Just made this and it was SUCH a fun make! I have three more cut out as gifts. LOVE this pattern. Thank you again, Jess, for such a great video tutorial!
I just recently found your channel. I upgraded my machine last summer and I now love sewing again. I'm absolutely in awe of your videos and projects. I'm probably a lifelong advanced beginner and I have found your videos very encouraging and inspiring. I kinda hit a block and at a lot of what to sew, watching your channel has allowed me to see what all is out there! So many amazing patterns! Thank you for sharing!
Do I need another tote bag … absolutely!! Your bag came out beautiful. I have lots of vinyl and canvas. The hardest part of this pattern for me will be to decide what fabric to use. Ordered pattern and ready to make the coolest tote ever. Thanks for the awesome tutorial.
Oh wow Jess, I need this for myself lol. I carry so many things in my large shoulder bag (that I made for myself) that my stuff are hanging out of the bag😱 With this I can carry extra n my comfortable shoes too! 🤗 Thank u so much 💓
Great tutorial, as always. Bells and whistles on bags and purses are fun and challenging and all that good stuff but a great basic that you can simply embellish (or not!) as you wish is great too. Thanks, Jess!!
Looking at the pattern just on the website I wouldn’t have purchased it. Seeing your versions with all the fun fabrics has made me go Wow! So inspired now to go make it! Can’t wait to share my versions
Oh my goodness! Such a cute & easy bag. Never have i thought to just increase my tension to help w those more bulky seams!!! Even with 2x stitching i have issues w stitches pulling and showing on outside. Gahhh. Light bulb moment indeed. Thank you! 💕
I'll be honest, I've avoided messing with tension for YEARS! It wasn't until so many viewers yelled at me to do it that I finally gave it a shot. GAME CHANGER!
I LOVE this pattern! I am so anxious to make this in a million different ways. Thank you, as always, for such wonderful tutorials. I've learned to sew over the past year, just watching your tutorials.
Love this! I've already been thinking about getting the pattern and you have just swayed me over the line! Got a Caravan Tote to finish then I'll be purchasing this pattern for a few home made Christmas presents!
Omg I love this! It's just what I needed to boost my sewjo. Been in a little bit of a creative block but I'm itching to make something, this tote is perfect. Thanks Jess for the video.
I didn't see in the video-- did you burn the edges of your seat belt webbing? the edges will unravel if you don't. Also, I would add 2 inches to the length of the cut webbing which would give you a 1 inch overhang when you sew the webbing to the top of the bag-- and you could move the rivets down from the top edge
You add notes on your tutorials as to what stitch length you are using. Will you please do a lesson on how you detrmine what stitch length you should use and why.
Can you give me links where to buy, vinyl, canvas and seatbelt webbing. I'm new to using these supplies. I have only used cotton fabric for my bags but yours are beautiful and I would really like to try with these fabrics. Great video
No this is still a birthed bag. Drop in liners, from my understanding, are when we build the lining completely and the exterior completely, then drop in the lining and sew it all together, wrong sides together. I could be wrong!
Love it! ❤ I live in Denmark, and when you refer to vinyl, I really don't know which kind of fabric you mean, is it like faux leather or more what we danish calls ''Voksdug'' which is kind of a waxy/plastic coated fabric, where no water can get through? Sorry for the silly question, but I really don't know what fabric to reach for 😁
I will love to do this TODAY, just a question: can I use vinil or waterproof canvas, all those bulk beauties in a household sewing machine just by using the Jean sewing needles? Or I must use cotton with the interfacing pellon?
Your needle is a really powerful tool! Jeans needles will get you through a lot. But if you're worried, use the vinyl on the base of the bag only, and use canvas or quilt cotton on the rest. If your machine does well with that, then make another with vinyl for the pocket. Just take it slow so you don't end up cursing your machine.
Great project AS USUAL! Question... what size rivets do you use for the straps? I have the 8x6 I believe and they just seem so small. I've never used rivets before so I'm not sure what sizes are "standard." Thanks Jess
All the rivets I use have a 9mm cap and 8mm post. I've never had a problem! I'll link them here, they're size medium. emmalinebags.com/collections/bag-hardware/products/double-cap-rivets-3-sizes-5-finishes-available-50-packs?variant=836945444873
So what would you recommend for an affordable fabric for the bottom part of the bag? I will need to be making a few for me and my daughters. So need to make it affordable. The bag is awesome for me to make.
Lidia on the same making a few of these for presents so I'm going to go with either Cotton Canvas or Waterproof Canvas as these I find more affordable by the meter/yard x hope that helps x
Totally agree with lupinsrose! You can grab some duck canvas from local craft stores, or check out the waterproof canvas linked in the description. Both are affordable options that work great for the base.
