I've tried other methods and have struggled. Your instructions are spot on ! Thanks so much I now have a brilliant pouch that looks like what it's supposed to be . !!
@@TheCraftyGemini thank you! I never tried anything like this before and had a success! My zip was bit short so I extended with a tab and I covered the fabric with vinyl. I put one hook on the end with zip. Looks so good!!
Love your video. I am so disappointed when a project has raw seams so I really appreciate this project. Don’t ever change your presentation. It’s great that your are direct and get right to the project. Your camera angles are perfect clearly showing every step in the project and I especially appreciate how you also specify your stitch length and width and the needle size you are using with camera clearly showing this displayed on your machine. No one else does this. This is huge for me as I am learning how to sew through videos like this and it’s a big help! Thank you!
THIS Is one of the best videos?I've seen! I love your teaching style.I love all the details as everyone else has mentioned.And all those little facts like the stitch length.The needle little tips and tricks along the way!💯🎯💪🎉
I really appreciate your video tutorial. My 13 y.o. grand daughter wants a make-up bag. I have been practicing with your guidance. Made the different .sizes. Ready to make hers with waterproof material. Thanks again. FYI I am a 78 y.o.sewing grandpa.😊
Wow! I’ve made these bags for years but have always done the square corner cut outs during construction of the bag. It is fussy and frustrating! Your way of leaving that triangle of fabric for the boxy corners is awesome. It likely helps the bag to stay in the box shape and does not hurt the appearance in any way. Thank you for a better way! Your style of teaching is refreshing and so beneficial to all of us sewers of various skill levels! Pure appreciation from me!!❤❤
If you don't have a store bought clapper, borrow any scrap of wood from your husband's wood bin and you have a clapper! Mine is 1x4x10" piece of pine. Don't finish it...the whole purpose of a clapper is the wood absorbs any moisture from the fabric (and steam from the iron) and sets a nice firm crease. 💖🌞🌵😷
@@michellequehl3605 , because you need such a small piece of wood, you may get lucky and find a cut off at the back of your home center where they do custom cuts for customers. Try the weekend afternoon when more DIYers are at the stores 💖🌞🌵😷
Your teaching style is the best! You include every detail to make it easy for me to understand and I don’t become frustrated!! Thank you for all you do! Can’t wait to try this. 😊
I have been sewing for over 60 years, and it is so nice to see a young person using methods that result in a truly-professional product. Most modern sewing patterns use methods that produce results that are mediocre, at best. Your pattern produces something wonderful. You are what the kids call a "rock star". :)
Love the size, shape, minimal fabric, how the zipper opens so wide, the tabs & Especially No raw seams! These will make great gifts for everyone, thanks Vanessa!
Vanessa, Vanessa, Vanessa, girl I always put my tabs together. You have shown me a new way I know I keep saying it over and over again but I learn something new every time from you thank you and awesome tutorial.
I have watched you for years and years and years! You have a great teaching style that makes it approachable for ANYONE. Very clear, and you give those extra pointers. . And I think... 🤔 oh yes, if I was a new sewist... THAT would be very valuable information! Great job as always... AND... I even learned a new way to make a bag! 👍
I’m not a very experienced sewist, so I watch a lot of tutorials, and yours are my favorites. I have watched your French seam pillowcase tutorial so many times, using it to make lots of fun pillowcases for myself and others! I was thrilled to find you have a tutorial for a boxy pouch. I’ve watched several others, but this is definitely the one I’m saving for future reference. Thank you so much!
Always clear instructions without too much jargon. Great lighting, contrasting colors, & visual angles. No wasted time, straight to the point, but still comes across as kind & friendly. This is everything I want in an instructional video.
I love how you started the project right away, I get very disappointed with a lot of videos that talk for a long time with little time for tutorial ❤thankyou
Sewing is like mental therapy for me after a long work day. Watching your videos gets my creative juices flowing. Probably binge watch a few more tonight 😊 You're a fun watch
I have never seen this method with the box corners. I’ve made a bunch of these the hard way. If I could give you a double thumbs up I would. Thank you so much. I’ll make one today.
You are an excellent teacher! I wish you could tutor me through my projects. A pouch is such a basic and pretty simple project with to have one that looks professional takes knowing the tricks and the care and precision you show us in this video. The visuals are excellent. I appreciate that they are slower for the first time and you explain why it is necessary to do the step as demonstrated. Then the repeated sides or corner go faster. Excellent. Probably best sewing video I’ve seen.
Best boxy pouch tutorial ever!!!🎉 I put this project off for months...in desperation I tried the CraftyGemini way and will never go back. I'm very impressed with your teaching style and attention to detail.
Thanks Vanessa! I really appreciate your teaching style. You are straight forward and don't assume your viewers know various terms and techniques. You weave in gentle reminders of terms throughout the presentation but not so that it is off-putting to experienced sewists. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and projects. Debbie in NW FL
Thank you for this video. This is the first of yours I have seen, I think. You have the gift of being able to clearly and pleasingly explain the steps, which is quite hard to do. Love it!
You are so good with instructions. I've watched your tutorial over & over...time causes me to forget. I just click on your channel. I love making pouches, tote bags, mug rugs. You do an excellent job and are so gracious! Thank you
I’ve been following this young lady for many years now and I am so happy for her progress and success in this channel. I love her determination. Excellent teacher.
Love this method. Just made it. Your step by step is awesome. Thank you so much. (I quilted my fabric first and made it a bit longer so I can put my curling iron, round brush, comb and hairspray in it for travel.)
I am 7 minutes in, and I ALREADY love you. I love how you explain everything. I love that you are going at a reasonable speed. I love how you use "pretty side" instead of right side or wrong side. THANK YOU. I just started sewing bags. This will be my first zippered bag. 😊
Thank you for this great little tutorial. I've made one as a gift for my daughter and am very happy with it. I'm a rusty ols sewer, age 76 and not done any real sewing in years, though I used to make many things, clothes, soft furnishings etc, and loved it, but life got too tough and demanding in other directions and getting back to it now is quite a challenge. Your video is straight forward and smart. Thank you and God Bless. 👍💯🙏🏻💖
This old dog just learned new tricks today. Found you today and love your style of teaching and repetition. Learned a new way to box corners without cutting and a better way to attach tabs. Thank you! I’m a new fan!
I've tried different techniques and was never satisfied with the finished look. I followed every instruction exactly ,and the bag came out perfect! Thank you.
I've always boxed mine during construction, which means 8 corners to box. I like this method, it's easier and faster, and the triangles add stability. I would try tacking them down to the liner so they don't flop. Love the tabs tip to reduce bulk. Also good tip re quilting fabric. Excellent tutorial!
I made this yesterday! Everyone loves it. You give excellent directions - I love all of your videos and have followed you for a few projects. Thank you!
I have done a few of these box bags. I did a lot with 8 corners. 4 on outer and 4 on lining. After watching this fantastic video I have trialed and using 4 French seams for the corners, starting on the outside. I thought that was what you were about to do after pressing the outside before constructing the corners so I can't take credit. It made for a sturdy seam that added structure to the finished bag without bulk. I nearly always come back to your videos as they are clear, informative and have so many practical hints and tips. Thank you
Wow, excellent demo! Thank you so much. I've been sewing forever but wouldn't have been able to figure out how to make this pouch without a pattern or some instructions. Your content and approach are absolutely perfect. Clear and easy to understand thanks to your camera angles and narration. Love it!
I listened to your tutorials a lot when I first started sewing. Then you changed to some other things. Now I'm back, and will tell others about you too. Love the way you explain things!
Thank you so much for this video! It was so clear and helpful. I made a bag for my husband's Christmas present to hold a game we always play. I appreciate you and your work!
I just finished this box bag. What a great little project! I used some scraps I had laying around both of fabrics and interfacing! It worked out really nice in a short amount of time! Thank you so much for the very accurate tutorial!
Love love love 💕 ❤ your video! Clear, concise instructions end an easier method than other videos I’ve watched. I’m going to add an extra step: machine embroidering a name along the zipper edge, a couple inches away from the zipper. I’ll make 4 - one for each grandchild - using various fabrics I have in my stash. Inside I’ll put a toothbrush, holder, washcloth, and other toiletries so that they will have a travel bag for the camper. I can’t wait to see how this turns out! Many thanks!!!
This is brilliant! I have made several versions of box zip bags without raw seams . This one is the cleanest and easiest, always comes out perfect! Also your technique for putting the pulls on the zipper makes the zip ends so clean
Thank you for providing this tutorial, Vanessa! What a wonderful way to make a pouch without having to use binding. I love the tip about pressing the opening seam - no fuss when closing it up. Your instructions are always so clear and concise.
I have watched and also tried two other instructional videos for the boxy pouch and this one by far is the best! You explain everything so clearly without any excess words. I also appreciate that you include stitch lengths and needle size. You go girl!
I just finished one as a gift for my best friend ! I wanted to make something special for her and your tutorial was incredibly helpful and easy to follow PS: English isn’t my native language and I love the way you talk and explain things, it’s clear, encouraging and precise Thank you very much~
Wasn't looking today for another box bag video but clicked on this via the line up on the side and OMGosh this is THE BEST ever tutorial. I've been obsessed for years about clean no seam showing techniques. I have made up a few of my own on the fly too. I tend to not sew via patterns but see something I like and make it or just make it up as I go along with an clear or not so clear idea of the end product. I love this style of bag. I had a longer one gifted to me as a teen and it was the most useful bag ever. One day my bother taking swimming at the college we both attended decided to help himself to my bag and when I learned he'd taken it with my mothers approval I had a pissy fit. I said EVEN I KNOW BETTER than to take a decent bag to the College Gym and they have huge signs up everywhere telling you to use paper grocery bags or the like due to thefts going on that in the 70's there were no spy cameras to catch a thief or two. So I heeded the advise and used a paper bag no problem. Will according to my brother and my mother he couldn't possibly be caught using a dowdy paper bag. Sure enough the following class the bag along with HIS wallet, watch, and shirt were stolen and totally gone when he got out. The good news he had his pants but not his underwear. And he had to face my wrath. Mind you how it looked to me when both my Mom and brother lined up to tell me A THIEF at the GYM stole MY BAG. I said really isn't that beat all so buy me a new bag. That never happened. Since I had been sewing since I was 12 I knew the only way I would ever see another similar bag was to design one for myself. The original was vinyl a very lovely type for the mid 60's. Anyway over the years I leaned towards linings and preference about hidden seams. I just loved how well this was delivered and shown and flowed along. Top stars for you and beyond. I have a lot of marine vinyl on hand and planned to make a few bags up for our next small family reunion where it contains hand warmers, a few first aid items, recharge small flash light, personal fan, small button soap, hand sanitizer, add water and voila a wash rag and or small towel, folding scissors, small note pad, small pack of sticky notes, pen that's also a ruler, USB 18W charger adapter. Etc. etc. You get the idea. And yes I have most of these items including the 10,000 mAh power bank and the handwarmer is also a 5700 power bank too. I've been leaning towards this style of bag but have flipped back and forth between this classic one zipper style or the two zipper larger opening style. I really think since I have to make so many I'm leaning towards just making this one adding 2 inches wider and 1-2 inches taller and 3-4 inches longer. I have friends who will take any of my trial bags happily until I am happy with the size. Also I do plan to add a pocket inside and a metal D ring to both ends where the fabric tab or loops are. That will allow a strap to carry or help manage and hang the bag if one chooses. I love options myself so always expect others do too. Of course everyone gets their favorite colors. Yellow and red and grey and blue and green. Everyone seems to favor one color or another. But we live in NW MT and family love to come in a group & sometimes it's hot other times cold and that can be the same day. Also they love to meet us at places like the Pacific Ocean or Yellowstone Park not just our NW MT home. So I'm also searching for light weight but decent rain jackets and hats too. I am thinking I'll make my own hat. I was gifted an adorable green slicker bucket style hat as a rain hat. It is light weight and rolls up small. I think some where I've seen a pattern here on TH-cam to make a bucket hat and it was easier than this bag. So if I can find some light weight ripstop coated and a lovely cotton lining in pretty colors to fit everyone that would be an extra special addition to the be prepared tackle box. It's late tonight so I've book marked your site to return tomorrow and check out your other videos. Thank you for sharing this one. Love it, love it, love it.
You are an *excellent* teacher! Straight & to the point, & I like how you mention even the tiny tips that most leave out, assuming you already know every step/method. ⭐️
I made this boxy pouch tonight with Riley Blake pink stripped fabric and it turned out adorable. I’ve tried many other tutorials and they would all have one thing I didn’t like so I kept searching. This one is perfect and it had everything I was looking for in a pouch right down to the two tabs !!! Easy follow directions. I will be making more. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It’s awesome 😊
I loved this video. It was exactly what a beginner needs to watch!!! I can 1:00 see making alot of these! And it got me to use my zipper foot, iron, and clapper!
Just finished making one of these. To be honest, I wasn't sure about the corners, but having made it, I'm sold. Just like Vanessa said, you don't even notice them. Thank you for a great (as always) tutorial. More in the wind for me I know!
So,far you're "the BEST SEWING TEACHER ON YOU TUBE"! 💪❤💪... Because,you got every "exact" measurements & needle size.Great job!(that's a cute boxy bag).
Hi there! I made one of these bags!! Your tutorial was absolutely PERFECT. My hubby said it was the most beautiful bag he's seen me make, he was impressed by how the details were perfectly done, it took me a couple hours, but each time I know it will get faster! Thank you so much!
I love this tutorial. I have sewn the best zippers ever! I love the idea of basting first, and you tell us exactly where to sew each seam. I’ve made several of these boxy bags and they have all turned out really good. Your teaching style is excellent. Thank you
Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for editing it so beautifully. It is clear and concise without a lot faffing about❤️ I tend not to finish a load of instructional videos because they are so “ stream of consciousness “ and poorly edited! Again thank you for your time and instruction .
Wonderful tutorial! Easy to follow instructions, good videography and no fluff! I’m making four of these for my daughter and her college roommates to hold treats for finals. And I’m going to have to make one for myself too!
Thanks for another great video. I am back to sewing and yours is the channel I visit to get started with making things like potholders, bags and all the small projects I love. Thanks!
My first box corner pouches were done to Melanie Ham's tutorial but i have to say, a couple of elements of yours make it much easier! Appreciate the simple aspects.
Great tutorial. I have been sewing for years and now want to teach my grandaughter to make bags pouches and purses but we have to do it long distance. Thi is easy and we can both watch it and then sew together. Thanks. I have subscribed too.
Instructions for this pouch were great! I was able to follow along so easily and the extra tips to make it easier were excellent. Will definitely be making more for the ladies at our local Women’s Centre. Thinking I might even try to make a few larger ones to hold shampoo, toothbrushes, etc so the ladies can have that too.Thank you for taking the time to post this video. ❤️❤️❤️ it.
I’m new to sewing and I LOVE your videos!! Maybe because I’m a Gemini too lol but also because your instructions are so clear and concise. Thank you for your content!
Good morning from South Africa. Just found your channel. What a great ideas to baste the zipper in place and then sew the outside and lining together. I love it. Will let all my sewing/quilting friends know about your channel. Take care. Blessings to you and your family.
😊 awesome tutorial. This is by far the easiest demonstration I have seen for this boxy bag for not having any raw seems on the inside. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial for us.
Wonderful instructions. You make it very clear how to sew it together. Very encouraging, makes you feel like you can do it. Thank you very much. I have sewn for years but it is always fun to see a different way to sew a project.
Brilliant tutorial. I love your teaching style and how you explain things in a way that I understand. So much easier than my previous way of making these, which led to frustration and broken needles! I will use this for all my zipper pouches now. Many thanks. S
Finally, someone who doesn’t chop off the ears. I like to leave them as much as possible, they add strength in many applications. Very well done tutorial.
Wow amazing video thank you, just made my Son a new wash bag to take into hospital tomorrow. He is having his thyroid gland removed due to cancer age 26. .This tutorial was so easy to follow and my finished bag looks amazing. I have subscribed so I d9 t miss any of your brilliant tutorials xxx
Best free tutorial, ever! I always feel confident that I can follow your video & end up with a decent product. I sometimes find that other instructors either miss small steps or forget to clarify everything for beginners. Thanks!
Yours is the best tutorial on making a pouch I’ve seen. I love that you take a few extra steps to hide raw edges. I will be using your tutorial on some pouches I want to make soon. I’ve watched you at times for a few years, but just subscribed after watching this video. THANK YOU!
Fairly new sewist, and I think your instructions and demonstrations were very clear. I'm going to put one of these on my "to-try" list. I made unlined boxy zipper pouch in a course I took locally, and this is a few steps beyond that, so I'm looking forward to upping my game a little bit more.
Vanessa, I have only made 1 other boxy zipper pouch and it was so tedious that I never made another. YOUR tutorial is simply the BEST! I have already made two and will make many more. You have made it so EASY and FUN with clear instructions they will come out perfect.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I've tried other methods and have struggled. Your instructions are spot on ! Thanks so much I now have a brilliant pouch that looks like what it's supposed to be . !!
I love how you get right to the point and move right along without needless jabber. Awesome tutorial.
Glad you like it!
The best
Vanessa is a teacher, at Uni level, I believe. Trained well and experienced, now teaching us what she loves!
@@TheCraftyGemini thank you! I never tried anything like this before and had a success! My zip was bit short so I extended with a tab and I covered the fabric with vinyl. I put one hook on the end with zip. Looks so good!!
My sentiments exactly! 👏
Love your video. I am so disappointed when a project has raw seams so I really appreciate this project. Don’t ever change your presentation. It’s great that your are direct and get right to the project. Your camera angles are perfect clearly showing every step in the project and I especially appreciate how you also specify your stitch length and width and the needle size you are using with camera clearly showing this displayed on your machine. No one else does this. This is huge for me as I am learning how to sew through videos like this and it’s a big help! Thank you!
Glad you enjoy my videos and teaching style. Thanks for your kind words. 🙏🏽❤️
She is a great teacher. I have been sewing for over 40 years but have learned a lot from her.
Just found your channel, lovely and clear, great little make and stash buster!
THIS Is one of the best videos?I've seen! I love your teaching style.I love all the details as everyone else has mentioned.And all those little facts like the stitch length.The needle little tips and tricks along the way!💯🎯💪🎉
Probably the best tutorial I have seen to make a boxy zipper pouch. Very well done
I agree!
I totally endorse the comments below - sharp, business-like descriptions and perfect video angles. Brilliant.
I really appreciate your video tutorial. My 13 y.o. grand daughter wants a make-up bag. I have been
practicing with your guidance. Made the different .sizes. Ready to make hers with waterproof material. Thanks again. FYI I am a 78 y.o.sewing grandpa.😊
Best tutorial I've watched, easy to follow with great camera angles and I didn't have to fast forward to get to the point. Excellent!
Wow! I’ve made these bags for years but have always done the square corner cut outs during construction of the bag. It is fussy and frustrating! Your way of leaving that triangle of fabric for the boxy corners is awesome. It likely helps the bag to stay in the box shape and does not hurt the appearance in any way. Thank you for a better way! Your style of teaching is refreshing and so beneficial to all of us sewers of various skill levels! Pure appreciation from me!!❤❤
Glad to share my tips! It does give the back more structure in that area which is great! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
If you don't have a store bought clapper, borrow any scrap of wood from your husband's wood bin and you have a clapper! Mine is 1x4x10" piece of pine. Don't finish it...the whole purpose of a clapper is the wood absorbs any moisture from the fabric (and steam from the iron) and sets a nice firm crease. 💖🌞🌵😷
I got a chunk of wood and sanded it smooth and shaped it to give me a hold area.
Husband? I had one of those but he didn't have a wood bin. LOL
@@Kakkydidit , mine had a wood bin until l kicked him to the curb and kept the wood bin! Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
My hubby and I live in a 1 bed apartment. There's no wood to be had here
@@michellequehl3605 , because you need such a small piece of wood, you may get lucky and find a cut off at the back of your home center where they do custom cuts for customers. Try the weekend afternoon when more DIYers are at the stores 💖🌞🌵😷
Your teaching style is the best! You include every detail to make it easy for me to understand and I don’t become frustrated!! Thank you for all you do! Can’t wait to try this. 😊
Thanks for your feedback! Happy sewing!
I have been sewing for over 60 years, and it is so nice to see a young person using methods that result in a truly-professional product. Most modern sewing patterns use methods that produce results that are mediocre, at best. Your pattern produces something wonderful. You are what the kids call a "rock star". :)
I’m so glad I found you. After making numerous zipper pouches, I’m not afraid of zipper installation anymore! (I inherited the fear from my mom. 😂)
Wow - a much simpler and neater version than the fiddly boxy pouches I made today! Wish I'd seen this video this morning!!!! 😊
Love the size, shape, minimal fabric, how the zipper opens so wide, the tabs & Especially No raw seams! These will make great gifts for everyone, thanks Vanessa!
Vanessa, Vanessa, Vanessa, girl I always put my tabs together. You have shown me a new way I know I keep saying it over and over again but I learn something new every time from you thank you and awesome tutorial.
You are so welcome!
I love your teaching manner. You treat your audience as adults, unlike some other TH-cam tutorials. Thank you❤
Making a pouch this way without raw seams or having to finish all the inner seams with binding is GENIUS!!!❤❤ love this tutorial!
You are so welcome!
I have watched you for years and years and years! You have a great teaching style that makes it approachable for ANYONE. Very clear, and you give those extra pointers. . And I think... 🤔 oh yes, if I was a new sewist... THAT would be very valuable information! Great job as always...
AND... I even learned a new way to make a bag! 👍
I love everything about this! No raw seams and no binding!!! Can’t wait to sew some up! Thank you Vanessa for another great tutorial.
I’m not a very experienced sewist, so I watch a lot of tutorials, and yours are my favorites. I have watched your French seam pillowcase tutorial so many times, using it to make lots of fun pillowcases for myself and others!
I was thrilled to find you have a tutorial for a boxy pouch. I’ve watched several others, but this is definitely the one I’m saving for future reference.
Thank you so much!
Always clear instructions without too much jargon. Great lighting, contrasting colors, & visual angles. No wasted time, straight to the point, but still comes across as kind & friendly. This is everything I want in an instructional video.
I love how you started the project right away, I get very disappointed with a lot of videos that talk for a long time with little time for tutorial ❤thankyou
Sewing is like mental therapy for me after a long work day. Watching your videos gets my creative juices flowing.
Probably binge watch a few more tonight 😊
You're a fun watch
Venessa you always give every details of your sewing tutorial and I love it most .
I have never seen this method with the box corners. I’ve made a bunch of these the hard way. If I could give you a double thumbs up I would. Thank you so much. I’ll make one today.
You are an excellent teacher! I wish you could tutor me through my projects. A pouch is such a basic and pretty simple project with to have one that looks professional takes knowing the tricks and the care and precision you show us in this video. The visuals are excellent. I appreciate that they are slower for the first time and you explain why it is necessary to do the step as demonstrated. Then the repeated sides or corner go faster. Excellent. Probably best sewing video I’ve seen.
Best boxy pouch tutorial ever!!!🎉 I put this project off for months...in desperation I tried the CraftyGemini way and will never go back. I'm very impressed with your teaching style and attention to detail.
Thanks Vanessa! I really appreciate your teaching style. You are straight forward and don't assume your viewers know various terms and techniques. You weave in gentle reminders of terms throughout the presentation but not so that it is off-putting to experienced sewists. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and projects. Debbie in NW FL
Thank you for this video. This is the first of yours I have seen, I think. You have the gift of being able to clearly and pleasingly explain the steps, which is quite hard to do. Love it!
You are so good with instructions. I've watched your tutorial over & over...time causes me to forget. I just click on your channel. I love making pouches, tote bags, mug rugs. You do an excellent job and are so gracious! Thank you
Love that this tutorial is so clear and lends itself to making a bigger boxy pouch just with a few size modifications.
Yes! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, please more sizes! 😍
I’ve been following this young lady for many years now and I am so happy for her progress and success in this channel. I love her determination. Excellent teacher.
Thank you so much!!
Was going through some of your tutorials for Christmas gift ideas…. Made 3 of these up in no time!!! Your tutorials are the best!!!
I'm so glad!
Love this method. Just made it. Your step by step is awesome. Thank you so much. (I quilted my fabric first and made it a bit longer so I can put my curling iron, round brush, comb and hairspray in it for travel.)
You explain things really well. Thanks for keeping it simple
I am 7 minutes in, and I ALREADY love you. I love how you explain everything. I love that you are going at a reasonable speed. I love how you use "pretty side" instead of right side or wrong side. THANK YOU. I just started sewing bags. This will be my first zippered bag. 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this great little tutorial. I've made one as a gift for my daughter and am very happy with it. I'm a rusty ols sewer, age 76 and not done any real sewing in years, though I used to make many things, clothes, soft furnishings etc, and loved it, but life got too tough and demanding in other directions and getting back to it now is quite a challenge. Your video is straight forward and smart. Thank you and God Bless. 👍💯🙏🏻💖
This old dog just learned new tricks today. Found you today and love your style of teaching and repetition. Learned a new way to box corners without cutting and a better way to attach tabs. Thank you! I’m a new fan!
I've tried different techniques and was never satisfied with the finished look. I followed every instruction exactly ,and the bag came out perfect! Thank you.
Glad to help! Be sure to subscribe and check out the hundreds of other tutorials. :)
I've always boxed mine during construction, which means 8 corners to box. I like this method, it's easier and faster, and the triangles add stability. I would try tacking them down to the liner so they don't flop. Love the tabs tip to reduce bulk. Also good tip re quilting fabric. Excellent tutorial!
I made this yesterday! Everyone loves it. You give excellent directions - I love all of your videos and have followed you for a few projects. Thank you!
I have done a few of these box bags. I did a lot with 8 corners. 4 on outer and 4 on lining. After watching this fantastic video I have trialed and using 4 French seams for the corners, starting on the outside. I thought that was what you were about to do after pressing the outside before constructing the corners so I can't take credit. It made for a sturdy seam that added structure to the finished bag without bulk.
I nearly always come back to your videos as they are clear, informative and have so many practical hints and tips.
Thank you
Wow, excellent demo! Thank you so much. I've been sewing forever but wouldn't have been able to figure out how to make this pouch without a pattern or some instructions. Your content and approach are absolutely perfect. Clear and easy to understand thanks to your camera angles and narration. Love it!
You are such a good teacher, explaining every step’s clearly and not rushed. This bag is on my list to do.
Your instructions are so helpful because you tell us not just what to do but why to do it. It just makes a lot of sense to me. Thanks.
I listened to your tutorials a lot when I first started sewing. Then you changed to some other things. Now I'm back, and will tell others about you too. Love the way you explain things!
Thank you so much for this video! It was so clear and helpful. I made a bag for my husband's Christmas present to hold a game we always play. I appreciate you and your work!
I just finished this box bag. What a great little project! I used some scraps I had laying around both of fabrics and interfacing! It worked out really nice in a short amount of time! Thank you so much for the very accurate tutorial!
Love love love 💕 ❤ your video! Clear, concise instructions end an easier method than other videos I’ve watched. I’m going to add an extra step: machine embroidering a name along the zipper edge, a couple inches away from the zipper. I’ll make 4 - one for each grandchild - using various fabrics I have in my stash. Inside I’ll put a toothbrush, holder, washcloth, and other toiletries so that they will have a travel bag for the camper. I can’t wait to see how this turns out! Many thanks!!!
I have sewn many of these and also watched many tutorials, but your's is by far the best and clearest! Thank you!
Love the way you say 'pretty side' up/down - just makes so much sense!
This is brilliant! I have made several versions of box zip bags without raw seams . This one is the cleanest and easiest, always comes out perfect! Also your technique for putting the pulls on the zipper makes the zip ends so clean
Thank you for providing this tutorial, Vanessa! What a wonderful way to make a pouch without having to use binding. I love the tip about pressing the opening seam - no fuss when closing it up. Your instructions are always so clear and concise.
I have watched and also tried two other instructional videos for the boxy pouch and this one by far is the best! You explain everything so clearly without any excess words. I also appreciate that you include stitch lengths and needle size. You go girl!
I just finished one as a gift for my best friend ! I wanted to make something special for her and your tutorial was incredibly helpful and easy to follow
PS: English isn’t my native language and I love the way you talk and explain things, it’s clear, encouraging and precise
Thank you very much~
I am so so so proud of this project! Your teaching style was spot on. You made everything so easy and clear to understand. Thank you so much!
Wasn't looking today for another box bag video but clicked on this via the line up on the side and OMGosh this is THE BEST ever tutorial. I've been obsessed for years about clean no seam showing techniques. I have made up a few of my own on the fly too. I tend to not sew via patterns but see something I like and make it or just make it up as I go along with an clear or not so clear idea of the end product. I love this style of bag. I had a longer one gifted to me as a teen and it was the most useful bag ever. One day my bother taking swimming at the college we both attended decided to help himself to my bag and when I learned he'd taken it with my mothers approval I had a pissy fit. I said EVEN I KNOW BETTER than to take a decent bag to the College Gym and they have huge signs up everywhere telling you to use paper grocery bags or the like due to thefts going on that in the 70's there were no spy cameras to catch a thief or two. So I heeded the advise and used a paper bag no problem. Will according to my brother and my mother he couldn't possibly be caught using a dowdy paper bag. Sure enough the following class the bag along with HIS wallet, watch, and shirt were stolen and totally gone when he got out. The good news he had his pants but not his underwear. And he had to face my wrath. Mind you how it looked to me when both my Mom and brother lined up to tell me A THIEF at the GYM stole MY BAG. I said really isn't that beat all so buy me a new bag. That never happened. Since I had been sewing since I was 12 I knew the only way I would ever see another similar bag was to design one for myself. The original was vinyl a very lovely type for the mid 60's. Anyway over the years I leaned towards linings and preference about hidden seams. I just loved how well this was delivered and shown and flowed along. Top stars for you and beyond. I have a lot of marine vinyl on hand and planned to make a few bags up for our next small family reunion where it contains hand warmers, a few first aid items, recharge small flash light, personal fan, small button soap, hand sanitizer, add water and voila a wash rag and or small towel, folding scissors, small note pad, small pack of sticky notes, pen that's also a ruler, USB 18W charger adapter. Etc. etc. You get the idea. And yes I have most of these items including the 10,000 mAh power bank and the handwarmer is also a 5700 power bank too. I've been leaning towards this style of bag but have flipped back and forth between this classic one zipper style or the two zipper larger opening style. I really think since I have to make so many I'm leaning towards just making this one adding 2 inches wider and 1-2 inches taller and 3-4 inches longer. I have friends who will take any of my trial bags happily until I am happy with the size. Also I do plan to add a pocket inside and a metal D ring to both ends where the fabric tab or loops are. That will allow a strap to carry or help manage and hang the bag if one chooses. I love options myself so always expect others do too. Of course everyone gets their favorite colors. Yellow and red and grey and blue and green. Everyone seems to favor one color or another. But we live in NW MT and family love to come in a group & sometimes it's hot other times cold and that can be the same day. Also they love to meet us at places like the Pacific Ocean or Yellowstone Park not just our NW MT home. So I'm also searching for light weight but decent rain jackets and hats too. I am thinking I'll make my own hat. I was gifted an adorable green slicker bucket style hat as a rain hat. It is light weight and rolls up small. I think some where I've seen a pattern here on TH-cam to make a bucket hat and it was easier than this bag. So if I can find some light weight ripstop coated and a lovely cotton lining in pretty colors to fit everyone that would be an extra special addition to the be prepared tackle box. It's late tonight so I've book marked your site to return tomorrow and check out your other videos. Thank you for sharing this one. Love it, love it, love it.
You are an *excellent* teacher! Straight & to the point, & I like how you mention even the tiny tips that most leave out, assuming you already know every step/method. ⭐️
I made this boxy pouch tonight with Riley Blake pink stripped fabric and it turned out adorable. I’ve tried many other tutorials and they would all have one thing I didn’t like so I kept searching. This one is perfect and it had everything I was looking for in a pouch right down to the two tabs !!! Easy follow directions. I will be making more. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It’s awesome 😊
I loved this video. It was exactly what a beginner needs to watch!!! I can 1:00 see making alot of these! And it got me to use my zipper foot, iron, and clapper!
Just finished making one of these. To be honest, I wasn't sure about the corners, but having made it, I'm sold. Just like Vanessa said, you don't even notice them. Thank you for a great (as always) tutorial. More in the wind for me I know!
So,far you're "the BEST SEWING TEACHER ON YOU TUBE"! 💪❤💪... Because,you got every "exact" measurements & needle size.Great job!(that's a cute boxy bag).
Hi there! I made one of these bags!! Your tutorial was absolutely PERFECT. My hubby said it was the most beautiful bag he's seen me make, he was impressed by how the details were perfectly done, it took me a couple hours, but each time I know it will get faster! Thank you so much!
I love this tutorial. I have sewn the best zippers ever! I love the idea of basting first, and you tell us exactly where to sew each seam. I’ve made several of these boxy bags and they have all turned out really good. Your teaching style is excellent. Thank you
Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for editing it so beautifully. It is clear and concise without a lot faffing about❤️
I tend not to finish a load of instructional videos because they are so “ stream of consciousness “ and poorly edited!
Again thank you for your time and instruction .
Wonderful tutorial! Easy to follow instructions, good videography and no fluff! I’m making four of these for my daughter and her college roommates to hold treats for finals. And I’m going to have to make one for myself too!
Thanks for another great video. I am back to sewing and yours is the channel I visit to get started with making things like potholders, bags and all the small projects I love. Thanks!
My first box corner pouches were done to Melanie Ham's tutorial but i have to say, a couple of elements of yours make it much easier! Appreciate the simple aspects.
I love your pattern and instructions. I had such a hard time doing box pouches in the past and I’m so glad I found your video! Thank you!
I have tried other methods and this is by far the best way to make a lined bag! Thanks for all your videos!
I'm impressed. Very good, succinct instructions. And no raw seams. They drive me nuts.
Oh and my mom's name is Vanessa. :)
Great tutorial. I have been sewing for years and now want to teach my grandaughter to make bags pouches and purses but we have to do it long distance. Thi is easy and we can both watch it and then sew together. Thanks. I have subscribed too.
I made this with beautiful Tula Pink fabric; boy, did it turn out great! Your teaching is so clear! Thank you very much!
Instructions for this pouch were great! I was able to follow along so easily and the extra tips to make it easier were excellent. Will definitely be making more for the ladies at our local Women’s Centre. Thinking I might even try to make a few larger ones to hold shampoo, toothbrushes, etc so the ladies can have that too.Thank you for taking the time to post this video. ❤️❤️❤️ it.
I’m new to sewing and I LOVE your videos!! Maybe because I’m a Gemini too lol but also because your instructions are so clear and concise. Thank you for your content!
Good morning from South Africa. Just found your channel. What a great ideas to baste the zipper in place and then sew the outside and lining together. I love it. Will let all my sewing/quilting friends know about your channel. Take care. Blessings to you and your family.
😊 awesome tutorial. This is by far the easiest demonstration I have seen for this boxy bag for not having any raw seems on the inside. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial for us.
Vanessa, your teaching style is so fantastic as everything is so clear. Thanks for another great sewing tutorial!
You are so welcome!
Wonderful instructions. You make it very clear how to sew it together. Very encouraging, makes you feel like you can do it. Thank you very much. I have sewn for years but it is always fun to see a different way to sew a project.
Brilliant tutorial. I love your teaching style and how you explain things in a way that I understand. So much easier than my previous way of making these, which led to frustration and broken needles! I will use this for all my zipper pouches now. Many thanks.
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Finally, someone who doesn’t chop off the ears. I like to leave them as much as possible, they add strength in many applications. Very well done tutorial.
Agreed! I leave them on many projects that need the added structure and strength on that area. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial. 👍🏽
Another amazing tutorial. I watched WIP Wednesday and am glad to see this tutorial in time for some weekend sewing
I absolutely love how clear your instructions are, thank you for being so direct! ❤
Wow amazing video thank you, just made my Son a new wash bag to take into hospital tomorrow. He is having his thyroid gland removed due to cancer age 26.
.This tutorial was so easy to follow and my finished bag looks amazing. I have subscribed so I d9 t miss any of your brilliant tutorials xxx
Best free tutorial, ever! I always feel confident that I can follow your video & end up with a decent product. I sometimes find that other instructors either miss small steps or forget to clarify everything for beginners. Thanks!
Yours is the best tutorial on making a pouch I’ve seen. I love that you take a few extra steps to hide raw edges. I will be using your tutorial on some pouches I want to make soon. I’ve watched you at times for a few years, but just subscribed after watching this video. THANK YOU!
I love the way you do your tutorials. Thanks for all your time.
You’re welcome! Happy to help!
I'm only following your tutorials from now on. They all turn out amazing and I understand what you're telling me to do. Awesome.
I’m new at sewing and this tutorial by far is the best easiest tutorial that I am so lucky to have found. ❤it. Now I need to get your sewing machine 😊
Thanks Vanessa. Your instructions are impeccable. This boxy bag is useful and make welcome gifts for every occasion.
I just completed this bag. The instructions were easy to understand. Can't wait to make another.
Great job young lady! Great teaching skill and sewing!!!!!👍
Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents with us. You are an excellent teacher, giving and explaining step-by-step instructions.
You are so welcome!
Fairly new sewist, and I think your instructions and demonstrations were very clear. I'm going to put one of these on my "to-try" list. I made unlined boxy zipper pouch in a course I took locally, and this is a few steps beyond that, so I'm looking forward to upping my game a little bit more.
I’ve just started to sew and have never made a zipper pouch this almost came out perfect thanks to your wonderful instructions. Thanks so much
You are so welcome!
This is exactly the refresher I needed. More efficient than the way I’ve been doing it. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Your videos are so good and helpful. Thank you for taking the fear out of zippers and box pleats! Thank you again and God-bless.
Great tutorial! I just made a bag using my handwoven fabric, and it turned out great! Thank you.
This tutorial is the best I've seen! Thank you!!!
Vanessa, I have only made 1 other boxy zipper pouch and it was so tedious that I never made another. YOUR tutorial is simply the BEST! I have already made two and will make many more. You have made it so EASY and FUN with clear instructions they will come out perfect.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I’m so glad to hear it! 🙌🏽👍🏽
Absolut great video! Well explained, easy to follow and I really like how much effort you put into delivering high quality work. Thank you!