Bella Bag by TobiStylx - Full Tutorial

In this video, I walk you through how to assemble and sew the Bella Bag by TobiStylx Bag Patterns. I walk you through all the steps of making this bag and share some tips and tricks along the way. This video is filmed like a sew along. If you don't want to watch the part where I sew or am doing other things, you can always fast forward or adjust the speed of the video, so it is faster. However, there are times I give tips and tricks while sewing. I figured filling in some of those moments with some helpful information, makes it a bit more interesting to watch.
Also to note, I do not give any measurements, show pattern pieces or use any measuring tools on camera, in any tutorials I film. This is for the protection of the pattern/designer and also because I often film tutorials during testing and measurements or other things can change. So, to ensure the tutorials are accurate and match with the pattern, I don't give this information. You will need to have your pattern open on another device, printed, or open on your computer to follow along with each step and be able to refer to measurements or seam allowances given. If you have the video open on your computer and want to also have the pattern PDF open on your computer, you can minimize this TH-cam video and move it to a corner on your screen, it'll be smaller but you can still see it and have the pattern open as well.
The machine I sewed this bag on is a Juki TL-2200 QVP Mini and I used a 90/14 needle. I used Moonglow Vinyl for the exterior pieces, Zipper Overlay and Slip Pocket Trim. For the lining, I used Waterproof Canvas. For thread I used Gutermann All Purpose Polyester Thread. You'll want to use the needle and threads that work best for your machine.
For more details on the products I used and where to purchase them, see further below in this description. I make no money and don't gain anything from mentioning these companies and their products. I want to give this information to help you source the supplies I use, if you like them and/or want to use them.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the designer, Tobi, through her email provided in the pattern. You can also leave comments below and I will reply as soon as I can.
I'm looking forward to seeing all your beautiful Bella Bags made and posted on social media!
Where to find the pattern and supplies I use...
Bella Bag -
TobiStylx Bag Pattern website - tobistylx.com/
TobiStylx bag Pattern on Facebook - / tobistylxbagpattern
TobiStylx bag Pattern Group on Facebook - / tobistylxsewingpatterns
TobiStylx Instagram - / tobistylx
Moonglow Vinyl and waterproof canvas from @SewHungryHippie - sewhungryhippie.com/
Hardware from Emmaline Bags - emmalinebags.com/
The Bow Bling Tutorial -
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Links to my socials...
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[@cynthiamandak2078]

Love this pattern.

[@mgrahamsews]

Thank you! 😊 ❤️

[@sharliepelletier3674]

Where do I find the bow tutorial?

[@mgrahamsews]

You can find it here: th-cam.com/video/Pw3BxwYNRc8/w-d-xo.html 😃

[@carolehack226]

I am about half way through this video, and I hope you do not mind if I offer these comments. On the introduction, you are speaking so fast that it is difficult to follow what you are saying. Although I do understand that you want to protect the designer, surely advising on the main seam allowance, and on your stitch length, is not revealing that much. Also you could use a plain pattern piece, to show roughly where the pattern markings are. The whole secrecy issue is actually spoiling a good tutorial.

[@mgrahamsews]

As I mention in the video, I film during testing. This means that often times things can change, including seam allowances. So, I do not give those or any other information, including showing pattern pieces. This way if something does change, my tutorials are not affected. For that reason and to protect the designers (they actually also request that I give/share no pattern information) I will never give this information away.
Also, yes, I speak fast, unfortunately I can't change that, it's how I've been my whole life. However, because these tutorials are long, I don't want to spend a lot of time talking. You can use the option on TH-cam to slow down the tutorial or speed it up so it is at a pace you like. 😃