Elpis Handbag by DEJA Designs - Full Tutorial

In this video, I walk you through how to assemble and sew the Elpis Handbag by DEJA Designs, and share some tips and tricks along the way. This video is filmed like a sew along. If you don't want to watch the part where I sew or am doing other things, you can always fast forward or adjust the speed of the video, so it is faster. However, there are times I give tips and tricks while sewing. I figured filling in some of those moments with some helpful information, makes it a bit more interesting to watch.
Also to note, I do not give any measurements, show pattern pieces or use any measuring tools on camera, in any tutorials I film. This is for the protection of the pattern/designer and also because I often film tutorials during testing and measurements or other things can change. So, to ensure the tutorials are accurate and match with the pattern, I don't give this information. You will need to have your pattern open on another device, printed or on your computer, to follow along with each step and be able to refer to measurements or seam allowances given. If you have the video open on your computer and want to also have the pattern PDF open on your computer, you can minimize this TH-cam video and move it to a corner on your screen, it'll be smaller but, you can still see it and have the pattern open as well.
The machine I sewed this bag on is a Juki TL-2200 QVP Mini and I used Schmetz Microtex 90/14 needle. This bag is made out of a combination of Faux Leather and Moonglow Vinyl for the exterior and accents, and quilting cotton for the lining. For threads I used Gutterman All Purpose Polyester Thread. You'll want to use the needle, materials and threads that work best for your machine.
As I mentioned in the video, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask them in the comments section below. You can also reach out to the designer, Andrea, through her email. If you need a quick response, emailing Andrea is the best way to get a quick response, because I don't always get notifications and may miss them for a few days.
I'm looking forward to seeing all your Elpis Handbags made and posted on social media!
You will need to download this pattern from the designer in order to sew this bag, as no pattern piece measurements are given in this video.
Where to find the pattern and supplies I use...
DEJA Designs website -
deja-designs.com/
DEJA Designs Etsy Shop -
www.etsy.com/shop/DEJAdesigns...
DEJA designs on Facebook -
/ dejadesigns.patterns
DEJA designs - Bag Pattern Group - / 507806453904855
DEJA designs on Instagram -
/ dejadesigns.patterns
Black Moonglow Vinyl and Red Hot Faux Leather from Sew HungryHippie - sewhungryhippie.com/
Hardware from Emmaline Bags - emmalinebags.com/
Some tutorials that you may find helpful. These may be helpful to watch before you start your bag, as I mention and refer to these throughout the video. They are helpful tips and tricks.
Here's the tutorial for how to sew a drop in lining. Go to the 1:46:45 mark of the video, • Lady Diorz Inspired Ba...
Making a Crossbody Strap and Handles -
• Making a Crossbody Str...
How to get Clean Finished Edges on your Handles or Straps -
• How to get Clean Finis...
How to use a zipper helper and make a double pull zipper -
• How to Use a Zipper He...
Double Sided Handles -
mgrahamsews.wixsite.com/home/...
How to Make Your Double Sided Tape Sticky Again -
• How to Make Your Doubl...
Piecing Fabric Together For a Strap -
• Piecing Fabric Togethe...
How to Topstitch a Bag on a Machine That Doesn't Have a Free Arm -
mgrahamsews.wixsite.com/home/...
If you're using SVGs to cut this pattern out -
Using SVGs in Cricut Design Space - • Using SVGs in Cricut D...
How to use Brother Canvas Workspace with SVGs - • How to use Brother Can...
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[@Frankie-Lu]

1:17:01 your cat is adorable 🥰

[@mgrahamsews]

Thank you! She's my little baby and kind of spoiled. She doesn't care what I'm doing when she wants attention. 😹