I have made all of the different tutorials using placemats. Pioneer Woman is my favorite, I have dishes, bowls, crockpots, etc and now pouches. I will be giving them out for Christmas. Thank you for the tutorials.
Lorrie: I love your versatile bag creations. Your instructions are terrific. I just made 2 of these cosmetic bags. However, I used the 1” wide nylon webbing in a coordinated color. I also added a 9” x 3 1/4” cardboard piece that I covered with a coordinated fabric that I lined with the washable vinyl. I’m so thrilled with the end product. My granddaughters will be getting these for Christmas filled with inexpensive cosmetics, since they like to play dress up. Thanks again for your tutorial.
Love how simple and easy you teach. My sister was visiting and her travel bags, one busted and the other didnt fit all her stuff. In 20 minutes i whipped a couple of your bags for her. I love this one and cant wait to try it
Susan Forman be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
I've been looking for a craft like this! These could make a great dopp kit with different material. Thanks! Edit: I did it! I made one and wow--Lori you are a great teacher. I've been thinking about this for 3 years and now I feel so confident with sewing. Thank you!
What a unique way to make a bag from an existing quilted fabric. Since I am looking to make a train case style makeup bag and have some fabric remnants, I will make up a "placemat" first to do this pattern! Wonderful tutorial and so inspiring to see your creativity so willingly shared with others.
Made my first placemat project from your tutorial yesterday. It turned out great. Hadn't really sewn much in years, but your videos are so clear. So proud of "me" . lol Thanks you for all you do here.
So fun Lorrie! Great tutorial. Have placemat...will make! Took one of the bags I made for a door prize last night, and it was well received!!! Thanks for sharing your genius with us!
Lorrie, I bought about 3different designs of PW placemats. I made those cute little wallets, and a couple pouches! Love them! Love the way you go in detail and explain everything. Go teacher! I’ll be making this cute little pouch for my niece. Love the vinyl inside to wipe clean! Keep on showing different ideas with the placemats. Love all of them! Thank You!
Too too adorable. My Wal-Mart does not sell these either. But I have enough stash to make some of these adorable placemats. Extra work, but I think well worth it. Great for gifts. Thank you for sharing.
I love, love,love your tutorials . I have made five placemat bags. And now I have started making the ones with handles. Thank you so much for sharing your talents . You do a terrific job at explaining what you're doing.
I have made two of the placemat pouches and love them! Two of my girls have snatched them from me! I will definitely be making this one! They are easy to make. Love your tutorials and the bags!
Well done, Lorrie! I came across your box pouch tutorial quite by accident but decided I HAD to try it! LOVED how it turned out. My future daughter-in-law loved it so much that she wants me to make them for all of her bridesmaids! I'm sending this video to her so she can see all of her options! Thanks again!!!
Deb Matthews be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Lorrie, You are excellent at presenting the information in your tutorials! I love that basically the same size mat can be used for a number of styles of bags. I'm having a blast experimenting with fabrics. Thanks for the idea. These bags are a hit with friends and family. I've had several orders for them!
I made this with the PW wavy -edge, flower placemat, teal side out. Matched the white with teal polka dot fabric for the handle and added cute little bows at the handle edges. Thanks for the easy instructions, especially since this was my first zipper. I'm looking forward to completing more of your projects.
Thank you, Lorrie, for these easy to follow, step-by-step tutorials. I am a visual learner and your videos are a great help to me! Can't wait to see your next project! :)
I love your tutorials, they are easy to follow. I get the wonder tape for future projects. I think you have an awesome relaxing voice. I made the first pouch a few times, this bag will be a gift to my youngest daughter.
i used two of the placemats and made a mat for under my sewing machine with one of them folded and sewn to create pouches that drop down in front of the machine for my scissors, etc. The Pioneer Woman quilted mats are quite nice with polyurethane foam inside of them. I think I will use some to make Christmas gifts of what Lorrie is showing!!
Sandi Booth be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Love these ideas. I will never look at a placemat the same way again. I plan to make my grandson portfolio type pouch for coloring books and crayons with a Velcro closure. Need to locate kids placemats.
Donna Lee be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
I made this and used a denim placemat for a dopp kit for my brother. I used part of a vintage tie for the handle. It turned out pretty good but I did break a needle.
Hi Lorrie, Great Pouch. This one is my favorite so far out of the placemats. You could stitch your handle on first, with the same measurements, on the right side of course, before attaching the Zipper. Just as a little hint to make life slightly easier for attaching the handle. It's far enough out of the way, to not get caught. :)
Really good tutorial and great useful project. I've been making placemat totes for some time so I like more ideas! I made this one, too, but with extra body for the interior. I opened my placemat about 1/4" from the right lining side and placed an ultra-firm double-sided iron-on facing (Pellon Peltex 72F) between the outer and lining layers so it will hold more weight without sagging. Also, it looked like the zipper was installed to open from the right to the left. The photo of the finished project looked correct, with the zip opening from left to right. I almost pinned it on that way but caught myself.
Ok. That's it. I'm buying a new sewing machine. Mine is from 1986 and is completely frustrating and weighs a ton. I've been collecting placemats and I'm going to just breakdown and take the plunge. I love your ideas and you make it seem so simple! Thanks for sharing!
"WE" just finished our lunch pouch! Boy I wish had known how to do this when my kids were little.!!!! Thanks for going just slow enough for this old woman to keep up! Looking forward to #11 because..why not?!
Thank you, Lorrie! I love love LOVE the box-corner template! Also, you have given me courage to try sewing zippers again. I have not sewn a zipper since about 1978 when it was all about a million pins and a lot of hope! LOL
I used Heat & Bond Lite and the handle still turned out sturdy. Didn't have "double sided tape" so I used Scor-tape. lol Hey...it worked. Bag still turned out really well. I was worried about boxing the corners so close to the zipper, but it worked. Thanks, Lorrie. This is my favorite of the bags. I gotta say though, next time I'm leaving out the vinyl. My sewing machine hated that stuff. It wants to stick to the bottom of the machine and not budge. What a pain! Gotta go clean my needle of Scor-tape.
I have a hard time finding Wonder tape but guess i will have to order it online I already made one of your bags and i loved it. Since i am a newbie this was easy to do and you didnt have to worry about linings and interfacing etc. Thank you for these videos.. I am going to make more using pioneer women place mats
Great video, thanks Lorrie. The only thing I would caution you is the use of Pilot frixion pens on the RIGHT SIDE of any fabric. Despite the fact that an iron seems to make the line disappear, once the item gets cold (or even washed), a "ghost" line can reappear--and it's permanent. Even Pilot advise against using their pens on fabric. Better to use a pencil, or a ceramic (white) mechanical pencil for marking the right sides of fabric. This will wash out. ~Diana from Toronto (Canada) p.s. hope I can find these placemats at our WalMarts ... somehow I doubt it. I'll have to remember to hit a WalMart and Target next time I cross-border shop in NY State in future. Great ideas!
Love this idea. When I'm boxing a corner as you did on this bag, I turn the extra fabric flat with the sides or top and bottom and tack the end down, which adds a little more structure to the bag and helps keep the corners square. It does create some little pockets that might collect crumbs or something, so you could also sew the edges down in a triangle to prevent that.
I went to a retreat in the Villages, Florida in February (my sister lives there). I showed one of the pouches at the retreat and my sister tells me all the girls are making them now!
Kenna Presley be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Lisa Walters be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Jeanne. Dee be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Could you PLEASE give all of the measurements bc I'm planning to make one without the placemat (I don't have one and I can't afford to buy one. YES, I know they are VERY inexpensive, but I'm BROKE! SSSSO.... I'd be SO happy if you would share all of the measurements with me, as well as those of us who might need them like me! Sincerely, Michele Lejeune
I love your corner "template"! I went further and created a center line on mine. It will line up the seam and be perfectly centered creating a perfect box corner. Also, I clip the seam thru the place mat binding so the seam lies flat.
Absolutely perfect project and excellent step by step instructions...thank you SO much! Could you possibly do one on the three zippered pouch that’s going around?
Loved this! My Walmart doesn’t have these pretty placemats but I am going to look at some different out of town ones cause I really would love to try this. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful projects with us!!! I already made one of your placemat bags and everybody love it!! I’m making this one now for sure:)
Dana Tindell be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Sally Wences be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Regina Honore be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
I have made all of the different tutorials using placemats. Pioneer Woman is my favorite, I have dishes, bowls, crockpots, etc and now pouches. I will be giving them out for Christmas. Thank you for the tutorials.
Lorrie: I love your versatile bag creations. Your instructions are terrific. I just made 2 of these cosmetic bags. However, I used the 1” wide nylon webbing in a coordinated color. I also added a 9” x 3 1/4” cardboard piece that I covered with a coordinated fabric that I lined with the washable vinyl. I’m so thrilled with the end product. My granddaughters will be getting these for Christmas filled with inexpensive cosmetics, since they like to play dress up.
Thanks again for your tutorial.
Love how simple and easy you teach. My sister was visiting and her travel bags, one busted and the other didnt fit all her stuff. In 20 minutes i whipped a couple of your bags for her. I love this one and cant wait to try it
Wow, very creative. Who knew so much could be done with a placemat??? Thanks for everything.
The Wonder Tape is absolutely WONDERFUL!! It makes putting a zipper in so easy!! Love Love Love it!
I made the basket lined with vinyl for an Easter basket. My son's girlfriend loved it. Thank you for these tutorials.
Susan Forman be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
I've been looking for a craft like this! These could make a great dopp kit with different material. Thanks! Edit: I did it! I made one and wow--Lori you are a great teacher. I've been thinking about this for 3 years and now I feel so confident with sewing. Thank you!
What a unique way to make a bag from an existing quilted fabric. Since I am looking to make a train case style makeup bag and have some fabric remnants, I will make up a "placemat" first to do this pattern! Wonderful tutorial and so inspiring to see your creativity so willingly shared with others.
Made my first placemat project from your tutorial yesterday. It turned out great. Hadn't really sewn much in years, but your videos are so clear. So proud of "me" . lol Thanks you for all you do here.
So fun Lorrie! Great tutorial. Have placemat...will make! Took one of the bags I made for a door prize last night, and it was well received!!! Thanks for sharing your genius with us!
Wow, Lorrie, you make the best videos. I'm a beginner and I've made some really great things from watching your tutorials. Thank you!
I made the back pack for my grand daughters and I out some straps on them to carry on their backs. They loved them
Lorrie, I bought about 3different designs of PW placemats. I made those cute little wallets, and a couple pouches! Love them! Love the way you go in detail and explain everything. Go teacher! I’ll be making this cute little pouch for my niece. Love the vinyl inside to wipe clean! Keep on showing different ideas with the placemats. Love all of them! Thank You!
Excellent instructions and what a wonderful idea. Who would guess that a placemat turns into this wonderful bag. Thank you very much for sharing this.
I just found you and now know what I’m making for Christmas. I LIKE when you actually show us your face and the trips to the sewing machine.
Too too adorable. My Wal-Mart does not sell these either. But I have enough stash to make some of these adorable placemats. Extra work, but I think well worth it. Great for gifts. Thank you for sharing.
I love, love,love your tutorials . I have made five placemat bags. And now I have started making the ones with handles. Thank you so much for sharing your talents . You do a terrific job at explaining what you're doing.
I have made two of the placemat pouches and love them! Two of my girls have snatched them from me! I will definitely be making this one! They are easy to make. Love your tutorials and the bags!
Well done, Lorrie! I came across your box pouch tutorial quite by accident but decided I HAD to try it! LOVED how it turned out. My future daughter-in-law loved it so much that she wants me to make them for all of her bridesmaids! I'm sending this video to her so she can see all of her options! Thanks again!!!
Deb Matthews be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Deb Matthews but
Lorrie, You are excellent at presenting the information in your tutorials! I love that basically the same size mat can be used for a number of styles of bags. I'm having a blast experimenting with fabrics. Thanks for the idea. These bags are a hit with friends and family. I've had several orders for them!
Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
I made this with the PW wavy -edge, flower placemat, teal side out. Matched the white with teal polka dot fabric for the handle and added cute little bows at the handle edges. Thanks for the easy instructions, especially since this was my first zipper. I'm looking forward to completing more of your projects.
Thank you, Lorrie, for these easy to follow, step-by-step tutorials. I am a visual learner and your videos are a great help to me! Can't wait to see your next project! :)
I love your tutorials, they are easy to follow. I get the wonder tape for future projects. I think you have an awesome relaxing voice. I made the first pouch a few times, this bag will be a gift to my youngest daughter.
i used two of the placemats and made a mat for under my sewing machine with one of them folded and sewn to create pouches that drop down in front of the machine for my scissors, etc. The Pioneer Woman quilted mats are quite nice with polyurethane foam inside of them. I think I will use some to make Christmas gifts of what Lorrie is showing!!
Sandi Booth be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Love these ideas. I will never look at a placemat the same way again. I plan to make my grandson portfolio type pouch for coloring books and crayons with a Velcro closure. Need to locate kids placemats.
lol, I just made a second one for my Holiday....thank you for sharing your talent and creativity...
Love this tutorial. I just purchased four of the same placemats this morning, so i can’t wait to get started this afternoon. Thank you!
Donna Lee be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Love Love Love this project! You are such a great teacher! Can’t wait to go to Walmart to get my placemats!
Thank you Lorrie for the informative and delightful tutorials.
I made this and used a denim placemat for a dopp kit for my brother. I used part of a vintage tie for the handle. It turned out pretty good but I did break a needle.
Hi Lorrie, Great Pouch. This one is my favorite so far out of the placemats. You could stitch your handle on first, with the same measurements, on the right side of course, before attaching the Zipper. Just as a little hint to make life slightly easier for attaching the handle. It's far enough out of the way, to not get caught. :)
Lorrie, another triumph!!!!!!! What a brilliant pouch/bag.....I really really love 💕 this, it’s so classy and useful too. Thank you so much xxx Mags
Everyone is talking about these bags love them xx wish we could these placemats in England xx
Really good tutorial and great useful project. I've been making placemat totes for some time so I like more ideas! I made this one, too, but with extra body for the interior. I opened my placemat about 1/4" from the right lining side and placed an ultra-firm double-sided iron-on facing (Pellon Peltex 72F) between the outer and lining layers so it will hold more weight without sagging. Also, it looked like the zipper was installed to open from the right to the left. The photo of the finished project looked correct, with the zip opening from left to right. I almost pinned it on that way but caught myself.
Absolutely stunning that you did this! I will be buying lots of place mats shortly! Thank you!
These projects are such a clever idea. I plan to make some placemats from my stash to do some of these. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Ok. That's it. I'm buying a new sewing machine. Mine is from 1986 and is completely frustrating and weighs a ton. I've been collecting placemats and I'm going to just breakdown and take the plunge. I love your ideas and you make it seem so simple! Thanks for sharing!
Dina V be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Lorrie Nunemaker Thanks for the info!! ❤
"WE" just finished our lunch pouch! Boy I wish had known how to do this when my kids were little.!!!! Thanks for going just slow enough for this old woman to keep up! Looking forward to #11 because..why not?!
I just love your placemat pouch. Thanks for sharing.
super cute and super easy to make...I'm leaving on Holiday in a couple of weeks and plan to use this...Thank you sew much...I love it...
Thank you, Lorrie! I love love LOVE the box-corner template! Also, you have given me courage to try sewing zippers again. I have not sewn a zipper since about 1978 when it was all about a million pins and a lot of hope! LOL
Very very nice. Such a talented lady with a big heart for sharing with us. Thank you.
Cute little pouch. Had a couple issues with the upper dimensions so I reduced to 2" instead when I boxed all the corners
Thanks for the tutorial. I just finished one and starting another. Thank you so much for all you share with us.
I love this. Now I'm gonna run to Walmart and buy me several of these. 😊👍🏽
This looks so easy!! It would also make a nice gift for a child to carry crayons and paper in. Thank you
You are absolutely brilliant! Love this idea!
I love these. I will make a set for my daughter to take on her trip to Florida. Wish I had seen them earlier. Great Christmas gifts.
I used Heat & Bond Lite and the handle still turned out sturdy. Didn't have "double sided tape" so I used Scor-tape. lol Hey...it worked. Bag still turned out really well. I was worried about boxing the corners so close to the zipper, but it worked. Thanks, Lorrie. This is my favorite of the bags. I gotta say though, next time I'm leaving out the vinyl. My sewing machine hated that stuff. It wants to stick to the bottom of the machine and not budge. What a pain! Gotta go clean my needle of Scor-tape.
I have a hard time finding Wonder tape but guess i will have to order it online I already made one of your bags and i loved it. Since i am a newbie this was easy to do and you didnt have to worry about linings and interfacing etc. Thank you for these videos.. I am going to make more using pioneer women place mats
Thanks. I think I'm going to make one of these with an iron safe lining in it to store my iron to quilt classes and retreats!
Just love the lunch bag. Already made the zipper bag and wallet. Thank you so much for the turorials.👍👍
Your tutorials are very easy to understand. Thanks for sharing.
Love it. Can't wait to go to Wal Mart tomorrow to get supplies. Thanks
Great video, thanks Lorrie. The only thing I would caution you is the use of Pilot frixion pens on the RIGHT SIDE of any fabric. Despite the fact that an iron seems to make the line disappear, once the item gets cold (or even washed), a "ghost" line can reappear--and it's permanent. Even Pilot advise against using their pens on fabric. Better to use a pencil, or a ceramic (white) mechanical pencil for marking the right sides of fabric. This will wash out.
~Diana from Toronto (Canada)
p.s. hope I can find these placemats at our WalMarts ... somehow I doubt it. I'll have to remember to hit a WalMart and Target next time I cross-border shop in NY State in future. Great ideas!
Lorrie - You're my new hero - love love LOVE these videos! I can't thank you enough!
I love your placemats tutorials. Thanks for making them.
I love your tutorials. Going to make some of these for Mother's Day. Thanks so much.
What a cute bag! Thank you so much creating these fun and usable bags and sharing with us.
Really enjoying these placemat tutorials. Thanks!
Love this idea. When I'm boxing a corner as you did on this bag, I turn the extra fabric flat with the sides or top and bottom and tack the end down, which adds a little more structure to the bag and helps keep the corners square. It does create some little pockets that might collect crumbs or something, so you could also sew the edges down in a triangle to prevent that.
Can’t wait to do this! What a great gift idea! Thanks for posting and I’m looking forward to more!
I am just loving this series so so much!! I am wondering about the marking pen you use. Can I get the brand please?
Love your tutorials! Keep them coming!
I’d give you 100 thumbs up if I could. That was a fantastic tutorial. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome tutorial! I am so looking forward to making one of these!
Thank you so much for sharing its beautiful
Great job on this entire series, Lorrie! Thank you. ❤️
I went to a retreat in the Villages, Florida in February (my sister lives there). I showed one of the pouches at the retreat and my sister tells me all the girls are making them now!
Have made two lunch/makeup bags so far. Thank you so much for your tutorials.
Love your tutorials!
Love love love your tutorials! You show everything so easily to understand. Thanks Lorie!!
Kenna Presley be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
This is fabulous. Thank you
thank you very mutch.Absolutely I will subscribe
LOVE IT! I've made quite a few of the other version, now I'm ready to try this one. :)
Lorrie- Wow another great bag ! Thanks for the tutorial For another cool bag from a placemat!
Great video. I love it. Yes, I bought some placemats and am getting to work on those. Thanks
Lisa Walters be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Love projects like this, your directions are spot on! Thanks
Loved the simple easy to follow instructions
Great tutorial! I will be trying this one.
Those are cute and so easy to make. Thanks for the idea
I love your placemat projects. Please keep them coming!
Jeanne. Dee be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Could you PLEASE give all of the measurements bc I'm planning to make one without the placemat (I don't have one and I can't afford to buy one. YES, I know they are VERY inexpensive, but I'm BROKE! SSSSO.... I'd be SO happy if you would share all of the measurements with me, as well as those of us who might need them like me!
Sincerely,
Michele Lejeune
thanks so much.. great gift for seniors at church. have you done anything with the red and white polkadot placemat
I love your corner "template"! I went further and created a center line on mine. It will line up the seam and be perfectly centered creating a perfect box corner. Also, I clip the seam thru the place mat binding so the seam lies flat.
Kathie Ingald awesome
Absolutely perfect project and excellent step by step instructions...thank you SO much! Could you possibly do one on the three zippered pouch that’s going around?
This is awesome ° i am a crafter and I will try one of these bags!!💖🌹
Loved this! My Walmart doesn’t have these pretty placemats but I am going to look at some different out of town ones cause I really would love to try this. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful projects with us!!!
I already made one of your placemat bags and everybody love it!!
I’m making this one now for sure:)
I just love your tutorials! You have inspired me to start sewing again. Everyone I know is going to have some version of the placemat pouch!
I love these placemat tutorials...thank you!!!
Dana Tindell be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
thank you for all the great ideas have you ever made with an internal zipper pocket
This is brilliant, Thank you so much.
I really enjoyed watching this whole video! Thank you for explaining so nicely.💕
My favorite w/ short handle
Sally Wences be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Awesome, thank you! Don’t know much about sewing but I’m feeling like I can do this. Appreciate it.
Awe Lori, I only bought 2 placemats to make your previous designs. Dang ...I definitely gotta buy more now! Lol. Love your designs! You totally rock!
I absolutely love these! Cannot wait to do this,
Amazing! Thank you for your energy level and positive creativity!
Regina Honore be sure and note the measurements in the video description. The handle interfacing should be cut to 2” x 14” - not 4” x 14” as stated in video
Thank you so much Lorrie. I just made my first one and it turned out great🤗💜