hey Annika. First I'd like to say thanks for your time and effort in making these videos. I'm still a noobie with the sewing machine but you've already helped me out heaps with costuming. And so much fun and passion clearly goes into your work. Second I'd just like to touch on your comment about how cheap the 99c ones are. Before I say anything, I am 110% with you and against child labour, slave labour, sweatshops and unhealthy work conditions for anyone or any reason anywhere. I would just like to mention that looking at those particular items, in my opinion I think that they are made almost entirely by machine with exception of probably quality checks and control in the factory. I work in production and manufacturing locally here in Australia. I would like to make clear that MASSIVE cost savings can be made when robots replace humans and can run 24/7 without breaks. Just because something is cheap and imported does not have to mean that there is unhealthy work conditions behind it. In fact just because it's expensive and imported doesn't mean it's hand made either. Like I said. I love your videos and agree with every point you made. Just wanted to defend the manufacturers and companies like the one I work for who use automation and robotics to keep up with market demands.
Awww the purse is so cute! And honestly, I really think you look so pretty without eye liner! Some people can't pull it off, but you do. You look fresh-faced 😊 and you gotta go what makes you the most comfortable!
Just discovered your channel and I am obsessed!!!!!! I love sewing my own clothes and being able to make patterns! You give such clear and amazing instructions! I can't wait to duplicate some of your creations :)
As I am not a technically minded sewer and am a little time/energy poor on the best of days, I found a way to create this effect using thrifted/recycled items in my home. Using a canvas tote and a tshirt from Vinnies with a bunny print and another with a pug face (thank you children's section) I was able to use the bones of the tote, place the trimmed tshirt fabric on it, cut the tote to size and stitch both in place with wadding between before adding a closure of my own. I made a collection of bags from logo shirts I found in the children's section for a friend's daughter and she loved them. Being for a younger fashionista, I was able to add a few embellishments and some rad fluro pompom trim. I am a little sad though that I did not document the process - though perhaps you've inspired me to do so and finally upload content onto my own channel. Long winded posts are long winded xox
Wow Annika! This is a really good make, it looks store brought! I have a suggestion for a bigger bag. Your still gonna have to print on separate pieces of paper but hopefully it won't matter with the design. You possibly do a half cat, half dog design where its split down in the middle of the face. Or go for a four square kinda checkered design with the cat and dog. Or maybe just do different breeds of dogs?
i'm not even going to try making one, but your videos make me calm - A LOT. As soon as I have a hint of anxiety I play random videos from your channel, it makes me calm :) thanks! (xxx from brasil)
It's 2am and I have awful toothache keeping me up. Through this, I have found and watched this entire series. Now I'm really thankful for the toothache. Well, sort of thankful...
Wow! You're incredible! I'm so impressed by how you just figure out how to make it yourself! I just inherited an old sewing machine after my grandma, and I can literarily feel my fingers twitching after trying it after learning a few techniques. I've always been a knitter, and are now working on a jacket, which I love.. However.. It takes forever, just to make one simpel item, and despite loving pure wool yarn (locally produced in Norway), I would love to upcycle some stuff from my wardrobe. Oh well.. I'm getting to the point now.. Unfortunately, I don't know a thing about using sewing machines. I thought I did, but it turns out that my mum obviously must have helped me more than I thought that time I made a teddy bear on her machine.. Because when I tried my grandmas, it stopped on the first stich with the needle stuck down into the fabric. I haven't been able to figure out what happened there yet (I was kind of embarrassed, really, and because of the late hours of the night I simply gave up for the moment). I can't really ask my mother to help me, and not my grandmother either.. My grandmother passed away this fall. My mother get this sad look in her eyes every time the sewing machine is mentioned, and even though I'm missing my grandma too, I'm sure my mothers memories from grandma using the machine is flashing up every time the machine is mentioned, making it hard for her to handle any questions about how to use it - or... I suppose it will make it hard, so I haven't dared asking her. I, on the other hand, have never seen my grandmother use the sewing machine, because she, for the past few years, only knitted. I would love to learn more about sewing and crafting techniques, and sort of.. continue her legacy.. But I don't know how to do it.. So... after this milelong comment (sorry about that), I'm getting to the point; do you know about somewhere online, where I can learn some simple general tips about using sewing machines? Or maybe you could consider making a series about it yourself? And lastly.. I'm sorry about chatting away. I just found your channel, and simply loved it.
I recently bought one of these from the Wish app last month and used it for the first time Saturday. Loved it & I definitely might try making this dog one
I really can't wait until I move away from home so I cn have enough space for fabric and a sewing machine. you inspire me so much I just wanna get one and sew all my clothes already!!!
Oh, your so awesome! I think, that everything what you do is so helpful, because i have many options, now - I can choose every material on the world (almost) and create awesome gifts... Thank you!
I am so jealous! haha, you are so much talented Annika! All of your works are so perfects! in two years I will study fashion design in college and hope to have your talent for clothes! 😁👌 I love your videos 😍
You could do it bigger with two different transfer papers as long as you keep the separation line where it looks good. For example, you could print the upper part of the face horizontally, using all the paper, and then print the snout in an other paper so the line follows the shape of the snout and it's not so visible. You could also put it over wrinkles or between two colours. It won't be too much bigger and it will depend on the image having this places where you can "hide" the lines but it can get at least a bit bigger this way.
Two Ideas for such a bag with a printed fabric: look at thrift stores for t-shirts or jackets or bags with big printed images? May be a need for a lucky search but could be worth a try. But I remember that you showed us where someone can purchase selfmade designs on fabric - I guess it would be possible to make the images for this fabric pretty big and so usable for such projects? (of course depending on how much you have to buy of it...)
To make it at least a little larger, you might be able to split the face into the main head part and the muzzle (nose/mouth area.) Then sew & stuff the nose part onto the main face when assembling! It might not work for all types of dogs, but if you pick and choose carefully I think it could be cute since you could give the nose/mouth part of the face a little more dimension or you could use it as a little external pocket or something!
Yay thanks for doing this! I want one of those cat bags but there isn't a design that even resembles my cat a tiny bit. I'll definitely be making one of these soon!
A couple of things about creating a file to print out. Photoshop and Illustrator have options to export as PDF and I would highly recommend just setting your document up as 8.5 x 11 and exporting it as a PDF because when you do it through those two programs, the image quality is 300 dpi which means higher quality print also takes out the middle man of using Word when printing out your transfer sheets. As for how to make this project without being limited to 8.5 x 11 sheets would be screenprinting your own fabrics. With an embroidery hoop, screenprinting ink, a squeegee, plastic spoon, and a glue like modepodge you can make one that'll last a couple of projects. Because you aren't using the exposure method of creating the screens, you can make the design bigger by covering the negative space yourself with glue vs having to rely on transfer sheets. This method might be a bit time consuming to get starte but afterwards you can print a lot of things for cheap and make original artwork that way :D.
hi Annika! I love your videos, they make me feel as if making the things you create is achievable even for me! it would be super cool if you could do a video on making band shirts into something more stylish, or even transforming them into a relaxed fit tank top of some sort. it would be useful because i have a ton of band shirts i never wear and want to get more use out of
Cute bag! If you had a pet (or a child in your life does) you could take several pictures until you got one you could use and make a bag of them. Would make a fun present!
So to make the bag bigger, it would also make it more 3D too. What if you printed a full 8x11 page of the top half of the dogs face. Then the sides and finally the muzzle. The top half and sides transferred onto one price and the muzzle onto another, then sew and stuff the muzzle onto the front. Yes the sides connecting to the top half may have a little line but you could also sew on that area to make it look more like a plush with a muzzle. As a bonus you could also print the nose separate and stuff it too making it even more 3D. You could also, instead of stuffing it all the way, add a zipper and basically adding a new pocket. It wouldn't but too much bigger than the one you made but it would be bigger.
I like the smaller bag style with the long straps! For woman: I can see it going very stylishly with a crop top and denim shorts or a skirt that reach just around the bottom of the bag. For men: I can see it going very stylishly with a thin grey sweater and some denim shorts that reach the bottom of the bag.
Annika,you could print part by part like the ears,the muzzle,the eyes and for the head print one side in a separate paper but not like a divided face in the middle like one eye every side instead of that separate the face from the forhead and the chin,sew the parts and fill with stuffing and when you put all parts together the line will be covered with the eyes and the nose. Luv your channel,sorry bout my horrible orthography,i'm hispanic in progress of learning english
I used to shop at Pimark, H&M etc etc, but I have now vowed to myself never to buy new clothes if i can avoid it! I now only shop in Charity shops (which are the same as thrift shops but the money goes to good causes :D ) and second hand shops as well as making my own things - thanks for a regular stream of inspiration Annika!!
1st you look like Ramona from Scott Pilgrim. 2nd you have mad style. 3rd you make your own shtuff cause you care about the world and you're talented! Whats not to love?! Inspiring channel!
that project is great! my mom has a pug and i want to make a customized bag or coin purse with my pet's face as a gift for my mom on her birthday. thanks for this idea.
you could also transform the purse into a big sewing pouch with compartment for bobines and needles (since you kept the extra lengh of zipper) . OR a CD organizer foryour car
the only way to do this bigger, that i can think of is to draw it yourself (the paint is with some decent fabric paint). If you lack the artistic skills you can always make a stencil or trace it using a projector (which you can dyi out of a cellphone if necessary). I might do this myself with a more cartoony image...although not a dog, animal purses arent my thing (maybe a mermaid or superhero). Love the video as always!
Awesome video once again! More recreations of fast fashion items would be great. It's always hard when shopping on a budget to avoid that stuff. You probably already know this but Word automatically compresses images a little so if you want maximum quality out of prints you might want try printing from photoshop. Photoshop also sends more accurate colours to your printer.
Hey Annika, I just wanted to tell you that this series has inspired me to start making my own clothes and I got my first sewing machine today. thank you so much!
Woo hooooo! :)
+Annika Victoria this a request for a mini backpack pls!I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants one but can't find any!!😀😄 mobile.kohls.com/product/prd-2256384/candies-dylan-mini-backpack.jsp?ci_mcc=ci&CONTEMPORARY%20HB&CSE&CID=shopping15&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=99768721&gclid=CNmMjYj0h8sCFYSDaQodBvQOsg&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMRD0IJ0H8SCFCXFAQODL0MLQW
+Annika Victoria could you try something like a clear tote bag or a unique laptop case? PS I love your videos,
+Annika Victoria could you please tell me where and what video editor do you use?? please
+Annika Victoria to make a bigger version you could buy bigger tranfer paper sheets online and get your image printed at a print shop that has a printer suited for larger paper
www.heatpressnation.com/texprint-xphr-sublimation-paper-110-sheets.html
You could always find a tshirt with an animal face printed on it and use that as the front fabric
That's a really cool idea! I'll definitely be on the lookout for giant animal faces on tees now :)
OH my gosh! I can't believe I didn't think of that! It sounds so obvious when you say it! I've definitely seen some pretty tacky (or delightfully tacky, depending on your view) sweatshirts and things with animal faces on them down at the thrift shop. That could make an awesome bag!
That's also a great option for when you find shirts with motifs you love, but that won't fit you.
Spanish subtitles now available ^_^
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PLEASE OH PLEASE MAKE A WOLF SPIRIT HOOD
+Annika Victoria Cute video c: The stitching together could probably work in cases where the motif itself was, say, more of a ragdoll/teddybear thing, and I'd say that could turn hella cute, too.
Only other solution I can think of would, maybe it could work to fold an A3 paper and print on both sides? Not sure if that would work, but just throwing it out there, theoretically...
+Annika Victoria
I have sent you a request on the dress and some t-shirts.I hope you will recreate that dress.I like your videos and I think there are very useuful because you making things much easyer and much cheaper what means a lot for many of us.Thanks in advance!!!
Please please make a Jedi robe I beg of you!!!
I so appreciate you encouraging DIY instead of supporting sweatshops! I am trying to do less fast-fashion shopping myself. I put a beautiful handmade canvas purse on my Christmas wishlist and someone got it for me and I love it so much more than a cheap Target purse!
DOGCEPTION?! 7:36
That bag is super cute! I saw a pug face medium sized purse at a store in the Philippines when I visited and it was out of my budget. I might try to make one using your tutorial :)
And I'm so glad you spoke out about fast fashion. I think the first time I've ever heard about ethical fashion was on your blog (I've been a long-time reader). I've personally been on the journey of rejecting the idea of fast fashion, and it really helped with my borderline addiction to shopping. It's so refreshing not to think about the current trends 24/7. Plus, I'm having a lot of fun trying to recreate items from Forever 21. I've already made one video on it on my channel if you'd like to check it out :)
A bug face medium sized purse here in philippines is only 150 pesos to 200 pesos.3 to 4 dollars
The one that I saw was more than that. I think around 600 pesos. :/ I think it was because I was in a boutique so it's a bit pricy. Plus, I wanted to save my money to buy shoes lol
+Sabrina Gabriel "A bug face medium sized purse here in philippines is only 150 pesos to 200 pesos.3 to 4 dollars"
Exactly! I saw these too at Rue21 for the SAME price-$3 to $4 dollars. These little bags are all over the place for $3. They are.
Very good point at the end. Plus it's fun to make things the way you want them. I love to see a pile of fabric transform into a bag, pants, top or what ever your heart desires.
Annika, blow up the face of the dog so it fits the 8.5 x 11 page and print the ears separately with the face needed for the coin purse. Loved it!
Thank you so much for your passion to disregard fast fashion. I'm also very convicted about not supporting unethical clothing, and seeing your videos gives me confidence that I can still wear fun clothes. And you're also just a delightful person:p Keep doing what you're doing, Annika
Thank you for touching on an important issue. Love you videos :)
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Annika! I really love your ethical fashion-making. I never really thought that something cheap for me could me a lot of pain and hardwork for someone else and I'm glad you brought it up!
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I really agree with you on making with regards to human conditions of workers, however, the reason you can buy materials for so cheap, like the transfer paper for few bucks, or the zipper for a few cents, are the same as the coin purse itself. So while Repurposing old materials is super great, we all still need to know that just about anything cheap in the craft store was made in china in huge factories for cheap labor :/ just keep this in mind, that's all.
The transfer paper I buy is $35 for 5 sheets and made in Australia, and the zipper I used was secondhand from a thrift shop :) my materials are most often thrifted, because I am very aware of this! However, garment (and toy) manufacturers are also often treated the worst, and are mostly women too so there's a lot of sexism in those industries, whereas things like photo transfer paper are mainly made by machines and there's not too much human labour that goes into it.
But it's very true about cheap fabrics, cotton farmers and pickers are also often treated really badly :(
+Annika Victoria Wow Transfer paper is expensive in AU! oh me oh my.
Don't get me wrong, i'm all for thrifting and making yourself, I do that a lot myself. I'm a seamstress and designer, with my own small business. I'm most of the day at home in front of my sewing machine but I work about 8 hours a day, with breaks and food and AC and all that good life style. and everyday I think to myself - how can anybody do this for 14 hours? :/ I'm trying to find a local factory to make my product while everybody around me telling me I should just send it to china and it will be cheaper. and every trip to the fabric, arts or any other store reminds me since most of this stuff where I live is imported from asia.
So i'm not trying to say that people shouldn't re-use, just to know that the fact that we can make from relatively cheap materials at home, anything - is also a product of mass consumption.
+Annika Victoria not to be super annoying, but you said in the video it took you about 5 dollars each, but if the paper is 7 usd a piece, wouldn't that be at least 7-8 dollars per bag with fabrics and such? XD
+Navi I think she probably cut the price a little since she printed multiple things on one sheet of paper, not just what she used for this project :)
correctly translated subtitles on every video?! YES! finally a channel I can watch at work without having to decipher every word! love your videos, so inspiring!
To make it bigger, could you use a stuffed animal? I'm just looking at Jake behind you & seeing how much bigger he is than your French bulldog purse. Plus he has a nice flat face. Or, you could look for a shirt that already has a big printed image on it & repurpose it. Idk what do you think?
Love you and your channel! Not only are you beautiful, funny, and talented, you're educated. Truly amazing to hear you address sweatshops, it's such a serious issue and its great that you're trying to spread the word. Keep up the great work!
Grace Helbig needs to see this!
I'm so glad you brought up the horrible conditions of sweatshops. I adore your videos, and I completely agree that your content is not only about being inexpensive and cute, but being ethical as well!
I bought a sewing machine because I watch your videos all the time lol.
Wow, you are SO creative and original! Your content is super ingenious and not at all like some of the other youtubers that make weird lipstick or eyeshadow out of miscellaneous crap (and even they know that they will NEVER use it), you REALLY put effort, time, and energy into the final product. You have a new subscriber!
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omg, I'm absolutely amazed on how you recreated that. I for one am a terrible diy-er but you make it look so easy! I love your channel
Oh this is so wonderful! I'm going to make this for my brothers girlfriend with a photo of her dog ☺️🐶
THAT WILL BE SO AMAZING. I was thinking that I wished I had a dog so I could do that hahaha :)
I'm so excited as I've always liked these bags but agree with you with by not purchasing fast fashion. My versions will not be fast at all as I'm a terrible sewer but I'm sure she'll enjoy it haha . Thanks so much for making this video! x
This bag is adorable! & you made a great point why it's a good idea to make your own bag even though it's so cheap to just buy one. Thank you for sharing
Could you make a diy corset?? Please 😊
Yeah, hard to make and not to mention you need to be really exact with corsets or they can actually pose a risk to your body :)
Bravo Annika, this turned out great! I admire your sewing sense of adventure! !👏 Keep em coming!
Annika, I noticed you have a glittery case. I recently read that they were very unsafe and unhealthy because of the acid inside?
+Hanna Ali The case that had acid was only from one company and they stopped selling them
+Lisa Koyfman ok. thanks for letting me know.
+Lisa Koyfman the company you're talking about is likely buying from a wholeseller online and there are probably dozens of other shops selling them.
+paiganism I'm pretty sure it was the main wholesaler that stopped producing them altogether opposed to a purchaser from the wholesaler.
Most of the glitter cases now only have a type of oil or glycerin in them
This is amazing and the biggest bonus with the photo image . . . people could actually use a photo of their own pets! My skills are not quite there yet but it is definatly on my list to try.
Ok I would do it like this! Break up the face dimensionally. Then do a seam along the forehead and chin! Basically cut out the nose snout on photo shop along with the eyes and enlarge them all then sew it together as a face! Kinda hard how I would do it and allot more work but you could prob get it bigger even ifyou did a fourth of the face with the eyes sewn in separate and the face sewn into four seams ! I know you said you didn't want seams down the middle but Yano how I would hide a seam.... More seams
Basically each paper would hold one fourth of the face with the nose and eyes it out and then those on separate pieces of paper
This sounds like a challenge, but a good one!!! Thank you for the awesome idea!
+Annika Victoria ya I don't know how you could get it bigger unless you took it to a staples or printer place and they would prob let you print it on their biggest colour printer if you bring the special paper in the right size! My boyfriend and I made a dress from your videos ,you really inspired me to give it a shot ,and I made him help me! It was pretty funny watching him getting into it as much as he did considering he frames houses and does outside construction in Canadian winter! (Tough rugged man making patterns and sewing with me) 😋
I just found this show recently and it's my absolute favourite thing
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Harper is that you?
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omg what a tb wizards of waverly place
omggggg truuuuue.
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as a geek who loves anykind of design including obviously clothing design, I loved the increase of the image quality. Congrats! You're amazing. From your biggest brazilian fan XD
can you make a unicorn shirt it was $9 to $12 please make this
+Laura Hutchison I think you should post a link to the Unicorn shirt
Moldy Dead Boy Bones I've tried it wont work
That's actually really cheap...
aybike Kevik yeah I know but it NEEDS to happen
+aybike Kevik actually, cheep clothing like that have high possibilities of being made in sweatshops so it's not good
OMG Annika, your are amazing. I recently revcieved a sewing machine and the first thing that I made was a dress. It's turned out so beautiful, but I would never have done it if it was not for you. You are my inspiration.💛 If u never started watching your videos, I would not even consider sewing. THANK YOU SOO MUCH for your channel and clean content, sometimes its hard to find a good channel on RUclips but I am so thankful to have found you,
With love, UnicornBanana Sparkle
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Oops and I ment to say:
If I** never started watching your videos......
whoopsie daisy😋
This is probably a really basic thing, but could you do a video on how to distress jeans/sweaters? Every time I try it just looks like I cut a bunch of lines in my clothes 😂
I LOVED the way it looked with the sharpie, honestly. It was very pop art-sy.
What are you going to be doing in the future to need a Pikachu?? A mystery!
I wanna know too
Super cute I love that you made a matching coin purse!
you should look into veganism since you're so into environmental waste and factors 🌸🌸
+LoserlyCool Two vegans. 😊
+Captain Dingus this person wasn't even being rude at all. they were being very calm and polite
Unfortunately I can't be vegan due to my chronic health issues :( not everybody can be! But I do try and buy organic/ethical animal products whenever I can, and I have an extremely low meat consumption anyway (I would 100% be a vegetarian if my body let me, but oh boy I got so so so sick when I tried)
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i was just trying to help her out because she sounds really passionate about the earth, and if you looked into veganism you would know it saves tons and tons of water, reduces your carbon footprint by a hell ton, and ends a cruelty to billions and billions of animals. i wasnt being rude or anything, i was just trying to help.
Annika Victoria hi omg thank you for seeing my comment! is it because you need more protein? if you tried going veg, remember you have to eat a lot more (which is a bonus) to make sure you're not calorie deficient. but im so happy you have made the connection of animal products = more environmental impact and humanitarian ideology!
Hi. I love your channel. I love how honest and real you are. Although I haven't made any of your tutorial specifically, I have learned many things from you that I've been able to use to make other things. Thanks.
One day I hope to use this video to make a shoulder bag with a picture of my own cat.
Hey Annika.
First I'd like to say thanks for your time and effort in making these videos. I'm still a noobie with the sewing machine but you've already helped me out heaps with costuming. And so much fun and passion clearly goes into your work.
Second I'd just like to touch on your comment about how cheap the 99c ones are. Before I say anything, I am 110% with you and against child labour, slave labour, sweatshops and unhealthy work conditions for anyone or any reason anywhere.
I would just like to mention that looking at those particular items, in my opinion I think that they are made almost entirely by machine with exception of probably quality checks and control in the factory. I work in production and manufacturing locally here in Australia. I would like to make clear that MASSIVE cost savings can be made when robots replace humans and can run 24/7 without breaks. Just because something is cheap and imported does not have to mean that there is unhealthy work conditions behind it. In fact just because it's expensive and imported doesn't mean it's hand made either.
Like I said. I love your videos and agree with every point you made.
Just wanted to defend the manufacturers and companies like the one I work for who use automation and robotics to keep up with market demands.
instead of animal faces-
I'LL BE USING MY BIAS'S FACE
who is your bias?
;) Jimin ?
Mine is JunJin from Shinhwa 😍
Mine is Jin from BTS lol if we are talking BTS but my ultimate is GD
My first bias (from BTS) is Jin but everyone is just slowly ruining that
You're so amazing at sewing, I would get so impatient doing this, I see as well but I can't do something like that. Amazing job.
I'm not sure why I watch these videos if I know that I'm too lazy to ever make anything
username fam~
That's the cutest! I've seen those everywhere, but now I could make my own with my kittens' faces! thank you!
Doesn't say bad words that's what I like
Awww the purse is so cute!
And honestly, I really think you look so pretty without eye liner! Some people can't pull it off, but you do. You look fresh-faced 😊 and you gotta go what makes you the most comfortable!
the 7 people that thumb down were cat people
Just discovered your channel and I am obsessed!!!!!! I love sewing my own clothes and being able to make patterns! You give such clear and amazing instructions! I can't wait to duplicate some of your creations :)
Now i can make a Gerard way bagpack , h8er gonna h8
This strawberry blond color suits you so well Annika!
I thought you had 1mil
Same, but she deserves it
+Slayliyah been subscribed for so long and just realized
I think this video just made me a fan of those types of purses!
As I am not a technically minded sewer and am a little time/energy poor on the best of days, I found a way to create this effect using thrifted/recycled items in my home. Using a canvas tote and a tshirt from Vinnies with a bunny print and another with a pug face (thank you children's section) I was able to use the bones of the tote, place the trimmed tshirt fabric on it, cut the tote to size and stitch both in place with wadding between before adding a closure of my own. I made a collection of bags from logo shirts I found in the children's section for a friend's daughter and she loved them. Being for a younger fashionista, I was able to add a few embellishments and some rad fluro pompom trim. I am a little sad though that I did not document the process - though perhaps you've inspired me to do so and finally upload content onto my own channel. Long winded posts are long winded xox
That's so awesome!!! ^_^ ❤️❤️❤️
Wow Annika! This is a really good make, it looks store brought!
I have a suggestion for a bigger bag. Your still gonna have to print on separate pieces of paper but hopefully it won't matter with the design. You possibly do a half cat, half dog design where its split down in the middle of the face. Or go for a four square kinda checkered design with the cat and dog. Or maybe just do different breeds of dogs?
i'm not even going to try making one, but your videos make me calm - A LOT. As soon as I have a hint of anxiety I play random videos from your channel, it makes me calm :) thanks! (xxx from brasil)
That's awesome ^_^ thank you! Sending you love to Brasil! ❤️
It's 2am and I have awful toothache keeping me up. Through this, I have found and watched this entire series. Now I'm really thankful for the toothache. Well, sort of thankful...
You can wear literally everything and make it look good 😩 you're such goals 😍😩
Thank you! This is so cool and I think its so great that you are addressing an important issue at the end!
Wow! You're incredible! I'm so impressed by how you just figure out how to make it yourself! I just inherited an old sewing machine after my grandma, and I can literarily feel my fingers twitching after trying it after learning a few techniques. I've always been a knitter, and are now working on a jacket, which I love.. However.. It takes forever, just to make one simpel item, and despite loving pure wool yarn (locally produced in Norway), I would love to upcycle some stuff from my wardrobe. Oh well.. I'm getting to the point now.. Unfortunately, I don't know a thing about using sewing machines. I thought I did, but it turns out that my mum obviously must have helped me more than I thought that time I made a teddy bear on her machine.. Because when I tried my grandmas, it stopped on the first stich with the needle stuck down into the fabric. I haven't been able to figure out what happened there yet (I was kind of embarrassed, really, and because of the late hours of the night I simply gave up for the moment). I can't really ask my mother to help me, and not my grandmother either.. My grandmother passed away this fall. My mother get this sad look in her eyes every time the sewing machine is mentioned, and even though I'm missing my grandma too, I'm sure my mothers memories from grandma using the machine is flashing up every time the machine is mentioned, making it hard for her to handle any questions about how to use it - or... I suppose it will make it hard, so I haven't dared asking her. I, on the other hand, have never seen my grandmother use the sewing machine, because she, for the past few years, only knitted. I would love to learn more about sewing and crafting techniques, and sort of.. continue her legacy.. But I don't know how to do it.. So... after this milelong comment (sorry about that), I'm getting to the point; do you know about somewhere online, where I can learn some simple general tips about using sewing machines? Or maybe you could consider making a series about it yourself? And lastly.. I'm sorry about chatting away. I just found your channel, and simply loved it.
I recently bought one of these from the Wish app last month and used it for the first time Saturday. Loved it & I definitely might try making this dog one
You are soo talented!!! Hopefully I figure out how to fix my sewing machine so I can do all these cool projects. Thank you for being so awesome!!
I really can't wait until I move away from home so I cn have enough space for fabric and a sewing machine. you inspire me so much I just wanna get one and sew all my clothes already!!!
Oh, your so awesome! I think, that everything what you do is so helpful, because i have many options, now - I can choose every material on the world (almost) and create awesome gifts... Thank you!
AHHH I LOVE HER MAKE THRIFT BUY VIDEOS!!!
this might be the cutest, cuddliest 'make thrift buy' yet.
I am so jealous! haha, you are so much talented Annika! All of your works are so perfects! in two years I will study fashion design in college and hope to have your talent for clothes! 😁👌
I love your videos 😍
Hi Annika love love love your channel and absolutely love your humane ethics when it comes to fashion not doing sweatshops :) you're the best!
I love your channel and the point you made about sweat shops.
You could do it bigger with two different transfer papers as long as you keep the separation line where it looks good.
For example, you could print the upper part of the face horizontally, using all the paper, and then print the snout in an other paper so the line follows the shape of the snout and it's not so visible. You could also put it over wrinkles or between two colours.
It won't be too much bigger and it will depend on the image having this places where you can "hide" the lines but it can get at least a bit bigger this way.
Two Ideas for such a bag with a printed fabric: look at thrift stores for t-shirts or jackets or bags with big printed images? May be a need for a lucky search but could be worth a try.
But I remember that you showed us where someone can purchase selfmade designs on fabric - I guess it would be possible to make the images for this fabric pretty big and so usable for such projects? (of course depending on how much you have to buy of it...)
To make it at least a little larger, you might be able to split the face into the main head part and the muzzle (nose/mouth area.) Then sew & stuff the nose part onto the main face when assembling! It might not work for all types of dogs, but if you pick and choose carefully I think it could be cute since you could give the nose/mouth part of the face a little more dimension or you could use it as a little external pocket or something!
Yay thanks for doing this! I want one of those cat bags but there isn't a design that even resembles my cat a tiny bit. I'll definitely be making one of these soon!
Aw, I actually liked the way the dog face looked with the black marker on it. Almost like a comic-style touched up photograph!
A couple of things about creating a file to print out. Photoshop and Illustrator have options to export as PDF and I would highly recommend just setting your document up as 8.5 x 11 and exporting it as a PDF because when you do it through those two programs, the image quality is 300 dpi which means higher quality print also takes out the middle man of using Word when printing out your transfer sheets.
As for how to make this project without being limited to 8.5 x 11 sheets would be screenprinting your own fabrics. With an embroidery hoop, screenprinting ink, a squeegee, plastic spoon, and a glue like modepodge you can make one that'll last a couple of projects. Because you aren't using the exposure method of creating the screens, you can make the design bigger by covering the negative space yourself with glue vs having to rely on transfer sheets. This method might be a bit time consuming to get starte but afterwards you can print a lot of things for cheap and make original artwork that way :D.
look forward to all of your videos:) Now planning to start sewing and making. You're awesome!
Love the points you made about fast fashion. Awesome!
Thanks so much for these great vids! You are truly my inspiration for my sewing hobby.
I can't get enough of your videos 💓💓💓💓💓 I have to try this!
hi Annika! I love your videos, they make me feel as if making the things you create is achievable even for me!
it would be super cool if you could do a video on making band shirts into something more stylish, or even transforming them into a relaxed fit tank top of some sort. it would be useful because i have a ton of band shirts i never wear and want to get more use out of
Cute bag! If you had a pet (or a child in your life does) you could take several pictures until you got one you could use and make a bag of them. Would make a fun present!
i get really happy when I see a new video from you
So to make the bag bigger, it would also make it more 3D too. What if you printed a full 8x11 page of the top half of the dogs face. Then the sides and finally the muzzle. The top half and sides transferred onto one price and the muzzle onto another, then sew and stuff the muzzle onto the front. Yes the sides connecting to the top half may have a little line but you could also sew on that area to make it look more like a plush with a muzzle. As a bonus you could also print the nose separate and stuff it too making it even more 3D. You could also, instead of stuffing it all the way, add a zipper and basically adding a new pocket. It wouldn't but too much bigger than the one you made but it would be bigger.
That was amazing! but It looked really difficult omg. Yo are amazing Annika!💕
I'm so happy you made this vid!! I've been waiting for this!
You're so creative, i can't even deal.
Using the paper clips instead of pins was such a clever idea!!!!
I like the smaller bag style with the long straps!
For woman: I can see it going very stylishly with a crop top and denim shorts or a skirt that reach just around the bottom of the bag.
For men: I can see it going very stylishly with a thin grey sweater and some denim shorts that reach the bottom of the bag.
Annika,you could print part by part like the ears,the muzzle,the eyes and for the head print one side in a separate paper but not like a divided face in the middle like one eye every side instead of that separate the face from the forhead and the chin,sew the parts and fill with stuffing and when you put all parts together the line will be covered with the eyes and the nose.
Luv your channel,sorry bout my horrible orthography,i'm hispanic in progress of learning english
I used to shop at Pimark, H&M etc etc, but I have now vowed to myself never to buy new clothes if i can avoid it! I now only shop in Charity shops (which are the same as thrift shops but the money goes to good causes :D ) and second hand shops as well as making my own things - thanks for a regular stream of inspiration Annika!!
1st you look like Ramona from Scott Pilgrim. 2nd you have mad style. 3rd you make your own shtuff cause you care about the world and you're talented! Whats not to love?! Inspiring channel!
guys please make annika famous because she deserve it!!
this is a cute little bag! i'm definitely gonna try it
So cute I actually own a cat coin purse, but I wish I would've made my own instead!! Definitely trying this in the future! Thanks for the upload :)
that project is great! my mom has a pug and i want to make a customized bag or coin purse with my pet's face as a gift for my mom on her birthday. thanks for this idea.
+Rodeth Icong no problem! :)
you could also transform the purse into a big sewing pouch with compartment for bobines and needles (since you kept the extra lengh of zipper) . OR a CD organizer foryour car
the only way to do this bigger, that i can think of is to draw it yourself (the paint is with some decent fabric paint). If you lack the artistic skills you can always make a stencil or trace it using a projector (which you can dyi out of a cellphone if necessary). I might do this myself with a more cartoony image...although not a dog, animal purses arent my thing (maybe a mermaid or superhero). Love the video as always!
I will never do something by myself but I LOVE to watch your videos :3
This is so cool!! I love these episodes😍😍 I need more of these videos more often😁😁😁
Awesome video once again! More recreations of fast fashion items would be great. It's always hard when shopping on a budget to avoid that stuff. You probably already know this but Word automatically compresses images a little so if you want maximum quality out of prints you might want try printing from photoshop. Photoshop also sends more accurate colours to your printer.
You should do a video on sort of the basic things you need to start sewing! Advice on what you need and don't need in a first sewing machine etc. :)