Four Boxed bag variations from one size fabric understanding corners how to sew upholstery fabric
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2023
- What started out to be an experiment in what I could do with an odd shaped fabric piece, ended up being an example of the differences with boxed corners.
All fabric started off the same size. See how different corners affect the outcome of your bags.
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I'm so happy you are able to return to sewing! I really enjoy learning from your tutorials. I want to share a tip from my visually impaired Aunt about bag linings. When you make the lining a light color it is much easier to find things in your bag. Thanks for another great tutorial!
That's a clever tip! I must remember that, thanks.
Absolutely True!
That's a great tip Connie. I keep grabbing fabric I want to get rid of, instead of thinking first.
Not sewing yet this was filmed some weeks back😄
Was just thinking about how dirt proof the darker ones would be😊
New to your channel and love your tutorials. Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Christine, for this video! I have never boxed the top of bags, just the bottom. I think I will need to try this! I appreciate all you do for the sewing community!
You are so welcome!😄
Hear, Hear 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
All the bags are nifty. I like the second from left as it’s viewed on screen (your right). Probably b/c of how the fabric sits. Enjoyed the various corner cuts, especially when the top is slightly smaller. Good design. I prefer to make my boxy bags Dopp style b/c the zip opens across the top AND down the ends a bit. For me it improves access. It’s wonderful to see you sewing again. I hope you’re not overdoing. We all have a vested interest in you - you’re our Sewing Guru and Inspiration Guide! Thanks for a great show. ❤
Thanks Cyn. Not quite back to sewing just yet. I really like the dopp style too 😄
Thank you Christine for sharing your knowledge with us. You are such a wonderful teacher. ❤
You are so welcome Brenda. Thank you 😊
The tapered bag is my fav because it's unexpected ❤
I think it's mine too 😊
This was very informative! I like the tapered one . I want to make one for travel .lining would be shower curtain for easy wiping down. I like that no hardware cause I didn’t have any . LOL . I have zippers . The short handle is good for me as it it be toiletry boxed bags.
Thank you for a very good video. I hope you are recovering nicely .
Thanks Berniece. Getting there slowly 🐌
I'm glad to see the sling is gone. This is a nice tutorial. Thank you😊
I still have the sling. This was the last video I made prior to surgery 😀
Hello Christine, so good to see you minus your sling. Don’t go overdoing it though. I love your demos.
Still have the sling Annette. This was filmed the day before surgery. 9 days to go 😄
Great demonstration of how the boxing changes the shape of the bag…when I’m working, despite review prior, some how I still get confused; hopefully seeing the effects on the same sized materials will help thing stick:)
Thanks Karen😊
I like them all but I love the way the taper adds that detail and special look, just like your other tapered tote stepped it up a notch. Stay well, I bet your mind is going onto overload by now. lol😄
Thanks Judi. Can't wait to get back to it again 😄
This was an excellent demonstration! The value you have provided in this video Christine is fantastic! I loved the tapered look of bag #4 and the unique, hard to find shape of bag #1. All of the bags are lovely, yet it 1 & 4 that bring variety and I bet these would sell fastest since their shapes are unique. Thank you!
Thanks Ratts. I like those ones too 😀
I loved this tutorial. My favorite was the one with the different size box corners. I’ve never seen handles put in like this, I learned a whole lot from this video, thank you so much.
You are so welcome Debbie. Thank you😊
Thanks for this exploration, really surprising to me how the final shapes differed! Love it. And the tapered bag is awesome❤
It's incredible the difference a little corner can make 😀
I never thought of boxing the top before. I like the tapered bag. Thanks for sharing
Me too Cynthia. Thank you 😄
I really like the tapered bag the best, but they are all very nice. Thank you for the great video
Thanks so much Barb😁
Another great video. The mystery of boxed corners explained. Best of all the tip with the tape on the zip I learnt where I have been going astray!. Thank you. Arm looks good.
Thanks Shirley. ☺️
Thanks for another great tutorial Christine. It was great to see and compare the different sizes of boxed corners. Good to see you’re back sewing.
Thanks Margaret. Not sewing yet, but very soon 😊
Thank you so much, Christine. I love your tutorials. Many greetings from Bavaria, Susanne
Glad you like them Susanne. Thank you 😄
Thank you, I like them all, but I think a longer single handle would be preferable. Maybe tabs at the ends of both zippers with removable handle? It's all good. Praying for quick healing!
Thanks Sandy. The removable handle is a great idea 😄
I like the one with the tapered sides! Not seen that before. Thanks!
Glad you like it Lorraine. Thank you 😊
This is cool. I like the tappered one too i might make my son lunch bag for scool like this. Also i like the short bag to keep sna ks in for my son when we are on the road or little toys. Love these
Thank you. I like the tapered one too😁
Thank you Christine ! I’m currently making my first boxed bag with larger dimensions than most and I’ve been racking my brain trying to envision what different size cutouts would make. I’m saving this 👍🏼❤️
That's wonderful Brenda. Good luck with your first bag😁
The Feedback from customers and their ideas is the best input for a seller. Sometimes people come up with surprising and interesting Stuff which they would buy.. but not make themselves. I really like that exchange!
I do too Bea. I often ask my customers what they think of certain products. It's always nice to get someone elses opinion😀
Love this tutorial!!! Thank you for the great comparison of Boxy Bags! They’re adorable!
Thanks Loraine ☺️
I appreciated your doing these samples to see the differences
Thanks Patricia😀
Thank you so much. You make it look easy. I like the tapered look. 😊❤️
You are so welcome Melanie 😀
Absolutely love your tutorials!
Thank you Judith 😄
Good to see you moving your arm so well.
Haha, this video was made the day before surgery Sheri. It was still working then 😀
You are a good teacher
Thanks Heather😁
Thank you Christine . Glad to see you going strong .
Thanks Mary. ☺️
Love them all!! I really enjoy watching your videos, thanks so much for posting 😊
You're very welcome. Thank you😁
I just returned😊 from a trip to NSW, Mayfield, where I spent over $400 AU on fabric at Spotlight. What a GREAT store....however your prices on yardage/meters are more than double in the States.
I agree. Our fabric prices are crazy 😋
Good to see you back and doing well ❤ always watching you and constantly learning. Thanks❗️❤️💪
I appreciate that Elayne. Thank you 😄
Thank you so much for this video. I just made one and it came out absolutely stunning. Only mistake i made was one handle is twisted 🤣
Oh, that's so easy to do Kati. I've done it many times😁
Thank you, Christine. I love and learn a lot from your excellent tutorials. ❤ All you items are wonderful!
Thank you so much😁
Thank you for your tutorial. I love making bags and pouches and your tips will improve my technique and definitively make it easier to make the boxy pouch!👍🏻😊
You are so welcome Lucy 😀
This was super helpful! I’ve been trying to figure out the geometry of boxed corners since I’ve been modifying some tote bag patterns. Thank you for sharing!
You're so welcome! Thank you 😄
You have taught me so much thank you😊
You are so welcome Vicki. Thank you 😊
Superb video, Christine!
Many thanks Karen😊
Really like these bags showing variations. Thank you for a very clear tutorial.
You're very welcome Judith 😀
Thank you for showing the variants it is really helpful for new sewers to conceptualize. I too like the side angled shape of the last one. 👌 🪡
You're very welcome. Thank you😀
Hi Christine. It’s great to see you doing so well and without your sling already. As ever I love your tutorials. They are so clear and easy to follow - thank you
You are so welcome Aideen. Thank you 😊
Great instructional tutorial! Thank you! 😊
You are so welcome Pam 😀
Very nice work.❤
Thank you Alice Cheers!😀
Absolutely wonderful tutorial so enjoyed watching it and also learning new ways with boxing the corners. Your explanation is so clear and precise, thank you
Glad it was helpful Linda. Thank you 😄
Thank you Christine, you have inspired me to use my skills in a different way, in order to make a difference!
That's so lovely Caroline. Thank you😁
Very good video. You describe everything so well. Thanks.
You're very welcome Faye. Thank you😁
I was sitting here thinking, ‘I wonder how it would look with smaller boxed corners at the top.’ Et voilà! You decided to do just that, and it looks fab. I enjoyed your comparisons and insights. Thank you for another excellent video.
You're most welcome Sharon. Thank you😀
Thank you so much for this demonstration, it really helps me understand how my bags will turn out with different sized boxed corners. I like the size of the handles, the formula you used will be perfect for my bags!
You're very welcome Dena. Thank you😊
Thank you so much ❤ lovely work hopefully I can work this into some things I am making for charity stalls for a good friend bless you loved the tapered bag the best x
Thank you Catherine. I like that one the best too😀
Great video Christine, so interesting. I like the one with the uneven corners the best, didn't particularly like the one with the biggest corners, although I would probably like it without the handles. Thank you
I totally agree!😄
These bags are super good looking. You are enjoyable to watch. Thank you so much. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel 😀
Thanks Christine
You're most welcome Bev😊
Another great video. Hope the shoulder is doing well.
Thanks Pat. Hope to be back sewing next week 😄
The 3" corner bag lined with the foil insulation would make a cute lunch box, plus it would add structure, loved the instructions
Thanks Karen. I agree, it would be perfect 😀
So happy your arm is healed and you are doing well! I like them all but if I had to choose, I like the shorter more square one- just because it’s a little different shape. I think if the measurements were a little different, this would make a nice casserole holder or pie carrier for a potluck or to take to a party. Thank you for this video. It was so nice to see what a little different measurement of the corner can make them look so different.
I love the idea of a casserole holder. Thank you 😄
Thank you for this video. Great comparison. I think they would be better with a single longer strap. :)
Thanks Kimberly. A long handle would suit better 😄
Thanks, learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful Beatrix 😀
Have you thought if you place the zipper 20:57 with the extra length to be at the closed end instead of at the opening, that it will be much easier to top stitch the zipper when you’re sewing one piece of fabric.
Yes. It occurred to me when I was sewing it Sandi 😀
So happy to see you back! How’s the shoulder doing? Once again a wonderful video. Going to try this bag this week.😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks Debbie. Did this video before surgery. Going well though. Only 9 days to go 😄
The larger boxed corners adding a taper with a narrower box at the top interests me. I’d rather use matching fabric for the handles though.
Thanks Duncan. I tend to use a lot of strapping as it saves me so much time😁
Fantastic ❤
Thanks Cynthia 🤗
So cute🤗💗
Thanks Sandi😁
Thanks!
Thank you so much Shannon ☺️
I'm so glad to see you back, Christine.Thank you for this class. I learn a lot of you. You are a good teacher. I love the big bag, I will make it as soon as possible. Take care Christine.🤗
Thank you so much Astrid ☺️
Dear Christine, you forgot to mention the prize from the bag to sell. Can you send me the prizes please. Thank you so much.
@astridooiberg do you mean the price Astrid? I don't have any prizes 😄
I'll probably price them at $25 each
Thank you, Christine.
Nice bags.
Thanks Lucille ☺️
I actually like the shorter handles. I can carry it on my wrist.
That's a good idea Patricia😀
As to the "floopy" bags: I would have used a firm interfacing rather than the wadding/batting. I agree that the handles are too short for all of the bags. I did find it challenging to keep the variables straight in my head with going back and forth from each bag. Since you have so much free fabric, why not use some of the more uninteresting fabrics as the interfacing? I'm sure your machine could handle that no problem! --unless it would make the bag too heavy??? I have used clean heavy plastic packaging as interfacing in bags. It adds more water proofing and helps keep the plastic that cannot be recycled out of the landfill. Thanks for showing the boxing at the top as well as the bottom. I have only seen videos similar to yours with boxing on the bottom, but it helps solve what to do with the ends of the zip nicely. Thank you!!
Thanks Amrita. I do occasionally use the upholstery fabric as lining too. The cotton one I used I have in abundance too, and need to use it up 😀
I really appreciate that you not only tell us to do a certain thing, you also tell us why. That explanation is so helpful! Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!😀
Christine have you ever seen the boxes corners first before the side and/or bottom seams? I saw a tutorial where they did that n it seemed a little bit easier n then there’s just one seam all around except for the opening on the lining side to turn the bag.
Another tip I have is to stitch in the ditch for a few inches on the sides to keep the lining n bag together better.
Yes, I've been meaning to do a couple of videos on those corners/seams. I've done it for a bag I've made before, but isn't a technique that I'm fond of😀
glad the arm is doing better.
Still another week or so in the sling Sandy. I recorded this just before surgery 😀
Thanks for this tutorial, it clarified a few things for me. I only use rescued fabric, too, and I've just been challenged to make something out of an air mattress! You know, the kind with the fuzzy stuff on top? I think the larger of these bags might be something to try, but I'm wondering if you or any of your followers might have some other ideas? It's a queen size mattress, plenty to play with! Thanks for all you do, Christine! 🌺💖
That's going to be a lot of fabric to upcycle. If it's not waterproof, it might make nice quilted linings in bags 😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairsIt's all vinyl, ugh. I'm going to try making a toolbag, based on your expandable shoe bags, and then sort of a short bike cover to keep my handlebars and seat cool when I can't find shade to park under. I've never sewn on vinyl before. I'll let you know how it goes!
@xoombug830 a tool bag is a great idea. You could also try the dopp style bag, or the wrench/spanner pouch. A vinyl foot will help with the sewing too 😄
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Yes! The spanner pouch! Perfect! And I didn't know there was a vinyl foot 🤯 Yay, I get to buy a new toy! 🤣🤣
@xoombug830 haha. It's always a good time to buy toys. 😀
This is a very helpful video. I am set up to make these bags for various items and equipment for my sewing. Do you have a formula or other recommendations for designing the correct size and shape bag to fit a particular item? I have been sewing for many years, and am new to bags. I have an idea of how I might choose shape for a particular item, and was hoping that you might have recommendations for marching a bag design to a particular object or tool(s).
I don't have a paticular formula that I use Patricia. I just start with an idea, then add seams, and boxing😀
Hi. I love your tutorials. I always enjoy them
I want to know if there is a formula for boxed corners in any size for making a perfectly square base?
Ive seen heaps of boxed bag tutorials, but haven’t found one that describes how to get a perfectly square bottom - for toy bags etc for any size bag?
I know I could sew a square into the bottom. But I don’t want to. Boxing the corners is so much easier.
If only I could work out how to work out how to get a square base on any size. There must be a ratio but I can’t work it out myself as I have dyscalculia. 😢
If you want a bag that is say 10" x 10" across the bottom and 10" high, your boxed corners would be 5" each. Fabric would be 15" High x 20" Wide, but don't forget to allow for your seams😀
Hi Christine, I always enjoy your videos. What rotary cutter do you use?
Thanks Sherry. I use Clover cutters, but don't really have a preference 😄
Yea! Another great tutorial! Question: my tape for installing the zippers leaves glue (yuck) on my needles and ruins the sewing. Stop to clean the needles or use another kind of tape. If you don't have this problem, what is the brand you use? Diane in Oregon.
Diane, I use Sew Easy wash away quilters tape. You might be using a craft tape instead of one specific for sewing. There are several other brands for fabric too such as Prym, Dritz, Clover.... 😃
I'm learning how to sew because of these videos. I even got my zipper correct with only 1 removal section (the 1st) tonight WITH top stitching. I'm sewing an even different material than you and would love to ask some questions. Do you have an email for subscribers?
That's great Evangeline.
You'll find my contact details in the about section of my channel. There's also a Facebook group by same name with very helpful people 😀
I love your tutorial on boxed corners. But I still have a question, when you cut a 4” square out of the fabric is your bottom width of the bag 8”? So if I wanted to make an existing bag pattern 4” in depth do I cut a 2” square and then add that 2” back to the top of the bag to get the original height of the bag? Thank you.
Don't forget your seam allowance. If you have 1/2" seam, and cut 4", then you'd have 9" across the bottom😁
Christine, do you like 2 straps or a single strap on the bags?
I think I'd prefer two straps Eileen 🙂
I was wondering if you always put your label in the middle is the bag fabric instead of in a side seam.
Yes, they're usually in the centre somewhere. These ones don't suit side seams 😄
Thanks for the making the bags tutorial. The corner are easy to make compare to other video. Like #4 bag.
I think that's my favourite too 😀
In your boxed bags, you and I had mentioned a shaving kit with rigid edging. Did you ever figure out how to do an edging like that? I couldn't send the picture as I don't know how.
Patricia, I've tried doing a Google image search, but not sure what you have in mind. Do you have an image you can email me?
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I will try and find a way.
How do you go about to get reclaimed upholstery fabric
I have several videos in my free fabric playlist Amy.
After re-watching (to help things sink in) I noticed that on the 1st 2 bags you did not adjust for the seam allowance and wait to use the standard foot; while in the 2nd 2 you adjust for the seam allowance and say that you are using a zipper foot although its hard to tell if you actually changed feet--this made things a bit confusing-but overall it is still very helpful
Karen, athough I didn't mention it, I used the same zipper foot for inserting the zips on all four bags. Seam allowances were also the same, except for the position of the folds, and you're right, that was an oversight on my behalf. I should have mentioned that😊
Brilliant demonstration of the difference in cutting the corners. 🙏 Christine
You are a great teacher, I enjoy all of your videos, thanks!
Great video Christine, very clear instructions love them all
I like all of them!!! Great tutorial as always.
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Thanks Joy 😊