10 Essential Tips for Beginner Bag Makers | Improve Your Sewing Skills
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- Are you a beginner bag maker looking to improve your sewing skills? Look no further! In this video, I'll share the top 10 essential tips for better bag making that I've learned through years of trial and error. These tips will help you avoid common mistakes and enhance your craftsmanship, making your bag-making journey smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, these practical insights are perfect for you! #BeginnerBagMaking #SewingForBeginners
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Tip 1
3:02 Tip 2
6:13 Tip 3
8:32 Tip 4
9:47 Tip 5
11:13 Tip 6
14:37 Tip 7
16:45 Tip 8
19:36 Tip 9
22:50 Tip 10
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Thank you for your wonderful tips!
Thank you for this video!!😊
I use mostly quilting cotton and always wash it first to remove some of the chemicals and the fumigamts they use in shipping. The trick is not over drying it, and using starch (I like best press). I love buying remnants, especially for new patterns, it saves me a ton of money and if I mess up, its not on expensive fabric. And if its good, I have a bag to use or gift.
@@nancy9478 I discovered best press recently I love it it's amazing x🙂
Thank you - learned several things today.
One way to help with seam allowance accuracy is to put a piece of masking tape on your machine with the different measurements marked. Place it where the measurements would be if you don’t have them. Also this helps those of us with more mature eyes.
Greta tip 😊❤️
OK, I had to pause this one minute in. You reminded me that I do in fact have a bit of cake. And it is even four o’clock. Ba k in a minute… 😁
My work here is done 😂😉
Great tips Deb. The final tip is so important to follow. My printer defaults to letter size and I’ve forgotten so many times to change this to A4, and it really does make a difference. 👍😊
Mine has a mind of it own and I sense of humour too thinks it funny to just randomly change settings 😂
Fantastic tips. My machine doesn’t need oiling so always check you machines manual. I alway clean my machine after every project, especially if I use the embroidery side of it. Never thought about steaming fabric will definitely be using that tip. I always iron my seams, think that comes from doing patchwork, it certainly does make a difference to your bags. Loving all the videos. Thank you for taking the time out to produce them.
Forgot to say, when reading patterns I use highlighter pen to mark important points
Yep machineS can be so different my Janome needs piling every time she is used she's a thirsty beast and I don't always remember.
Thank you for your lovely comments and support I can't tell you how much it means and is appreciated ❤️
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been making basic bags for a couple of years, but I feel I must up my game and these tips are really timely! Cheers from Australia.
You're so welcome and I am glad they have been helpful. Hello from a very cold north east England 😂
16:32 Oiling the machine is HIGHLY dependent on the make/model of your sewing machine. I have a Brother ST371HD, and when I looked up "Oiling your machine" and it said: "In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary by the end user. If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center." IF my machine needs oiling, Brother says to take it to an authorized service center. So always check the manufacturer's recommendations regarding oiling your machine.
Very good tips machines are so different my Janome needs to be oiled every time it's used and I often forget. Getting to know your individual machine is key 😊
Glad I found this site. I have been intimidated by bag making. I especially like the tip about marking the seam lines. I seem to have a problem with it. Also reading the entire pattern and instructions before even starting. Great tips.
Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments x
Great video and tips. Thank you so much, Deb.
Thank you 😊
Very helpful tips. Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Thank you for tips, would be helpful to see video on pattern printing, especially when pieces need to be joined ie adding overlap and markers ❤️
I will add it to my masterclass list and do it the next couple of weeks ❤️ thank you so much for watching 😊 x
@@Deb_at_MeMadeMakesthank you, I too struggle with this! I have been sewing for decades, but these print at home patterns can be a pain.
Thank you for the tips. Very useful. Just one query regarding pressing seams. I find i really difficult to press seams in vinyl. Any tips to help with that?
I use a seam roller when using vinyl or I butterfly the seams and top stitch them.
If it isn't somewhere you can topstitch you can use double-sided tape on each side of the seam to keep it flat to the back of the pattern piece. Hope that makes sense x
1 Reading a Pattern
2 Choose your fabric wisely
3 Pre- steam Fabric
4 Use your iron
5 Seam allowance, be consistent
6 Use good interfacing
7 Know your sewing machine
8 Know your needles
9 Don’t need all the tools
10 Print pattern accurately
Awesome tips! Thank you.
You're very welcome thank you for watching x