I have to tell you, I was so happy to see that you left your mistakes in the video!!! I consider you a professional. The fact that you too, make mistakes, is so refreshing. I really made mistakes on a market bag I sewed yesterday, and was so frustrated! I was telling myself "Christine would never have done that!" But this morning I was watching this video and was so shocked when you screwed up on the corners! Ive been sewing for 50+ years. I guess I'm allowed to still make mistakes!! Thank you SO much for your channel! I count you a friend. ❤
haha, that's so lovely Lisa. I make mistakes in almost every project, and even though I've been sewing just as long, I would never consider myself a professional. There's still so much to learn, and although it's frustrating, mistakes are the best teacher you could have. It's funny, I used to think it was unprofessional to have mistakes in my videos so wouldn't include them. Once I discovered people like them, I tend to leave more in. I'm just a middle aged gal that sews😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairsleaving them in makes it easier for us, we can avoid the same ones since we know what to look for. And it makes it more interesting and relatable. Happy New Year!
Christine I want to thank you so much for doing what you do and how you do them. I don’t have a store or design studio as so many of u tubers do. I do this for fun and because I love doing it. I am disabled and stay at home all the time so this makes time go by and makes me happy. Most of all thank you for sharing your designs and not charging for the patterns. Bag making and crafting isn’t cheap. The bags that are made by a lot of the bag makers are beautiful but even the hardware they use is expensive. Love you channel and enjoy watching you so much. Can’t wait to try this project.
I was teaching some people how to make tote bags several years ago. One lady cut out the squares for the boxed bottom on the top of the fabric. Since the fabric was directional, I told her to just cut that part off the top and then, cut the corners out of the bottom. It would just make the bag a little smaller. She was so happy, that the solution was so easy and I didn't scold her for her mistake. We all make them.
Great bag I use this method for using scraps alot . For handles I often sew a handle in cotton and thread the wrapping handle inside - that way get strength of strapping but colour of bag. I have both black and white strapping depending on colour of fabric using. Also love this method too
Absolutely love this little bag. I’ve been collecting all my selvage edge scraps and will have a go at using them in my bag. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you Christine for another fantastic tutorial.❤️
I think it's great. I've done this myself. I've sold many bags/totes made like this. I did, however, mark a 45° angle on my stabilizer. I tried without and my strips started to straighten themselves 😅. I've had other bags more organized and took forever to sell. You just never know. I've done this type of construction for children's car totes. Pockets for crayons, room for things to do in the car. They can hang over the front headrest for easy reach. Your bag was so adorable. Your label looks like pretty baubles, bag hardware pretties. ❤😊
I have so many scraps - this is a great idea. I may cheat though and round the corners to speed up the process. I hope to make a substantial number of them to donate to kids at a very low income school
Christine. Once again it's 'catch-up' time for me. Leading up to Xmas I was sewing lots of strips onto foundation fabric then cutting it up into different items (phone bags, xmas stockings, coasters, tote bag etc) so I've missed out on quite a few video's including yours. I could see what you intended to do with your curved seams but I think it worked out better with boxed corners when using strips; not so bulky. Hope all is well with you and you have a busy New Year 2024 in your shop 🥰
Hi Christine. What a cute bag. I'm thinking I had better get making one for my grand daughter. I made her a doggy walking bag ready for when next yrs dog shows start. And if she does as well as she did at last dog show ,the around body strap was perfect for all of her rosettes she and dog won x
Lovely technique using up strips of fabric. I have have lots of those lol. Maybe I will give it a go soon but I’ve got to make some seat covers for my dining room chairs next. 👍.
This is such a pretty purse! I love the design you made with the strips of fabric. Nobody would ever think you made it with scraps of fabric some people might throw away. It is simply lovely. How much more work would it be to put a zipper in the top instead of the magnetic snap? I love your metal label. If I can figure out how you ordered it, I think I will try to order some for myself. Thank you so much Christine for this video. I could watch your videos all day!👍
Thank you Lila. Once you've turned all the scraps into a useable piece of fabric, you can use any bag or pouch design with a zipper in it. I get the metal tags from Alibaba. There's a direct link to my supplier in the video description😀
Thanks Christine, on Christmas day we had an enormous storm that through the power out and so it's been since then I just managed to get my phone half charged. It is 10.30 pm and of course in the middle of a heat wave 29* still. We had to throw all our food in the fridge and freezer that had gone off. Yesterday we had scotch finger biscuits for breakfast with water. From we hear the power might be restored on Sunday. Sew ive be sewing hexagons. 38:22 You've perked.my day off
That's awful Janet. We had storms too, but still had power and a roof. It's terrible the devastation up there. I'm so glad you can still do the hexies. I go stir crazy when the power is out for half a day. I hope you get your power and regular life back very soon😊
Beautiful! I have used this technique to practice quilting, sewing additional sewing perpendicular to your top stitching. I have only made small things, a folding napkin holder, a tissue box holder... I do look forward to making a bigger bag, thank you so much!
Was not sure how this bag was going to turn out as i am not one that likes the “homemade” look. This handmade bag looks very professional made out of scraps! Christine, you made this bag rise to a different level!! Love it so much! ❤
another fun fabric use. I do enjoy using strips for 'making my own fabric', and the bag is definitely something I would use. The size is perfect for going about town. Looks quite spring, which I know you are having now. Happy New Year!!. I'm just catching up on the past few weeks of watching my favs, as I bring in our Texas warm (60) and wet day.
I love this bag. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Would you be able to do a video with similar bag but with a zipper instead? I would love to make one.
Christine I want to say hi from New Zealand and as I have Subscibed to your channel I look forward to checking it out more. Thank you for the video using up scraps I love the idea. .Happy New Year.
Christine is could you advise a book, website, etc for interfacing and stabilizer information? I get so confused in the store. I’d love to learn. Maybe that’s an idea for a future video.
Stabilisers confuse me too Dia. I have been wanting to do a video, but need to get some sample and leard more about them. You may be able to get a little booklet of samples from some wholesalers😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs that’s a good idea. I’ll try to get in touch with them and see. Where I live they only sell Pellon brand stabilizers and interfacing. I’ll see if they have something like that.
Thanks Sue. I have the machine setup so it does a backstitch at the beginning, then when I finish and heel back on the foot pedal it also does the backstitch. There is also a red button just above the needle bar that I press to do reverse when I need to😀
Thanks Barb. Because it's so cute, I might put $55 on it in the shop and see how it goes. Might encourage me to make more. I haven't had leather to sew, only vinyl samples. If I get any, I'll do a video😀
Love this little bag and I'll definitely be giving this a go. I just wanted to mention that the link you provided for the Peltex is a fusible one but you used a non fusible one in the video. Do you have a link for a non fusible Peltex?
Hi Crafty Owl. I've just checked the link which is for Matilda's Own bagbatting (even though I keep calling it Peltex). It does actually say it's non fusible in the title on my website. If you're ordering it from there, you'll only receive the non fusible as they don't make a fusible. I used to keep Peltex which was iron-on but I haven't been able to source it for a while😀
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Beautiful ❤
I have to tell you, I was so happy to see that you left your mistakes in the video!!! I consider you a professional. The fact that you too, make mistakes, is so refreshing. I really made mistakes on a market bag I sewed yesterday, and was so frustrated! I was telling myself "Christine would never have done that!" But this morning I was watching this video and was so shocked when you screwed up on the corners! Ive been sewing for 50+ years. I guess I'm allowed to still make mistakes!! Thank you SO much for your channel! I count you a friend. ❤
haha, that's so lovely Lisa. I make mistakes in almost every project, and even though I've been sewing just as long, I would never consider myself a professional. There's still so much to learn, and although it's frustrating, mistakes are the best teacher you could have.
It's funny, I used to think it was unprofessional to have mistakes in my videos so wouldn't include them. Once I discovered people like them, I tend to leave more in. I'm just a middle aged gal that sews😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairsleaving them in makes it easier for us, we can avoid the same ones since we know what to look for. And it makes it more interesting and relatable. Happy New Year!
Christine I want to thank you so much for doing what you do and how you do them. I don’t have a store or design studio as so many of u tubers do. I do this for fun and because I love doing it. I am disabled and stay at home all the time so this makes time go by and makes me happy. Most of all thank you for sharing your designs and not charging for the patterns. Bag making and crafting isn’t cheap. The bags that are made by a lot of the bag makers are beautiful but even the hardware they use is expensive. Love you channel and enjoy watching you so much. Can’t wait to try this project.
Thanks so much Cathy. I try not to have too many accessories, as not everyone has access to all the fancy hardware. 😀
Love your tapes. You explain the technique so that even a newbie can follow. All your video are so cute.😊
Thanks so much Eileen😊
That was so fun to watch! I love the bag too, and what a great way to use up your scraps. Thanks for sharing - you do a great job!
Thank you so much Janis😀
Love it! I simply love making fabrics out of scraps. They always turn out cute! Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
Thanks Debbie ☺️
I was teaching some people how to make tote bags several years ago. One lady cut out the squares for the boxed bottom on the top of the fabric. Since the fabric was directional, I told her to just cut that part off the top and then, cut the corners out of the bottom. It would just make the bag a little smaller. She was so happy, that the solution was so easy and I didn't scold her for her mistake. We all make them.
I find I learn so much more when I make mistakes Richard. Unless of course I do the same thing over and over😀
I think your bag is beautiful and perfect for spring! Thanks for sharing your video.
You're very welcome. Thank you so much!😁
Great bag I use this method for using scraps alot . For handles I often sew a handle in cotton and thread the wrapping handle inside - that way get strength of strapping but colour of bag. I have both black and white strapping depending on colour of fabric using. Also love this method too
Thanks Sandy. I do this as well with faded strapping or colours I don't like 😀
another lovely video. You always give clear instructions. Thank you!
You are so welcome Lesley. Thank you😀
Great array of cheerful scraps!
Thank Dannie. I did enjoy this one😊
Laying in bed with yet another chest infection and this makes me want to get better so I can sew! You are awesome Christine. Ty for all you do
Stay in bed, sleep, get lots of rest. You can't sew if you don't look after yourself😀
I love this little bag! So pretty! I think I would also want a crossbody strap for shopping.
That would be a great idea Brandi. Perhaps the next one😀
I absolutely love this bag! I do like the girly colors, it would make an awesome Spring bag. ❤
It is a great Spring bag Pat. Thank you😀
As usual, your post is very upbeat and useful. Thanks for top quality instructions.
You're welcome Dorothy. Thank you😀
Love this, you never fail to inspire us. Great job Christine, looks like a nice project for this cold wintery day in Indiana USA.
Souns like a great day to be sewing Gwen😀
What a beautiful bag from scraps. I love watching what you make Christine. Thank you.
You are so welcome Karen. Thank you 😊
I would use this colorful bag, everything goes with jeans.
This would look awesome with jeans Margaret😀
I just love watching and learning from you. Thank you,
Christine. Very pretty project idea.
Thank you Patricia 😊
I think it's beautiful! I usually use my wallet phone case but on those rare occasions when I need a purse I'd proudly carry yours.
That's lovely Maggie. Thank you 😊
Such a pretty little bag! I really like the straps made like that. Thank you for this tutorial.
You are so welcome Debbie. Thank you 😊
Wow this sewing is so addictive, its good way to distress, many thanks God bless,
Thank you Yanum😀
Cute little bag .
Thanks Lucille😀
Thank you for sharing your fabulous ideas!
Your instructions for sewing these awesome creations are so clear !
So happy I found your site😊
Thank you Lynne. I'm glad you found it too😀
I love it! Beautiful Purse ❤
Thank you Tanya 😊
Sarah says it looks really good with all the colours. A nice size as well.
Thanks Andrew. This might be a great way for Sarah to use the denim scraps you mentioned a while back😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs good plan!
Great bag and I love the colours
Thanks Pauline ☺️
Ooooooooo I love this
Thanks Sheila😀
Absolutely love this little bag. I’ve been collecting all my selvage edge scraps and will have a go at using them in my bag.
Can’t wait to get started. Thank you Christine for another fantastic tutorial.❤️
That sounds like fun Catherine. Happy sewing!😁
I am one for really pretty colors in a bag, and I love this one. It looks springy.
Thanks Linda. I do really like this too😁
Yes, I would use that colorful bag, it is so cute.
Thanks Angela ☺️
Another great project. Love the strips sewn on the stabilizer. Great work.
Thank you Pat😀
I think it's great. I've done this myself. I've sold many bags/totes made like this. I did, however, mark a 45° angle on my stabilizer. I tried without and my strips started to straighten themselves 😅. I've had other bags more organized and took forever to sell. You just never know. I've done this type of construction for children's car totes. Pockets for crayons, room for things to do in the car. They can hang over the front headrest for easy reach. Your bag was so adorable. Your label looks like pretty baubles, bag hardware pretties. ❤😊
Thanks Sharon. This technique has so many uses, and is my preferred way to quilt too. It's so much easier😀
No one is perfect! Love your instructions.
Thanks Judy ☺️
That’s a pretty bag,ideal for summer with its colours,thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome Eve. Thank you😊
Cute, youthful, beachy. Like summertime.
It sure is Cyn. I would have used it in the eighties at the beach😀
I like listening to you explain everything clearly and your voice is calming. Thank you for sharing your time with us.
You are so welcome CJ. Thank you😀
Such a cute bag, I would definitely use it. I’m always looking forward to your videos. ❤
Thanks so much Shar😀
I feel a larger version coming on in my place, as always another great video, thank you
Sounds like a great plan Faye😀
This is a cute idea thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks Pam😀
I have so many scraps - this is a great idea. I may cheat though and round the corners to speed up the process. I hope to make a substantial number of them to donate to kids at a very low income school
What a lovely thing to do Dianne😁
Fantastic tutorial thank you. I learned a lot
Thank you so much😀
Beautiful spring bag! Yes, I would use a bag like that. 💕
Thanks Maria. It sure was cute😀
What a cute bag. I will try it. Thank you Christine!
Happy sewing Corina😁
I always like when you use the metal tag. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Cynthia. I was actually thinking of you when I decided to use it😁
Wonderful bag. Thank you.
Thanks Wendy😀
Christine. Once again it's 'catch-up' time for me. Leading up to Xmas I was sewing lots of strips onto foundation fabric then cutting it up into different items (phone bags, xmas stockings, coasters, tote bag etc) so I've missed out on quite a few video's including yours. I could see what you intended to do with your curved seams but I think it worked out better with boxed corners when using strips; not so bulky. Hope all is well with you and you have a busy New Year 2024 in your shop 🥰
Thanks Lesley. Yes, it was a silly mistake, but will get it right next time. Happy New Year!🎉
Very pretty! ❤
Thank you! 😊
Hi Christine. What a cute bag. I'm thinking I had better get making one for my grand daughter. I made her a doggy walking bag ready for when next yrs dog shows start. And if she does as well as she did at last dog show ,the around body strap was perfect for all of her rosettes she and dog won x
That's so wonderful Avril. You must be very proud. Thanks for sharing 😀
Lovely technique using up strips of fabric. I have have lots of those lol. Maybe I will give it a go soon but I’ve got to make some seat covers for my dining room chairs next. 👍.
Thanks Christine. Sounds like those chairs will keep you busy for a while😀
Great tips in your video! Thank you for sharing Christine. 🎉
You're welcome Lynne. Thank you😀
A cutie for sure! Can’t wait to start digging into my scraps!! Thank you so much for another easy tutorial!
Thanks Margie. I want to make more of them too😀
I am going to make this bag with some pieces of thin cotton batting as I have it on hand. Great video.😊
That sounds like a great use of the batting Melanie. Happy sewing!😀
Super cute ❤
Thanks Dolly😀
This is such a pretty purse! I love the design you made with the strips of fabric. Nobody would ever think you made it with scraps of fabric some people might throw away. It is simply lovely. How much more work would it be to put a zipper in the top instead of the magnetic snap? I love your metal label. If I can figure out how you ordered it, I think I will try to order some for myself. Thank you so much Christine for this video. I could watch your videos all day!👍
Thank you Lila. Once you've turned all the scraps into a useable piece of fabric, you can use any bag or pouch design with a zipper in it. I get the metal tags from Alibaba. There's a direct link to my supplier in the video description😀
I have beemaking bags for years. Nice to know i can still learn some new tricks. Thank you. Love your ID
Thank you Gayle.😁
Your bag turned out cute, you have a nice voice to listen to. Overall I enjoyed your video. Thank you.
That's lovely Janice. Thank you😁
Thanks Christine, on Christmas day we had an enormous storm that through the power out and so it's been since then I just managed to get my phone half charged. It is 10.30 pm and of course in the middle of a heat wave 29* still. We had to throw all our food in the fridge and freezer that had gone off. Yesterday we had scotch finger biscuits for breakfast with water. From we hear the power might be restored on Sunday. Sew ive be sewing hexagons. 38:22 You've perked.my day off
That's awful Janet. We had storms too, but still had power and a roof. It's terrible the devastation up there. I'm so glad you can still do the hexies. I go stir crazy when the power is out for half a day. I hope you get your power and regular life back very soon😊
Yes it's incredible the damage. I guess we are so lucky compared to a lot of others. They must be going through it very badly.
It is beautiful 😍
Thank you Giovanna 😊
Yes, it is! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial.
You're welcome Debbie. Thank you😁
i love how you used the pill boxes, makes it very handy for me i spill everything lol as always love your videos
It's been wonderful. I spill things all the time too😀
Thank you for this video. I have some large orphan quilt blocks that are going to be turned into a bag.
That's a fabulous idea Suzie😀
What a beautiful quilt Jenny and Natalie! Thanks for showing the different between the different squaring tools. 🌸🩷🩷🌸
Hmm, was this the wrong video? Jenny and Natalie don't live here 😄
I love this simple yet sturdy bag. I will make it in several color ways and see if my clientele like it. Thank you 😊
That sounds like a great idea Robin. I'd be curios to know how they go too😀
I liked the strap variation.
Thanks Jayne😀
God bless..loved the bag another project on my list ..awsome lolol love it
Thanks Leticia. It's such a pretty little thing😁
Beautiful 💞💞💞💞Love love your videos. You are such an awesome teacher! Hugs from Fl🥰💞😘🌴🦩
Thank you so much Donna😀
Beautiful! I have used this technique to practice quilting, sewing additional sewing perpendicular to your top stitching. I have only made small things, a folding napkin holder, a tissue box holder... I do look forward to making a bigger bag, thank you so much!
You're very welcome Betty. It's a nice easy way to quilt fabric😁
So cute, thank you! ❣
You’re welcome Loretta. Thank you😊
Love this purse and if I make it I will keep it😊
That sounds like a great idea Luana😁
Was not sure how this bag was going to turn out as i am not one that likes the “homemade” look. This handmade bag looks very professional made out of scraps! Christine, you made this bag rise to a different level!! Love it so much! ❤
That's so lovely Rose. Thank you😁
Very nice, thank you for sharing 😊
You're very welcome Amal. Thank you😁
That turned out so cute! I’m not into pretty either but I think I’ll make one and use it!
Thanks Julie. This was a fun one to make😀
Christine I hope you had a great Christmas. My sisters loved the aprons. Love that bag and I don’t normally like bright colors.
It was wonderful. I'm so pleased they loved the aprons Dia. 😀
MAny thanks for the tutorials 😊
My pleasure Maria. Thank you😊
Beautiful bag. I like the colours too
❤👍
Thank you Roni. I like the colours too😀
Thanks for this Christine. Just what I wanted. ❤️
You're very welcome Irene. Thank you😀
I love the bag. I hope to get the chance to make it.
I hope you do too Cathy😀
Very cute!
A smaller cutter is much easier Angelica. The one I used was too big😁
I love the bag I'm going to try to make one like it I really like it
Happy sewing Kathleen😀
Nice. Like this very much.
Thanks Linda😀
another fun fabric use. I do enjoy using strips for 'making my own fabric', and the bag is definitely something I would use. The size is perfect for going about town. Looks quite spring, which I know you are having now. Happy New Year!!. I'm just catching up on the past few weeks of watching my favs, as I bring in our Texas warm (60) and wet day.
Thanks Carylanne. This was a fun one to make😀
LOVELY
Ohh I love this, Got to try it!
Thanks Lee. It was a fun one to make😀
Love the bag and how you created the quilted strips over the fusing. Incredible and I will definitely attempt it. Thank you.
You're welcome Darlene. Thank you😁
I love this bag. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Would you be able to do a video with similar bag but with a zipper instead? I would love to make one.
I'll add it to the list Joann😁
Thanks Christine have been going to make a bag like this is on my list for this year 😀
I was so confused on why you cut the corners after rounding them. It's funny how we catch ourselves selves like that then roll with it. Looks great!
I wish I had time to make more Pamela. Great way to use scraps😀
It was a silly mistake. I didn't mean to measure a box 😀
Christine I want to say hi from New Zealand and as I have Subscibed to your channel I look forward to checking it out more. Thank you for the video using up scraps I love the idea. .Happy New Year.
Welcome to the channel! Happy New Year. 🎉
Love this tote, but with the light colors I wd have used a light colored webbing.
Thanks Ellen. I only use one colour webbing😁
Christine is could you advise a book, website, etc for interfacing and stabilizer information? I get so confused in the store. I’d love to learn. Maybe that’s an idea for a future video.
Stabilisers confuse me too Dia. I have been wanting to do a video, but need to get some sample and leard more about them. You may be able to get a little booklet of samples from some wholesalers😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs that’s a good idea. I’ll try to get in touch with them and see. Where I live they only sell Pellon brand stabilizers and interfacing. I’ll see if they have something like that.
Beautiful and love your explanation of the handle placements. Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome Helen. Thank you😀
Hi Christine ❤😊
Hi Betty😀
Hi Christine,
Have you a tutorial on your pot you use for your clips please, love you videos,great work.
Yes I have Carol. Here it is😁 th-cam.com/video/0eDtkx6IEvY/w-d-xo.html
Love this bag. Would it be a good idea to cut the lining slightly smaller than the bag fabric so it sits down inside easily? Pauline. UK.
Yes it would Pauline. The other option would be to topstitch a little further down. I think I was too close to the top😀
Love your easy to watch and learn from videos. Going to try this in cold London. What machine do you use please xx
Thanks Annie. I use Jack and ProSew brand machines😁
I love your tutorials, where do get your labels & metal tags from please
Thanks Bev. There are links to both my labels in the description of the videos😁
Lovely bag.. Christine, on your machine, are you controlling the reverse stitch with the foot pedal? 🥰
Thanks Sue. I have the machine setup so it does a backstitch at the beginning, then when I finish and heel back on the foot pedal it also does the backstitch. There is also a red button just above the needle bar that I press to do reverse when I need to😀
Very Nice bag Christine, how much would your bag sell for in your store? Also do you sew with leather scraps.
Thanks Barb. Because it's so cute, I might put $55 on it in the shop and see how it goes. Might encourage me to make more. I haven't had leather to sew, only vinyl samples. If I get any, I'll do a video😀
Love this little bag and I'll definitely be giving this a go. I just wanted to mention that the link you provided for the Peltex is a fusible one but you used a non fusible one in the video. Do you have a link for a non fusible Peltex?
Hi Crafty Owl. I've just checked the link which is for Matilda's Own bagbatting (even though I keep calling it Peltex). It does actually say it's non fusible in the title on my website. If you're ordering it from there, you'll only receive the non fusible as they don't make a fusible. I used to keep Peltex which was iron-on but I haven't been able to source it for a while😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs oh yes I see now. I actually went further down to the Amazon link. Thank you.
I do like the bright colors! Where do you get your name labels?
Phillis, the links to my label suppliers are in the description😁