I like these bags, but I would definitely change the dimensions for my use to accommodate a trip to the library. Also, for the tassels, if I were using fabric, I would probably choose a scrap of coordinating batik or a solid color so that both sides of the fringe pieces appeared to be the same. While I like the tassels, I don't like the reverse of the fabric showing, particularly when a darker fabric is used. This is a good and simple design with many options for customizing. Thanks!
That’s a really good idea. 💡 And that inspired me to think that if we don’t have any batik, why not fuse two squares together with heat & bond before cutting? That would also keep the fabric from fraying and might even be washable. That is, if the hardware can be. 🌷
yes love ..Would Love to See a Video On how To Make One Of These With A Zipper..Ive so Many Charm Packs, Now I Will Be Able To Make These Bags. And Donate Them ..to children for school .. thank you Wonderful ladies for Great lesson On Bags ...
This is one of the first few videos I remember watching, way back in the “Olden days” of MSQC. The charm pack tote bag, the charm pack skirt, and something like the five guy’s magic quilt block? Or something like that! And the purse made out of Dresden wedges! I remember Jenny was having a stress attack bc her guest tutor was kinda slow-pokey, lol. 😂 I’m slow-pokey too, so I can relate! Those were favorites of mine and that’s when I first discovered MSQC. I had been quilting for several decades, by then. I remember going into the fabric store shortly after that, and saw another lady collecting fabrics for a quilt. And I said to her, “Do you know that there are quilting videos on TH-cam?!“😮! And she said, “Of course! How do you think I learned how to quilt?!“ 😂 I was new to TH-cam as well, because I had just gotten high-speed Internet! Before that, I was on dial up and it was so slow! I couldn’t do anything online! Those good old days weren’t that long ago! 😆 😝
I'm with you. I think I was the last one to learn there were quilting videos on You Tube. I had no idea. Of course, then, I actually didn't want You Tube - I did read blogs and forums, though.
This is so much the way my daughter and I sew together. I get so tickled that she “ helps” me with tips like “the metals gets hot -let it cool”. I’ve been sewing professionally for 60 years! We both love your tutorials. By the way, I leave a piece of the lining side seam unsewn to turn the bag right side out, then I can sew all the way around the top neatly.
First of all, I have to say, Natalie's longer cut looks great. As usual I thoroughly enjoyed this new tutorial. Keep up the good, great work with the tutorials.
Jenny, you are so real and authentic. I laughed several times watching you and Natalie. It makes me miss my mom. She was the best seamstress I’ve known. She didn’t quilt but made us beautiful clothes to wear. I got my love for sewing from her. Anyway, thank you for making quilting anybody can do
Just wanted to tell you how inspired I was by this video I made a memorial bag for a friend of mine who is a widow recently and I lying the inside with the gentleman‘s shirt and I kept the pockets and she can use the pockets and tuck things in it and I just find thank you Cuz it’s my first time sewing a bag and you guys did so amazing and teach me how to do this on the videos I thank you very much. I hate patterns so to be able to watch you and do it live it makes everything more inspirational thanks again everybody
I am a huge fan of glue. Have a glue stick by every machine I own. After sewing binding to a quilt, I flip to the front, press into place and then glue down. I use Elmers washable school glue, so I do let it dry overnight then just literally zip around the next day. Mitered corners are perfect.
You can iron that glued edge which dries the glue, and you're ready to finish. I'm too impatient to wait till the next day!! Glad you shared the glue tip, it sure makes sewing the binding down quite effortless!
I learned about the Elmer's glue tip when I made a "Grab-n-Go" tote in a sew along with Gudrun Erla (GE Designs) in '20. The bottoms of the bags are made using vinyl coated fabric and you can't iron that fabric. I, too, as Deborah Werner suggested, iron my binding down right then. I actually cut my backing fabric 1" larger than the quilt, turn it to the front, fold down twice for my binding. I know some of the quilt police cringe over that technique, but it works fine for me! 😊
Love it..."Make the bag come into the 20th century". Made me smile. Very cute tassel - and like the cork. Thanks for showing us how easy bags are to make - and it is adorable!
I would definitely add some pockets to the inside - just need a place for phone, etc. I carry tote bags as my purse all the time!!! Very cute! Thanks 😊
You made it look so easy. Gave me a great idea to make a baby bag with a matching little pillow and blanket. I call her the most beautiful baby girl in the whole wide world. (How can one not call her that after five boys?) Thank you all for this lesson/instruction/tutorial)
When I make bags I always cut a 2" square from the bottom corners before sewing the seams and the line up the side seams and then sew across the boxed corners, I find this quicker and more accurate. Been making a lot of bags lately, love the cork idea my next challenge. Thankyou, Nat you are looking so great. Blessings from down under.
Helen, how do you figure the cut out when it’s all one piece like this bag? I’ve seen so many different ways and some are rectangular and not square. I have made several bags but usually with a front and back and I understand the bottom corner. I agreed that it is quicker and for me definitely more accurate! I just have never seen a formula for one piece.
@@jhwilliams6550 I'm not sure if there is a formula, I just watch TH-cam and then experiment. I see my handles to lining when adding pockets . See lining and out side seams with out leaving an opening then place lining into out side, wrong sides together then alone the tops making sure the lining is a smidge shorter than our side making sure handles are out then carefully top stitch making sure lining doesn't show and then see another row of sticking 1/4 below all done no turning or sewing of turning hole so much easier and quicker. Enjoy your bag sewing. Going to give Jenny Doan's cork based bag a go next week when I go into town.
Jenny, I can't do math in my head either and I could NEVER do math in front of a camera! I have so much respect for you and want you to know you are the very BEST TEACHER EVER !!❤🙂
Thank you both for this extra special video. You two work so well together - and thanks Natalie for pointing out the tips for us. Your mom gets so excited she skips the boring stuff!! I've found that to make the lining and bag top easier to prep for the final topstitching that if you iron or finger press the seam from the inside before pulling it right-side out makes all the difference.
love this tutorial, I purchased the “new” tote pattern when I bought my Baby Lock over Christmas. Watching this video gives me more confidence that I can make these totes. I love using the Charm Squares. Thank you for all of your videos sharing your talents with us.
I follow along pretty good when it’s just you. You are thorough. When you’re with someone else there’s way too many interruptions and too much chit chat. Love your creativity!
Oh goodness I just love that bag. I’m going to make one. I have bunch of squares just sitting here crying their eyes out wanting to be something. Now I know. And Natalie you look absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I’ll be getting some hardware from you guys. Thanks again. Great job.
I love you ladies , I must say Natalie you are looking gorgeous, both of you are amazing, thank you for another bag project , nice to learn how to make other things , God Bless , from a girl down under 💕
Love this bag! I always tack the handles to the outside of the outer fabric before sliding the lining over the outer piece. That step holds the handles in place and I find it much easier than struggling to get them lined up after the lining goes on.
I've been making bags for quite a while but I find pleasure in any upgrades and tips to perfect the art 🎨 of making my end results better. I like weather resistant canvas, especially with handles. And bases of the bag too. I took a pattern that came with a fat quarter pack from Aldi, yes budget practice for me and made something similar for myself this year. Hardware is my next challenge.
That large size bag is perfect for my teacher friends. It’s big enough to hold a laptop and some books. I love making bags! Btw you both look fabulous!
That original tote video was what started my quilt journey! I have been hooked ever since I made that bag! I immediately went to quilts after! Thank you Jenny!!!
i use 1/2" seam around the top.... seam turns easier... including the open edge... you can also leave about a 5" opening in the side seam of the lining...that works also... great bag... i want to do one with cork
Watching you two take on something way out of your comfort zone should give other “beginners” comfort in new learning. Love the modernization to this tote. This update gives it great style.
I enjoyed this video very much! I think I will have to try one of these! I think you both make a great team! Y’all are getting thin together! I wish y’all would include me! Maybe do a video on how y’all are doing this! I can’t be the only one who would like to hear!
Lol Jenny does everything with speed and guessing and Natalie is precise and by the book 🤣😂🤣
I like these bags, but I would definitely change the dimensions for my use to accommodate a trip to the library. Also, for the tassels, if I were using fabric, I would probably choose a scrap of coordinating batik or a solid color so that both sides of the fringe pieces appeared to be the same. While I like the tassels, I don't like the reverse of the fabric showing, particularly when a darker fabric is used. This is a good and simple design with many options for customizing. Thanks!
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That’s a really good idea. 💡
And that inspired me to think that if we don’t have any batik, why not fuse two squares together with heat & bond before cutting? That would also keep the fabric from fraying and might even be washable. That is, if the hardware can be. 🌷
Love Natalie asking questions along the way…so helpful! Thank you.
Jenny is a rebel! Sometimes fast is not good. Details are better!
They both compliment each other and work well together.
You ladies look wonderful! I can tell you’ve lost weight!! Jealous!! 😊 Love you both. Thanks for all the wonderful tutorials!
WOW! Natalie your looking Great! First your mom now you. Congratulations to you both 🎊
Natalie, I'm glad you told us about the center line thingy, mine NEVER turns out !! I always have to RIP out and try again.😦
Yes you both look awesome. Love Natalie's new look!
yes love ..Would Love to See a Video On how To Make One Of These With A Zipper..Ive so Many Charm Packs, Now I Will Be Able To Make These Bags. And Donate Them ..to children for school .. thank you Wonderful ladies for Great lesson On Bags ...
This is one of the first few videos I remember watching, way back in the “Olden days” of MSQC. The charm pack tote bag, the charm pack skirt, and something like the five guy’s magic quilt block? Or something like that! And the purse made out of Dresden wedges! I remember Jenny was having a stress attack bc her guest tutor was kinda slow-pokey, lol. 😂 I’m slow-pokey too, so I can relate! Those were favorites of mine and that’s when I first discovered MSQC. I had been quilting for several decades, by then. I remember going into the fabric store shortly after that, and saw another lady collecting fabrics for a quilt. And I said to her, “Do you know that there are quilting videos on TH-cam?!“😮! And she said, “Of course! How do you think I learned how to quilt?!“ 😂 I was new to TH-cam as well, because I had just gotten high-speed Internet! Before that, I was on dial up and it was so slow! I couldn’t do anything online!
Those good old days weren’t that long ago! 😆 😝
Yes I can relate, I used to think you had to learn how to quilt from a book so I put it off for decades. Now I'm a TH-cam junkie!
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I'm with you. I think I was the last one to learn there were quilting videos on You Tube. I had no idea. Of course, then, I actually didn't want You Tube - I did read blogs and forums, though.
This is so much the way my daughter and I sew together. I get so tickled that she “ helps” me with tips like “the metals gets hot -let it cool”. I’ve been sewing professionally for 60 years! We both love your tutorials. By the way, I leave a piece of the lining side seam unsewn to turn the bag right side out, then I can sew all the way around the top neatly.
I do the same thing on my lining fabric. It's much better than picking stitches out to turn it.
These tutorials are so fun to watch. Natalie please share your secret to becoming a butterfly.
I get my D-rings and some plastic buckles off of a dog harness at Dollar Tree. Also one can scavange the nylon webbing pieces too. All for $1.25!
Love the update of the bag and Natalie you look great and Jenny y’all look like sisters instead of mother/daughter. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
First of all, I have to say, Natalie's longer cut looks great. As usual I thoroughly enjoyed this new tutorial. Keep up the good, great work with the tutorials.
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Natalie, you are looking so good. Congratulations.
Jenny, you are so real and authentic. I laughed several times watching you and Natalie. It makes me miss my mom. She was the best seamstress I’ve known. She didn’t quilt but made us beautiful clothes to wear. I got my love for sewing from her. Anyway, thank you for making quilting anybody can do
These are fabulous for going to the market and getting your veggies as they are washable. I get so many compliments on my fabric totes.
You girl look so beautiful and healthy! I admire your hard work!
Just wanted to tell you how inspired I was by this video I made a memorial bag for a friend of mine who is a widow recently and I lying the inside with the gentleman‘s shirt and I kept the pockets and she can use the pockets and tuck things in it and I just find thank you Cuz it’s my first time sewing a bag and you guys did so amazing and teach me how to do this on the videos I thank you very much. I hate patterns so to be able to watch you and do it live it makes everything more inspirational thanks again everybody
I love it. But then again I love everything you do. I would also add a pocket on the inside for a phone and a top zipper
I’m with you Natalie. I don’t trust my “eyeballing”! So I need to measure and mark everything as well.🤣
Natalie , I’m loving your “new look “! ❤😊
You both look great. Natalie I love your longer hair.❤️
I am a huge fan of glue. Have a glue stick by every machine I own. After sewing binding to a quilt, I flip to the front, press into place and then glue down. I use Elmers washable school glue, so I do let it dry overnight then just literally zip around the next day. Mitered corners are perfect.
You can iron that glued edge which dries the glue, and you're ready to finish. I'm too impatient to wait till the next day!! Glad you shared the glue tip, it sure makes sewing the binding down quite effortless!
I learned about the Elmer's glue tip when I made a "Grab-n-Go" tote in a sew along with Gudrun Erla (GE Designs) in '20. The bottoms of the bags are made using vinyl coated fabric and you can't iron that fabric. I, too, as Deborah Werner suggested, iron my binding down right then. I actually cut my backing fabric 1" larger than the quilt, turn it to the front, fold down twice for my binding. I know some of the quilt police cringe over that technique, but it works fine for me! 😊
Love it..."Make the bag come into the 20th century". Made me smile. Very cute tassel - and like the cork. Thanks for showing us how easy bags are to make - and it is adorable!
I would definitely add some pockets to the inside - just need a place for phone, etc. I carry tote bags as my purse all the time!!! Very cute! Thanks 😊
You made it look so easy. Gave me a great idea to make a baby bag with a matching little pillow and blanket. I call her the most beautiful baby girl in the whole wide world. (How can one not call her that after five boys?) Thank you all for this lesson/instruction/tutorial)
I love your blouse Natalie! It compliments your skin tone perfectly. You look like an Autumn gal.👍🏻
You two are adorable together!❤️
WOW‼️ Natalie‼️. You are doing so great! You are beautiful!
I too have saved purse hardware for years just for projects like this. Thanks for the inspiration
Natalie is looking so good! I don’t know if it’s the new hair or some heels, but lookin’ good 👀
Natalie. You look really good with the new hair do.
When I make bags I always cut a 2" square from the bottom corners before sewing the seams and the line up the side seams and then sew across the boxed corners, I find this quicker and more accurate. Been making a lot of bags lately, love the cork idea my next challenge. Thankyou, Nat you are looking so great. Blessings from down under.
Seams everyone is agreeing about Natalie today
Helen, how do you figure the cut out when it’s all one piece like this bag? I’ve seen so many different ways and some are rectangular and not square. I have made several bags but usually with a front and back and I understand the bottom corner. I agreed that it is quicker and for me definitely more accurate! I just have never seen a formula for one piece.
@@jhwilliams6550 I'm not sure if there is a formula, I just watch TH-cam and then experiment. I see my handles to lining when adding pockets . See lining and out side seams with out leaving an opening then place lining into out side, wrong sides together then alone the tops making sure the lining is a smidge shorter than our side making sure handles are out then carefully top stitch making sure lining doesn't show and then see another row of sticking 1/4 below all done no turning or sewing of turning hole so much easier and quicker. Enjoy your bag sewing. Going to give Jenny Doan's cork based bag a go next week when I go into town.
I love the new totes.
Jenny, I can't do math in my head either and I could NEVER do math in front of a camera! I have so much respect for you and want you to know you are the very BEST TEACHER EVER !!❤🙂
Natalie you look absolutely great today helping you Mom! Can’t wait to make the new tote bag! Love you guys!,,,
I wing it just like you Jenny on most things. I worked in a fabric store for a few years and to this day, I can measure a yard without a ruler, lol!
Natalie you are looking so good my dear! Love these!
You both look wonderful.
Love this bag.
Hello Barbara
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Thank you both for this extra special video. You two work so well together - and thanks Natalie for pointing out the tips for us. Your mom gets so excited she skips the boring stuff!! I've found that to make the lining and bag top easier to prep for the final topstitching that if you iron or finger press the seam from the inside before pulling it right-side out makes all the difference.
Hi Ladies! Oh my goodness-that is just too cute & the tassels/hardware is just darling 😍 How fun!!
zipper feature would be great. TFS
love this tutorial, I purchased the “new” tote pattern when I bought my Baby Lock over Christmas. Watching this video gives me more confidence that I can make these totes. I love using the Charm Squares. Thank you for all of your videos sharing your talents with us.
I love watching you two together, such a great team and so informative 💕
I follow along pretty good when it’s just you. You are thorough. When you’re with someone else there’s way too many interruptions and too much chit chat. Love your creativity!
Oh goodness I just love that bag. I’m going to make one. I have bunch of squares just sitting here crying their eyes out wanting to be something. Now I know. And Natalie you look absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I’ll be getting some hardware from you guys. Thanks again. Great job.
Natalie, you look incredible!! Congratulations!!
Love this.
How I would love to meet all of you! You 2 remind me of my daughter and I work together on a project. You both look so good and beautiful!
Natalie you are looking amazing xxx
Zipper please lol. Love these bags!
If you make the inside seams slightly larger, the lining will fit better.
Lovely bags and Natalie you look amazing :-)
I love you ladies , I must say Natalie you are looking gorgeous, both of you are amazing, thank you for another bag project , nice to learn how to make other things , God Bless , from a girl down under 💕
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Natalie is looking great!!!!
I love Natalie's humor! Great bag!
Natalie you are looking great! Love the tassel idea!
I love watching Jenny, I know exactly what is going to happen next,
Thank you for letting me watch you sew !!💕💕💕
Natalie , you are looking great. You seem very upbeat and happy. Love seeing you on the videos.
Love this bag! I always tack the handles to the outside of the outer fabric before sliding the lining over the outer piece. That step holds the handles in place and I find it much easier than struggling to get them lined up after the lining goes on.
I've been making bags for quite a while but I find pleasure in any upgrades and tips to perfect the art 🎨 of making my end results better. I like weather resistant canvas, especially with handles. And bases of the bag too.
I took a pattern that came with a fat quarter pack from Aldi, yes budget practice for me and made something similar for myself this year.
Hardware is my next challenge.
I’ve also bought Aldi fabric to try new things with before i use my incredible fabric from Missouri Star!
Fab fab fab. Thank you for showing us all.
I'm definitely going to try making one of these bags . Awesome video . you ladies look lovely and Natlie that hair style is beautiful on you .
I never thought I would want to make a bag until today. Thank You so much 😊. And I agree. You two look amazing
Watch out, bag making is addictive. I started to declutter and now it's my business lol 😆
I made this bag. I added another strip of the blocks at the bottom. Turned out great. Thank you for the tutorial.
You both look fantastic. So proud of y ou!!
I just love you two such a great team ❤️
Great job! Love you two together. And we do call it “Birthing a bag” here at Sallie Tomato. So glad you love our products
Cute bag..... Looking good Natalie AND Jenny ☺️
These bags are wonderful. I can’t wait to make them. Natalie, you look amazing! You both do! Thank you for another great tutorial.
I was thinking the same thing! Natalie and Jenny look great!
Natalie you look great! And I love the shirt.
I did those purses when they first came out snd my friends loved them. Thank you for the fun patterns!!
Love seeing more of Natalie and Jenny! Ladies you made my morning with a surprise video!
That large size bag is perfect for my teacher friends. It’s big enough to hold a laptop and some books. I love making bags! Btw you both look fabulous!
Love these tutorial.No one else comes close to how easy I can understand your teaching.Now to get the supplies
That original tote video was what started my quilt journey! I have been hooked ever since I made that bag! I immediately went to quilts after! Thank you Jenny!!!
Love you both together! We get so much information from both viewpoints! You both look great!!
Two lovely charming ladies with a charm pack project that is delightful.
Natalie looks lovely today.
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Love the idea. Ladies you both look amazing!!
Wow. This was supersonic speed, Jenny.
I love sewing with cork. It's my favorite material for bags.
You have way too much fun. The tassell!!! I never knew how either. Ps, Nat, your hair looks great, and you bith look so good. Hugs to all, Chel🌸
Loving the new improved model of the tote bag. Especially the tassle! Cant wait to make it.
Double needle-brilliant!! Thank you!!
Before too long y'all will blow away! Looking fantastic! Love the update.
Thank you lovely ladies. Sew Charming. And made from Charm square's too.
The both of you look so great.
Thank you for the awesome small project video. I am anxious to make a bag now 😊
Love this tutorial and love watching you two together. Great team work! Natalie you look wonderful. Great job with the weight loss!! 👍
i use 1/2" seam around the top.... seam turns easier... including the open edge... you can also leave about a 5" opening in the side seam of the lining...that works also... great bag... i want to do one with cork
What a great idea to keep hardware from old purses! I love the updated totes.
Watching you two take on something way out of your comfort zone should give other “beginners” comfort in new learning. Love the modernization to this tote. This update gives it great style.
I’m making 4 of these for family. I’m making the small ones. I am using the rings, love making them!!
Lol. Soooo many tassels!
Luv this !! Thank you!!
What a great upgrade for that tote! You two are great working together. Thanks for another wonderful tutorial.
Thank uou love the upgrade of the bags
I enjoyed this video very much! I think I will have to try one of these! I think you both make a great team! Y’all are getting thin together! I wish y’all would include me! Maybe do a video on how y’all are doing this! I can’t be the only one who would like to hear!
THANKS YOU FOR MAKING A VIDEO THAT IS DIFFERANT THAN MAKING A QUILT. PLEASE DO MORE THANKS
So cute!
Loved the original totes and the upgraded ones are stunning as well. Also, I have to say, I love, love, love Natalies blouse.