A very interesting project. I made two already after watching the tutorial yesterday. I made the first one exactly like you did but in 2nd I used my creativity. I attached both the lining and the top fabric right sides together for 6.5 inches seam . then flipped the right sides out and adjusted the top lining part equally on both seams. Then top stitch that seam. It took two extra seams but it saved me time in folding and ironing the ends of lining and end result was neater . Rest of the procedure was same for both. Thanks for such an amazing tutorial.
I make totes and clutches, and saw one of these in a boutique yesterday. "That's magical!" I thought. I'm so stoked right now to have found this video. Thank you!!!!!
Cindy Happel I agree with the bias tape. I would also do the stitching on the triangle edges, RST, turn right way out after stitching ¼” on both ends and then press.
I do a lot of sewing for homeless shelters. Usually do zipper bags but going to make a bunch of these also. The kids could use them for pencil cases, school snacks, etc.
BratBusters Parenting, I run a food pantry and volunteer at our homeless shelter. I make laundry bags out of pillowcases and would love ideas for other sewing projects. Thanks so much.
@@nancywong3715 Great idea.. I teacher Family & Consumer Science in High School & always looking for small "give back" to our community projects for my kids. They LOVE to sew especially for those in need.
@@amyshoemaker1566 I buy pillowcases at the Salvation Army for 50 cents. Sew a buttonhole a couple of inches from the top near the side seam and another buttonhole on the opposite side of the pillowcase. Put a pin on the top and bottom of the buttonhole (ask me how I know!), cut open the buttonhole. Fold the cuff an inch or so to the inside. Sew the cuff below the buttonholes. Top stitch the new top edge of the bag. Thread two cords through the buttonholes and knot. We do a lot of mission trips, so I like to add a 6" piece of webbing to the top of the bag so I can hang up the laundry bag on a doornob.
Thank you for your work for the homeless people. My daughter is 36 and homeless. Lost her 4 kids due to it. I have no way to help her. I just appreciate anyone who helps those in need. Blessings to you and the helpers with you.
This was so fun to make! I have been making zippered pouches for a hospice company and for the children in my Primary class for their birthdays! Now I have another tool in my bag making! It didn't take very long to put it together -- now I can stuff it with candy or other fun things!
Wow! Using a measuring tape! The pre-made strip snaps and magnetic snaps are EXPENSIVE! I also love the triangle folding method. I think I'll try quilting the fabric first and also use bias tape to finish the inside seams.
I tried your snap bag. Amazing how easy it is. I use duck tape on the end of my measuring tape. I found the Walmart brand of duck tape work really good. Thanks
I love this project, However, I would highly recommend finishing the raw edges on those inside seams. and quilting the project before sewing the seams would really be great and give the bag a bit more stability.
I've made several over the past few days and I did enclosed (French) seams. I cut the measuring tape a little shorter and inserted the pieces, then sewed a very narrow seam with WRONG sides together. Then flipped it to have RIGHT sides together and stitched the sides again, enclosing all the raw edges. Came out real cute and neat.
Yeah I had one. Had to have it replaced because it started spitting water. And then I had to send that one back. Waited forever I never got the new one. So I'm still out $160
There's a long list of items i liked...and your iron topped it. Bags are easy and nice, loved your iron the most, it's the first time i am seeing such kind of iron. Your fabric stash is great, the quilt at the back is beautiful.
You can buy duct tape in colors. So you could get some of matching color that won't show through the fabric. These are so cute. Thanks for the video. Love the prairie point made this way.
I love it. Several years ago I ordered Some of the "snap clasps", however I was never able to find a video showing how to use them. I purchased mine at PandaHall Elite, I think they were called Kiss Clasps. Thanks again. Granny Montoya.
Very cute. Thanks for the basic construction information. I'm sure people with have their own techniques for finishing off these lovely little pouches. I love the little 'pulls' on the side. Cool way of folding them too ❤️
Riley, I was coming onto the youtube channel to look for something new and exciting to make with scraps of fabric. I need a new idea to make some cool creations for an upcoming craft sale I am doing and OMGOSH - THIS IS SO VERY AWESOME. I wrote down the measurements and I took a photo with my cell phone and saved this to my favorites but, I will have to erase the top 20 favorites to bring your's closer to the top. This will be my new #1 fabric craft. I have never heard of these or seen them. I was at a Dollar Tree earlier today to buy jute string and sure wish I had seen this earlier in the day to have bought a measuring tape. If my boss's tape measure disappears on Monday......just teasing. I am a "good" preacher's dtr I wouldn't take anything that isn't mine. I think what I was originally going to make for my mom, sister and niece for Easter is now on the back burner and I will make these snap bags. I already bought little sticky pads the shape of bunnies so I think they will fit into the snap bag. These are just unreal. On another note too, your finger nails are so pretty with your jewelry. I do shipping and receiving at my job so my hands/finger nails are terrible. My boyfriend always tells me I should make you tube videos because I make nice beaded jewelry and other nice sewn items but, I always tell him, "not with these hands". Also most of the you tube girls are so pretty and I don't think I would also want to be filmed on that accord. My braces on my teeth didn't fix my problem that I originally had and ask I get older my teeth have really bothered me. But, I have a good heart I believe and I am always there to help others when they are in need and my good deeds are what counts. Anyway, thank you for an awesome new project. I am so excited the Dollar Tree's will be sold out soon of their tape. I might try to use duct tape also instead of electrical tape as duct tape is thicker. HAPPY SPRING 2019!! - Rebekah from Alexandria, VA
Rebekah, thank you for the kind words. Believe us when we say we all have our insecurities, and 'crafter's hands' are certainly one that most of us here know all too well! There is a place for everyone in the sewing/crafting community, and if you have a talent you'd like to share, go for it! We all appreciate the opportunity to learn from each other. We're cheering you on!
Ohmy gosh! I just found my Halloween bags for this year! The kids are going to love this and I don't have to know how to do a zipper. So easy and so stylish! Thank you!
Ive had some denim pieces left over so now I will make some bags with something masculine in design (whatever that is) to go with it and a different pull tab. Fill with something. tada for the men in my family. Thanks so much the snap is brilliant.
It is really cute and fast. A good tip would be to place the tape measure down before folding over the ends and mark where you need to sew (removing tape measure first) to ensure it will slide in easily and not be too small of a pocket. Measure so you won’t have to rip.
It might be useful to serge the 3 layers (outer, batting and lining) before you turn down the casing, then the inner seam will be more finished. Then you can continue with the tape measure. Not sure it will help, but I'll try it this way and see what happens. Thanks for sharing.
Yip, a thumbs up from me as well. Going to try it. First might have to cut up my partners metal tape measure. If I'm lucky he might not notice for a while.Thanks Cindy I love it
Must have the Quilter's Clapper. Will you have them this year at the 2018 Houston International Quilt Festival? Hope so. Making Christmas gifts this year. Can't wait to make a few of these sweet bags. mmmmmmm, now where is my husband's old tape measure.
Made one of these last night. Had a heck of a time as my tape was wider so had to redo with a slightly wider casing. Also sewing up side seams no fun with tape getting in the way, so added some width to the bag as well.
Excellent tutorial and I've already completed 1 little bag for my phone power bank and two narrow cases for my glasses. I'm so pleased with them, I've almost been dragging people in from bus stops to admire them! Love the nail varnish colour by they way. What is the colour and make please?
Love this bag...Is there a printed version of this tutorial? I always watch a video a few times before tackling a project and I also like to refer to a print out at times. Will you be adding a printable version to this tutorial? Thanks for sharing such a cute idea!!!
Thanks for this cute tutorial I was looking for something small to put pacifiers in to keep in diaper bag, will make a cute add on to burp cloths for baby gift.
These are perfect for gift cards. Also these are nice little bags to put in the "Shoe Boxes". Instead of buying batting, I have just used another piece of heavier scrap fabric.
That is super cute, but I wouldn’t leave that raw seam inside. I’d either do a true “inside out” lining, or I’d use fusible batting, and after fusing it to the fabric, I’d go ahead and serge all edges before assembling so there are no raw edges on that inside seam.
So cute and unique, reminds me of the ones my grandma had with wooden dowels ( maybe they weren't dowels, but I was 8 years old back than,and today my memory seems to think they were lol)
This tutorial could not be any more clear! I am off to the fabric store and going to give it a try! This is a project I was looking for to use up leftover pieces of fabric or even fabric quarters!
A very interesting project. I made two already after watching the tutorial yesterday. I made the first one exactly like you did but in 2nd I used my creativity. I attached both the lining and the top fabric right sides together for 6.5 inches seam . then flipped the right sides out and adjusted the top lining part equally on both seams. Then top stitch that seam. It took two extra seams but it saved me time in folding and ironing the ends of lining and end result was neater . Rest of the procedure was same for both. Thanks for such an amazing tutorial.
So clever! Thanks for sharing!
Definitely zigzag the raw edges for a nice finish and to keep from fraying.
I make totes and clutches, and saw one of these in a boutique yesterday. "That's magical!" I thought. I'm so stoked right now to have found this video. Thank you!!!!!
Neat bag with the pull triangles. Some origami! And that iron, which pops up when you move it aside. Wow!
I love the use of measuring tape that is so creative.... I love it when people think outside the box or bag in this case.....
Mark Seppelfrick z
The iron makes a crisper crease then the clapper, leave your iron on the material just a few seconds more also the camera guy had a really great tip !
You don’t really need to hold the clapper in place. The idea is to let it sit. The seams are much flatter
Really cute bag! I think I would put bias tape on the sides when I sew it to cover the raw edges. Thanks for sharing!
Cindy Happel I agree with the bias tape. I would also do the stitching on the triangle edges, RST, turn right way out after stitching ¼” on both ends and then press.
Thank you for this great tutorial. Your instruction is so clear! So easy to do and not time consuming. It will make great gifts.
I do a lot of sewing for homeless shelters. Usually do zipper bags but going to make a bunch of these also. The kids could use them for pencil cases, school snacks, etc.
BratBusters Parenting, I run a food pantry and volunteer at our homeless shelter. I make laundry bags out of pillowcases and would love ideas for other sewing projects. Thanks so much.
@@nancywong3715 Great idea.. I teacher Family & Consumer Science in High School & always looking for small "give back" to our community projects for my kids. They LOVE to sew especially for those in need.
@@amyshoemaker1566 I buy pillowcases at the Salvation Army for 50 cents. Sew a buttonhole a couple of inches from the top near the side seam and another buttonhole on the opposite side of the pillowcase. Put a pin on the top and bottom of the buttonhole (ask me how I know!), cut open the buttonhole. Fold the cuff an inch or so to the inside. Sew the cuff below the buttonholes. Top stitch the new top edge of the bag. Thread two cords through the buttonholes and knot. We do a lot of mission trips, so I like to add a 6" piece of webbing to the top of the bag so I can hang up the laundry bag on a doornob.
Thank you for your work for the homeless people. My daughter is 36 and homeless. Lost her 4 kids due to it. I have no way to help her. I just appreciate anyone who helps those in need. Blessings to you and the helpers with you.
@@nancywong3715 How does the webbing help hang it on a doorknob ? Why not just loop the cording around the doorknob?
Just recently came upon you and enjoyed your tutorials on snap bags...thanks for sharing
This was so fun to make! I have been making zippered pouches for a hospice company and for the children in my Primary class for their birthdays! Now I have another tool in my bag making! It didn't take very long to put it together -- now I can stuff it with candy or other fun things!
Wow! Using a measuring tape! The pre-made strip snaps and magnetic snaps are EXPENSIVE! I also love the triangle folding method. I think I'll try quilting the fabric first and also use bias tape to finish the inside seams.
you can get a tape measure at Dollar Tree
I tried your snap bag. Amazing how easy it is. I use duck tape on the end of my measuring tape. I found the Walmart brand of duck tape work really good. Thanks
I love this project, However, I would highly recommend finishing the raw edges on those inside seams. and quilting the project before sewing the seams would really be great and give the bag a bit more stability.
I've made several over the past few days and I did enclosed (French) seams. I cut the measuring tape a little shorter and inserted the pieces, then sewed a very narrow seam with WRONG sides together. Then flipped it to have RIGHT sides together and stitched the sides again, enclosing all the raw edges. Came out real cute and neat.
what a beautiful little snap pouch. I love the fabric, very pretty.
I buy 16-foot metal measuring tapes at Dollar Tree! I can make a LOT of snap closures for just $1 👵🏻👍🏻
That's what I was thinking was dollar store for sure.
Thank you for the suggestion. I was thinking of free measuring tapes from Harbor Freight!!
My Dollar Tree doesn't carry them! I was so disappointed...
@@bpollard61 You can order them online for store delivery!!
@@deniset1742 wow! I had no idea. Thanks!
When I cut my measuring tape I round the corners instead of leaving the hard edges so they don't poke through
Great tip. Thanks. 💕💕
they will still be sharp unless you are filing them too
OMG! I love these!
Thank you so much 😊 I really love 💕 that snap bag. What a fantastic idea 💡 I think 💭 it’s something that all you’re friends 👫 would love.
I like this style with the triangles on the side. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m making this. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing. These are just adorable. I appreciate your easy to follow video.
I saw one of these made with pieces of mini blinds instead of the measuring tape. It seemed to work great
Love you idea on mini blinds 😂😂😂
I just love this . It is so cute, and it looks easy to do. Thank you for sharing.
Omg!! That iron! Ive never seen anything like it. Love the bags .
Yeah I had one. Had to have it replaced because it started spitting water. And then I had to send that one back. Waited forever I never got the new one. So I'm still out $160
It’s just an expense for no reason
Excellent video instructions are so clearly thank you for your beautiful work
There's a long list of items i liked...and your iron topped it.
Bags are easy and nice, loved your iron the most, it's the first time i am seeing such kind of iron. Your fabric stash is great, the quilt at the back is beautiful.
Contrasting bias tape would be a great seam finish
You can buy duct tape in colors. So you could get some of matching color that won't show through the fabric. These are so cute. Thanks for the video. Love the prairie point made this way.
FYI: Gorilla tape now comes in clear so that would work well for any color fabric and only one roll of tape.
I love it. Several years ago I ordered
Some of the "snap clasps", however I was never able to find a video showing how to use them. I purchased mine at PandaHall Elite, I think they were called Kiss Clasps.
Thanks again.
Granny Montoya.
I really appreciate your easy to understand instructions for the snap bag. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very nice studio. I love this idea. Thank you for sharing.
Loved the video and will definitely give it a try but I would serge the edges or zigzag to tidy them up. Thank you
The non prairie point is a cool idea. Good explanation once you get your head wrapped around it. ❣️
Very cute. Thanks for the basic construction information. I'm sure people with have their own techniques for finishing off these lovely little pouches. I love the little 'pulls' on the side. Cool way of folding them too ❤️
love the snap bag , and really like the tip on folding the triangle Thank You !
penny george ъ
I'm going home from work tonight and find some fabrics and get a couple of them made. Love this!!!
azwife35 how dod they turn out?
Something else came up and I never did get to it. I'm hoping this weekend.
Riley, I was coming onto the youtube channel to look for something new and exciting to make with scraps of fabric. I need a new idea to make some cool creations for an upcoming craft sale I am doing and OMGOSH - THIS IS SO VERY AWESOME. I wrote down the measurements and I took a photo with my cell phone and saved this to my favorites but, I will have to erase the top 20 favorites to bring your's closer to the top. This will be my new #1 fabric craft. I have never heard of these or seen them. I was at a Dollar Tree earlier today to buy jute string and sure wish I had seen this earlier in the day to have bought a measuring tape. If my boss's tape measure disappears on Monday......just teasing. I am a "good" preacher's dtr I wouldn't take anything that isn't mine. I think what I was originally going to make for my mom, sister and niece for Easter is now on the back burner and I will make these snap bags. I already bought little sticky pads the shape of bunnies so I think they will fit into the snap bag. These are just unreal. On another note too, your finger nails are so pretty with your jewelry. I do shipping and receiving at my job so my hands/finger nails are terrible. My boyfriend always tells me I should make you tube videos because I make nice beaded jewelry and other nice sewn items but, I always tell him, "not with these hands". Also most of the you tube girls are so pretty and I don't think I would also want to be filmed on that accord. My braces on my teeth didn't fix my problem that I originally had and ask I get older my teeth have really bothered me. But, I have a good heart I believe and I am always there to help others when they are in need and my good deeds are what counts. Anyway, thank you for an awesome new project. I am so excited the Dollar Tree's will be sold out soon of their tape. I might try to use duct tape also instead of electrical tape as duct tape is thicker. HAPPY SPRING 2019!! - Rebekah from Alexandria, VA
Rebekah, thank you for the kind words. Believe us when we say we all have our insecurities, and 'crafter's hands' are certainly one that most of us here know all too well! There is a place for everyone in the sewing/crafting community, and if you have a talent you'd like to share, go for it! We all appreciate the opportunity to learn from each other. We're cheering you on!
Wonderful idea! Can't wait to make one for my granddaughter! Thank you for sharing!
Ohmy gosh! I just found my Halloween bags for this year! The kids are going to love this and I don't have to know how to do a zipper. So easy and so stylish! Thank you!
This is so adorable, I am going to have to make some of these for Christmas gifts.
I just found your video today. Thank you!!! Very good tutorial.
ADORABLE! I'm going to make those for my friends! Just too cute!!!
I bought one, to get the pattern from (to make) BUT I thought it snapped with a magnet! Glad I watched this video!
Sheri Bennett 😂😂😂 that would be me too
Oh my gosh....how CUTE! !! And I love your fabric combination. 💕
Ive had some denim pieces left over so now I will make some bags with something masculine in design (whatever that is) to go with it and a different pull tab. Fill with something. tada for the men in my family. Thanks so much the snap is brilliant.
I never seen a bag made like this. Love it. Now how do I sneak my husband's tape measures? I wonder if he'd miss a few feet. Lol
It is really cute and fast. A good tip would be to place the tape measure down before folding over the ends and mark where you need to sew (removing tape measure first) to ensure it will slide in easily and not be too small of a pocket. Measure so you won’t have to rip.
Love the Custom-Size Snap Bag measurement guide at the end of the video!
I have three started. Ready for the snaps thanks .I have a measuring tape ,but I'm going to try get another one before I cut this one.
Thanks for sharing the idea Cindy. The snap bag is so cute.
It might be useful to serge the 3 layers (outer, batting and lining) before you turn down the casing, then the inner seam will be more finished. Then you can continue with the tape measure. Not sure it will help, but I'll try it this way and see what happens. Thanks for sharing.
Great Tutorial! Short, and exact!Thank You! I will be making a few for gifts!
How fun , I never would have guessed you use an old tape measure. Thank you.
This is really cute and easy!! I love the patterns used for this snap purse. Thanks.
This is so cute. I think my granddaughters each need one to contain their small items or even their phone.
The triangle folding tip - a new way to make prairie points? I shall have to experiment! Thanks.
I use those prairie points when ding origami. Really cute!
Cindy McFarland .gourmet quilter. Snap bag
Thank you, Georgia! It's perfect and I watch her tutorials all the time. I don't know how I missed that one!
Love. Thanks for the great tip on folding triangles. Such a cute pouch.
Wonderful I make these in all sizes all so evening pouches you do great work 😁😁😁
I love the bags, my granddaughters would love these.
I wonder how well laminated material would work?!? Super cute. Another project on my to do list.
This bag is so cute. I love it. Thank you.
Yip, a thumbs up from me as well. Going to try it. First might have to cut up my partners metal tape measure. If I'm lucky he might not notice for a while.Thanks Cindy I love it
Must have the Quilter's Clapper. Will you have them this year at the 2018 Houston International Quilt Festival? Hope so. Making Christmas gifts this year. Can't wait to make a few of these sweet bags. mmmmmmm, now where is my husband's old tape measure.
I thought the same thing. I think I'll do mine with strip quilting and make a set of 3 in different sizes.
Thank you so much for this cute fun bag great for Xmas Gifts UK
What a darling gift! Thanks Riley 🤗
I love the "easy fold"!!! So cute and it has finished edges, too. Thanks for posting!!!
It's an origami water bomb base.
great idea and so beautiful and useful bag !! thank you for sharing !!
This is my kind of sewing project. I'll have to start picking up measuring tapes at yard sales.
Most beautiful little bag thank you for your perfect tutorial
Made one of these last night. Had a heck of a time as my tape was wider so had to redo with a slightly wider casing. Also sewing up side seams no fun with tape getting in the way, so added some width to the bag as well.
Love it! Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
I love these snap bags - I'm off to find a measuring tape!
So simple and cute, thank you, great video
Excellent tutorial and I've already completed 1 little bag for my phone power bank and two narrow cases for my glasses. I'm so pleased with them, I've almost been dragging people in from bus stops to admire them! Love the nail varnish colour by they way. What is the colour and make please?
That is so cute! I'm going too make one. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Love the bag and how you make it.
Sew adorable Cindy! Thank you RBD for this wonderful tutorial! This will be a project to do with daughters next time we are all together. 😊
What a cute little bag so quick and easy!!! Thank you for Sharing!! Liz x
really cute idea...and a great video! love that fabric!
J’ai fait mon premier sac et j’en suis ravie !!!!! Demain j’essaierai avec du tissu enduit pour pouvoir l’essuyer en cas de tache 😉
Love this bag...Is there a printed version of this tutorial? I always watch a video a few times before tackling a project and I also like to refer to a print out at times. Will you be adding a printable version to this tutorial? Thanks for sharing such a cute idea!!!
Love it. You did a great job. I think I can do this.
That is clever! Great bag to hold my floss! Great Christmas presents ❤️
Thank you. So easy and so many variations
Happy sewing
Thanks for this cute tutorial I was looking for something small to put pacifiers in to keep in diaper bag, will make a cute add on to burp cloths for baby gift.
Thanks for explaining how the clapper works!
I am going to make some tote bags with this method; so cute.
These are perfect for gift cards. Also these are nice little bags to put in the "Shoe Boxes". Instead of buying batting, I have just used another piece of heavier scrap fabric.
Cute! I can’t wait to make this! 🩷🧵🪡✂️
Love this. Cute and looks easy.
TFS
That is super cute, but I wouldn’t leave that raw seam inside. I’d either do a true “inside out” lining, or I’d use fusible batting, and after fusing it to the fabric, I’d go ahead and serge all edges before assembling so there are no raw edges on that inside seam.
I love your pink iron. 💗
I think this is great, gotta try to make some. Wish you would make more videos.
So cute and unique, reminds me of the ones my grandma had with wooden dowels ( maybe they weren't dowels, but I was 8 years old back than,and today my memory seems to think they were lol)
😂😂😂. My husband now hides all his tape measures! 😳🤷♀️🤣😂😂😂
Chrissy Oldfield. I get my tape measures at the dollar stores.
Hahahaha!
Oh that's a good idea, never thought of the dollar store. Thumbs up..
I purchased a package of the tapes (quite a few inches or even feet of it) from (I think) Nancy’s Notions.
Buy the measuring tapes at your Dollar Store. They work. I've done this with my grandkids.
its really nice project......am really going to try this soon.
Lovely tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
I useedBand-Aids instead of the electrical tape and they worked wonderfully
What a great idea. Thank you.
This tutorial could not be any more clear! I am off to the fabric store and going to give it a try! This is a project I was looking for to use up leftover pieces of fabric or even fabric quarters!
You could do french seams to finish the inside a bit better
I like this idea.
I am so glad I read your comment before completing this. It gives it a nice professional finish.
How do you make French Seams?
Very smart! I am always looking for projects without zippers (we have a problem...). Thank you.