I was watching a lady on TH-cam only last week Christine,and this is the way she made her bag. I like it this way. What would the measurements be for an adult tote bag please.xx
My solution when I did the same error once was to add binding around the sides and bottom. I did not box the corners on that one but added a patch pocket to the outside on one side. No one knew the difference and I got additional needed binding practice!
I’m teaching my littles to sew and this is a perfect design, I actually think the “flawed” way will be easier for them to do. I don’t want them to get frustrated with doing separate lining, they’ll be plenty of time for that.
Hi Christine I actually love the look of this bag with this "accidental design feature"and I love the outer fabric peeping through the inside seam it adds more interest... it also makes the lining sturdy too... Please do make more how to vids I always enjoy your content thank you 🙋🏻♀️💞🌹
I wondered what your outcome would be in the end. I like your solution. I would add a sew- in Velcro (hook and loop tape) closure to the bag. Thank you for wonderful tutorial!
Christine I'm thrilled that you showed how to go through with making the bag with the mistake because it's something that I would DEFINITELY do fresh and wide awake! And with this video I got to learn 2 ways to make a bag for a little girl instead of just one. It's like a BOGO! I absolutely adore your videos and your style of teaching. Keep 'em coming PLEASE!
What a lovely bag It boosts my confidence when I see an expert like you making the same mistake I did. Now I can go back and rescue it 👍 Thanks for sharing xx
I love how you break down steps to only what is necessary. Would this be considered a designer bag for the red carpet? No, but you do not represent it as such! It’s a basic tote. Love it!
Love the inclusion of the mistake! I’ve been sewing for a looooong time, and I still make mistakes like yours all the time! It makes me feel better to know that even the really good sewers do these things.
Hi Christine, I love this bag with your 'accidental' design! My 6- and 7 year-old granddaughters want to learn to sew and these longer pieces will be easier for them. We'll skip the boxed corners, unless they want them. Thank you!!
Hi Christine...the bag is still cute! The same thing happens to me at night. My best time of day for sewing is morning till 5pm after that i mentally start to wilt😊 and need to do things that takes less thought.
TBH that's not bad as far as mistakes go. In fact, no one would have been the wiser if the mistake hadn't been pointed out. I think the bag is cute, with nice fabric and well-finished edges.
I see nothing wrong with this tote. It seems to me that this ‘method’ is probably faster. Your Jack machine has that awesome triple stitch option (I have been researching the brand!) that allows you to sew three parallel lines of stitching in one go, increasing your speed even more. Make the bag a hair wider, take a slightly wider inseam with the triple stitch, and - as you rightly observed - the “design feature” will be even more noticeable, especially so when your interior and exterior fabrics are contrasting. Also, if you were to tack the boxed corner triangles to the bottom, it would add stability to the bag. This is a very sweet tote for a child, and would make a nice trick-or-treat bag, too.
Mistakes is what makes us real and endearing. I love watching Darlene Michaud for just that reason but Christine, it's a breath of fresh air to watch a home grown Aussie. ❤ Here's Darlene's go... th-cam.com/video/5FRrarRcXiw/w-d-xo.html
I do love a French seam, but in this case it wouldn't have worked as I had sewn the bag the wrong way in the first place. The lining and main should have been done seperately🤣🤣
Hello again Christine Im in the middle of making one of these bags for either my self or my Granddaughter who will be 2 in a few days she loves to carry books around with her ... just curious if you have a page where if someone makes one of your items we can share with you?? Great watching you have a wonderful day/night
Yes Wynette. If you are on Facebook, you can share it on the Christine's Home Affairs page. If not, then email photos to me and I can share them on the community page😀
Lovely project,glad I am not the only person to make mistakes,turn out lovely,thanks for sharing
You're welcome Eve. I make many more mistakes than I'll admit to 🤣🤣
Thanks again Christine and please don't stop. As they say no one would know, it all comes out in the wash 🥰
I was watching a lady on TH-cam only last week Christine,and this is the way she made her bag. I like it this way. What would the measurements be for an adult tote bag please.xx
Tina, I'd probably do 18" W x 18" (or 20") H 😀
My solution when I did the same error once was to add binding around the sides and bottom. I did not box the corners on that one but added a patch pocket to the outside on one side. No one knew the difference and I got additional needed binding practice!
That is a great idea Christine. I might consider that next time I make a mistake 😂
Who would know unless you mention the error. What a delightful bag. The fabric does make all the difference. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Dianne. Fabric really does make all the difference 😀
I’m teaching my littles to sew and this is a perfect design, I actually think the “flawed” way will be easier for them to do. I don’t want them to get frustrated with doing separate lining, they’ll be plenty of time for that.
Absolutely Tina. The simpler the better so the little ones enjoy it more😀
Hi Christine I actually love the look of this bag with this "accidental design feature"and I love the outer fabric peeping through the inside seam it adds more interest... it also makes the lining sturdy too... Please do make more how to vids I always enjoy your content thank you 🙋🏻♀️💞🌹
Thank you Anna. I have plenty more to come, and will be doing a vid on the correct version tonight 😀
I wondered what your outcome would be in the end. I like your solution. I would add a sew- in Velcro (hook and loop tape) closure to the bag. Thank you for wonderful tutorial!
Thanks Loraine. I agree. I think I'd put a magnetic closure on in the future.😀
I love to watch your videos! I am thankful that you show us mistakes and that the project is not ruined, just modified a bit. Thank you!
Thank you very much Kristen 😀
Christine I'm thrilled that you showed how to go through with making the bag with the mistake because it's something that I would DEFINITELY do fresh and wide awake! And with this video I got to learn 2 ways to make a bag for a little girl instead of just one. It's like a BOGO! I absolutely adore your videos and your style of teaching. Keep 'em coming PLEASE!
Thanks Rochelle. Will definitely keep them coming 😁
What a lovely bag
It boosts my confidence when I see an expert like you making the same mistake I did. Now I can go back and rescue it 👍
Thanks for sharing xx
You can do it Linda! I'm far from an expert, I just love to sew, and am happy to share my mistakes. It's how I learn 🤣
Mistake aside,it turned out lovely,so cute.xx
Thanks NC 😀
I think it is stinkin' cute. Thank you
Thanks Cynthia 😀
Lovely fabrics. Turned out ok in the end. I've seen bags sewn this way on purpose anyway :)
Thanks Lesley. It was a better option to unpicking it all 🤣😆
I love how you break down steps to only what is necessary. Would this be considered a designer bag for the red carpet? No, but you do not represent it as such! It’s a basic tote. Love it!
Christine, I think I'm a little too casual for any red carpet desgns. The pressure for perfection would frustrate me too 🤣😆😎
Perfect size bag for little trick r treaters. Thank you
What a great idea 😄
Good looking mess up. Love the bag. No one would really know it had an error.
Thanka Renee. I should be uploading the correct version tonight, and I think a much nicer bag too😄
I actually like the design mistake!! I'll be making two of these for our nephew's twin's birhday. Thanks.
Thanks Darlene. I'm sure they'll love them😀
Love the inclusion of the mistake! I’ve been sewing for a looooong time, and I still make mistakes like yours all the time! It makes me feel better to know that even the really good sewers do these things.
I think I make mistakes in everything I do. Always in too much of a rush. It's the best way to learn though😀
Hi Christine, I love this bag with your 'accidental' design! My 6- and 7 year-old granddaughters want to learn to sew and these longer pieces will be easier for them. We'll skip the boxed corners, unless they want them. Thank you!!
That is awesome Cynthia. I hope they have a ball making them 😀
Perfect timing. My niece just asked me to make her a bag.
Go for it Sally! The next video will have me making it the way I had intended 😀
Love the mistake, as a beginner I think this looks easier, will give it a go, many thanks
You can do it Mary. Hopefully without the mistakes 😁
I can so relate to doing something the wrong way and then making it work anyway. How creative are we. lol 😂❤
We sure are PUG. I do enjoy problem solving 😀
Hi Christine...the bag is still cute! The same thing happens to me at night. My best time of day for sewing is morning till 5pm after that i mentally start to wilt😊 and need to do things that takes less thought.
Same here Judy, but less distractions in the evening. More afternoon power naps required 😴 😅
I love the way you sewed the bag. I think it’s genius 😊
Thanks Anne Marie 😀
This worked out just fine.
That's great Linda 😀
Now I can’t wait to see the right way.
Me too Karen. Will choose nicer fabric in the next one too 😀
TBH that's not bad as far as mistakes go. In fact, no one would have been the wiser if the mistake hadn't been pointed out. I think the bag is cute, with nice fabric and well-finished edges.
Thanks Snipe. I like to point out my mistakes. Especially when I can work around them😁
It’s a lovely bag. Corners or not it was easily explained. Thanks for sharing. Kxx
Thanks Karen😃
شنطه رائعه سوف اعتمدها في مشروعي شكرا 🌹
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy sewing it😀
I see nothing wrong with this tote. It seems to me that this ‘method’ is probably faster. Your Jack machine has that awesome triple stitch option (I have been researching the brand!) that allows you to sew three parallel lines of stitching in one go, increasing your speed even more.
Make the bag a hair wider, take a slightly wider inseam with the triple stitch, and - as you rightly observed - the “design feature” will be even more noticeable, especially so when your interior and exterior fabrics are contrasting. Also, if you were to tack the boxed corner triangles to the bottom, it would add stability to the bag.
This is a very sweet tote for a child, and would make a nice trick-or-treat bag, too.
Thanks Sharon. Jack is a great brand, and the triple stitch is a great option😁
I love this "incorrect" design, it seems much easier to make
Thanks Kimberly 😀
A French seam on the sides would have been lovely as well. Love your videos. :)
Agreed Grandma. I did that in a recent video 😀
So pretty 😍 As always great tutorial. thank u for sharing, I do appreciate it 🌼
You're very welcome Sonia 😁
Such fun fabric!
Yes it is Emily. It was a vintage fabric found in a house we cleaned out. Made some kids pyjamas too. They looked great 😀
I LOVE THAT YOU ARE HUMAN i have done the same but i made a french seam i think that's what they call it see i don't know what I am talking about LOL
A French seam would work if I had created the bag the right way. I may do that in another video some time Maxine 😀
Mistakes is what makes us real and endearing. I love watching Darlene Michaud for just that reason but Christine, it's a breath of fresh air to watch a home grown Aussie. ❤
Here's Darlene's go...
th-cam.com/video/5FRrarRcXiw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Georgie. I'll check her out 😁
I love it!!
Thanks Wynette 😀
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I like the bag its nice and its ok
I like your tutorials very good
but on the bag I would have done a French seam
I do love a French seam, but in this case it wouldn't have worked as I had sewn the bag the wrong way in the first place. The lining and main should have been done seperately🤣🤣
Hi I am a beginner when it comes to sewing, is there a video that sure how you initially intended to put this bag together? Thanks
Yes Inga. Here it is 😀th-cam.com/video/jgckzy8tkSg/w-d-xo.html
Hello again Christine Im in the middle of making one of these bags for either my self or my Granddaughter who will be 2 in a few days she loves to carry books around with her ... just curious if you have a page where if someone makes one of your items we can share with you?? Great watching you have a wonderful day/night
Yes Wynette. If you are on Facebook, you can share it on the Christine's Home Affairs page. If not, then email photos to me and I can share them on the community page😀
Just wondering what you charge for the child’s bag?
Barbara, I only put $15 on this one as I don't like it😛
Thank you