You are, by far, THE BEST teacher! Clear, concise, easy-paced videos--all free! Thank you sooooo much for instructions how to make pattern in any size! Wish I lived "down under" so I could meet you in person & patronize your shop!
Well said! I watch Christine all the time. would say almost every day. I am so very pleased To have found her site. I am 75 years old and have been sewing for 70 years. I still learn something every day. I’m very blessed. THANKS CHRISTINE ‼️‼️👍🏻
When I make a pattern from a RUclips channel I make axnote on the pattern, what it is, the channel name and the date the episode came out. This way if I don't get around to it right away and not sure about the directions I can go back and watch the video again.
I had to stop the video 3/4 of the way through. Why? Your fabric selection. 😳 OMG, I’m gobsmacked! The primary green and white, hard geometric angles juxtaposed with the soft, pastel shades of soft orange hues in soft curved lines. When you opened the partially constructed bag and revealed the fabric combination, it just blew my mind. I was a graphic designer in my younger years and, without a doubt, I can say this combination is pure genius. Oh, and thank you SO much for providing an alterable pattern for this bag. Your generosity knows no bounds. ❤
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a wonderful teacher and give instructions with ease and understanding. Thank you again Christine
How you figure measurements never ceases to amaze me! This looks quite daunting until you broke it down into short bits of sewing. It's actually quite large when the zip is all the way open. I was thinking about a lunch bag, but things may get jumbled. Makeup would be perfect for this. In the States we use a product called Kn R Foam. It's almost spongy, easy to sew through, but sometimes feels like you're wrestling with an anaconda. It's made to take abuse and bounce right back. Some of the intersecting points, you would need to cut the foam smaller, out of those intersections. This looks fun to make. My ex-husband sent home 3 boxes of yardage from a friend's mother's stash. I was able to save a whole box. One box went straight to the garbage. I opened it up and bugs were running everywhere! The top pieces looked like eggs were laid. If I had a garage and laundry st hand I would have tried. Right now, in an apartment, I couldn't take a chance of infestation. It was beautiful fabric, unttit began moving! 😊 Thanks again for the pattern. That reminded me... I promised a toddler apron for painting, cooking, whatever they want to wear it for. 😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Good thing we have two great mousers. We have the sweetest Bengals. They are like Labrador retrievers...busy and a bit large, and both rescues. One was on death row. I worked with her for months. She learns something everyday. I've socialized, trained, and placed hundreds of dogs and cats. I go through the same process with both. Yes, cats can be trained. Ours come when called, sit when asked, walk on a leash. When I place them, I have turned people away. I've never accepted money for any baby I've placed. People think it's difficult to let go of them after nursing them, and caring for them. When people send photos of their new family member, you see how easy it is. I also tell them to bring them back if they don't work. Never had one returned. Oddly, I've had people call and ask if I have any babies for adoption.
Your instructions are so good you could teach a 4 year old to sew.! So much patience. Steps are in order. I have been sewing for many years and being a perfectionist, I can finally say I have met my twin!. Thank you
I’m so glad yt recommended this to me. I house/pet sit anywhere from 1 week to 30 or 40 days. I need a larger one so I can take everything. Thanks so much!
I made this for a trip by plane with the idea of using it for cosmetics. At the last minute I decided to use it for my golf shoes, glove, sun screen and cap. It worked perfectly.
As always your tutorials are so very precise, thorough and easy to follow. Thank you for your generosity in sharing along the way. You are a true blessing Christine!! Thank you. 💗🙏💗
I love it!!! So much easier than the traditional train case. Giving this one a try. Going to use peltex to make it a little stiffer. Thank you for your generosity in sharing this pattern.
Great pattern design instruction and information, another useful tutorial thank you. It would turn our nicely with foam as well for stability and shape. As always stay safe🤗
I love it! I agree that a stiffer stabilizer would make this bag better. I have some plastic crosshatch that is flexible but stiff that I think will work well with this and still keep it washable. Thank you for another excellent video. I am so glad that I found your channel.
I would like to make a 3" or 4" bag, how do I figure out the length of zipper for that? Love this pattern. Just found you- I'll be back!!! Thank you so much - love being able to make different sizes.
That is a lovely item,I love the pattern,and you have made it easy to follow.I was given some Lego material so I am going to make one for my grandson’s Lego people which are always getting lost,one with lips on the material for granddaughter make up and one for my pens.What a lovely gift it would be at Xmas going to look around for lovely materials.Thank you so much,you never fail to bring lovely items to make.I am sure they will sell well in your shop.
Another great tutorial!! Looking forward to giving it a try. I think I'd like the stiffer stabilizer as you suggested. I like the way it opens way up.👍
Thank you for a great tutorial . I‘ve seen this demonstrated by a RUclipsr, but was somewhat confused. Thank you for sharing your drafting skills. God’s Blessings.
You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you so very much, I have understood almost exactly what to do. I am a tad confused when you do the last stitching where you put the bag together...but I shall watch this video several times so that I get the hang of it. is it okay to use it without a gusset on the sides? Love this bag
I found this to be an extremely difficult pattern! I guess everything went smoothly until it got to the end where enclosing the sides. I had to take it out several times! Once done, it is a cute container. However I think it needs more stabilizer than fusible fleece.
Just completed the bag. Word of advice: DO NOT USE peltex pellon 71 extra firm. It was impossible to manipulate the bag. However after a few try’s it came out beautiful! Any suggestions for a firm stabilizer that you would suggest? Thank you again for a great tutorial.
Thanks Linda. My table is only adjustable in that when you assemble it, you can set the height to suit. After that it stays fixed as the foot controller, knee lift, and cutter are all connected to the frame and machine 😃
I have a question for you about shaving kit bags: how do you make the ridged edges on a kit bag? This kit bag that I have has big , solid, heavy, zipper and the sides are black with hard plastic rim around the edges. The plackets by the zipper are blue, the rest of the bag and handle are black. It's made of a duck-like canvas, really heavy fabric. How would you do something like that?
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I don't see an about section. I'm sorry if I'm not looking in the right place. I don't know how to upload to facebook. I clicked on the join, but it's still pending.
I made this twice ..once with very stiff interfacing …I couldn’t do it. The next bag was soft and I still can’t close the zipper end …seems like there is too much fabric. Help. I measured everything I can’t fix it and this fabric was so lovely….hate to throw it out.
I ended up tossing it out …I love your site and have made other bags that were perfect…sadly not these two. Well it’s a learning curve. Everything went together as shown except for the last instructions…boxing the bottom and sewing all layers together. There was to much fabric in this area and with my fleece interfacing it would not come together without big pleats. I cut it apart and saved a few scraps to add to a quilt. Thank you Christine for responding and I do still love your site.
Very nice. We called this type of bag a "ditty bag" when I was in the Women's Army years ago. This would be handy for many items. I have been shopping for a new insulated lunch bag (to carry with me when I go out for the day). The ones I am finding are made for children (they are too small and not made well). I need one with two water bottle holders (one outside on each side), and room for at least two lunches inside (with room for a blue ice pack also). It may be easier to make my own insulated lunch bag than find one to buy. Have you ever designed and made adult insulated, washable lunch bags?
Keri, I usually do ¼ to ½ inch seam allowance on my items, but mostly leave it up to the individual unless it's critical to measure one way or the other 🙂
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thanks for replying. Unfortunately that is no longer available from that seller any other suggestions is appreciated. Also I don’t need the zipper just the sliders.
I love this cosmetic bag, however there is an error on the zipper size given at the beginning of the video. The pattern you created lists a 14" zip but later when it's time to attach it, you measure out a 22" zip. Big difference, but I'm sure it was an honest mistake. 🤔
I must be the only one that couldn't make this..if the comments are anything to go by. Disaster. Waste of time and materials. 😢 I definitely not up to this level.
I'm sorry it didn't work for you. Don't give up, you can do this. When I have trouble with projects, I'll often find some fabric that I am willing to sacrifice, even if just to learn the technique😁
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You are, by far, THE BEST teacher! Clear, concise, easy-paced videos--all free! Thank you sooooo much for instructions how to make pattern in any size! Wish I lived "down under" so I could meet you in person & patronize your shop!
Wow, thank you so much 😀
Well said! I watch Christine all the time. would say almost every day. I am so very pleased
To have found her site. I am 75 years old and have been sewing for 70 years. I still learn something every day. I’m very blessed. THANKS CHRISTINE ‼️‼️👍🏻
When I make a pattern from a RUclips channel I make axnote on the pattern, what it is, the channel name and the date the episode came out. This way if I don't get around to it right away and not sure about the directions I can go back and watch the video again.
That's a great idea Joan. 😃
Now why didn't I think of that! Great idea! Thanks!
That’s what I’ve always done lol
That's a really good idea.
I had to stop the video 3/4 of the way through. Why? Your fabric selection. 😳 OMG, I’m gobsmacked! The primary green and white, hard geometric angles juxtaposed with the soft, pastel shades of soft orange hues in soft curved lines. When you opened the partially constructed bag and revealed the fabric combination, it just blew my mind. I was a graphic designer in my younger years and, without a doubt, I can say this combination is pure genius. Oh, and thank you SO much for providing an alterable pattern for this bag. Your generosity knows no bounds. ❤
haha, thanks Sharon. I love stripes, swirls, and lots of colour😀
You amaze me with your pattern drafting skills! It is like you just come up with patterns in your head!
Thank you Brandi. I find a lot of ideas viewing adds, and think "I can make that!" 😊
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a wonderful teacher and give instructions with ease and understanding. Thank you again Christine
You are so welcome Venetia. Thank you😁
How you figure measurements never ceases to amaze me! This looks quite daunting until you broke it down into short bits of sewing. It's actually quite large when the zip is all the way open. I was thinking about a lunch bag, but things may get jumbled. Makeup would be perfect for this. In the States we use a product called Kn R Foam. It's almost spongy, easy to sew through, but sometimes feels like you're wrestling with an anaconda. It's made to take abuse and bounce right back. Some of the intersecting points, you would need to cut the foam smaller, out of those intersections. This looks fun to make. My ex-husband sent home 3 boxes of yardage from a friend's mother's stash. I was able to save a whole box. One box went straight to the garbage. I opened it up and bugs were running everywhere! The top pieces looked like eggs were laid. If I had a garage and laundry st hand I would have tried. Right now, in an apartment, I couldn't take a chance of infestation. It was beautiful fabric, unttit began moving! 😊 Thanks again for the pattern. That reminded me... I promised a toddler apron for painting, cooking, whatever they want to wear it for. 😊
What a shame the fabric was no good Sharon. It can be quite gross getting fabric with bugs and mice dropping😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Good thing we have two great mousers. We have the sweetest Bengals. They are like Labrador retrievers...busy and a bit large, and both rescues. One was on death row. I worked with her for months. She learns something everyday. I've socialized, trained, and placed hundreds of dogs and cats. I go through the same process with both. Yes, cats can be trained. Ours come when called, sit when asked, walk on a leash. When I place them, I have turned people away. I've never accepted money for any baby I've placed. People think it's difficult to let go of them after nursing them, and caring for them. When people send photos of their new family member, you see how easy it is. I also tell them to bring them back if they don't work. Never had one returned. Oddly, I've had people call and ask if I have any babies for adoption.
Your instructions are so good you could teach a 4 year old to sew.! So much patience. Steps are in order. I have been sewing for many years and being a perfectionist, I can finally say I have met my twin!. Thank you
Haha, thank you Kay. You've just reminded me I used to teach my boys craft when they were very young. I was so proud of their efforts 😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs 👍
I’m so glad yt recommended this to me. I house/pet sit anywhere from 1 week to 30 or 40 days. I need a larger one so I can take everything. Thanks so much!
Glad I could help! Do you house sit in Australia?
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I’m in the USA.
Love this bag.
Thanks Cheryl😁
I congratulate you a great tutorial. This is the first time I have see your demo’s. Well done
Awesome, thank you and welcome 😄
Great tutorial! You are so generous sharing your pattern making and constitution.
Thank you Peggy 😃
I made this for a trip by plane with the idea of using it for cosmetics. At the last minute I decided to use it for my golf shoes, glove, sun screen and cap. It worked perfectly.
What a fabulous idea Sandra😀
Thank you for a great tutorial. I had seen a bag like this and am so excited to be able to try to make one myself. Thank you Ann
You are so welcome Ann. Thank you😁
I LOVE your videos! You are such a great teacher and your projects are ALWAYS GREAT! Hello from Albuquerque, New
Mexico USA!
Thank you Claire😁
As always your tutorials are so very precise, thorough and easy to follow. Thank you for your generosity in sharing along the way. You are a true blessing Christine!!
Thank you. 💗🙏💗
Thank you so much Susan 😃
you are such a wonderful teacher
Thank you Janet😄
Great tutorial! I can follow all of your projects because you are great at instruction and you never leave out the smallest details...🥰
Thank you Sue, you're so kind 😊
This is a really unique design. Gotta try this for the grandkids and their little treasures. Thanks for sharing.
Please do Cynthia. The kids will love them 😃
I love it!!! So much easier than the traditional train case. Giving this one a try. Going to use peltex to make it a little stiffer. Thank you for your generosity in sharing this pattern.
You're welcome Cara. Happy sewing!! 😃
I watched it. Awesome this is going to be a definite make!
Great pattern design instruction and information, another useful tutorial thank you. It would turn our nicely with foam as well for stability and shape. As always stay safe🤗
You're right PUG. The foam would be a great option 😃
Lovely instructions and details. I like the softer bag since it can collapse down and store away easily.
Thanks Brenda. I decided the softer was better too. Especially for travel 😀
This is definitely a different design cool always love learning something new thanks
Glad you like it Susan 😀
Thank you for your great tutorial. Sharing your pattern making skills is most generous.
Thanks Jess 😃
I love it! I agree that a stiffer stabilizer would make this bag better. I have some plastic crosshatch that is flexible but stiff that I think will work well with this and still keep it washable. Thank you for another excellent video. I am so glad that I found your channel.
Thank you so much Laura. I'm glad you're here too 😃
you explain the process so well Christine, thank you
Thank you Jane 😊
Thanks for showing in inches also.
You’re welcome Sue😊
Another great tutorial thanks Christine.
You are so welcome Maxine 😊
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You are FANTASTIC!!! There are SO many of your patterns I want to try! You break the steps down to make it easy!
Thank you Rhonda 😊
I would like to make a 3" or 4" bag, how do I figure out the length of zipper for that? Love this pattern. Just found you- I'll be back!!! Thank you so much - love being able to make different sizes.
After watching further I think I've figured it out- at the measuring of the zipper area. You are so very clear... Thanks.
Welcome to the channel Carol. Sorry, I didn't get back to you sooner😁
Very clear instructions and a handy bag. Thank you
Thanks Dorothy 🙂
That is a lovely item,I love the pattern,and you have made it easy to follow.I was given some Lego material so I am going to make one for my grandson’s Lego people which are always getting lost,one with lips on the material for granddaughter make up and one for my pens.What a lovely gift it would be at Xmas going to look around for lovely materials.Thank you so much,you never fail to bring lovely items to make.I am sure they will sell well in your shop.
They will make great gifts Eve. Your grandchildren will love them 😃
Cool bag, I really like it. Thanks Christine. 💕🧸
You are very welcome Leah 😊
Lovely, great storage bags.
Thanks Izzy 😃
Christine, you're a genius! Another amazing tutorial. Thank you for your time and effort, much appreciated
Thanks Claire 😃
Great tutorial Christine,with your clear instructions,i think i will be able to make one of thees.Thank you so much for sharing.Hugs xx Jean.
You are so welcome Jean 😃
Thank you so much. You are a great teacher! Love your accent😊
Thanks Darlene 😃
You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you
Thank you so much Helen 😀
Thank you for also teaching the pattern adjustments also!
You're very welcome Beverly 😀
I really like your channel. It is one of my favorites. You always come up with easy useful projects. Thank you so much for being so generous.
You are very welcome Pat. Thank you 😊
Such an awesome tutorial!!!! Thank you!! I can’t wait to make some!!! ❤❤❤
You are so welcome Cindi 😀
Another great tutorial!! Looking forward to giving it a try. I think I'd like the stiffer stabilizer as you suggested.
I like the way it opens way up.👍
Thanks karen. I love the opening on this one as well 😃
Great bag thank you Christine
Thanks Judy ☺️
Thank you for a great tutorial . I‘ve seen this demonstrated by a RUclipsr, but was somewhat confused. Thank you for sharing your drafting skills. God’s Blessings.
Thank you Loraine. I'm so glad you like it 😊
Excellent instructions. Thank you so much for this.
You're very welcome Kathy. Thank you😀
Looks good -- thank you for your clear instructions! I have some quilted fabric -- that might help give structure to the outside.
Sounds like a great idea Lori 😀
Sensational video. Thanks 🎉
Thank you Pat😁
Very nice bag! I really like it!
Thanks Ger. I'm glad you like it 😊
I prefer the soft bag. I think it would work well with delicate or small items in a suitcase. Thank you for the video.
You're right Marianne. It certainly has a place in one's luggage 😁
You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you so very much, I have understood almost exactly what to do. I am a tad confused when you do the last stitching where you put the bag together...but I shall watch this video several times so that I get the hang of it. is it okay to use it without a gusset on the sides? Love this bag
For the gusset, it really comes down to personal choice, and the liklihood of things falling out as well😁
Thanks for a lovely video i will be making some for myself will use a stiffer lining
Fabulous Pamela. Happy sewing! 😀
I found this to be an extremely difficult pattern! I guess everything went smoothly until it got to the end where enclosing the sides. I had to take it out several times! Once done, it is a cute container. However I think it needs more stabilizer than fusible fleece.
It definitely needs better stabiliser Patricia. I think this was all I had at the time😀
Your tutorials are so amazing! I have learned so much from you. I very much appreciate you and your work. Thank you!
~Kitty
Thank you so much 😀
Cool tutorial, I’ve seen this pattern before but not one with a walk through.
Thanks Ta🙂
Wow so good I have learned much ,from you, keep the good work ,I appreciate a lot God bless
Thank you Jeany 😀
Would be great to have elastic holders for cosmetics on the inside, just need to work out how and when! Great tutorial 👏🏻
Great idea! Sarah. Might have to revisit this one 😀
Fantastic tutorial!
Thanks Vikki ☺️
Love it. You're amazing 😎
Thanks Janet😃
i can't wait to give this one a go
I'm looking forward to making more myself Maj. 😃
Thank you for this tutorial. Have you any advice for ensuring the corners are even? Mine seem off and wonder if I’m just not being accurate enough!
Thanks Karen. I've been using size 20 T5 plastic snaps that I get from Amazon and Ebay😀
Delightful video. Excellent instructions! Thanks for drafting info. I like your style! I’m subbing. Hello from So Calif USA 🇺🇸❤️
Welcome Cyn. Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel 🙂
Just completed the bag. Word of advice: DO NOT USE peltex pellon 71 extra firm. It was impossible to manipulate the bag. However after a few try’s it came out beautiful! Any suggestions for a firm stabilizer that you would suggest? Thank you again for a great tutorial.
I'm glad you managed to turn it out cara. I've been thinking that a thicker pellon may be better, but perhaps quilt it a bit first. 🤔 🙂
I love your construction of this boxed bag. Can you trll me where you get your custom labels?
Thanks Kathy. Labels are from wunderlabel.com.au 😄
I have my eye on your sewing machine table. it looks like it is adjustable. is it...i really appreciate your videos. thank you.
Thanks Linda. My table is only adjustable in that when you assemble it, you can set the height to suit. After that it stays fixed as the foot controller, knee lift, and cutter are all connected to the frame and machine 😃
Brilliant!!!
Glad you like it Peggy. Thank you 😊
I have a question for you about shaving kit bags: how do you make the ridged edges on a kit bag?
This kit bag that I have has big , solid, heavy, zipper and the sides are black with hard plastic rim around the edges. The plackets by the zipper are blue, the rest of the bag and handle are black. It's made of a duck-like canvas, really heavy fabric.
How would you do something like that?
I might need to see a photo patricia. Can you share it in our FB group or email it? Details are in "about" section of my channel 😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I don't see an about section. I'm sorry if I'm not looking in the right place. I don't know how to upload to facebook. I clicked on the join, but it's still pending.
you can email me at stitchthisnagambie@gmail.com Patricia😁
I made this twice ..once with very stiff interfacing …I couldn’t do it. The next bag was soft and I still can’t close the zipper end …seems like there is too much fabric. Help. I measured everything I can’t fix it and this fabric was so lovely….hate to throw it out.
Not sure which part went wrong for you Janice. You could try making the lining a little smaller though😁
I ended up tossing it out …I love your site and have made other bags that were perfect…sadly not these two. Well it’s a learning curve. Everything went together as shown except for the last instructions…boxing the bottom and sewing all layers together. There was to much fabric in this area and with my fleece interfacing it would not come together without big pleats. I cut it apart and saved a few scraps to add to a quilt. Thank you Christine for responding and I do still love your site.
Very nice. We called this type of bag a "ditty bag" when I was in the Women's Army years ago. This would be handy for many items.
I have been shopping for a new insulated lunch bag (to carry with me when I go out for the day). The ones I am finding are made for children (they are too small and not made well). I need one with two water bottle holders (one outside on each side), and room for at least two lunches inside (with room for a blue ice pack also). It may be easier to make my own insulated lunch bag than find one to buy. Have you ever designed and made adult insulated, washable lunch bags?
I haven't made one yet Arvetta, but you've certainly got me thinking. I have an idea which I've added to the list 🤪
"Hello viewers!" 🤣🤣
Wow, you're catching up 😀
Would make a great bag for men also. To store their electronic stuff in. Thank You.
It sure would Barbara 😁
Can you share what seam allowances you used in construction including the zipper?
Keri, I usually do ¼ to ½ inch seam allowance on my items, but mostly leave it up to the individual unless it's critical to measure one way or the other 🙂
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank You
Where can I purchase just #5 sliders in bulk?
Yvonne there should be links in the description box of the video 😃
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thanks for replying. Unfortunately that is no longer available from that seller any other suggestions is appreciated. Also I don’t need the zipper just the sliders.
@@yvonnamrosa-collins5500 that's a shame. If you search in Amazon for no.5 sliders, you'll find a few sellers in your country 😀
Do you have a pattern for water bottle carrier. Thanks.
Not yet Barbara. I'll add it to my list😁
How would the foam work?
It might be difficult to turn through Sherry. 😀
I love this cosmetic bag, however there is an error on the zipper size given at the beginning of the video. The pattern you created lists a 14" zip but later when it's time to attach it, you measure out a 22" zip. Big difference, but I'm sure it was an honest mistake. 🤔
Thanks you Ana. I've made changes in the description and will see if there's a way I can add it to the video. Great observation 😀
what is the biggest b a g with this pattern youve made please
This is the only bag I've made in this style Ruth😀
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I must be the only one that couldn't make this..if the comments are anything to go by. Disaster. Waste of time and materials. 😢 I definitely not up to this level.
I'm sorry it didn't work for you. Don't give up, you can do this. When I have trouble with projects, I'll often find some fabric that I am willing to sacrifice, even if just to learn the technique😁