I had used double sided tape years ago when I inserted clear windows in a tent fly that when on there was no way to see out which turned out to be a big problem twice in one summer. Sailrite had a video how to insert a window in a small sail and I bought the materials to do my larger project and it worked out great. Then I forgot all about double sided tape in sewing. I love zippers by the yard. Been using variations since the 70's. Will today there is so many options of colors and pulls that I've become something of a collector. And I was looking at how to make these bags and up comes so many who use double stick tape for application process of installing the Zippers. Oh wow I thought I have some tape somewhere...mean time I also had the daunting marathon sewing project coming up to sew 12 cushions for my 22 year old RV I bought last year. I redesigned 10 of these cushions that would be using 50 to 70" runs of zippers. I wanted to make the zippers in 10 out of the 12 with the fabric covering the teeth. I've been doing this for over 50 years and new what I was doing. But this marine canvas turned out to be very slippery and didn't expect that. Voila I tried the double stick tape and it made all the difference in the world. My teeth lined up no matter how long a run I had to go every time and I could skip pins all together because this fabric fights the use of pins period. I used clips most of the time and then the tape for all the zippers. I have three cushions today to finish and all the zippers and 7 of the cushions are done. Only the three left and would have finished today except it's raining buckets up here. Did not want to run back and forth to fit the cushions for cording along the back and velcro placement in the rain. So tomorrow is to clear and I've got my last three zippers already made which run the bottom and up part of the sides for what I knew 50 years ago as a floating side system in upholstery work. Ten of my cushions are redesigned with those. I will be adding dragons to all the zipper pulls as a little whimsy touch and celtric shank buttons for the seat back sofa and dinette cushions instead of self fabric buttons often used. If you pull the buttons in well enough they never poke you and only recommend do not use on outside furniture where the sun can heat up a metal button and burn your skin or worse a childs otherwise I love the many lovely metal shank buttons too. I just happen to have 2 yards of clear patterned vinyl like you are in use today and hey hey hey this will be my next project. If I have enough to make 5 of them I think I will...they will be favors for a friends Birthday Party in less than a week. Thanks for your lovely video today.
I love your videos.. you are so precise and meticulous. I have made the mini boxy and it’s so cute. I have a directional clear vinyl and after watching the logi pouch video, i understand that you paste double sided tape before topstitching. On the clear vinyl would the double sided tape be visible?
It can be seen with clear vinyl. How obvious it is will depend on the particular vinyl and the tape, but I do sometimes use clips instead of tape because of this. Another option that I use most often is to use 1/8 tape that is easy to remove without residue, and place it outside of the stitch line where it can be peeled off after sewing.
Ok I understand. Also would it be recommended to double stitch on the vinyl for extra strength before doing the topstich or just a single stitch line would do?
I just found you !! Loved the video , you did great !! I’m gonna look to see if you posted thread & needle type ! I will try one today ! Btw what is the thread pen looking thing called to melt thread ?
I don’t think I mentioned my needle and thread type, which was not entirely an oversight but more because I know what works for me is not always what works for other people. With that caveat, I believe I just used a regular universal needle in 80/12 size for this pattern, and Mara 100 thread. Clear vinyl is definitely something that you and your machine need to figure out how to work with so I recommend testing with scraps of equal thickness to your project to get the right settings, thread and needle. And you will probably need to increase the tension a bit! The tool you mention is a thread zapper, I have a video comparing the ones I have used I can link for you.
I used 3/8”, same as for the end seams, but as long as you are consistent it won’t matter if yours is more of less, but I wouldn’t do narrower than 1/4. I’ll be careful to specifically mention it, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
Hi! They are right at the very end of the video, from about the 37 minute mark; they are still photos with the measurements on the image. I will add them to the video description too, that will make it easier to find!
Thank you Denise! My custom PVC comes from Geek Garden (www.thegeekgardenfabricretail.com), and I have had luck with a couple of different sellers on Amazon, my favorite being David Angie for prints (a.co/d/cfknfYi) and Hyang or XHT brand for solids. I would recommend 0.4mm or 0.5mm, the Hyang is quite thick so might not be the best to start with but if you use a hairdryer for turning you will be much happier for it!
You can, but I do tend to mix it up. The size of the cut out influences the finished height & width of your pouch - the deeper the corner, the narrower and taller the bag will be (final dimensions of course determined also by the starting side of your rectangle). From about minute 37 you can see some still photos with the various starting sizes, cut out measurements, and finished dimensions to get an idea. It’s also important to note that the corners are not cut 1.25” x 1.25”, since the end seam allowance hasn’t been sewn yet, so you have to account for that 3/8” seam allowance on the open end. I wish I could add an image here to make sure it’s clear but I do show it in the video so I’m probably repeating myself to you! I hope that helps, please let me know if I can clarify further!
I had used double sided tape years ago when I inserted clear windows in a tent fly that when on there was no way to see out which turned out to be a big problem twice in one summer. Sailrite had a video how to insert a window in a small sail and I bought the materials to do my larger project and it worked out great. Then I forgot all about double sided tape in sewing. I love zippers by the yard. Been using variations since the 70's. Will today there is so many options of colors and pulls that I've become something of a collector. And I was looking at how to make these bags and up comes so many who use double stick tape for application process of installing the Zippers. Oh wow I thought I have some tape somewhere...mean time I also had the daunting marathon sewing project coming up to sew 12 cushions for my 22 year old RV I bought last year. I redesigned 10 of these cushions that would be using 50 to 70" runs of zippers. I wanted to make the zippers in 10 out of the 12 with the fabric covering the teeth. I've been doing this for over 50 years and new what I was doing. But this marine canvas turned out to be very slippery and didn't expect that. Voila I tried the double stick tape and it made all the difference in the world. My teeth lined up no matter how long a run I had to go every time and I could skip pins all together because this fabric fights the use of pins period. I used clips most of the time and then the tape for all the zippers. I have three cushions today to finish and all the zippers and 7 of the cushions are done. Only the three left and would have finished today except it's raining buckets up here. Did not want to run back and forth to fit the cushions for cording along the back and velcro placement in the rain. So tomorrow is to clear and I've got my last three zippers already made which run the bottom and up part of the sides for what I knew 50 years ago as a floating side system in upholstery work. Ten of my cushions are redesigned with those. I will be adding dragons to all the zipper pulls as a little whimsy touch and celtric shank buttons for the seat back sofa and dinette cushions instead of self fabric buttons often used. If you pull the buttons in well enough they never poke you and only recommend do not use on outside furniture where the sun can heat up a metal button and burn your skin or worse a childs otherwise I love the many lovely metal shank buttons too. I just happen to have 2 yards of clear patterned vinyl like you are in use today and hey hey hey this will be my next project. If I have enough to make 5 of them I think I will...they will be favors for a friends Birthday Party in less than a week. Thanks for your lovely video today.
I loved reading this! Thank you for sharing, I hope you enjoy your sewing!!
Can’t wait for the Fabric boxy bag. I will be waiting. Merry Christmas 🎄.
Fist time using vinyl for me! thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial. I loved making this, can't wait to make more.
You are so welcome!
Muchas gracias por mostrar como haces para voltear la bolsa y evitar que se maltrate el vinil🥰🥰
I love your videos.. you are so precise and meticulous. I have made the mini boxy and it’s so cute. I have a directional clear vinyl and after watching the logi pouch video, i understand that you paste double sided tape before topstitching. On the clear vinyl would the double sided tape be visible?
It can be seen with clear vinyl. How obvious it is will depend on the particular vinyl and the tape, but I do sometimes use clips instead of tape because of this. Another option that I use most often is to use 1/8 tape that is easy to remove without residue, and place it outside of the stitch line where it can be peeled off after sewing.
Ok I understand. Also would it be recommended to double stitch on the vinyl for extra strength before doing the topstich or just a single stitch line would do?
I just found you !! Loved the video , you did great !! I’m gonna look to see if you posted thread & needle type ! I will try one today ! Btw what is the thread pen looking thing called to melt thread ?
I don’t think I mentioned my needle and thread type, which was not entirely an oversight but more because I know what works for me is not always what works for other people. With that caveat, I believe I just used a regular universal needle in 80/12 size for this pattern, and Mara 100 thread. Clear vinyl is definitely something that you and your machine need to figure out how to work with so I recommend testing with scraps of equal thickness to your project to get the right settings, thread and needle. And you will probably need to increase the tension a bit!
The tool you mention is a thread zapper, I have a video comparing the ones I have used I can link for you.
Thread Zapper - OKSew Favourite Things
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Please what Seam allowance did you use when you sewed the 4 Corners. 3/4 or 1/4. Thank you. You are a Great Teacher.
I used 3/8”, same as for the end seams, but as long as you are consistent it won’t matter if yours is more of less, but I wouldn’t do narrower than 1/4. I’ll be careful to specifically mention it, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
At the end of the video you said you would put measurements for the different size bags. I can't seem to those and would love to do different sizes
Hi! They are right at the very end of the video, from about the 37 minute mark; they are still photos with the measurements on the image. I will add them to the video description too, that will make it easier to find!
Where do you buy your PVC vinyl, I’m having trouble finding any. Love your tutorial videos they are so thorough 😊
Thank you Denise! My custom PVC comes from Geek Garden (www.thegeekgardenfabricretail.com), and I have had luck with a couple of different sellers on Amazon, my favorite being David Angie for prints (a.co/d/cfknfYi) and Hyang or XHT brand for solids. I would recommend 0.4mm or 0.5mm, the Hyang is quite thick so might not be the best to start with but if you use a hairdryer for turning you will be much happier for it!
Do you always cut 1.25 inch corners on all sizes for boxing?
You can, but I do tend to mix it up. The size of the cut out influences the finished height & width of your pouch - the deeper the corner, the narrower and taller the bag will be (final dimensions of course determined also by the starting side of your rectangle). From about minute 37 you can see some still photos with the various starting sizes, cut out measurements, and finished dimensions to get an idea. It’s also important to note that the corners are not cut 1.25” x 1.25”, since the end seam allowance hasn’t been sewn yet, so you have to account for that 3/8” seam allowance on the open end. I wish I could add an image here to make sure it’s clear but I do show it in the video so I’m probably repeating myself to you! I hope that helps, please let me know if I can clarify further!
Sorry it is not clear with the coloured vinyl
I appreciate the feedback! I am trying to be more mindful of the fabrics I use for my tutorials. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!