Awesome video. Need to sew a couple of these up but smaller to sorta organize my edc backpack. Scored some stretchy thin fabric that seems to be used in a couple of the tech pouch makers and think I'll try one of these in it but maybe half the size. Thank you Becky!
Saw this and tried making it out of regular cotton fabric and adding a liner. With the exception of the straps coming out too short, it came out alright but I did learn a few things for next time: -if you use regular cotton fabric, you’ll need to use a stabilizer or interfacing for both the outside and optional liner. Especially on the body and zipper portion. It will make putting it together a lot easier. (I have some fusible fleece I’m going to try next time) -if you make it out of cotton and don’t use a stabilizer or interfacing, your bag will look limp and sad. -it is possible to add a liner. It’s a little more complicated than usual, and you have to leave a hole somewhere in the lining to turn everything out, then straight stitch the opening closed. I would suggest somewhere near the body and zipper portion. -it’s better to cut the straps a little longer on the off chance that they end up short. Also, additional question: what seam allowance are you using?
Just to clarify for readers, when you say "regular cotton fabric" do you mean like quilting cotton weight? I'm using 100% cotton canvas in the video, 10oz weight. You could try waxing your thinner fabric too! The pattern does have the straps a little longer than you need them, just to accommodate different preferences. Seam allowance doesn't matter so much as long as it's consistent and appropriate for your fabric; I usually use the distance to the edge of my presser foot or first big indicator on the bobbin plate, about 3/8 of an inch or a little over 1cm.
@@BeckyStern yes I mean quilting fabric. It was all I had on hand at the time, and I have some thicker cotton and old dog food bags that I am going to try next. I did try adjusting the seam allowance, and found that between 1/2 and 5/8 works for me, when it comes to the cotton. I’ll probably have to adjust for other fabrics. Adjusting the seam allowance did help for the straps. The fusible fleece I used on the cotton also helped with shape, and I found that it makes it a little easier to match edges when necessary.
This is pretty great! I got some cheap bags similar to this that were sold as "toiletry bags" and I already wish I had more, they're a convenient size and shape for so many things. (Med bag when traveling too!)
I made one of these yesterday out of some some old sail cloth. It was a fun project for my leather working tools. I will experiment with this pattern in the future. Perhaps making a smaller version, and some leather patches perhaps.
No reason to not take that next step. The 88 dollar brother sewing machine at Walmart could knock this out plus a lot tougher projects. Call it a thread injector if sewing machine isnt maker enough
Simple project and I enjoyed making a few this weekend. Unfortunately, I tried scaling your pattern up and down one size with not the greatest results. I can't seem to figure out the correct ratios to adjust the size. Any pointers or tips on sizing?
Very cool bag. Out of curiosity, how difficult do you think this and the tool roll may be to sew up by hand? Figured I'd ask as 1) I do not have a sewing machine, 2) I'm a complete newb to sewing, and 3) I'd really like to make both and revamp my edc drawing kit a bit with these.
This bag pattern was perfect for what my mom requested I make! Thanks so much!
Awesome project! Having bags is always great.
Thanks!
Awesome video. Need to sew a couple of these up but smaller to sorta organize my edc backpack. Scored some stretchy thin fabric that seems to be used in a couple of the tech pouch makers and think I'll try one of these in it but maybe half the size. Thank you Becky!
thanks for sharing the design, cool project!
Saw this and tried making it out of regular cotton fabric and adding a liner. With the exception of the straps coming out too short, it came out alright but I did learn a few things for next time:
-if you use regular cotton fabric, you’ll need to use a stabilizer or interfacing for both the outside and optional liner. Especially on the body and zipper portion. It will make putting it together a lot easier. (I have some fusible fleece I’m going to try next time)
-if you make it out of cotton and don’t use a stabilizer or interfacing, your bag will look limp and sad.
-it is possible to add a liner. It’s a little more complicated than usual, and you have to leave a hole somewhere in the lining to turn everything out, then straight stitch the opening closed. I would suggest somewhere near the body and zipper portion.
-it’s better to cut the straps a little longer on the off chance that they end up short.
Also, additional question: what seam allowance are you using?
Just to clarify for readers, when you say "regular cotton fabric" do you mean like quilting cotton weight? I'm using 100% cotton canvas in the video, 10oz weight. You could try waxing your thinner fabric too! The pattern does have the straps a little longer than you need them, just to accommodate different preferences. Seam allowance doesn't matter so much as long as it's consistent and appropriate for your fabric; I usually use the distance to the edge of my presser foot or first big indicator on the bobbin plate, about 3/8 of an inch or a little over 1cm.
@@BeckyStern yes I mean quilting fabric. It was all I had on hand at the time, and I have some thicker cotton and old dog food bags that I am going to try next.
I did try adjusting the seam allowance, and found that between 1/2 and 5/8 works for me, when it comes to the cotton. I’ll probably have to adjust for other fabrics. Adjusting the seam allowance did help for the straps.
The fusible fleece I used on the cotton also helped with shape, and I found that it makes it a little easier to match edges when necessary.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your patterns.
Just finished my first mockup of this bag and I'm very grateful for the pattern. Can't wait to make this year's Christmas gifts now.
Wonderful! Would love to see pics of what you make
This is pretty great! I got some cheap bags similar to this that were sold as "toiletry bags" and I already wish I had more, they're a convenient size and shape for so many things. (Med bag when traveling too!)
I made one of these yesterday out of some some old sail cloth. It was a fun project for my leather working tools. I will experiment with this pattern in the future. Perhaps making a smaller version, and some leather patches perhaps.
Dangerously close to learning to sew because of these projects.
No reason to not take that next step. The 88 dollar brother sewing machine at Walmart could knock this out plus a lot tougher projects. Call it a thread injector if sewing machine isnt maker enough
Love your videos!! Been watching since the make magazine days! This really makes me want to work on my sewing skills
This might be the perfect bag for my art supplies! And I can use up the ripped jeans I've been meaning to mend but never get to
Perfect!
Great tutorial!!! I love your bags :) Thank you!! 🎉
thank you
You are awesome! Great video - now I need to make one for myself
I love my bag so much!!! ❤ thank you!
So glad!
Take fresh direct bags with you when you do grocery shopping and use them! In Washington State, it is bring your own bags or buy them in the store!
fresh direct IS my grocery store! 🛍🥬🥰
@@BeckyStern Maybe you could donate them to a thrift store for them to use.
There isn't a Fresh Direct in my area.
Dang such a great video
Cool video. Sewing is harder than welding. 🙂Awesome bag, super useful. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🙏❤️🐒
They're both all about practice!
Going to need 3
If you have pets the empty plastic feed bags work really well for this.
Great idea, that stuff is strong.
It’s an homage to depression era clothing made from flour sacks, mainly for children.
Simple project and I enjoyed making a few this weekend. Unfortunately, I tried scaling your pattern up and down one size with not the greatest results. I can't seem to figure out the correct ratios to adjust the size. Any pointers or tips on sizing?
You can start with resizing the main body piece, then cut the two rectangles that make up the top to fit the new perimeter size!
Very cool bag. Out of curiosity, how difficult do you think this and the tool roll may be to sew up by hand? Figured I'd ask as 1) I do not have a sewing machine, 2) I'm a complete newb to sewing, and 3) I'd really like to make both and revamp my edc drawing kit a bit with these.
Painfully slow! See if you can borrow a friend's machine 🤗
nice =D
Notification squad!
Are you using a Janome 3000HD?
Yep, link in the description :)
All this AND you’re a “They Might Be Giants” fan!
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