Drop in Lining! 

Rona! I've been sewing for 50 years...but ..cough..I'm 64! haha! I so wish I was younger than you! I'm also a grandma! Please let me know if there are any techniques you would love for me to share! You absolutely can sell your bags! If you like I can do a video on how I do this effectively! Most of my bags sell within the first 15 minutes of posting them. Your message absolutely made my day!!!! Thank you so much! Have you visited my Facebook handbag page yet?

@@SandcastleDesigns Good snowy morning!!! We woke up to about a foot of snow this morning, so looks like a good day to sew! I've been watching all your videos and really appreciate your straightforward, informative way of teaching. Like you, I've been sewing for over 50 years and it has gotten me through good and not so good times. Only making purses for about 6 years, but I'm totally addicted. I did weddings, couture sewing and making tons of Halloween costumes for friends and family, but with making bags there is NO fitting involved!!! I would love to see a video of how you market and sell your bags. I sell most of mine by word of mouth and last year I started doing some craft fairs which were very lucrative with the less expensive items, but the high end didn't sell very well. Thank you for all your well made videos. So sorry about your husband. Will remember him in my prayers. I lost my daughter to cancer and three years ago my husband had a stroke which left him handicapped, so sewing really is my escape door!!! Keep up the good work.

@@Sewlady718 Our history sounds almost exactly the same!!!! I do have a video on how I sell bags here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lpSdi0mhSyw.html. I now have both my FB page and a website but I sell mostly on my FB page through my circle of influence as well within my sewing groups. Great to have you here Elaine!

Got married at 10???? WTF

Congratulations Candace! You will have a blast with your new Thor!

It really is! Thank you Joan!

You are welcome Elsie! Drop in linings take practice!

Fantastic Trudy! This is great news! I have to say that it took me some time to get better at drop in linings! I still love to practice them! At first I avoided them altogether! Now I actually enjoy them! Recessed zippers are much easier for me, and I am sure they will be for you as well! I appreciate you!

You are welcome Christopher! Great to have you here!

Oh yes!!! So much easier with a straight top!!! Can't wait to see the outcome!

Thank you appreciate you!

I so agree! I have converted most of my bags to drop in linings nowadays!! When I first created bags, this was how I learned to sew in the linings. Returning to this method was pretty natural. So happy you enjoyed the video!

Frankie.. just keep practicing! The mist critical part is lining up the interior and exterior. Failing is part of growth. Keep practicing and you will get it!

Hmmm I think I purchased these strap connectors at Ning Bags. 💕

I’m at the point now where I have decided I am doing nothing but drop ins from this point forward.

I completely understand! Barbara you can also message me with immediate questions through facebook ( there is a link to my Facebook page under description) I will help you personally there with any immediate problems you might have. The cylinder arm is a unique machine and let me know if you have a speed reducer!

@@SandcastleDesigns Thank you Renee! I have messaged Sam at Sunny Sewing when I have questions. Although he usually responds quickly, sometimes he doesn't follow through if I have additional questions. It's nice to know that you are willing to share advice! I do have a speed reducer so I don't have the needle down option. That has taken some getting used to, as I have that on my domestic.

Kim thank you! It just takes practice. Over and over! All my interiors are the same!

You are too kind! I appreciate!!!

It does take practice! I am super excited for you!

Id like to know that too!

Thank you sew much! I appreciate!

Brenda! I agree completely!!

Thanks Geri! The exterior was cork and wool plaid, and the interior was quilting cotton.

I feel very fortunate to own one! I will be doing a special Zoom session on it soon! Sewing Group Therapy!

The cork I purchased from Sew Sweetness but it’s been years since I purchased that plaid so I’m not 100 percent. Maybe from an Etsy seller?

I have one entitled Slip Pocket with Vinyl Trim. This is for interior pockets. I also have Topstitching a Zipper Overlay and I will be including the complete pocket installation for that as soon as I return to filming!

I try to keep the DST out of the seam allowance. If I do have to run over it, I use a drop of oil on the needle to keep the glue off the needle. I have not seen tension issues on either of my industrial machines.

@@SandcastleDesigns thanks for the reply! Yes I’ve tried putting a drop of silicone on the needle and that helps but still a pain! Lol Oh well the joys of sewing!

Once you master a drop in lining...they are so much easier! The trick is getting the interior and exterior matched up properly. What I didn't show here was knotting off the thread. Most of the time we knot it by taking a needle and threading the threads through the seam allowance and knot it hidden. It's a bit tough to do with all the DST. I've even done a backstitch with one stitch that is barely noticeable on the side seam towards the back.

I know! Usually I don't sew that long! I have it set up to sew really slowly because I usually just topstitch with it! I love that machine! So...I just received a Thor skiver....so I have a new learning curve ahead with leather! Cannot wait to share! Let me know if you have any videos you would love to see!

It sure does!!!❤️

@@SandcastleDesigns it seems to be a reallly great one! Would you mind sharing what kind it is? And your motor? 💖💖💖💖💖 I am trying to find a nice option for my new used industrial, and it is difficult

@@naxa1741 I have two! The Thor 1341 and the Juki 1541s

Its the Thor 1341♥️

Jennifer my table measures 21” by 47.5”. I am looking forward to sharing more videos! I have not shared my personal story but my husband has been fighting cancer and I just moved my elderly mother in. The short version is… I am doing alot of work that removes me from my love of sewing, but very important to my family♥️. I will be filming again soon I promise!

@@SandcastleDesigns I'm sorry to hear that about your husband I'll put him on my prayer list. Family first always! Thank you for the machine measurements.

I have installed a different color lining which forces the thread to be a different color. I stitch the lining in the matching color. I love to use a contrasting color for topstitching. When you install the drop in lining I opt for the exterior color....it's my choice. Choose a stitch length like 3.5 and 4.0. Hopefully this is what you mean?

@@SandcastleDesigns yes, I just got done with my first drop in….it’s not perfect, but I will keep practicing. I hate birthing bags. As you said, it ruins the exterior at times.

@@frankiehorstman6519 There was a day...and not so long ago I would have told you..No way on Drop In Lining!!! But it seriously only took a bit of practice. Working hard at getting it lined up and making sure that you get the sewing in place. Sewing your topstitching in a straight line and catching the lining is key! Huge Congrats on getting your practice in!

Thank you Julia! I can sew interfaced cotton on it, but I don't do that often. My cylinder arm really doesn't differ too much from my 1541 however they are different brands so there are some differences in the tension and the way they thread. Changing the flatbed on my cylinder arm is something I just don't do and I use it primarily for topstitching and bag openings. There is a gal on Etsy however that sells custom flatbeds that can easily be installed and removed for your cylinder arm.

@@SandcastleDesigns thank you so much! I barely have room for one industrial, and it sounds like cylinder with Barbara’s table is the way to go. I do have domestic sewing machines, I just couldn’t find info on the thinnest it can sew. Thank you for responding and so quickly, you are inspirational!

@@juliagroves8864 My pleasure! You can message me anytime on FB with questions! I am always available to help!

All patterns can be a drop in lining really! If the seam allowance is 1/4" you can just add another 1/4" to keep it at 1/2". It really doesn't make a huge difference except in the placement of your strap connectors.

@@SandcastleDesigns wow what a cool concept! I am following a pattern that wants you to turn the bag right side out to attach the straps and then turn it back inside out to sew in the lining and then you birth the bag. Just watched your video about bag prepping and your methods make sense! Its easier to follow a pattern at first but then it also makes sense to think about how many times your birthing/turning the bag and try to figure out another way. I also decided to use decovil light for the first time ever and it didn’t really adhere very well so when I turned it right side out the first time some of it is not attached anymore and making wrinkles. BUT what I love about your channel is that you really remind us that we are always learning and getting better each time! I put the bag down for a couple weeks but I think I’m ready to pick it back up and try to finish it! I’m so glad I found your channel!!

Betsy, when you say coming up...I need to better understand what you mean?

@@SandcastleDesigns I mean getting sticky from the tape

@@betsydaugherty9179 I coat the needle with sewing machine oil and keep it clean that way! I also try to keep the DST out of the area where I am actually sewing if possible.

Im sorry I did not respond sooner! Most of this hardware cane from Ning Bags.

Im curious if you are having issues with the lining not fitting properly into the exterior? I do have a video on that. It may not be listed as lining specifically, but its about sizing. 💕

@@SandcastleDesigns yes, exactly that!

If you could point out which video addresses sizing I'd appreciate it!

@@Jlayism ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XBdWwP_GOyM.html

It happens. 😁