Here are your Time Stamps! Modification 1 - Backpack Materials - 5:30 Make Straps and Connectors - 6:32 Attach Connectors To Bag - 20:09 Modification 2 - Extended Zipper Materials - 30:39 Build Panels - 31:20 Attach To Bag - 39:55 Modification 3 - Drawstring Materials - 44:32 Make Drawstring - 45:30 Cut and Install Grommets - 47:14 Make Cincher - 56:45
Jess, I love your videos, your inspiration, your attitude... I don't even make bags, but every day when I am sewing blankets for Project Linus, I have your videos playing. Thank you!!
Thank you! I love all your tutorials! You project such a positive & upbeat energy that makes all your tutorials not only informational but also fun to watch.
I just finished my 2d Bonnie using one of your modifications. I put the dropped zipper closure in it. I also added an interior zipped pocket and slip pocket. Turned out great. Thank you so much for the time you take to make the bags, film, edit etc. I love your videos. - Lauri
Thank you Jess for your explanation of using a larger rivet die will accommodate the smaller rivets!! I did not know that!! Love this tutorial also. You explain your techniques very well. Love you.11
This is so cute! Thank you for putting all these modifications together in one video. I don't see the link to the Karen Pickard tutorial. Looking for the grommet template because that page on Swoon's website is no longer active.
Brilliant I've always wanted to learn your modification number 2... The zip... Now i know... Thats tomorrow morning sorted for me... Thank you again for another fantastic tutorial xx
Jess OklaRoots I’ve already decided which fabric I’m gonna use for this one. But I’m going to wait until I’ve plenty time so I don’t rush it. Want it to be perfect for moi 😂😂
Thank you Jess! I love this bag! I will be making this bag for my daughter. I was super busy at work all day didn’t have a chance to get any of the AC fabric. I emailed them to see if I can still get some (thinking not). So I’ve been creating a huge tote bag for my son (planned and replanned everything and some things I’m still creating as I’m going along but it’s taken a long time for me to design it and I’ve added all kinds of challenging things. One of the things I decided to do was a recessed zipper like this. I have watched all kinds of videos but your is the best. I’m glad I didn’t get that far yet so in the next few days I will be watching your video to make the recessed zipper, so perfect timing :) I’ve only made 2 bags, both with your help but I think there’s no way I could be making this tote on my own now if I hadn’t had your help with the two bags. Thanks so much for all your tutorials! 💜 I can’t wait to make this bag, I love my Bonnie bucket bag (I made with your help).
I guess no luck with the AC fabric :( But yeah, I may have to make myself one of these back pack bags as well. I have that beautiful origami vinyl to use :) just have to get some beautiful cotton as well.
Hi Jess. Just getting round to buying the bits for this bag and just noticed that when you buy the pattern it now comes with the grommet template included x
That was amazing. Could you use the angled tabs on the triangle rings on the sunshine cross body bag? Sometimes I find they stick out a bit too much! Thank you so much for your great tutorials 😘😘
Uhm, you need to teach one on one tutorials via zoom or something, I would pay for one 🙌🏻🙌🏻 or even a sew along live on TH-cam, you explain everything so well!
Adjust one strap to its full length. Attach a clip to one top D-ring & then attach the other clip to the opposite bottom D-ring. You now have a cross-body bag 😁 You'll also have the option to carry the bag in front or on the side. It will probably require a longer strap to do this.
Where did you find your rivet press? Love it? Also, when you showed us the collection of supplies, you did not show us the oval metal things that you install at the top of the bag (FYI), though you mentioned them before.
So much fun here! I now have to add Bonnie to my bucket list. Bernina question- how do you sew through all those layers (like before adding rivets to the straps)? I cannot get my 570 QE to sew through jack, basically (even just several layers of quilt cotton). It just stitches in place. So frustrating from this very expensive machine. 😠 Tips anyone?
I think a walking foot would definitely help. The 770 has dual feed, so it's like a lighter walking foot. If I don't use that I find it much harder to sew through those thick layers.
Love your videos, you have taught me so much. I’m in the UK, but got married in Florida and try to holiday there every other year, we always stay in treasure island tampa, where we married on the beach 25 years ago, where are you in Florida zx
I am planning on adding the grommets, but the template is no longer available. Can I use the top lining template and if so how should I space them? This is the first bag I have ever made and I don't want to mess it up at the end!
Love all of your tutorials, they are so easy to follow, thanks for sharing your knowledge.. I would like to know, what is the # of the zipper ? I know there are # 3, 5 , 6 and so on, which # is the one do you usually use ?
Hi Jess, In your tutorial for the bonnie bucket bags "upgrades or add options" you linked backstitch fabrics but I can't see any way to look at their catalog to order? Also where did the binyl and Pinocchio fabric you showed in the first bonnie bucket bag tutorial? Thanks! Thank you
thanks Jess, its beautiful, I love it, I purchased the bonnie pattern the other day, but not cut it out yet , so now i can do the recess zipper that way, also would you not put stops on the end of the drawstring to stop it being pulled off ?
Yes, you can definitely add stops. My cinch is pretty tight, so I don't worry about it coming off. But if I were making this for someone else I would add stops.
I have a small Yorkie, can you please do a dog carrier or dog purse? I am looking for one I can put over my shoulder but the puppy can see outside from the upper part and the side or the front. Just a suggestion. Thank you!
Hi Jess. I LOVE your tutorials. This bonnie bucket convertible is ingenious. Well done. On a side note, the large zipper pouch , with the Tula homemade fabric in the center is oh so cute (in the background). Is that a pattern?
I would like to ask you for a favor. I would like to sew this great backpack for my grandson for Christmas, I just don't have the template for those snurka drawstrings. Can you send me this template? Thank you. Sefrova
What machine do you recommend for sewing handbags i.e vinyl and heavy fabrics? I have a Brother ES600 and it doesn't handle these very well skips stitches etc
Hi Jess. I was wondering could I use cotton Lycra for the outside of the bag? I actually purchased the wrong fabric and was hoping to still be able to use it. Please help🤦🏻♀️🥴
Jess OklaRoots oh yay!! I saw your video today and you used CL and I was so excited!! Thank you so much your videos are amazing and I am so glad I found you on TH-cam!!!!🙏🏼🥰
I’m curious as to what makes you decide to use one machine over another. I DO NOT need another machine but I’ve been contemplating purchasing a Juki but have noticed you are using your Bernina quite a bit in your videos. What are your thoughts on your Juki?
I don't really have a preference, honestly. The Bernina 770 is sometimes in another place being used for embroidery, so I'll use my Juki for thicker bags or my Bernina 350 for smaller projects.
No, I have my tags made by Inked Papers on Etsy (use code oklaroots for 10% off). The red waterproof canvas can be found on fabric.com and the red floral is part of Bonnie Christine's fabric line.
Also, what type of threads do you use to stitch the bags? Thanks so much for sharing with us your amazing step by step tutorials and beautiful bag designs 🙏❤️
Here are your Time Stamps!
Modification 1 - Backpack
Materials - 5:30
Make Straps and Connectors - 6:32
Attach Connectors To Bag - 20:09
Modification 2 - Extended Zipper
Materials - 30:39
Build Panels - 31:20
Attach To Bag - 39:55
Modification 3 - Drawstring
Materials - 44:32
Make Drawstring - 45:30
Cut and Install Grommets - 47:14
Make Cincher - 56:45
Jess, I love your videos, your inspiration, your attitude... I don't even make bags, but every day when I am sewing blankets for Project Linus, I have your videos playing. Thank you!!
Awwww thank you Jennifer! That's such a kind compliment!
Love those grommets!!! Ty Jess
Thank you! I love all your tutorials! You project such a positive & upbeat energy that makes all your tutorials not only informational but also fun to watch.
Thank you so much!
Heart felt thank you for taking the time to do this I appreciate this so much your bags are always amazing
Thank you so much!
Omg you’re a genius!! That pinch trick for bending the zipper is so great!!
I just finished my 2d Bonnie using one of your modifications. I put the dropped zipper closure in it. I also added an interior zipped pocket and slip pocket. Turned out great. Thank you so much for the time you take to make the bags, film, edit etc. I love your videos. - Lauri
That sounds beautiful Bruce! This is a great bag to build on.
Thank you for your great instructions and demonstration. I finished my backpack today and love it❤️. Love those grommets!
So excellent! Thanks!😃
Beautiful. My granddaughters will love this. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure 😊
Thank you Jess for your explanation of using a larger rivet die will accommodate the smaller rivets!! I did not know that!! Love this tutorial also. You explain your techniques very well. Love you.11
No problem! I'm not sure it's the same advice the pros would give, but it works for me so "why not", right?
you read my mind modification 3 is perfect! Can't thank you enough for your continued effort is teaching us.
Glad I could help!
This is so cute! Thank you for putting all these modifications together in one video. I don't see the link to the Karen Pickard tutorial. Looking for the grommet template because that page on Swoon's website is no longer active.
Brilliant ideas .. love it 💕
Great bag! I am excited to make this. Love the oval rings. 😊
Brilliant I've always wanted to learn your modification number 2... The zip... Now i know... Thats tomorrow morning sorted for me... Thank you again for another fantastic tutorial xx
Have fun! I'm glad this was helpful!
Thanks Jess, awesome tutorial......your bags are all so beautiful!!!!
Thank you so much!
Loved this tutorial. Now I’m thinking of which bags I can make into a backpack for work. Thanks again for inspiration and spot on tutorial xx
Right? I want to make all the bags into backpacks now!
Jess OklaRoots I’ve already decided which fabric I’m gonna use for this one. But I’m going to wait until I’ve plenty time so I don’t rush it. Want it to be perfect for moi 😂😂
Great sized backpack for disney parks trip. I like my bag to squeeze down in the ride pocket.
Yes, this would be a great park bag!
Great job Jess! Your bag came out beautifully 🧵✂️🌸💕🥰
Thank you! 🤗
OMG yes!! This is the perfect planner bag/purse for me! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
WOW. i would buy that Jess
I've seen others make and sell this variation, it's very popular!
Thank you Jess! I love this bag! I will be making this bag for my daughter. I was super busy at work all day didn’t have a chance to get any of the AC fabric. I emailed them to see if I can still get some (thinking not).
So I’ve been creating a huge tote bag for my son (planned and replanned everything and some things I’m still creating as I’m going along but it’s taken a long time for me to design it and I’ve added all kinds of challenging things. One of the things I decided to do was a recessed zipper like this. I have watched all kinds of videos but your is the best. I’m glad I didn’t get that far yet so in the next few days I will be watching your video to make the recessed zipper, so perfect timing :) I’ve only made 2 bags, both with your help but I think there’s no way I could be making this tote on my own now if I hadn’t had your help with the two bags. Thanks so much for all your tutorials! 💜 I can’t wait to make this bag, I love my Bonnie bucket bag (I made with your help).
That's fantastic! I think you'll love this version as well!
I guess no luck with the AC fabric :( But yeah, I may have to make myself one of these back pack bags as well. I have that beautiful origami vinyl to use :) just have to get some beautiful cotton as well.
Hi Jess. Just getting round to buying the bits for this bag and just noticed that when you buy the pattern it now comes with the grommet template included x
Love it love it!! I was wanting a little smaller backpack, and this is the one. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
also after you thread the drawstrings through the cinch I would add end covers like on the end of the zipper so they won't come all the way out again.
Sew cute!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!
You are so welcome!
Love the detail Jess! Thank you again!, ❤️
Any time!
Oooooh! She fancy! 😍😍😍
I have been so excited for this tutorial. You have made my day!!!
I'm so glad!
I am in love, I have been looking for this! You are my hero! 💗🦸♀️
Haha so happy I could help!
What a great adaptation! I am excited to do this!!
Woo hoo! Let me know how it goes!
Love love all tutorials you do.. these mods are so awesome
Glad you like them!
Lol my cat does the same thing. 🐈
Loved the video. Have to make it now
This little guy is such a mess! I think he wants to be a TH-camr!
So awesome Jess !! Im now going to have to try this bag :)
It's sooooo pretty! Let me know how it goes!
Yipeeee! Thank you Jess
You are welcome Lisa!
That was amazing. Could you use the angled tabs on the triangle rings on the sunshine cross body bag? Sometimes I find they stick out a bit too much! Thank you so much for your great tutorials 😘😘
You could definitely use that method with the sunshine cross body!
Uhm, you need to teach one on one tutorials via zoom or something, I would pay for one 🙌🏻🙌🏻 or even a sew along live on TH-cam, you explain everything so well!
Thank you so much Alice! That's a great idea!
Jess OklaRoots also have you made the Victoria clutch by moremeknow? OMG it’s lussshhhh.
So super cute 😍. Thank you
Thank you! 😊
Moc krásná práce, opět. Very nice work, again.
Love it!!
Thank you!!
Love it!! Can’t wait to make this! This is so dang cute!
It really REALLY is adorable!
Adjust one strap to its full length. Attach a clip to one top D-ring & then attach the other clip to the opposite bottom D-ring. You now have a cross-body bag 😁 You'll also have the option to carry the bag in front or on the side. It will probably require a longer strap to do this.
Great tip!
You should be able to set the round gromets with you rivet press
They were too big for my press. Maybe I need to find some made for a press.
Where did you find your rivet press? Love it? Also, when you showed us the collection of supplies, you did not show us the oval metal things that you install at the top of the bag (FYI), though you mentioned them before.
Love it 🥰
Thank you! 🤗
So much fun here! I now have to add Bonnie to my bucket list. Bernina question- how do you sew through all those layers (like before adding rivets to the straps)? I cannot get my 570 QE to sew through jack, basically (even just several layers of quilt cotton). It just stitches in place. So frustrating from this very expensive machine. 😠 Tips anyone?
I think a walking foot would definitely help. The 770 has dual feed, so it's like a lighter walking foot. If I don't use that I find it much harder to sew through those thick layers.
You are amazing. I checked the Bonnie Bucket attachment for grommet placement and it's not there. Any suggestions?
Love your videos, you have taught me so much. I’m in the UK, but got married in Florida and try to holiday there every other year, we always stay in treasure island tampa, where we married on the beach 25 years ago, where are you in Florida zx
Awwwww that's beautiful Angela! I'm over in Saint Augustine. I adore Florida.
I am planning on adding the grommets, but the template is no longer available. Can I use the top lining template and if so how should I space them? This is the first bag I have ever made and I don't want to mess it up at the end!
Love all of your tutorials, they are so easy to follow, thanks for sharing your knowledge.. I would like to know, what is the # of the zipper ? I know there are # 3, 5 , 6 and so on, which # is the one do you usually use ?
I use a #5 zipper 99% of the time.
@@OklaRoots thank you!
hey Jess, I didn't see a mention of the name for the lining fabric. Its gorgeous. :)
Can you tell us what size grommets you use here please. Thanks
Love it
Thank you!
Hi Jess,
In your tutorial for the bonnie bucket bags "upgrades or add options" you linked backstitch fabrics but I can't see any way to look at their catalog to order?
Also where did the binyl and Pinocchio fabric you showed in the first bonnie bucket bag tutorial? Thanks!
Thank you
thanks Jess, its beautiful, I love it, I purchased the bonnie pattern the other day, but not cut it out yet , so now i can do the recess zipper that way, also would you not put stops on the end of the drawstring to stop it being pulled off ?
Yes, you can definitely add stops. My cinch is pretty tight, so I don't worry about it coming off. But if I were making this for someone else I would add stops.
I have a small Yorkie, can you please do a dog carrier or dog purse? I am looking for one I can put over my shoulder but the puppy can see outside from the upper part and the side or the front. Just a suggestion. Thank you!
Hi Jess. I LOVE your tutorials. This bonnie bucket convertible is ingenious. Well done. On a side note, the large zipper pouch , with the Tula homemade fabric in the center is oh so cute (in the background). Is that a pattern?
Yes! That is the Peek-a-Boo Beauty Bag, a really fun sew - th-cam.com/video/EBYzezmgxHU/w-d-xo.html
I would like to ask you for a favor. I would like to sew this great backpack for my grandson for Christmas, I just don't have the template for those snurka drawstrings. Can you send me this template? Thank you. Sefrova
hi, I enjoy your videos so much, the template for the grommets doesn't work though
Yes, unfortunately it looks like they have removed that post. If I see an updated one I will update the link here!
Thank you.
What machine do you recommend for sewing handbags i.e vinyl and heavy fabrics? I have a Brother ES600 and it doesn't handle these very well skips stitches etc
My favorite machine is my Juki TL2010q
Can you please let us know where to find the grommet template for the drawstring? It’s not on the website
It looks like it’s now part of the main pattern. If you downloaded your pattern before November 2020 contact Swoon and they’ll help you get it.
Hi Jess. I was wondering could I use cotton Lycra for the outside of the bag? I actually purchased the wrong fabric and was hoping to still be able to use it. Please help🤦🏻♀️🥴
Yes of course! Just make sure you interface it with SF101 so it's easier to work with. I love CL on bags!
Jess OklaRoots oh yay!! I saw your video today and you used CL and I was so excited!! Thank you so much your videos are amazing and I am so glad I found you on TH-cam!!!!🙏🏼🥰
When adding the grommets. Could we just adjust the pattern to allow. Extra 1/2” to 3/4” more room?
Definitely! Extending the top panel would be a great idea!
Did you sew your overalls that you are wearing? They are super cute as well as the bag.
Haha no, I wish I could sew cute clothes! Those are from Target.
Hello love the Backpack I have a question where did you get the vinyl from for the blue bag
Thank you! The vinyl is from My Punkbroidery
I have everything cut out 😍 it's modification time lol
I’m curious as to what makes you decide to use one machine over another. I DO NOT need another machine but I’ve been contemplating purchasing a Juki but have noticed you are using your Bernina quite a bit in your videos. What are your thoughts on your Juki?
I don't really have a preference, honestly. The Bernina 770 is sometimes in another place being used for embroidery, so I'll use my Juki for thicker bags or my Bernina 350 for smaller projects.
Will u consider doing the swoon stella weekender bag?
Yes! Stella is on the list!
Do you make your own name tags that you put on the front of the bag? And also where did you get the red material for this bag?
No, I have my tags made by Inked Papers on Etsy (use code oklaroots for 10% off). The red waterproof canvas can be found on fabric.com and the red floral is part of Bonnie Christine's fabric line.
I love your necklace.. may I ask where did you buy it?
This is from Made by Mary, it's fantastic quality!
Jessa where do you get all you bag patterns from I would like to try some
Hi Linda! I always include a link to the pattern in the description of the video to make it easy for you! Happy Sewing!
I’ve always meant to ask... do you sew standing up?
Nope, I'm parked at my sewing machine chair!
Where do you get your tags from? I have nice leather tags but have been looking for somewhere to order some of the cloth tags from!
Also, amazing tutorial as always! You never disappoint!
I have them made by Inked Papers on Etsy! I love them!
I’m getting an error message when trying to load a page with grommet template. Does any one else have issues?
Also, what type of threads do you use to stitch the bags? Thanks so much for sharing with us your amazing step by step tutorials and beautiful bag designs 🙏❤️
So it appears the owner of the template took it down. I don't yet have a link for contacting the owner. I'll update when I do!
Jess OklaRoots looking forward to the update 👌thanks!