You are most welcome Brenda 😊. This is such a great way to use up those lovely teal towels. We also have a beach bag made from 2 microfibre tea towels you may be interested in. Here is a link www.alandacraft.com/2015/02/27/two-teatowel-drawstring-beach-bag/
Perfect for grocery shopping and other activities that may require laundering more often. This project is perfect to customize style with your everyday duties. Love the idea of using easy to find fabric options. Thank you so much for a fun and easy project.
These tea towel bags are easy to make, and it's a great way us up those lovely tea towels that we don't want to use because they are too nice.Have fun.
I just love you two ladies thank you so much for the easy detailed bags.. :) I made your envelope pillowcases for throw pillows.. thank you. This Alfred's wife..
Thank you for your lovely comment Alfred's wife 😀. We would love to see your pillowcases, Here is a link if you would like to share your projects with us and our readers www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
+eileenfb1948 lol, I agree Eileen. I definitely look at tea towels in a new light now - do I want them to dry up the dishes or hmmm that would make a nice bag.
Thank you Georgia. I love making up pretty tea towels as bags. Great for those souvenir tea towels that you pick up on holiday as well. You can see some of the tea towel bags that our readers have made on our website, here is the link www.alandacraft.com/?s=tea+towel+bag
You are most welcome JoAnn, thank you for your lovely comment. I find this such a nice way to use those pretty tea towels that would normally sit in the cupboard.
My grandaughter uses hers all the time for work and shopping, she loves them. There are so many lovely teatowels available. Just remember to get ones with non-directional prints or you will need to cut them and turn one side around, so both sides face the right way. You might like to see what one of our readers sent through when she made her bag www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/12/readers-project-pats-three-tea-towel-bag/
These make great gifts, Sandy. I don't know if you have seen our two tea towel bag as well. My grandaughter uses hers when she goes to the beach. Here is a link in case you are interested www.alandacraft.com/two-teatowel-drawstring-beach-bag/
love the simplicity of this bag. I am making a few for grocery bags. Also, just a tip, I use my 45mm rotary cutter to go around the bowls.. lol And when some new people might want to use a walking foot. TY again for quick ideas. Y'all do a bang up job with instructions.
What a GREAT idea!!! These look SO fun! Summer is here, so perfect time for crafts & sewing for the kids/ grand kids!!! These will be great for the beach or add another folded towel in the middle with that waterproof fabric for a diaper bag too! I hadn't thought about a grocery bag! Great idea!!!
Excellent Jane. Perhaps you would like to share some photos on the website, we would love to see your bag. Here is the link if you are interested www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I made my first and it went as smooth as your tutorial :) thank you for sharing your talents and look forward to watching many more. Keep the tutorials coming I'll be watching for you!
Cheryl Mccuistion We would love to see your bags Cheryl. If you would like to share your project with us on our blog click on the following link:- www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Great video... It's like you produce your own internal Valium. You are so calm & patient during the presentation... I'm looking forward to getting back into a hobby I'd almost forgotten. ☺
I loved this bag!!! I am beginning sewing with a sewing machine. I cannot wait to try this one. You are very calm and do an excellent job of teaching Us. Thank You for sharing Your skills with All of Us. Great JOB, LADIES!!! 😊👍🏼
I just finished making this pattern. It was a simple & straightforward pattern. I would use larger tea towels next time tho. I love that it's reversible. Thank you ladies.
Ali Mitchell The iron is awesome. Please share your photos of the bags when you make them. We love seeing our readers projects - www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I was walking through the grocery store and saw some beautiful tea towels and immediately thought they would make great tote bags. . . I've made 3 so far and have one more to make. (I bought all of the tea towels they had on display. . .lol .) So beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial.
That's brilliant Wanda. There are so many lovely teat owels available and they make great bags. We would love to see photos of your bag over on the website. Here is the link if you would like to share www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
The photos came through Wanda. So I will add them to the website with the wording you have here on RUclips. If there is anything else or different that you would like me to say please contact me through the website. Thank you for sending through your photos. :)
Thank you for this lovely idea! Love all your helpful tips and attention to detail! Hoping to make for Christmas gifts. I also want to use for baby shower gifts, better than paper bags for many reasons. A gift in a gift!
Wonderful! I’ve never seen such beautiful tea towels! I searched amazon and eBay and didn’t find anything like it. I would love to put these on my table at the craft fairs!
I am finding the same problem. I had these tea towels sitting in a cupboard for quite some time. I'm finding it a bit more difficult to find pretty or 'different' tea towels.. Most of them are dull and boring. These bags will make an excellent addition to your craft fair table.
Thank you Nancy. I like to make bags from those tea towels that would normally languish in the cupboard. They're too nice to use but then what do you do with them. 🙂
Oh wow what is going on with your iron it's amazing! I've never seen one do that before! No more burnt iron marks on the board! (It's a skill I've got) Amazing! I am so looking for one of those! And fab bag tutorial guys thank you :)
+Victoria Orr That's awesome Victoria, and thank you for your lovely comments. We would love to see photos of your bag and you can share them on our website www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/.
Wow! I can't wait to try this. I bought some tea towels a while back that ended up quite small after washing. My kitchen isn't very big so I'm going to make some mini tea towel tote bags to hang onto my hooks to hold my fruit and veggies in
Was wondering whether you could do a tutorial to make knitting needle holders? I love crafting and take my knitting and crochet everywhere but so far haven't found a holder for my hooks an needles that's actually suitable and not ridiculously overpriced.
Is this the sort of thing you are looking for www.alandacraft.com/easy-to-make-sewing-craft-tools-roll-up/. Otherwise if you email me contact@alandacraft.com with an idea or picture of what you are looking for I will see what I can do. No promises though.
That's awesome Marieke. Perhaps you would like to share some photos of your bag on our website, we love seeing our subscribers projects. Here is a link www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I really like this and have made two so far. Here's an important tip I believe..which I did on the second...you really need to extend your strap 1" beyond the top when laying it out...much more security in the handles...I'll be making more for gifts...o by the way I made mine out of some really cute canvas material....beach time! Thanks Again Lisa
Thanks for the tip Lisa. Great idea making them out of canvas. There are so many lovely patterns available on canvas. Would love to see your bags on the website, here is the link if you would like to share some photos with us www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Plastic Clips are vety handy. Your straight pins would benefit you in speed by pinning from right to left pr left to right. Yiu can sew right over the pin if placed opposite direction of your seam. Keep the heads of the pins back out of the way of thr seam & needle. 😎Ty lovely tutorial!
Jacky Hills You are going to love how easy this is to make Jacky. Ideal for someone starting out. I have made quite a few for gifts and with the lovely range of tea towels available you will want to keep making them. You might like to check out the one I made for my granddaughter where I put her picture on the front pocket using Terial magic ruclips.net/video/-Vzcl14FLb8/видео.html for just another idea.
Very nice demo of a tote !! Very well explained !! I will stitch one now !! Sure,it will make an excellent gift !! Your have soft,loving and caring hands Madam !! Thanks a tonne from India !!
Great Video... you directions were so easy to follow...I just love it.. I can't wait to go buy some tea towels! Thank you for such a great video! God Bless!
Darlene DeWees There are so many pretty tea towels available and they look great as tote bags. Don't forget to share your photos on the website when you make the bags. We love seeing our readers finished projects. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I think this is an amazing bag to make and I cannot wait until I get my tea towels so that I can get started on making this bag!!!! Your instruction is perfect and understandable...thanks so very much for sharing this....I just love it!! New subbie here!
Deborah Ring Thank you for your lovely comment Deborah. Don't forget you can share photos of your finished bags on our website - www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. We love seeing the results from our tutorials.
nicely done, you could also use this technique for walker bags. I think to prevent fraying, do pinking shears or use my serger. I would also sew around the rounded corners and then cut. Not being critical, I love this idea and after my surgery prayerfully be able to do more sewing in rehab.
Amina Adam Thank you Amina. We do have some more bags tutorials including one for a beach bag made from tea towels. Here is a link to the bag tutorials playlist ruclips.net/p/PLp1N6F-V-Q20rfsNSzySadiUaNT_L-tT4
Alanda Craft I just made one today using your instructions and some Egyptian tea towels!! I love that it is reversible. Here are a couple photos of the one I made: drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0By52oGhKT4F-b2hodE1ZVTk4aWc drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0By52oGhKT4F-N0tuSXo5TjZuamM (I hope that works). I wonder how much weight these will hold? I did notice a bit of fraying already on one of the seams on one side so I think I will need to put some fray glue on it and then I'm thinking of hand-stitching a flower (using the remaining handle fabric) to cover it.. Thanks again for this great video! I'm sure I will be making more soon.. they are addictive :)
karebearvan karebearvan Hopefully the fraystop will help. I guess it depends on the type of weave in the tea towel. So far, touch wood, we haven't experienced any problems with fraying. The flower was a great idea, very innovative. Your bag looks terrific. We would love to have you share the photos your bag on our website, so if you would like to share your project for all our readers to see, please click on the following link:- www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
karebearvan We've just published your project on our blog. Thanks so much for submitting it. If you would like us to add your name to the post let us know. You can view the post here: www.alandacraft.com/tea-towel-tote-bag/
I never imagined we could get something- (residents of California, in the USA ) need to go shopping with. what a wonderful craft and you had such nice colorful tea towels also. I liked your video and would recommend it to a friend,although most of my friends don't do the computer. They're missing out on so much. are you two ladies long time sewing friends? Who comes up with the most ideas? Love your accent, I enjoy the relaxed presentation that your demonstration has. I have never seen the rounded edge on a tote/shopping bag either, great idea with the plate.Thanks for some new ways to make a shopping bag for us. Thanks both of you! I have subscribed to your videos Bonnie
Thank you Bonnie. Yes we have friends for many years and we both love our craft.We discuss things over a cup of tea and just brainstorm, so we both come up with ideas. We have an online shop where we sell Brother ScanNCut cutting files and have just started adding quilting patterns. We also have the Alanda Craft Training Academy where we teach others how to master their Brother ScanN Cut and we are currently working on a Beginners Quilting Course.
It's easy Mary, and a great way to use up those pretty teatowels. Here is a link to the written instructions that may also help www.alandacraft.com/2014/07/02/the-three-tea-towel-dish-towel-tote-bag-tutorial/
I love it. I even think a non sewer like me can make this. These will be good to take grocery shopping as our supermarkets are going bag less very soon. Keep up the good work and happy sewing. Where are you from ? I am from Australia. Take care and thanks again. Carla
Only just discovered you both. Lovely, useful bag. 21:25 Rather than straight cutting and then clipping around curves use PINKING shears which is simpler and works well. Non of the Tea towels I see are this big or even as strong so I expect they are quite expensive. I probably will try to get fabric and cut to size. Limited income and frugal habits. Thanks so much.
I like the idea of using the pinking shears 😊. These were actually reasonably priced at the time, and they had been in the cupboard for quite a while. I am also finding that many of the newer tea towels are a lot smaller and not as good quality. Also budget conscious so always on the lookout for a bargain. Have had some success at the local op-shop in the past.
Love Your Videos....You Are Such a Great Teacher and Show Every Step With Such Great Detail. That Is So Helpful To Us Sewers That Are Just Learning. Very Informative and I Love Your Patience and Style...Thanks So Much For Sharing Your Skills With Us.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial.. I watched and paused and made my first ever bag along with the video! I am very happy with the result :-) :-) x x
That's great to hear Kath. I really love making these bags, I am working my way through my stash of tea towels that were languishing in the cupboard. They make great gifts as well. You can share photos of your bag on our website www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. We love seeing the results.
Very nice tutorial! This will be fun to make with my grand daughter! I love your videos! They are clear for directions & show the perfect amount of how-tos, without skipping things by going too fast or showing too much and getting boring. Spot on! I love the idea of using a plate to get the curved edges! VERY cute bags! I hope I can find some really bright colored, cute dish towels like the ones you used! Premade bags like this are expensive! These make GREAT Beach bags for surfing moms! Would make a great diaper bag too! ;) Do you have a link to some bright tea towels if we can't find cute ones like yours at our local dollar store? GREAT idea! Love it! Maybe my granddaughter will make me one too? This is a perfect starter project! Thanks SO much for the ideas!
Thank you Carol. I am so happy you like the tutorial. These bags, apart from being easy to make, are so practical and look great. Maybe you could try Amazon or eBay. I typed 'pretty tea towels into Amazon and there were a few nice ones. Of course the trick is finding ones that don't have a large feature or one way pattern. You two are going to have so much fun finding the right tea towels and making these. :)
Thanks again Alanda Craft ! These are REALLY CUTE!!! I think the 6 yr old will do a great job on this, AND it's a GREAT confidence-builder too! AND makes a REALLY kewl bag for mom and dad!!!
Brilliant tutorial! I might try one of these with a pocket on the inside. Could you possibly do a tutorial for this and also one with a zipper to close the top of the bag please? Brilliant idea using tea towels! 😊
If you do a zipper it needs to be put in before sewing the sides of the bag. I believe the zipper should be 1" on ea side smaller with than the bag.(2" total)
what type of sewing foot will be the best to use on this ..... these are super cute thank you both for showing us how to do this so well explain thank you.... am going to try to make this may GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU BOTH
I know it's old but this is the best and simplest way to make a tote. Have you updated it somewhere to include interfacing and box corners. EXCELLENT JOB
great tutorial. Nice and easy way to make great gifts. The only thing I noticed was there was no backstitching being done. Especially needed when sewing on the straps and at the bottom of the curves. thanks for making this.
Really lovely! Wouldn’t these make a great school project for boys and girls.? Easy and green! By chance are you from Australia? My daughter lives in Perth. Thanks for this great tutorial.
Yes Peggy we are from Australia, although I (Wanda) am originally from New Zealand. We are on the other side of the Continent from your daughter. I have only been to Perth a couple of times and it is very lovely. I agree that these bags would be ideal sewing projects for kids. 😃
No not really Kristal. It's just the way I was taught as well. There are times when I pin perpendicular as well. But old habits die hard. It depends on what I am pinning at the time.
Thank you LaShanna, (what a lovely name). No I didn't make the sweater, I haven't done any knitting for quite some time although there was a time when I was always knitting. Especially when the kids were small.
You would need to cut the tea towel in half and turn the back part around so that it is facing up the way you want it and then join the two pieces back together. Here is a link to one of our Reader's Projects where she has done this. www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/12/readers-project-pats-three-tea-towel-bag/
I read some of the comments about your videos, and yes I would like a video on how to make that cute pincushion also. (The one that was in your tote/shopping bag video. Thanks again Bonnie
We have done a few bag videos Bonnie, did you mean the pink pincushion with the cathedral window look or the stained glass window embroidered pincushion.
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Beautiful and MUCH easier than many other videos. Thank you for showing slowly how to make this beautiful bag. 🥰
You are most welcome Brenda 😊. This is such a great way to use up those lovely teal towels. We also have a beach bag made from 2 microfibre tea towels you may be interested in. Here is a link www.alandacraft.com/2015/02/27/two-teatowel-drawstring-beach-bag/
This would make great holiday gifts. Or take a gift to a get together. The bag would be a gift to present the gift.
Hi Alanda you are amazing i always like to watch the older tutorials and just keeps me up on how you make the simplest projects are great thanks again
Thank you for your lovely comment Melinda. :)
a lovely housewarming gift, I ♥ boxed corners
Absolutely Susie, I hadn't thought to use these as housewarming gifts, what a great idea.
The beginners quilter class sounds like just what I need .Thanks for the reply
I have watched so many tutorials. Every one looks so difficult that I actually get bored! You make it look easy and interesting! Thank You!
Thank you CiCi. 😃
Perfect for grocery shopping and other activities that may require laundering more often. This project is perfect to customize style with your everyday duties. Love the idea of using easy to find fabric options. Thank you so much for a fun and easy project.
Thank you Linda. :)
This is so easy to understand. Simply awesome. Thank you so much.
very great teacher step by step walk through the project was great thx for sure I'll try sewing the bag
Thank you Shameena :)
Great. Very easy to follow. Thanks.
Glad you liked the tutorial Padma. This is great way to use up those pretty tea towels.
You made this look so easy to make! Can’t wait to make this!! 😻
These tea towel bags are easy to make, and it's a great way us up those lovely tea towels that we don't want to use because they are too nice.Have fun.
I just love you two ladies thank you so much for the easy detailed bags.. :) I made your envelope pillowcases for throw pillows.. thank you. This Alfred's wife..
Thank you for your lovely comment Alfred's wife 😀. We would love to see your pillowcases, Here is a link if you would like to share your projects with us and our readers www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I love your relaxed style of working. Beautiful bag! Tea towels have a whole new purpose now, thank you very much.
+eileenfb1948 lol, I agree Eileen. I definitely look at tea towels in a new light now - do I want them to dry up the dishes or hmmm that would make a nice bag.
I need to know how to make a dish towel hanging bag like the old fashion nappy bag
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I really like this idea! Thank you so much for making a tutorial on this wonderful three tea towel bag! Cheers!
Thank you very much . Going to use up my quilt scraps .✂️✂️✂️👍🤔🇨🇦
You are most welcome Heather. 😃
Very clever. I love it.
Thank you Georgia. I love making up pretty tea towels as bags. Great for those souvenir tea towels that you pick up on holiday as well. You can see some of the tea towel bags that our readers have made on our website, here is the link www.alandacraft.com/?s=tea+towel+bag
Really enjoyed making these. Great clear instructions. Will be making more for presents.
That;s great to hear Jeannine. They do make great presents. :)
Very good tutorial, easy to follow instructions, clear as can be. Thank you for we novices!
You are most welcome JoAnn, thank you for your lovely comment. I find this such a nice way to use those pretty tea towels that would normally sit in the cupboard.
Oml I'm going to make a tonne of these for Christmas presents!! They are awesome, and tea towels are strong and usually come in packs of three!
My grandaughter uses hers all the time for work and shopping, she loves them. There are so many lovely teatowels available. Just remember to get ones with non-directional prints or you will need to cut them and turn one side around, so both sides face the right way. You might like to see what one of our readers sent through when she made her bag www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/12/readers-project-pats-three-tea-towel-bag/
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Love how simple it is to make.even at a last minute
These make great gifts, Sandy. I don't know if you have seen our two tea towel bag as well. My grandaughter uses hers when she goes to the beach. Here is a link in case you are interested www.alandacraft.com/two-teatowel-drawstring-beach-bag/
love the simplicity of this bag. I am making a few for grocery bags. Also, just a tip, I use my 45mm rotary cutter to go around the bowls.. lol And when some new people might want to use a walking foot. TY again for quick ideas. Y'all do a bang up job with instructions.
+carylanne rosten Thanks for the tips Carlyanne. It's always good to get helpful feedback.
What a GREAT idea!!! These look SO fun! Summer is here, so perfect time for crafts & sewing for the kids/ grand kids!!!
These will be great for the beach or add another folded towel in the middle with that waterproof fabric for a diaper bag too! I hadn't thought about a grocery bag! Great idea!!!
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Thank you so much, for doing this tutorial. I made this bag, and everyone is impressed x
Excellent Jane. Perhaps you would like to share some photos on the website, we would love to see your bag. Here is the link if you are interested www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Thank you for the easiest ‘how to,’ on Utube. And done with tea towels, Bravo. !!!! 👏 👍🏻🌹👍🏻
Thank you Shirley. :) These are such fun to make and such a great way to use up those pretty tea towels.
I made my first and it went as smooth as your tutorial :) thank you for sharing your talents and look forward to watching many more. Keep the tutorials coming I'll be watching for you!
Cheryl Mccuistion We would love to see your bags Cheryl. If you would like to share your project with us on our blog click on the following link:- www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Great video...
It's like you produce your own internal Valium. You are so calm & patient during the presentation...
I'm looking forward to getting back into a hobby I'd almost forgotten. ☺
What a lovely comment. Thank you. :)
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you so much for sharing I love it no more plastic bags 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
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Thank you. AWESOME teacher!
Thank you Paticia 😊
Thank you!! I’m learning how to sew. Your instructions were so easy to follow🇨🇦
Thank you Candace. 😊
I loved this bag!!! I am beginning sewing with a sewing machine. I cannot wait to try this one. You are very calm and do an excellent job of teaching Us. Thank You for sharing Your skills with All of Us. Great JOB, LADIES!!! 😊👍🏼
Thank you Dalaine :) There are so many really lovely tea towels available, and they look great when they are done.
Dalaine Bloom you'll really like it. Very easy....please look up my tip. I'm much happier with the handles done that way, I think you will be as well
I just finished making this pattern. It was a simple & straightforward pattern. I would use larger tea towels next time tho. I love that it's reversible. Thank you ladies.
Excellent. I would love to see your bag. Here is a link if you would like to share some photos to the website www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Very clever and so so cute too. I love bags!!!!! I love the way you teach too, nice and peaceful.
Thank you for your lovely comment Jeanette. I love finding new tea towels that I can convert into these bags. :)
I just love your iron! I can't wait to try making these bags
Ali Mitchell The iron is awesome. Please share your photos of the bags when you make them. We love seeing our readers projects - www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Great and simple project !! Love the colors!
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I was walking through the grocery store and saw some beautiful tea towels and immediately thought they would make great tote bags. . . I've made 3 so far and have one more to make. (I bought all of the tea towels they had on display. . .lol .) So beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial.
That's brilliant Wanda. There are so many lovely teat owels available and they make great bags.
We would love to see photos of your bag over on the website. Here is the link if you would like to share www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I tried to upload but it didn't work. . . tried 3 times.
The photos came through Wanda. So I will add them to the website with
the wording you have here on RUclips. If there is anything else or
different that you would like me to say please contact me through the
website. Thank you for sending through your photos. :)
Thank you for this lovely idea! Love all your helpful tips and attention to detail! Hoping to make for Christmas gifts. I also want to use for baby shower gifts, better than paper bags for many reasons. A gift in a gift!
What a great idea. A new mum would love to receive one of these handy bags filled with useful baby items. As you say A gift in a gift. :)
YES! thank you friend!
Wonderful! I’ve never seen such beautiful tea towels! I searched amazon and eBay and didn’t find anything like it. I would love to put these on my table at the craft fairs!
I am finding the same problem. I had these tea towels sitting in a cupboard for quite some time. I'm finding it a bit more difficult to find pretty or 'different' tea towels.. Most of them are dull and boring. These bags will make an excellent addition to your craft fair table.
love this...now i would have gone around the whole thing then turned it...love this...
What a super idea! Thank you, I look forward to using this clever technique.
Great idea to use surplus teatowels or use stash.
Liz, Hobart, Tasmania.
Thank you Liz.
How can anyone hit dislike? Great method, thank you
Probably because the woman's voice was so boring ..... but good video.
+Nigel Walsh hey nige you sound a little negative why don't you go and watch a man's video instead of downing this good lady's...😐?
Just lovely!!! Thank u for sharing..
Thank you Nancy. I like to make bags from those tea towels that would normally languish in the cupboard. They're too nice to use but then what do you do with them. 🙂
Oh wow what is going on with your iron it's amazing! I've never seen one do that before! No more burnt iron marks on the board! (It's a skill I've got) Amazing! I am so looking for one of those! And fab bag tutorial guys thank you :)
The iron just amazing Lala. Here is a link to our review on it www.alandacraft.com/2017/04/15/oliso-iron-review/.
Great video, I'm a beginner very easy and a fab project I've loved making my bag
+Victoria Orr That's awesome Victoria, and thank you for your lovely comments. We would love to see photos of your bag and you can share them on our website www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/.
Wow! I can't wait to try this. I bought some tea towels a while back that ended up quite small after washing. My kitchen isn't very big so I'm going to make some mini tea towel tote bags to hang onto my hooks to hold my fruit and veggies in
What a great idea Sue :). I hadn't thought of using them for holding fruit and veggies.
Was wondering whether you could do a tutorial to make knitting needle holders? I love crafting and take my knitting and crochet everywhere but so far haven't found a holder for my hooks an needles that's actually suitable and not ridiculously overpriced.
Is this the sort of thing you are looking for www.alandacraft.com/easy-to-make-sewing-craft-tools-roll-up/. Otherwise if you email me contact@alandacraft.com with an idea or picture of what you are looking for I will see what I can do. No promises though.
Brilliant thank you. I'll definitely be making one of those. I'll send a picture once it's done either via email or Facebook. 😀
That's great Sue. Here is a link to share your project on the website www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Hi love your idea ladies. Very creative. Thank you
Thank you Gladys.These are so easy to make and its a great way to use up excess tea towels.
Thanks so much for this lovely tutorial. I just made my very first bag and I am so very proud of it. 😍
That's awesome Marieke. Perhaps you would like to share some photos of your bag on our website, we love seeing our subscribers projects. Here is a link www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Alanda Craft I totally just did! Thanks!
Thank you Marieke. The photo is now up on the website and on our Facebook page. www.alandacraft.com/cat-in-the-hat-tea-towel-bag/
I really like this and have made two so far. Here's an important tip I believe..which I did on the second...you really need to extend your strap 1" beyond the top when laying it out...much more security in the handles...I'll be making more for gifts...o by the way I made mine out of some really cute canvas material....beach time! Thanks Again Lisa
Thanks for the tip Lisa. Great idea making them out of canvas. There are so many lovely patterns available on canvas. Would love to see your bags on the website, here is the link if you would like to share some photos with us www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Lisa Lensgraf
Plastic Clips are vety handy. Your straight pins would benefit you in speed by pinning from right to left pr left to right. Yiu can sew right over the pin if placed opposite direction of your seam. Keep the heads of the pins back out of the way of thr seam & needle. 😎Ty lovely tutorial!
Thanks for the tips Mary Jane. Since doing this video we have discovered plastic clips and do like using them. :)
This was so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. With love from Trinidad and Tobago
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I have just finished making this bag thank you very much so easy to make I am so happy. 😀😁
Thank you Su. Your lovely bag is up on the website -www.alandacraft.com/readers-project-three-tea-towel-bag/. I do love the tea towels you have used.
Your towel is SO CUTE...Where do you find your towels...
So Lovely & so simple! thank you , I'm off to find some tea towels now!
+Maggie Warke That's excellent Maggie. I have made heaps of these for gifts and everyone who gets one, loves it.
i've never made a bag before but im going to give this a go, thanks so much for the tutorial
Jacky Hills You are going to love how easy this is to make Jacky. Ideal for someone starting out. I have made quite a few for gifts and with the lovely range of tea towels available you will want to keep making them. You might like to check out the one I made for my granddaughter where I put her picture on the front pocket using Terial magic ruclips.net/video/-Vzcl14FLb8/видео.html for just another idea.
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So handy! Your the best...I ve watch many of your video's...thank you
Thank you Jean. Lovely to hear that you like our videos. 😊
Tq. Lovely colors
Thank you :)
Very nice demo of a tote !! Very well explained !! I will stitch one now !! Sure,it will make an excellent gift !!
Your have soft,loving and caring hands Madam !!
Thanks a tonne from India !!
Thank you for your lovely comment Seema. These bags a great way to use up those pretty tea towels that are often hidden away in a cupboard. 🙂
13:28 as a beginner, this is genius!! Thank you so much and for the time saving hint ladies!
Happy we were able to help. 🙂
Hello beautiful
Great Video... you directions were so easy to follow...I just love it.. I can't wait to go buy some tea towels! Thank you for such a great video! God Bless!
Darlene DeWees There are so many pretty tea towels available and they look great as tote bags. Don't forget to share your photos on the website when you make the bags. We love seeing our readers finished projects. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
I think this is an amazing bag to make and I cannot wait until I get my tea towels so that I can get started on making this bag!!!! Your instruction is perfect and understandable...thanks so very much for sharing this....I just love it!! New subbie here!
Deborah Ring Thank you for your lovely comment Deborah. Don't forget you can share photos of your finished bags on our website - www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. We love seeing the results from our tutorials.
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nicely done, you could also use this technique for walker bags. I think to prevent fraying, do pinking shears or use my serger. I would also sew around the rounded corners and then cut. Not being critical, I love this idea and after my surgery prayerfully be able to do more sewing in rehab.
Very cleaver project! Can't wait to try it. Thank you
very impressed learnt a lot looking forward for more
Amina Adam Thank you Amina. We do have some more bags tutorials including one for a beach bag made from tea towels. Here is a link to the bag tutorials playlist ruclips.net/p/PLp1N6F-V-Q20rfsNSzySadiUaNT_L-tT4
Thank you for being so thorough with the instructions! i'm excited to try this :)
karebearvan Thank you for your comment. These bags are so easy to make. and with all the gorgeous tea towels available you can have heaps of them.
Alanda Craft I just made one today using your instructions and some Egyptian tea towels!! I love that it is reversible. Here are a couple photos of the one I made: drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0By52oGhKT4F-b2hodE1ZVTk4aWc drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0By52oGhKT4F-N0tuSXo5TjZuamM (I hope that works). I wonder how much weight these will hold? I did notice a bit of fraying already on one of the seams on one side so I think I will need to put some fray glue on it and then I'm thinking of hand-stitching a flower (using the remaining handle fabric) to cover it.. Thanks again for this great video! I'm sure I will be making more soon.. they are addictive :)
karebearvan karebearvan Hopefully the fraystop will help. I guess it depends on the type of weave in the tea towel. So far, touch wood, we haven't experienced any problems with fraying. The flower was a great idea, very innovative. Your bag looks terrific. We would love to have you share the photos your bag on our website, so if you would like to share your project for all our readers to see, please click on the following link:- www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Alanda Craft Thanks for the compliment :) So far so good with the fray stop. And I just uploaded the pix to your site.
karebearvan We've just published your project on our blog. Thanks so much for submitting it. If you would like us to add your name to the post let us know. You can view the post here: www.alandacraft.com/tea-towel-tote-bag/
very good tutorisls
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for sharing this great tutorial.
You are most welcome :)
I never imagined we could get something- (residents of California, in the USA ) need to go shopping with. what a wonderful craft and you had such nice colorful tea towels also. I liked your video and would recommend it to a friend,although most of my friends don't do the computer. They're missing out on so much. are you two ladies long time sewing friends? Who comes up with the most ideas? Love your accent, I enjoy the relaxed presentation that your demonstration has. I have never seen the rounded edge on a tote/shopping bag either, great idea with the plate.Thanks for some new ways to make a shopping bag for us. Thanks both of you! I have subscribed to your videos Bonnie
Thank you Bonnie. Yes we have friends for many years and we both love our craft.We discuss things over a cup of tea and just brainstorm, so we both come up with ideas. We have an online shop where we sell Brother ScanNCut cutting files and have just started adding quilting patterns. We also have the Alanda Craft Training Academy where we teach others how to master their Brother ScanN Cut and we are currently working on a Beginners Quilting Course.
You really amaze me.I want to try this .I just hope I can do it!
It's easy Mary, and a great way to use up those pretty teatowels. Here is a link to the written instructions that may also help www.alandacraft.com/2014/07/02/the-three-tea-towel-dish-towel-tote-bag-tutorial/
I love it. I even think a non sewer like me can make this. These will be good to take grocery shopping as our supermarkets are going bag less very soon. Keep up the good work and happy sewing. Where are you from ? I am from Australia. Take care and thanks again.
Carla
Great idea! Only problem is your tea towels are twice the size of ours in the US. But great use for my small pieces of fabric.
Great tip Linda. I wasn't aware that your tea towels are smaller than ours.
That was great. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the great tutorial.
Only just discovered you both. Lovely, useful bag. 21:25 Rather than straight cutting and then clipping around curves use PINKING shears which is simpler and works well. Non of the Tea towels I see are this big or even as strong so I expect they are quite expensive. I probably will try to get fabric and cut to size. Limited income and frugal habits. Thanks so much.
I like the idea of using the pinking shears 😊. These were actually reasonably priced at the time, and they had been in the cupboard for quite a while. I am also finding that many of the newer tea towels are a lot smaller and not as good quality. Also budget conscious so always on the lookout for a bargain. Have had some success at the local op-shop in the past.
Love Your Videos....You Are Such a Great Teacher and Show Every Step With Such Great Detail. That Is So Helpful To Us Sewers That Are Just Learning. Very Informative and I
Love Your Patience and Style...Thanks So Much For Sharing Your Skills With Us.
Thank you for these lovely comments Linda, it is always nice to receive such awesome feedback. :)
Linda Shaffer
👍😁 Love it can't wait to try it
you two are so cute
awww thank you Cecilia 😊 And we manage it without even trying LOL.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial.. I watched and paused and made my first ever bag along with the video! I am very happy with the result :-) :-) x x
That's great to hear Kath. I really love making these bags, I am working my way through my stash of tea towels that were languishing in the cupboard. They make great gifts as well. You can share photos of your bag on our website www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. We love seeing the results.
+Alanda Craft oh wowee can't wait to try this out!!! I bought 3 tea towels just today....great and easy to understand tutorial😊 thanks a lot gals x
Hello beautiful
Very nice tutorial! This will be fun to make with my grand daughter! I love your videos! They are clear for directions & show the perfect amount of how-tos, without skipping things by going too fast or showing too much and getting boring. Spot on!
I love the idea of using a plate to get the curved edges!
VERY cute bags! I hope I can find some really bright colored, cute dish towels like the ones you used! Premade bags like this are expensive! These make GREAT Beach bags for surfing moms! Would make a great diaper bag too! ;)
Do you have a link to some bright tea towels if we can't find cute ones like yours at our local dollar store? GREAT idea! Love it! Maybe my granddaughter will make me one too?
This is a perfect starter project! Thanks SO much for the ideas!
Thank you Carol. I am so happy you like the tutorial. These bags, apart from being easy to make, are so practical and look great. Maybe you could try Amazon or eBay. I typed 'pretty tea towels into Amazon and there were a few nice ones. Of course the trick is finding ones that don't have a large feature or one way pattern. You two are going to have so much fun finding the right tea towels and making these. :)
Thanks again Alanda Craft !
These are REALLY CUTE!!! I think the 6 yr old will do a great job on this, AND it's a GREAT confidence-builder too! AND makes a REALLY kewl bag for mom and dad!!!
Going into my tea towel draw now.....
Brilliant tutorial! I might try one of these with a pocket on the inside. Could you possibly do a tutorial for this and also one with a zipper to close the top of the bag please? Brilliant idea using tea towels! 😊
If you do a zipper it needs to be put in before sewing the sides of the bag. I believe the zipper should be 1" on ea side smaller with than the bag.(2" total)
Thanks for a great video! Well done! Love it!
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what type of sewing foot will be the best to use on this ..... these are super cute thank you both for showing us how to do this so well explain thank you.... am going to try to make this may GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU BOTH
Thank you for your lovely comment Patricia 🙂. We just used the regular sewing foot that came with the machine to make these bags.
I know it's old but this is the best and simplest way to make a tote. Have you updated it somewhere to include interfacing and box corners. EXCELLENT JOB
No we haven't done an update Amelia, but now you have mentioned it, I will add it to the list of things to do. :)
Oh, that is lovely!
Lavenderrose73 And they are so easy to make.
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great tutorial. Nice and easy way to make great gifts. The only thing I noticed was there was no backstitching being done. Especially needed when sewing on the straps and at the bottom of the curves. thanks for making this.
Hello beautiful
Excellent tutorial. Well explained every step, and easy to understand.
What type of iron did you use please?
Glad you liked the tutorial. The iron we use is called an Oliso Iron. You can see our review of it here: www.alandacraft.com/oliso-iron-review/
Really lovely! Wouldn’t these make a great school project for boys and girls.? Easy and green!
By chance are you from Australia? My daughter lives in Perth.
Thanks for this great tutorial.
Yes Peggy we are from Australia, although I (Wanda) am originally from New Zealand. We are on the other side of the Continent from your daughter. I have only been to Perth a couple of times and it is very lovely. I agree that these bags would be ideal sewing projects for kids. 😃
I hope you both are safe. We have been so worried about the east coasters , with the catastrophic fires .
This is great. Gosh, your hands remind me of my mother's. :)
Hello beautiful
Your tutorials are lovely! I notice you pin parallel to the seam. I was taught to pin perpendicular. Is there an advantage to the way you pin?
No not really Kristal. It's just the way I was taught as well. There are times when I pin perpendicular as well. But old habits die hard. It depends on what I am pinning at the time.
I'm want to make one too!
I cant wait to try it!!
They are quick, easy and fun to make. My grandaughters all love the funky ones I have made them.
Amazing..
Very nice.
Thank you Shirley :)
Very impressed of the outcome. Neat and perfect. Really I would like to know where one can buy dish towel material. Please assist me
As a weaver this will come in super handy. Also, did you knit the gray sweater that you're wearing at the end of the video? It's very lovely.
Thank you LaShanna, (what a lovely name). No I didn't make the sweater, I haven't done any knitting for quite some time although there was a time when I was always knitting. Especially when the kids were small.
I absolutely LOVE this. I’m a newbie to sewing. How would I make this work on directional prints.
You would need to cut the tea towel in half and turn the back part around so that it is facing up the way you want it and then join the two pieces back together. Here is a link to one of our Reader's Projects where she has done this. www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/12/readers-project-pats-three-tea-towel-bag/
Alanda Craft thank you. I was hoping there was a trick so I wouldn’t have to cut and sew the tea towel. Appreciate the reply and the link.
Nice tote bag
Thank you. :)
Love it
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Niccccceeeeee.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice. I'm a pinner too.
@Nyon MC thank you for your lovely comment.
I read some of the comments about your videos, and yes I would like a video on how to make that cute pincushion also. (The one that was in your tote/shopping bag video. Thanks again Bonnie
We have done a few bag videos Bonnie, did you mean the pink pincushion with the cathedral window look or the stained glass window embroidered pincushion.
bellas gracias x compartir
Thank you Flora :)
Great tutorial! I love clear instructions. What type of chalk runner are you using?