Thank you for keeping her tutorials on here for us. I saved this video years ago and it has been helpful for me recently. Inflation is high, cost of living is tough, living paycheck to paycheck. I’m making these out of recycled denim (old pants from thrift stores). These are great unisex for toiletries and provide me with extra income for buying groceries & other necessities for my family. I was so sad when she passed away. She has left a legacy for so many of us. RIP Melanie, thank you for your tutorials. 🙏🏽 🕊️
To the family of Melaine. I’m new at sewing. , my mom used to sew all the time as I was growing up. When I was in Boy Scouts, my mom taught me how to sew all of my badges on my uniform and sash. Never did I think I would ever be able to make what Melanie taught me online via her videos. Thank you to all the family for allowing all of us beginners the opportunity, to learning, beginning, sewing from Melanie videos. My thoughts and prayers are with the all of family.
Sometimes Melanie’s videos just pop up on my TH-cam feed. I always stop and watch them. She had a gift for being able to explain things clearly and concisely. I am deeply grateful to her family for allowing us to continue to learn from dear Melanie.
Missing your tutorials, Melanie. Thank you for sharing your talents and beautiful personality. We will miss you. But I know you're finally at peace in the arms of the Lord.
For years and years you have inspired me. I too want to say thank you for keeping these clips available. If we, who didn’t know her, miss her, I cannot imagine the families pain…. RIP sweet lady
thank you for not taking down her tutorials. this is my go to for stocking stuffers. RIP Melanie. You are missed and I hope your family finds comfort knowing that your followers are still learning from you.
Here I am again….watching your boxed bag tutorial, again. I really miss having you in my sewing room with fun projects and new tutorials so I will continue to come back and watch videos again and again and enjoy your voice and beautiful smile when I can. Rest In Peace Melanie and know your videos keep you alive and in our sewing rooms daily! Peace and comfort to your family. You are missed.
I can't wait to make another zipper pouch. I enjoy making small projects. She gave great instructions and was always very clear. Thank you, Mr. Ham for leaving her here on YT to help us continue to learn and get better with our hobby and crafts.😇
I watched this video 3-4 times before diving into the project, not realizing until about the third watch, that she had fought cancer. Well I just finished the bag and I’m so so pleased with it. I cannot wait to make more. Thank you Melanie for leaving us with some amazing videos. Your legacy will live on forever.
I have watched this video about 20 times. I keep making mistakes but I love this video. I did not know of Melanie's passing. She had a beautiful personality. My condolences to the family. Please keep her videos here and going.
I appreciate that this channel is loved by so many. I made the envelope pillow slip way back when. My mom told me of her passing. I decided I always wanted to make this box pouch and made one today on my birthday. Thank you to the family that continues on run this channel
I come back to this channel and it’s such a comfort that it is still up. For those of us that have been touched by cancer personally or have/d a loved one touched this is a sweet reminder of how precious life is and the generosity of spirit a family can have. I still pray for you and know that she is still missed by you ❤ Thank you for keeping her videos up ❤
Melanie makes each and every TH-cam tutorial so easy to make. She is now in heaven without pain. So very sadly missed. Melanie had such enthusiasm and talent. ❤😢x
Just imagine how happy melanie is in heaven! While we miss her tutorials we are selfish! But she left a legacy to all of us! Yes I miss seeing her new tutorials too😪
I was looking for videos on a boxed bag, when I came across this beautiful woman's video. It hurts my heart to see that she is no longer with us. I thank her family for allowing her legacy to continue here.
I repeat watching all your videos because they are so helpful. They will continue to help newbie sewing people too. You are greatly missed Melanie. You’re videos need to stay a part of us old and the new viewers. Please keep her videos alive…. Thank you
I learned to sew from these wonderfully detailed videos. It was so helpful to learn from someone who did not assume that the viewer had previous knowledge of sewing . Big hug to her family ❤ Thank you for keeping these videos active ! I still refer to them years later 💕 KJ
Hey Melanie, even though you are not with us, I'm truly happy to see you pop up on my feed here on TH-cam! Miss ya chica! Much love to your family! God Bless them all!
I have learned so many sewing projects from Melanie. Today I was rewatching one of her videos and just happened to scroll down and saw that she passed away. I was shocked and then I followed the links to watch her documentary. I sat for an hour or more watching her journey and crying. She is still such a blessing to anyone who views her videos and I too thank you for allowing her instructional videos to continue because I know she put so much time, effort and love into them! My heart is broken for your loss.
Reading the comments i now realize that Melanie is no longer with us 😢😢😢😢. I tried so many other tutorials and it didn't work for me. Today i tried this version for the first time and it is just what i was hoping for and now i cant say thank you to the person who shared her knowledge with us. Thank you to everyone who is responsible for leaving her tutorials up to benifit others ❤❤❤
Thank you so much - I'm thrilled with the result ! I'm a real beginner and this tutorial is so carefully and brilliantly explained ! Reading the comments, I've just discovered that Melanie is no longer with us - what a wonderful legacy she leaves sharing her joy with so many. Thank you to her family for sharing.
Saw about Melanie’s passing and wanted to comment… I love these videos and have found them so useful in learning to see. So sad to hear about an untimely death… love to her family and close ones. Xxx
I'm learning how to sew and just found this tutorial. I loved it so much! The way she explains all the details and encourage you to keep going is so sweet and reassuring. Then I went to her channel looking for more tutorials and saw the trailer for her documentary. I was so shocked to learn about her passing. I couldn't hold back my tears. Thank you for keep this channel up as her legacy will keep inspiring others for many years to come. My sincerest sympathy to the family & friends. Rest in peace Melanie ❤
Melanie, you are so missed. Such an amazing, gifted teacher. I come back to this channel often to see her bright, beautiful smile and learn once again from the best of the best. ❤
I just found her channel trying to learn how to sew😞 I did not know she passed away until I saw the previous comment on this video. Wow! She was so talented. Thank you for keeping her channel up.
Melanie was such an excellent teacher. Her videos were always so instructive. Thank you so much for keeping her posts going. I pray for you all as a family while I watch her. Bless you.
Sending love and peace. Deepest condolences. I was looking for a tutorial for this pattern and came across this. Melanie was a talent and know she has brought joy to us. Her memory lives on and I hope you keep these youtube videos available. It's a great resource and it's part of her legacy.
Beyond so thankful for Melanie and all that I've learned from her, not about sewing but about how to embrace life as she did/does through faith, love and being a special blessing - selfishly especially me. Thank you dear husband, Robert, for allowing us - everyone - to continue watching and learning. May our loving Father God, Lord Jesus Christ, continue to bless and grant you all His best. So, So thankful I am.
Needed a tutorial for a zippered bag. Knew just who would have one. Such a thorough tutorial and excellent explanations. Thank you for keeping this channel up in her absence. She is missed. ❤️
I loved this pouch. Haven't sewn for 3 decades but I wanna give it a go. It will be constant reminder of Melanie's beautiful tutorials .I hope this channel remains open .
I try and save as many of Melanie's tutorials as possible. Her tutorials still inspire me try sewing something new. What a sweet legacy she has left for so many to enjoy.
I saw this video looking for a good tutorial about how to make a boxed pouch. I saw her memorial video as well. I am so sorry for her loved ones loss. You will live on through the people you teach through this platform. Sending love to her family and loved ones.
I've always made bags, but never a box one so was looking and Melanie popped up. I knew about her from other craft blogs, but decided to watch hers. So glad I did. She was a great teacher, and beautiful person that you can tell from her tutorials. Blessings to her family always. Glad the family decided to leave her channel up so we could still visit her. Hopefully, TH-cam never takes them down. You are missed.
Such a beautiful and kind personality comes through. My sincerest sympathy to her family. What a legacy she gives the world with these beautiful sewing tutorials. Margie ( Australia)
I miss Melanie’s cheerful and clear instruction and continue to treasure her videos. Thank you for leaving these up!!! (I always love the way she used to say, “And this is for my beginners…” - such a dear soul.
My jaw literally dropped open when you gave the tip about moving the needle to the left to line up with the 3/8" mark. Absolutely brilliant. Love how the bag turned out, and also thank you for having both the video & the link to your blog with the written instructions. Hopefully with the two combined I'll be able to actually make this :-) EDIT - Oh, no I just read that Melanie passed away about a year ago. Such a shame - she was so young. Grateful that her videos are still available (and yes, I made the pouch 🙂).
I wanted a tutorial on how to make a makeup bag that fit my wedding theme for my bridesmaids, and your video was the first that made sense for someone who has to buy a sewing machine to even do this project. I hope your memory blesses those who knew you every day, and thank you for teaching me how to make such effortlessly beautiful items.
I started quilting again after not working on it for five or six years. We just moved to Paraguay and being away from my sewing friends at home I found Melanie's tutorials. I really love them - she explains everything well and she also makes sure that you know what to look for and how to relax when it comes to being perfect at quilting. Yesterday I watched the film her husband made about her story and her passing. She was so brave and so strong - what a wonderful person. I will enjoy all her videos and can't wait to start quilting again for real. Thank you so much for continuing this channel.
After a lot of research on these box pouches I found this one. I finally made one and I am very happy with it. Thanks to Melanie for making this video and many others and to her family for keeping this much valued information out there. :)
Really miss her videos. She was always so positive and so supportive. Her directions were easy to follow and I love her spirit and love of crafts. She's probably teaching other angles up in heaven. They are so blessed to have her.
My daughter, grandaughter and I made a medium makeup bag last Saturday after finding Melanie on TH-cam. Broke my heart when I found out she had passed. These are wonderful tutorials. Blessings of sweet memories to her family!
Melanie,I’m Sory to have waited so long to come back here.I couldn’t bare to look at you, without crying. I don’t know why it hit me so hard. I loved you from the beginning of the first video I watched, and learned how to make a baby blanket. It really was so easy to make. So, I made two of them for my great grandchildren two boys. I was so proud to have made them, because you showed me how easy it was to make the stitch. I miss you dearly. Such a wonderful woman you were. You had everything going for you, you’re personality, beautiful lady. Inside and out. There was something very special about you. You’re talent exceed’s mine, and I’m old. I haven’t crochet since you left us to be with GOD. Hoping you’re pain has sufficed. It’s true that GOD only takes the good one’s first. HE needed an angel and dear that was you. I wish you peace., and I miss you. I hope this is ok to write this, if it even made any sense. I apologize in advance. I hope that you’re children and you’re husband are doing better these days. Thank you Mr. Ham for getting me to look back . Please take care.😢🥰🤗 Xox.
I'm learning to sew and Melanie's videos have been extremely helpful! She was such great teacher, heartbreaking she's no longer with us 💔 Thank you to her family for keeping her videos up.
I made my very first quilt 2 years ago following Melanie's tutorials. It was made so easy and enjoyable through her, and I found it so satisfying. I am returning to quilting just now and had forgotten the details, so I looked up Melanie's tutorials again. So so sad and shocked to see she has passed. What a vital, beautiful and talented soul. She gave a HUGE gift to us all, so thank you thank you thank you Melanie. These videos are SO well done. The best. Very grateful.
My favorite tutorial of all time! I've made more than two dozen so far - travel themed bridal shower prizes and family gifts one Christmas. Fun to make and so handy. Miss you, Melanie.❤❤
Amazing!! Such an easy tutorial to follow and, as a novice to sewing, allowed me to make something I didn’t know I could on the sewing machine. Thank you!!
RIP Melanie! Many thanks for your videos & teaching style. As an older sewist, I appreciate you teaching the next generation of creators, too. So kind & intelligent! 🫠
I found this video linked from elsewhere and, when I came here, did a little happy dance to have found such a helpful and useful source, thinking, ‘Yay, me!’, and subscribed. I hopped over to comment, and was stunned and saddened to learn of Melanie’s passing. The comments speak to her personality and success as a teacher. They give testament to the fact that an act of kindness or generosity is never wasted, but will be returned - or in this instance - paid forward tenfold. I will share this video with my sisters, and sewing and crafting friends so they, too, may benefit from Melanie’s talent.
Melanie, I’ve been thinking about you all day. I even made my niece a box pouch for school. I really hope your surgery went well. So many prayers. You’re the reason i started quilting/crafting and i appreciate you so much.
I've made these from other TH-cam tutorials, but none of those have had the precision and attention to detail yours has. I really don't need any more of these pouches in the house, but now I have to have at least one perfect one, using all your tricks.
I always come back to this tutorial, I’m making a makeup bag for my sister’s birthday. Melanie you had such a gift & you have left such an impact on this world!
Great tutorial! Learning tutorials never go out of style and is always teaching someone new things! I hope Melanie's tutorials stay on U-tube always even though she is not here! 😔❤
I made one today, and it came out so cute! Its always nice to hear your voice. Great instructions BTW for anyone new here. I've followed this tutorial before, but back when it was new. Miss you so much, sweet girl ❤
Thank you so much for this! I am new to sewing and so many tutorials assume that you understand measuring and/or how to sew in stuff like a zipper. You went so nice and slowly and explained everything so that us newbies could understand. Thank you!! : )
I really appreciate this tutorial, I have made many box pouches but was searching for a no raw edges one for ages. So thank you and condolences to the family. What a wonderful legacy.
Just completed this project and by far, this is the best tutorial I have come across. I am a self-taught beginner, so my bag was not perfect; however, my second attempt was beautiful! Thank you for all the helpful hints and tricks.
I came across the box pouch tutorial and am about to make some. I didn't realise she was was no longer with us until I read the comments. I'm sad to see that but so glad I found her channel which was now become one of my favourites.
Dear Melanie always took the time to explain everything in detail for all beginners. I'm so glad we can see her beautiful face and her caring spirit as she continues to live and teach on You Tube
I thought that my first one that I made would be a...well, a “learning experience.” But you did such a great job explaining how to do it, that my first one turned out both adorable AND functional! Thank you! :)
I miss you so much, Melanie. You taught me how to quilt. I have made 10 quilts so far. Each one more beautiful than the last. You have made the greatest impression on my inspirations. I continue to watch you to see and hear you, and to review what I have learned and to try new creations. Thank you!!
Loved your tutorial, and I like how slow and methodical you are. A thought: To really finish this bag off, you could leave your turning opening along the zipper edge of the lining. Only sew the outer fabric completely down, then sew the lining onto it, but with your opening. Then you sew around all the edges, box it out, turn it rights sides at the zipper, and top stitch it down and voila! No need to hand stitch, and no pinched seam in the bottom. Looks super professional!
I would love to see this, I think I understand but I would have to see it to really get it. Similar to turning out a crossbody bag through the bottom of the interior pocket instead of the lining.
I’m really new to this, if someone who understands this tip could direct me to a video tutorial, if one exists, I would appreciate. I’m assuming you are describing a way to attach the lining to the main fabric at the boxed corners, but I have a difficult time with written instruction. Bless Melanie, I just loved how she taught. RIP Dear one
Thank you for keeping her videos going. I needed a pouch and searched for Melanie because I just knew she’d have one. I miss her and just smile, and learn, when I watch her.
I was 55 years old and wanted to learn how to sew to make hiking gear. I followed Melenie’s videos on these bags and learned! Thanks! You will be missed!
Melanie - you really stand out in a sea of You Tube makers/crafters. Your tutorials are easy to follow, and you don’t leave any detail to chance (i.e. machine foot or seam allowance). I made one of these box pouches this afternoon and it’s super cute.
Miss you so much Melanie. Miss your advice and cheerfulness. Happy your channel is still here bc I'm always looking for something you made that I might have missed ❤ Rest in Peace your beautiful soul🙏🙏
When you’re sewing the zipper to the lining and holding back the outer pieces, may be use a zipper foot.. I’ve done that before and it really makes a difference.. Love from London UK 🥰😍
N S Khanum Good tip! If you don’t have a narrower foot, it might help to put something of similar thickness under the other side of the foot. That way, the foot is level instead of sideways. There’s also a little button on the back of certain feet that will do the same thing (raise the foot up to help go over thick spots). 😊
N S Khanum That’s exactly what I had to do. I just made one tonight, and I had to switch to the zipper foot because I didn’t have enough room. It was a fun project, though! I used cotton fabric, but I wonder what else I can use that would give the bag a little more structure and sturdiness.
Just finished making this. I’m soooo happy. You’re a great instructor. I taught myself to sew/use my machine in March by following your elastic face mask tutorial and I haven’t stopped sewing since! I plan to follow your “first quilt” series next month. Thanks Melanie 💕
thinking of you today... so I hopped on your channel to pick something to sew for my daughter. Your legacy lives on as I always give thanks for teaching me to sew to those who ask!
Thank you for keeping her tutorials on here for us. I saved this video years ago and it has been helpful for me recently. Inflation is high, cost of living is tough, living paycheck to paycheck. I’m making these out of recycled denim (old pants from thrift stores). These are great unisex for toiletries and provide me with extra income for buying groceries & other necessities for my family. I was so sad when she passed away. She has left a legacy for so many of us. RIP Melanie, thank you for your tutorials. 🙏🏽 🕊️
To the family of Melaine. I’m new at sewing. , my mom used to sew all the time as I was growing up. When I was in Boy Scouts, my mom taught me how to sew all of my badges on my uniform and sash. Never did I think I would ever be able to make what Melanie taught me online via her videos. Thank you to all the family for allowing all of us beginners the opportunity, to learning, beginning, sewing from Melanie videos. My thoughts and prayers are with the all of family.
Sometimes Melanie’s videos just pop up on my TH-cam feed. I always stop and watch them. She had a gift for being able to explain things clearly and concisely. I am deeply grateful to her family for allowing us to continue to learn from dear Melanie.
Yes
I pause and watch 😊😊 she was kind and a great teacher
So sad. I just love the way she explained the project. So easy to understand every stage.😢😢
Missing your tutorials, Melanie. Thank you for sharing your talents and beautiful personality. We will miss you. But I know you're finally at peace in the arms of the Lord.
I just happened across this video & (before getting into watching the video) read a few comments mentioning Melanie's having passed away. Sad.
Will be sadly missed ,thank you for your easy to follow videos
Safe in the arms of the lord RIP
Condolences to your family
I do miss her tutorials. At least she is home and whole and well . She will be missed
I miss her too. She was an amazing young woman.
Amen. Missing her a lot. Feels like she was a friend because I loved her tutorials.
For years and years you have inspired me. I too want to say thank you for keeping these clips available. If we, who didn’t know her, miss her, I cannot imagine the families pain…. RIP sweet lady
thank you for not taking down her tutorials. this is my go to for stocking stuffers. RIP Melanie. You are missed and I hope your family finds comfort knowing that your followers are still learning from you.
omg I didn't even know she has passed that's so sadhus she been ill for a long time?
I had no idea she was gone 😢❤
RIP I just found these vids. Aaww thanks Melanie for giving your time to us...❤❤❤
Here I am again….watching your boxed bag tutorial, again. I really miss having you in my sewing room with fun projects and new tutorials so I will continue to come back and watch videos again and again and enjoy your voice and beautiful smile when I can. Rest In Peace Melanie and know your videos keep you alive and in our sewing rooms daily!
Peace and comfort to your family. You are missed.
Really like your videos! I recently found them after learning of your passing. Blessings to your family! RIP Melanie ❤
I can't wait to make another zipper pouch. I enjoy making small projects. She gave great instructions and was always very clear. Thank you, Mr. Ham for leaving her here on YT to help us continue to learn and get better with our hobby and crafts.😇
I watched this video 3-4 times before diving into the project, not realizing until about the third watch, that she had fought cancer. Well I just finished the bag and I’m so so pleased with it. I cannot wait to make more. Thank you Melanie for leaving us with some amazing videos. Your legacy will live on forever.
I have watched this video about 20 times. I keep making mistakes but I love this video. I did not know of Melanie's passing. She had a beautiful personality. My condolences to the family. Please keep her videos here and going.
She had such a gift. I hope her young family find the courage to deal with this great loss. A truly sweet and remarkable woman. She is missed.
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I appreciate that this channel is loved by so many. I made the envelope pillow slip way back when. My mom told me of her passing. I decided I always wanted to make this box pouch and made one today on my birthday. Thank you to the family that continues on run this channel
Happy birthday Sara.
I come back to this channel and it’s such a comfort that it is still up. For those of us that have been touched by cancer personally or have/d a loved one touched this is a sweet reminder of how precious life is and the generosity of spirit a family can have. I still pray for you and know that she is still missed by you ❤ Thank you for keeping her videos up ❤
What a sweetheart this wonderful woman was. RIP beautiful lady. Every time I see one of her vids, my heart hurts. Love you.
Melanie makes each and every TH-cam tutorial so easy to make. She is now in heaven without pain. So very sadly missed. Melanie had such enthusiasm and talent. ❤😢x
Just imagine how happy melanie is in heaven! While we miss her tutorials we are selfish! But she left a legacy to all of us! Yes I miss seeing her new tutorials too😪
I'm so glad, Mr. Ham had the post for us to alert us. I loved your videos and still do. May your family be blessed and prosper.
I was looking for videos on a boxed bag, when I came across this beautiful woman's video. It hurts my heart to see that she is no longer with us. I thank her family for allowing her legacy to continue here.
I love the way Melanie never took anyone‘s learning stage for granted. She was a great teacher. I miss her beautiful smile and encouragement. ❤️
Missing her a lot....all her tutorials were crystal clear ....so each of us can get it perfectly right
I repeat watching all your videos because they are so helpful. They will continue to help newbie sewing people too. You are greatly missed Melanie. You’re videos need to stay a part of us old and the new viewers. Please keep her videos alive…. Thank you
Love me some Melanie TH-cam! Miss you ma’am. I’m still learning and enjoying your sweet spirit while you share your talents with us all.
I learned to sew from these wonderfully detailed videos. It was so helpful to learn from someone who did not assume that the viewer had previous knowledge of sewing . Big hug to her family ❤ Thank you for keeping these videos active ! I still refer to them years later 💕 KJ
Thank you for leaving the channel up. I love watching the tutorials.
Hey Melanie, even though you are not with us, I'm truly happy to see you pop up on my feed here on TH-cam! Miss ya chica! Much love to your family! God Bless them all!
Just love that I can still see Melanie's tutorials, she was an amazing teacher I learned so much, hope family are doing well....
Thank you beautiful lady, you will be missed. So thankful we have these videos to watch over and over. Prayers for the family!
I have learned so many sewing projects from Melanie. Today I was rewatching one of her videos and just happened to scroll down and saw that she passed away. I was shocked and then I followed the links to watch her documentary. I sat for an hour or more watching her journey and crying. She is still such a blessing to anyone who views her videos and I too thank you for allowing her instructional videos to continue because I know she put so much time, effort and love into them! My heart is broken for your loss.
Reading the comments i now realize that Melanie is no longer with us 😢😢😢😢. I tried so many other tutorials and it didn't work for me. Today i tried this version for the first time and it is just what i was hoping for and now i cant say thank you to the person who shared her knowledge with us. Thank you to everyone who is responsible for leaving her tutorials up to benifit others ❤❤❤
Thank you so much - I'm thrilled with the result ! I'm a real beginner and this tutorial is so carefully and brilliantly explained ! Reading the comments, I've just discovered that Melanie is no longer with us - what a wonderful legacy she leaves sharing her joy with so many. Thank you to her family for sharing.
Miss you, lady. Thanks for all you did. ❤️
Saw about Melanie’s passing and wanted to comment… I love these videos and have found them so useful in learning to see. So sad to hear about an untimely death… love to her family and close ones. Xxx
I'm learning how to sew and just found this tutorial. I loved it so much! The way she explains all the details and encourage you to keep going is so sweet and reassuring. Then I went to her channel looking for more tutorials and saw the trailer for her documentary. I was so shocked to learn about her passing. I couldn't hold back my tears. Thank you for keep this channel up as her legacy will keep inspiring others for many years to come. My sincerest sympathy to the family & friends. Rest in peace Melanie ❤
Thank you Melanie for teaching us so much.❤
Thank you Melanie . I hope you are looking down smiling at all of us still following your tutorials. You have taught us so much.
Melanie, you are so missed. Such an amazing, gifted teacher. I come back to this channel often to see her bright, beautiful smile and learn once again from the best of the best. ❤
I just found her channel trying to learn how to sew😞 I did not know she passed away until I saw the previous comment on this video. Wow! She was so talented. Thank you for keeping her channel up.
Melanie was such an excellent teacher. Her videos were always so instructive. Thank you so much for keeping her posts going. I pray for you all as a family while I watch her. Bless you.
Sending love and peace. Deepest condolences. I was looking for a tutorial for this pattern and came across this. Melanie was a talent and know she has brought joy to us. Her memory lives on and I hope you keep these youtube videos available. It's a great resource and it's part of her legacy.
Beyond so thankful for Melanie and all that I've learned from her, not about sewing but about how to embrace life as she did/does through faith, love and being a special blessing - selfishly especially me. Thank you dear husband, Robert, for allowing us - everyone - to continue watching and learning. May our loving Father God, Lord Jesus Christ, continue to bless and grant you all His best. So, So thankful I am.
Needed a tutorial for a zippered bag. Knew just who would have one. Such a thorough tutorial and excellent explanations. Thank you for keeping this channel up in her absence. She is missed. ❤️
I loved this pouch. Haven't sewn for 3 decades but I wanna give it a go. It will be constant reminder of Melanie's beautiful tutorials .I hope this channel remains open .
she’s dead
At last, a proper tutorial for a box pouch with no raw edges! As usual, really clear instructions. Thank you, Melanie!
Yes!!! I don't like the raw edges either
It's great instructions that's what makes it easy.
I try and save as many of Melanie's tutorials as possible. Her tutorials still inspire me try sewing something new. What a sweet legacy she has left for so many to enjoy.
I saw this video looking for a good tutorial about how to make a boxed pouch. I saw her memorial video as well. I am so sorry for her loved ones loss. You will live on through the people you teach through this platform. Sending love to her family and loved ones.
I've always made bags, but never a box one so was looking and Melanie popped up. I knew about her from other craft blogs, but decided to watch hers. So glad I did. She was a great teacher, and beautiful person that you can tell from her tutorials. Blessings to her family always. Glad the family decided to leave her channel up so we could still visit her. Hopefully, TH-cam never takes them down. You are missed.
Such a beautiful and kind personality comes through. My sincerest sympathy to her family. What a legacy she gives the world with these beautiful sewing tutorials. Margie ( Australia)
I miss Melanie’s cheerful and clear instruction and continue to treasure her videos. Thank you for leaving these up!!! (I always love the way she used to say, “And this is for my beginners…” - such a dear soul.
My jaw literally dropped open when you gave the tip about moving the needle to the left to line up with the 3/8" mark. Absolutely brilliant. Love how the bag turned out, and also thank you for having both the video & the link to your blog with the written instructions. Hopefully with the two combined I'll be able to actually make this :-) EDIT - Oh, no I just read that Melanie passed away about a year ago. Such a shame - she was so young. Grateful that her videos are still available (and yes, I made the pouch 🙂).
Thank you for keeping tutorials available. Miss you dear Melanie.
I wanted a tutorial on how to make a makeup bag that fit my wedding theme for my bridesmaids, and your video was the first that made sense for someone who has to buy a sewing machine to even do this project. I hope your memory blesses those who knew you every day, and thank you for teaching me how to make such effortlessly beautiful items.
I started quilting again after not working on it for five or six years. We just moved to Paraguay and being away from my sewing friends at home I found Melanie's tutorials. I really love them - she explains everything well and she also makes sure that you know what to look for and how to relax when it comes to being perfect at quilting. Yesterday I watched the film her husband made about her story and her passing. She was so brave and so strong - what a wonderful person. I will enjoy all her videos and can't wait to start quilting again for real. Thank you so much for continuing this channel.
After a lot of research on these box pouches I found this one. I finally made one and I am very happy with it. Thanks to Melanie for making this video and many others and to her family for keeping this much valued information out there. :)
one of the best tutorials for making boxed pouches that I have seen.
Really miss her videos. She was always so positive and so supportive. Her directions were easy to follow and I love her spirit and love of crafts. She's probably teaching other angles up in heaven. They are so blessed to have her.
My daughter, grandaughter and I made a medium makeup bag last Saturday after finding Melanie on TH-cam. Broke my heart when I found out she had passed. These are wonderful tutorials. Blessings of sweet memories to her family!
Melanie,I’m Sory to have waited so long to come back here.I couldn’t bare to look at you, without crying. I don’t know why it hit me so hard. I loved you from the beginning of the first video I watched, and learned how to make a baby blanket. It really was so easy to make. So, I made two of them for my great grandchildren two boys. I was so proud to have made them, because you showed me how easy it was to make the stitch. I miss you dearly. Such a wonderful woman you were. You had everything going for you, you’re personality, beautiful lady. Inside and out. There was something very special about you. You’re talent exceed’s mine, and I’m old. I haven’t crochet since you left us to be with GOD. Hoping you’re pain has sufficed. It’s true that GOD only takes the good one’s first. HE needed an angel and dear that was you. I wish you peace., and I miss you. I hope this is ok to write this, if it even made any sense. I apologize in advance. I hope that you’re children and you’re husband are doing better these days. Thank you Mr. Ham for getting me to look back . Please take care.😢🥰🤗 Xox.
I'm learning to sew and Melanie's videos have been extremely helpful! She was such great teacher, heartbreaking she's no longer with us 💔 Thank you to her family for keeping her videos up.
I made my very first quilt 2 years ago following Melanie's tutorials. It was made so easy and enjoyable through her, and I found it so satisfying. I am returning to quilting just now and had forgotten the details, so I looked up Melanie's tutorials again. So so sad and shocked to see she has passed. What a vital, beautiful and talented soul. She gave a HUGE gift to us all, so thank you thank you thank you Melanie. These videos are SO well done. The best. Very grateful.
My favorite tutorial of all time! I've made more than two dozen so far - travel themed bridal shower prizes and family gifts one Christmas. Fun to make and so handy. Miss you, Melanie.❤❤
I am so sad but so greatful that I can refer back to Melanie’s teaching. Such a beautiful soul ❤I hope her family are doing ok ❤
I still use her zippered box pouch tutorial. I have made lots of them and always watch her video when I’m making them. She was a fantastic teacher.
I made this today. I am so proud of myself! Thank you Melanie for sharing your talents with us. Rest in Peace. ❤️
Amazing!! Such an easy tutorial to follow and, as a novice to sewing, allowed me to make something I didn’t know I could on the sewing machine. Thank you!!
RIP Melanie! Many thanks for your videos & teaching style. As an older sewist, I appreciate you teaching the next generation of creators, too. So kind & intelligent! 🫠
I found this video linked from elsewhere and, when I came here, did a little happy dance to have found such a helpful and useful source, thinking, ‘Yay, me!’, and subscribed. I hopped over to comment, and was stunned and saddened to learn of Melanie’s passing. The comments speak to her personality and success as a teacher. They give testament to the fact that an act of kindness or generosity is never wasted, but will be returned - or in this instance - paid forward tenfold. I will share this video with my sisters, and sewing and crafting friends so they, too, may benefit from Melanie’s talent.
Melanie, I’ve been thinking about you all day. I even made my niece a box pouch for school. I really hope your surgery went well. So many prayers. You’re the reason i started quilting/crafting and i appreciate you so much.
A very beautiful soul. Im sorry to her beautiful family about her passing. I love her tutorials. Thankyou Melanie
RIP Melanie, i will miss your tutorials xx
i just made one using scrap fabric so i could practice but it turned out so good!! im so grateful for her videos
I've made these from other TH-cam tutorials, but none of those have had the precision and attention to detail yours has. I really don't need any more of these pouches in the house, but now I have to have at least one perfect one, using all your tricks.
I always come back to this tutorial, I’m making a makeup bag for my sister’s birthday. Melanie you had such a gift & you have left such an impact on this world!
Great tutorial! Learning tutorials never go out of style and is always teaching someone new things! I hope Melanie's tutorials stay on U-tube always even though she is not here! 😔❤
I made one today, and it came out so cute! Its always nice to hear your voice. Great instructions BTW for anyone new here. I've followed this tutorial before, but back when it was new. Miss you so much, sweet girl ❤
Thank you Melanie, your legacy lives on 💛
It’s so sad lost such a good teacher but your are living our hearts thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for this! I am new to sewing and so many tutorials assume that you understand measuring and/or how to sew in stuff like a zipper. You went so nice and slowly and explained everything so that us newbies could understand. Thank you!! : )
I really appreciate this tutorial, I have made many box pouches but was searching for a no raw edges one for ages. So thank you and condolences to the family. What a wonderful legacy.
Hi Everyone! Excited to bring you a sewing tutorial! And just in time to whip some of these up for Christmas presents!
Did you post this on your Instagram didn't see it but thanks for the tutorial always want to make one for my mom.
I did some little ones as gifts this year, but now I learned how to add those side tabs. Thanks.
Melanie Ham just wondering if the large zipper is the same size as the medium bag?
Melanie Ham where can I find the butterfly fabric !? 🦋🦋🦋 addict here lol
I'm glad to see your pretty, smiling, face sewing stuff up for us, once again 😊.
Just completed this project and by far, this is the best tutorial I have come across. I am a self-taught beginner, so my bag was not perfect; however, my second attempt was beautiful! Thank you for all the helpful hints and tricks.
I came across the box pouch tutorial and am about to make some. I didn't realise she was was no longer with us until I read the comments. I'm sad to see that but so glad I found her channel which was now become one of my favourites.
Making this bag this week in your honour ❤️
Dear Melanie always took the time to explain everything in detail for all beginners. I'm so glad we can see her beautiful face and her caring spirit as she continues to live and teach on You Tube
Making these for bridesmaids and moms gifts for my daughters wedding next year-already have the fabric! Thanks for sharing :)
I love this video. You explain and teach well....and NO loud music.
I thought that my first one that I made would be a...well, a “learning experience.” But you did such a great job explaining how to do it, that my first one turned out both adorable AND functional! Thank you! :)
I miss you so much, Melanie. You taught me how to quilt. I have made 10 quilts so far. Each one more beautiful than the last. You have made the greatest impression on my inspirations. I continue to watch you to see and hear you, and to review what I have learned and to try new creations. Thank you!!
Loved your tutorial, and I like how slow and methodical you are. A thought:
To really finish this bag off, you could leave your turning opening along the zipper edge of the lining. Only sew the outer fabric completely down, then sew the lining onto it, but with your opening. Then you sew around all the edges, box it out, turn it rights sides at the zipper, and top stitch it down and voila! No need to hand stitch, and no pinched seam in the bottom. Looks super professional!
I would love to see this, I think I understand but I would have to see it to really get it. Similar to turning out a crossbody bag through the bottom of the interior pocket instead of the lining.
I like that idea. Because I don’t like that ridge created on the inside bottom of the bag, and no hand sewing needed gives a stronger hold. Thank you!
I’m really new to this, if someone who understands this tip could direct me to a video tutorial, if one exists, I would appreciate. I’m assuming you are describing a way to attach the lining to the main fabric at the boxed corners, but I have a difficult time with written instruction. Bless Melanie, I just loved how she taught. RIP Dear one
Bless Melanie , still teaching me from heaven 💕
Love the updated version. I still make your old box pouch all the time. It’s my go to last minute present:)
Thank you for keeping her videos going. I needed a pouch and searched for Melanie because I just knew she’d have one. I miss her and just smile, and learn, when I watch her.
Rest in peace, Melanie. I just learned that she passed away yesterday from her battle with cancer.
Oh, that’s so sad.
That's terrible :(
Oh no!!!! 😭🙏🏽
Omg! 😩
This lady??
I was 55 years old and wanted to learn how to sew to make hiking gear. I followed Melenie’s videos on these bags and learned! Thanks! You will be missed!
Melanie - you really stand out in a sea of You Tube makers/crafters. Your tutorials are easy to follow, and you don’t leave any detail to chance (i.e. machine foot or seam allowance). I made one of these box pouches this afternoon and it’s super cute.
Miss you so much Melanie. Miss your advice and cheerfulness. Happy your channel is still here bc I'm always looking for something you made that I might have missed ❤ Rest in Peace your beautiful soul🙏🙏
You’re the Best Teacher!! Thank You so much for going Slow enough for us new Students. Now, I’m going to make me One.
Probably one of the easiest to comprehend and the best to follow tutorials I have ever watched ! Thank you.
When you’re sewing the zipper to the lining and holding back the outer pieces, may be use a zipper foot.. I’ve done that before and it really makes a difference.. Love from London UK 🥰😍
N S Khanum Good tip! If you don’t have a narrower foot, it might help to put something of similar thickness under the other side of the foot. That way, the foot is level instead of sideways. There’s also a little button on the back of certain feet that will do the same thing (raise the foot up to help go over thick spots). 😊
I thought exactly the same! Love from Athens, Greece 😊
N S Khanum That’s exactly what I had to do. I just made one tonight, and I had to switch to the zipper foot because I didn’t have enough room. It was a fun project, though! I used cotton fabric, but I wonder what else I can use that would give the bag a little more structure and sturdiness.
I ended up using the zipper foot - felt a lot more in control! Thanks.
N S Khanum glad to know I wasn’t the only one 😅... did one too and used the zipper foot and helps a lot. Really well explained this tutorial!
I have used this tutorial to make over 30 pouches and have told so many friends about it. Thank you so much for keeping it on TH-cam! RIP, Melanie
Just finished making this. I’m soooo happy. You’re a great instructor. I taught myself to sew/use my machine in March by following your elastic face mask tutorial and I haven’t stopped sewing since! I plan to follow your “first quilt” series next month. Thanks Melanie 💕
What size does the pattern we print make?
thinking of you today... so I hopped on your channel to pick something to sew for my daughter. Your legacy lives on as I always give thanks for teaching me to sew to those who ask!