Hello from neighboring Jacksonville! Jess, mine was a complete disaster! 🥵 Not at all your fault, your instructions are great. If you're in the mood for a laugh, here's what went wrong: I cheaped-out and bought my clear vinyl from Joann's, just to give this project a try. I also bought 3 zippers, and some pretty fabric. (Singer fat quarter bundle). I was so excited I was going to make three bags. I printed your templates, thanks Jess, they are great! I took out the vinyl and right away noticed a rather strong odor to it. I began to cut, piece of cake, but next thing you know, my throat hurts, my eyes itch, my nose starts to run, what the... It appears that I was having an allergic reaction to the vinyl. so quicky I took the cut pieces to the sink and proceeded to wash them with anti-bacterial soap, and at this moment my hands started to itch, and it moved up my arms. So I dried the pieces and put them away. My throat was still hurting. So I figured, I'll get started with the top of the bag and I'll try the vinyl again tomorrow. Well, I had never sewed a zipper in my life, but I managed to make the end pieces, attach them and proceed to baste the first piece of fabric to it. My zipper says polyester and I had no idea it would be so hard to attach. As I removed the clips, the polyester zipper went all over the place and my seam was not at all straight.😡 Oh well, it's just basting, right? Wrong! the next seam did not go any better. Attaching the back top pieces of fabric went even worse. 😭 I gave up. my eyes are still irritated and hurt, so I ended up throwing my whole project away, and the rest of the Vinyl, but I tried sewing a little of it with some bias tape with the tissue paper under, and that part worked like a charm. Next time I want a Vynil pouch, I will go to Target and pay $5 for one already made, or a dozen for $15 on Amazon. Needless to say, I will not be sewing clear vinyl ever again! I love all your tutorials. I made several tote bags with your video. I'm working my way up from easiest to more advanced. But I'll stick to fabric for now. Going to take some Benadryl, and hit the sack,
I made one large and one small so far. Soooo fun!! I had some trouble with the binding in a couple places. The back would slip out of place and it wouldn't catch. I'm thinking perhaps some double sided tape to hold the bottom binding edge before top stitching. Such a great pattern! I'll be making more for sure
I am a first time viewer. I think you are nuts to purchase that expensive plain pouch when you have great ability in your self. I went to Stoney Clover Lane and looked at "stuff" and found the bag you purchased and thankful I don't share your desire for their "stuff". Think of all the cool fabric, vinyl, zippers and pul you could buy if only. Girl, your pouches are soooo much more desirable. Good video and I will be referring back to it at a later date to make my own too. Thanks for the clarity of your work.
If you don’t want to use PUL You can cut fabric strips on the bias to make your binding. It will be stretchy. Also on those curves you can sew at a Scant 1/4” so you can wrap your binding.
Can’t wait to watch your RU-vid as I use to live in Jax. Fl buy now live in Ky Went to St Augustine every few weeks to shop and eat at neat places down there.
I realize that this is an old video but today I'm seeing this for the first time. I have to say that of all the tutorials that i have watched of other sewists, you are the one i go to most. Your teaching style is very clear and consistent. I can follow you easily and I trust your advice. Thank you for being you❤.
Hi Jess, thanks once again for your excellent tutorial and the free pattern. You definitely have a gift of explaining things. One question please, what PUL fabric did you use. I went on the site to order and I was immediately overwhelmed with the different mils and etc... Would appreciate any help. TIA 🙂
Love this tutorial and can't wait to make one! Could you add D-rings and a cross body strap to make this a stadium bag? If so, would to make the zipper shorter and put the D-ring on the top? I may try it out! Any thoughts on that?
When using P.U.L. for a wet bag, which side should be on the inside of the bag, & is that side considered the fabric or shiny side? I love your tutorials. Thank you for the time & effort you put into each one!
Hi Jess, Ive asked a couple times... if youve answered, I havent seen it. but I hope I catch you online today... WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR METAL ID TAGS.... PLEEEEEASE? love your videos, thank thank you!!!
Hello, I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. Can you tell me where do you get your leather personalized tags made for your projects? I'd love to get some with my own logo. Thanks!
I use Teflon sheets for heat press on the bed of my machine. For me it works better than tissue. I use painters tape or you can use washi tape to stock it on. It can be cut down to any size you want. I use it also when adhering interfacing so my iron doesn’t get stiff on it. You can get them on Amazon in multi packs for somewhere around $6
What a fantastic pattern. Thank you! I didn't realize there were so many varieties of PUL fabric. Does anyone know which type from the Wazoodle site was used for the binding?
Hi Jess, that sure is a real cute bag!!! You are a great teacher thank you so much for your caring and encourage us all!!! Thanks for your great tips! Hugs Liz 🇨🇦
Just viewing this video now, came across it by searching vinyl pouch bags. I enjoy your videos, including this one, however, I found in my opinion lining isn't necessary, I don't mind seeing the backside of vinyl. I also found the binding is a bit annoying, so I finished the bag using French seams. it's not easy when working with vinyl, just make sure you have a heat gun or blow dryer on hand. Thanks for your tutorials
I found using the super slim bendable cutting boards make a great cover for my machine bed so the vinyl won’t stick. Just and FYI. try it mine has a very thin slip resistant back and Since I have the large sewing table for the juki dx5, i tape it to the table top!
Hi Jess, I’m always excited on Monday and Thursday to see what will be posted. I’ve been waiting not so patiently for this pouch. You did not disappoint! Btw, I purchased the Juki TL2010Q a couple of weeks ago. I was having a problem with thread bunching underneath when I began stitching and thought it was a tension problem. I tried everything to no avail. After watching this video, it may be that I need to place a starter fabric when I begin. You give so many helpful tips! I’m trying it first thing this MORNING. I’m so grateful to have this new machine and now I can sew bags like the BIG DOGS! 🙏🏽
Thank you for the links and the tutorial! Can you tell me if the purple stripey vinyl you used on the top of the bag at 1:19 was from one of those shops? I wasn't able to find it when searching. Thank you!
HI, can we not sew the front and back panels first. 1st step is then to sew three layers 1. Cotton lining / 2. Clear vinyl / 3. Outer vinyl - fold and top stitch. And then use the whole panel to attach to zipper.
Jess you are such an inspiration to all of us crafty folks. I just love all your tutorials. I have been wondering where your labels are from. I see your link for your metal ones but not for your sew on ones. I greatly appreciate the info. Many blessings to you! Thank you!!!
I’ve mad quit a few of these. What I love using for binding is fold over elastic, like what is used for headbands/hair ties. I use the 1in width & it works so good! It’s so easy to do.
I would love this pattern to make a few for gifts, but I get a lot of junk stuff and cannot get into where the download is. I do not want to give my email to a lot of different things so can you tell me a simpler way of getting this cute pattern or at least the templates for them. Thanks Jess so much!
I love this pattern!! I've wanted to make it since you put this video out and I finally sat down and made one today! Now I want to make a bunch more! Thanks so much for an amazing tutorial!!
This was an awesome tutorial and a super explanation of how to use all the materials. I really enjoyed it and look forward to to making one. Thanks !!!
To get started, check out vinyl from MyPunkbroider, specifically the sorbet vinyls. They are easier to work with mypunkbroidery.com/epages/726ea0ec-336f-4ce5-a3e0-1548ce35ebd4.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/726ea0ec-336f-4ce5-a3e0-1548ce35ebd4/Products/SSP
Well, it is 2:24 am. I can't sleep so guess what I am going to do? If you said make some clear vinyl pouches you are correct! Jess, thank you so much for the pattern and the fabulous tutorial. Have a blessed day full of joy.
Hi there I just subscribed to your email list. Can I make a suggestion that the words you see when you type are not legible to read, they need to be darker. I nearly didn’t subscribe because I couldn’t check that my email address was correct. Greetings from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
the site for Pul that you have listed (thank you for that) has 1mil, 2 mil, and 5 mil. Which mil should I get?? And I have never used TEX 35 thread, what is the thread and why are you using this thread??? Thank you so much. I love your videos, please don't stop making them.
Excellent tutorial. I followed your link for the PLU and the page that opens has so many types of PLU fabrics, what kind did you use? Was it the 1 mil?
To avoid the second row of topstitching between the color and clear vinyl you could use the double stick tape to hold the seam allowance and then another double stick tape to hold the lining. I haven't tried it so maybe the 2 layers of tape would be too much. Just a thought
Made 2 today, didn't have any binding but ordered some to arrive on Friday, so can't wait to finish them. Thanks so much for this tutorial. Super jealous of your patterned clear vinyl choices. Only thing i could find here in the UK was glittery clear vinyl so far!
Hi Jess, ione option could be to tack the seam at the zipper down with double sided tape in order to keep it in place and prevent it from shifting and then attach the lining with your double sided tape. Then you can topstitch it ones. Just a suggestion. Katerina
If you didn't want two lines of top stitching, could you use a row of double sided tape to keep the vinyl in place and then another row to keep the quilt cotton in place or would that be too much tape?
Thanks Jess! Your videos are always so easy and fun to follow. I love your zipper tape technique! I don't know why I have never tried this before?! I can't wait to make these bags.😊
Zomg! I have been waiting for something this simple! Made it right away from cotton woven pieces I had already interfaced from other projects. Full cw lining so it was sewn inside out and turned. Thank you, @Oaklaroots!
