TY for an easy to follow tutorial. You explain simply and precisely. We don't need added antidotes like to many others insert and make instructions harder to follow. Love this bag and after you make the first one it's a snap to make another!
Oh thank god, its an Aussie and not some ageing southern momma y'alling with a voice like a drill sergeant after a night in a smokey bar doing karaoke . . . .this is exactly what ive been looking for.
Sorry but I can’t watch this with the unnecessary (and annoying) music playing, it’s very annoying having to mute the whole video to watch it. Can’t give it a thumbs up because of that. I’m sure it would have been a great video otherwise
The zipper pulls you cut out 3:19 look like they are different size to the ones you sew on at 14:05. Did i miss something? I can't get the 5cm x 2.5cm tabs to work
Hi Cindy, You just need to go ahead and attach the side pieces to your front pieces of your lining (minus the pockets). So repeat the steps from 24:18 th-cam.com/video/SdaZKpYlyL0/w-d-xo.html
I really enjoyed this tutorial! Two questions: 1. Any chance you'll do more tutorials? 2. Any chance you'll talk about hand sewing? I've only done a little sewing, I don't have a machine, and I really love the repetition and old-world-ness of hand sewing. So I'd at least thought I'd ask. Thank you!
Hi Flynn thanks for your questions. We are always creating new tutorials, and they are released regularly so make sure you have subscribed to our TH-cam Channel to be notified when they are available. It is unlikely we will complete any hand projects as we specialise in machine and embroidery stitching and for us creating with our machines is like hand-sewing to you! Thanks again for the questions, and don't forget to subscribe to our Channel.
Hey! Do I have to do the reverse stitch every time? I couldn’t see in the video if you did it or not. I think the only time you mentioned it was when attaching the handles to the main fabric.
@DavidLopez-tf4bn Great question! If you know you are going to sew again over the seam you do not have to do a reverse stitch. If it is in an area of high use, a reverse stitch ties off and gives strength.
can i do this but instead of using just regular fabric using fabric with batting? or would it be too difficult? sorry if the question is too obvious i’m a begginer :) 💗
Yes you can use fabric with a batting but be mindful of the thickness of the batting - it can be a little more challenging for a beginner but not beyond you I'm sure. Probably stick to a lighter weight batting for your first attempt. Give it a go, it's the best way to learn.
@midnightsunicorn Yes you can use cotton, you could stiffen it slightly with our Shape to Create Woven Interfacing: www.echidnasewing.com.au/shape-to-create-fusible-woven-interfacing-per-metr You can also put battilizer in to also help support as well.
I’m making a bag with 60cm x 60cm main body pieces. Do the straps remain the same length as original tutorial. Can you help me with where to place them as that will be different to the instructions.
@wazblind The straps would move but it would be up to you where you feel it would be comfortable - it looks to be a ratio of 1:4 in how the straps are placed on the mini duffle bag.
Hi MaryEllen - are you referring to the strap placement? And the size of the pocket? If you are, you could alter the pocket piece to be slightly wider. It depends on how big you are actually going to upsize the bag.
@@EchidnaClub the strap placement. The 5” from the top and bottom on a larger bag aren’t going to line up correctly. How did you determine the 5” mark based on the other bag measurements.
Hi MaryEllen - here is what is suggested on our webpage for this project "if you wish to make your duffel bag larger, simply make the biggest number measurement of your fabric (in this case it’s 15"/40cm) as big as you want, then halve that number for the remaining pieces. For example, if you wanted to make a 60cm bag, your side pieces would be 30cm x 30cm and so on and so forth. Your straps should remain the same size, if anything you can make them a little longer. Your zip tabs should also stay the same size regardless of bag size (your zip size will change with your bag)." I shall include the link here also, hopefully this clarifies the size up? www.echidnasewing.com.au/project/sewing-embroidery-projects/mini-duffel-bag/
@katiemyer1346 They definitely can be tricky! You could try the Loop turner: www.echidnasewing.com.au/loop-turner-carded Also you could use strapping rather than make them :) Hope you got them done ok!
I am sewing this now and when I join the first end to the bag, one corner is very bunchy. I have snipped around the curve and tried to ease in the corners yet the same problem is on the other end of the bag as well. It seems the end pieces may be a bit too small. Anyone have any suggestions to remedy this?
@darlenefredrick8444 Hi there, I would recommend checking your measurements you cut to. It can also be the material you have used so it is important to pin each end first then the centre and then ease and pin the remainder of the sides. Hopefully this will help you.
I did consider it may be the material. The bag turned out quite well considering it's the first one I made. No one will notice the little pucker on the one corner ;) I'm making another and will check measurements more carefully. Thanks so much for this great tutorial! @@EchidnaClub
@sonjathomas6084 Our apologies - you are correct. The main idea is to keep the measurements in proportion and then the bag will work. We can work these out for you if required.
@sonjathomas6084 At the 2:54 mark of the video Rylee talks about this size being cut and under the cutting measurements with the main fabric it is also listed for you.
TY for an easy to follow tutorial. You explain simply and precisely. We don't need added antidotes like to many others insert and make instructions harder to follow.
Love this bag and after you make the first one it's a snap to make another!
@lindalin5587 Thank you for watching our video and your wonderful feedback.
I've made two bags using your tutorial. Thank you so much!
Great job! Thank you for your feedback :)
I swear the best things are the things you make , engineer,, or cook yourself . Just bought a singer I'm so excited in making a bunch of cool stuff
We love to hear we have helped people be creative! Enjoy and happy stitching!
Made around a dozen of these bags. I love them. They turn out beautiful using vinyl with a lining made from blackout curtain material.
@KinikiMc That's fantastic!
Have you made the bags bigger? Or without the tabs on the zippers?
21:45 you are very smart. Thank you for sharing.
@tanyapalmer8130 Thank you for watching and your feedback, we appreciate it!
Just made this bag! I'm so glad I found your video!! Thanknyou
@sonallaxman8954 Thank you for watching! Great to hear you loved the bag :)
Cute bag and very well explained.
@sam27ellsmere Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!
Oh thank god, its an Aussie and not some ageing southern momma y'alling with a voice like a drill sergeant after a night in a smokey bar doing karaoke . . . .this is exactly what ive been looking for.
Thank you for you feedback, glad you are enjoying our project videos!
Well said 🤣 I feel like they slap the word y'all onto everything more than we say G'day.
Sorry but I can’t watch this with the unnecessary (and annoying) music playing, it’s very annoying having to mute the whole video to watch it. Can’t give it a thumbs up because of that. I’m sure it would have been a great video otherwise
A great tutorial! Very easy to follow. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You make it look so easy!! Thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
The zipper pulls you cut out 3:19 look like they are different size to the ones you sew on at 14:05. Did i miss something? I can't get the 5cm x 2.5cm tabs to work
@kyliekassan5988 Our apologies - it looks like Rylee used a 2" x 2" square. Folded the 1/4" in on opposite sides. Thank you for pointing it out to us.
That's ok. I thought I was going crazy 😊 Thanks.
nice easy beginner friendly. very nice tutorial!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you so much for clear demonstration.this pattern works wonders
You’re welcome 😊
Cute bag
Thank you for your feedback :)
Very cute. Good job❤🇦🇺
Thank you! 😊
Lovely clear tutorial 👌 I may use 2.5cm webbing for the handles just because I have a big roll. 😊
@suewalsh4216 That's a great idea! Thank you for your lovely feedback!
At 29:31 you say and now you can do your lining pieces. I’m confused about this instruction.
Never mind. I figured it out thank you.
Hi Cindy, You just need to go ahead and attach the side pieces to your front pieces of your lining (minus the pockets). So repeat the steps from 24:18 th-cam.com/video/SdaZKpYlyL0/w-d-xo.html
I really enjoyed this tutorial!
Two questions:
1. Any chance you'll do more tutorials?
2. Any chance you'll talk about hand sewing? I've only done a little sewing, I don't have a machine, and I really love the repetition and old-world-ness of hand sewing. So I'd at least thought I'd ask.
Thank you!
Hi Flynn thanks for your questions. We are always creating new tutorials, and they are released regularly so make sure you have subscribed to our TH-cam Channel to be notified when they are available. It is unlikely we will complete any hand projects as we specialise in machine and embroidery stitching and for us creating with our machines is like hand-sewing to you! Thanks again for the questions, and don't forget to subscribe to our Channel.
Can it be also used as a gym bag in this size as well?
You would have to rework out dimensions, but yes it would be good to use as a gym bag!
Hey! Do I have to do the reverse stitch every time? I couldn’t see in the video if you did it or not. I think the only time you mentioned it was when attaching the handles to the main fabric.
@DavidLopez-tf4bn Great question! If you know you are going to sew again over the seam you do not have to do a reverse stitch. If it is in an area of high use, a reverse stitch ties off and gives strength.
can i do this but instead of using just regular fabric using fabric with batting? or would it be too difficult? sorry if the question is too obvious i’m a begginer :) 💗
(my idea is to quilt the batting and fabric) but i don’t know if it will be too chunky to sew all the parts together
Yes you can use fabric with a batting but be mindful of the thickness of the batting - it can be a little more challenging for a beginner but not beyond you I'm sure. Probably stick to a lighter weight batting for your first attempt. Give it a go, it's the best way to learn.
Are you using 1/4 inch seam allowance?
For parts of the construction yes, for the final construction Rylee is doing a 5/8" seam allowance :)
a great tutorial. thank u !
Glad it was helpful!
Can you make this with Cotten? If so what do you use to stiffen it with please.
@midnightsunicorn Yes you can use cotton, you could stiffen it slightly with our Shape to Create Woven Interfacing:
www.echidnasewing.com.au/shape-to-create-fusible-woven-interfacing-per-metr
You can also put battilizer in to also help support as well.
I’m gonna make this but bigger out of 500D cordura! It’s gonna be my first big project 🥰
Sounds great!
How did that go? I'm thinking about doing the same.
I’m making a bag with 60cm x 60cm main body pieces. Do the straps remain the same length as original tutorial. Can you help me with where to place them as that will be different to the instructions.
@wazblind The straps would move but it would be up to you where you feel it would be comfortable - it looks to be a ratio of 1:4 in how the straps are placed on the mini duffle bag.
The joy when I heard the words "80cms" 😭🙏
Hope you enjoyed making the mini duffle bag :)
I got cotton calico fabric. I’m not sure if it’s a good fabric for a duffel bag.
Yes calico will work fine :) Have fun sewing :)
This looks great.
I haven’t made any bags yet 🙂
I’d love to know, why are the seams made wide (1.5cm) and then trimmed back when bag making?
This ensures that you don't miss a layer of seam as you are constructing the item. It is a standard dressmaking seam to be 1.5cm wide :)
Great tutorial. Dont forget to topstitch the zipper :)
Great tip! Thanks @nwmi493
If making the larger bag I saw on your website to make them longer, but would you use the same placement location?
Hi MaryEllen - are you referring to the strap placement? And the size of the pocket? If you are, you could alter the pocket piece to be slightly wider. It depends on how big you are actually going to upsize the bag.
@@EchidnaClub the strap placement. The 5” from the top and bottom on a larger bag aren’t going to line up correctly. How did you determine the 5” mark based on the other bag measurements.
Hi MaryEllen - here is what is suggested on our webpage for this project "if you wish to make your duffel bag larger, simply make the biggest number measurement of your fabric (in this case it’s 15"/40cm) as big as you want, then halve that number for the remaining pieces.
For example, if you wanted to make a 60cm bag, your side pieces would be 30cm x 30cm and so on and so forth. Your straps should remain the same size, if anything you can make them a little longer. Your zip tabs should also stay the same size regardless of bag size (your zip size will change with your bag)." I shall include the link here also, hopefully this clarifies the size up? www.echidnasewing.com.au/project/sewing-embroidery-projects/mini-duffel-bag/
Awesome Tutorial.
Please No Music. It really destructs listening in peace.
@beakittelscherz5419 Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate you watching.
What are the finished measurements inches of the sized bag you’re making please?
@racergirl9580 It is approximately 15" x 7.5" x 7.5" in size.
@@EchidnaClub Thank you! It’s a perfect size for what I need.
@racergirl9580 Very welcome!
why is it so impossible for me to turn the handles inside out omg
@katiemyer1346 They definitely can be tricky! You could try the Loop turner:
www.echidnasewing.com.au/loop-turner-carded
Also you could use strapping rather than make them :) Hope you got them done ok!
overlocker gives a neater edge
Absolutely! Thanks for your feeback.
Love it❤️
Thanks!
How far apart are the straps
At the 11:45 mark of the video Rylee goes through where to place the straps.
I am sewing this now and when I join the first end to the bag, one corner is very bunchy. I have snipped around the curve and tried to ease in the corners yet the same problem is on the other end of the bag as well. It seems the end pieces may be a bit too small. Anyone have any suggestions to remedy this?
@darlenefredrick8444 Hi there, I would recommend checking your measurements you cut to. It can also be the material you have used so it is important to pin each end first then the centre and then ease and pin the remainder of the sides. Hopefully this will help you.
I did consider it may be the material. The bag turned out quite well considering it's the first one I made. No one will notice the little pucker on the one corner ;) I'm making another and will check measurements more carefully. Thanks so much for this great tutorial!
@@EchidnaClub
What is the finished measurements of the bag in the video tutorial?
Hello - here are the measurements 13" x 7.5" x 6.5"! Have fun making this project
Thank you x
You are so welcome!
What type of zip did you use please
It is a nylon zipper :)
How do you sew the small ends on without catching the lining also? Ive tried this several times and can't see a way around it. Many thanks
At what step are you catching the lining in the stitching?
40cm is not 15 inch.
Thank you for your feedback.
40cm is 15.75 inches not 15 inches
@sonjathomas6084 Our apologies - you are correct. The main idea is to keep the measurements in proportion and then the bag will work. We can work these out for you if required.
the brother zip foot is rubbish
We appreciate your feedback. If you have had issues with it, we are happy to help you resolve them.
Agreed. Mine was done so much better without the zip foot.
20cm x 15cm? nowhere in your instructions on your website or in the beginning of this video does it say to cut anything 20cm x 15cm!!!
@sonjathomas6084 At the 2:54 mark of the video Rylee talks about this size being cut and under the cutting measurements with the main fabric it is also listed for you.