As someone who knows how to sew, I`d like to say that you did splendidly but I want to leave here a lil tip for everyone who might be inspired to make their own dice bag after this video. It`s not that important with the round style but if you`re making a square dice bag, iron your seams open. I know it sounds kinda extra. Trust me, it`s worth it, it takes like 5 min to do on something this small and it will make the end result look really nice and neat and professional and stuff. Just try ironing a small piece of your fabric first to see how it reacts to heat. Don`t burn your awesome bag (totally haven`t made this mistake before haha)
@@Rybonator Also when you're sewing the channels for the drawstring you don't need to actually have the string in the bag ( for the circular bag). Usually just sewing a seam 3/4 to 1 inch below the top seam will be enough room for a cord to fit. And another thing - when you're threading the cord through the channels, using a safety pin on one end and pushing the fabric past the pin (while it's inside) is both faster and easier. It's hard to explain, but you'd essentially be using the pin as a grip for the cord through the fabric so you don't have to struggle so much. This is a great technique that saves a lot of time and energy, and is also good for re-threading hoodies that have lost their strings.
I have been told of something called a ladder stitch - I had no idea that was possible! Round 2 will have 0 seam lines on the open ends :) Hope to see you all on stream on Tuesdays from 7-11pm EST! :)
I would also recommend a blanket stitch because it helps the fabric stretch (at least in my experience) and also helps stitches from snapping because it stretches with the fabric 💚
I was about to tell u that! (I had to fix a jacket of mine and got a stitch that doesnt leave seams) when u say a wallet size rectangle about what size are u talking about 2.5x4 inches or something like that??
"The actual First Intro to Hand Sewing is: get a sewing machine." As someone who once tried to jump into the family tradition of hand sewing quilts for their children, I felt that in my soul. And my poor wrist.
The people on here were ready! “As someone who knows how to sew...” comments out the wazoo. Sewing peeps have been waiting for their moment to shine and they are NOT letting it get away
Thank you for showing your jagged back stitch. As someone who doesn't know how to sew, it was very helpful for me to see that sewing a straight line isn't required to try this project.
My first hand stitched bags weren’t even that well done, I just ran the needle back and forth in what they call a ladder stitch. I didn’t know it was called that until about 20 minutes ago, and I’m the chucklehead that made the bags he is giving away. Sewing machines are amazing for newbies making quality work.
A few hand sewing tips for the inexperienced: draw a line along where you want to sew so you help reduce wobbly stitches, especially with large pieces that move around. Every so often, stitch backwards a couple stitches so the thread stays secure and in the event that it breaks down the road, it'll only be a small bit that comes undone, not the entire piece. Also, in general, the smaller your stitches, the better it stays together (even though it takes longer it'll help in the long run).
These look really good. I make a lot of circle skirts, and a trick i use is to cut a piece of string the length of your circle's radius, hold one end of the string in the middle, then tie a piece of chalk on the other end and draw your circle that way.
I used to use that trick for engineering! I have an unsteady hand however, and worry about cutting a straight line without something to cut against. But that totally works! :)
@@Rybonator That's fair. I generally don't worry too much about cutting clean edges since they get tucked or hemmed anyway, but I also machine sew, which makes it easier to keep stitches consistent.
It's sew hilarious to see you struggle with hand stitching right after coming off of watching Bernadette banner, who prefers hand stitching to machine stitching and was finishing basically every seam on a ballgown by hand
As someone with a degree in sewing, this isn't bad at all for just getting started off. :DD For the first bag I'd suggest sewing your cording channels before putting in your eyelets and ironing your fabric after you sew the edges for a cleaner sharper look. And if you want your second bag to 'stand' all you'd need to do is top stich along your outer layer to give it a bit more support. I'm really really glad you reinforced the eyelets because a lot of people (myself included) forget that lightweight fabrics need reinforcement.
I'm an avid sewist who has made countless garments, both by hand and by machine. You're doing great. And anyone scared of sewing, pick it up, you'll do marvelously.
Me: already regularly makes both of these styles of dice bag Also me: watches anyway Also, as a fun note, actually the circular bag is closer to a medieval coin purse (at least, a smaller version)
Another way to do the circular stringing is to already sew the (line that contains the cord) (inch down from edge) and then safety pin the edge of the cord and use that to pull the cord through the “tube. And proceed to tie the ends Should be easier depending on the situation
@@Rybonator The chopstick idea will help, another option is to thread the chord through a straw and pin it in place. Really any way to having something rigid rather than just the chord will make the job way easier.
@@Rybonator Unless you have plans for the cabbage where you want some wide strips, half an inch is plenty, or you may even want to take advantage of the edge, as those edges will fray less
@@Rybonator I usually work with $20+ per yard fabrics so not going to the extreme edge and saving every inch of fabric hurts my soul. If you moved it to one side, you'd have enough left for a small 4 in wide dice bag!
@@eeehhh982 if he was using that expensive of material I am sure he would've tried to maximize the distance he could go with the material. But it's $3, who cares.
For machine sewing I really like those sewing clips! They're like tiny binder clips meant for sewing and are just so much easier than normal pins of you have more simple seams.
@@eeehhh982 Wonder clips! I use those on non-slippery fabrics that show pin holes easily, and times where I just...don't feel like stabbing myself accidentally.
@@Rybonator my wife went up one step from most basic and is much happier than with the bargain basement one I had before it. Spend that little extra scratch, as it is a tool that is infrequently used, but inordinately frustrating to have fail on you when actually used.
As someone who knows how to sew and does all of my sewing by hand, this looks like the perfect project for a rainy day! I hope you had fun on your sewing adventures. :)
As a semiprofessional, thank you! Sewing can be super intimidating and I'm really excited that you made this! It's a great intro to seeing that doesn't have a lot of technical terms that make people nervous! This is how people get started and (other than not using the ladder stitch, which is fine as beginner) how they get interested in learning the bigger stuff!
Yeah! I love this comment. This video was so inspiring to me as a person who has a small experience with handstitching and wouldn't be able to make a perfect dice bag.
Oh this is really cool! My mom's boyfriend's birthday is in a few days and is also really into D&D. Maybe I should make him a dice bag as a gift. Also, I would love to see you try to make a leather dice bag. It would be interesting to see how the process differs based on the material you use and all that
When you said at the beginning to just get a sewing machine, I laughed out loud. I started sewing about five years ago, but only just obtained access to a sewing machine in this past year; for my first four years of sewing, I did EVERYTHING by hand. And stars, was that tedious! I don't know where I found the patience to make so many dresses fully by hand like that, haha. Someone may have already commented something to this respect, but a little tip! When sewing closed that opening after the fabric is turned right-side out? Instead of folding over the edges and topstitching, I'd recommend using a ladder stitch or a slip stitch! They're virtually invisible, and they make the finished product look so much neater. I highly recommend looking up a tutorial for how to do them! Your dice bags turned out fantastic, especially for your first(?) attempt at sewing. Great job!!
All these "As someone who knows how to sew" comments :D You did such an amazing job without a sewing machine and as a beginner. Totally awesome! Your explanations are on point, great sewing start!
As somebody who knows how to sew....I agree! He did a really great job. Much better than the first thing I ever sewed. So many people are in the comments with some really great and helpful advice, I just hope he doesn’t get discouraged reading it all. He made some great bags!
I checked to see what time 7 pm EST is in my time zone, and it turned out to be 1 am in France I might still try to be here, I'll just need to actually sleep during the day instead, thank goodness summer vacation allows me to do this lmao
Rybonator would love to see your take. I have been looking for something like it that is durable and looks nice, but most are made of wood, and I can not make that without breaking the bank
@@NintosLife thank you, I'll keep that in mind!! I'm glad the video shows how to do a back stitch, now than I'm on a uni break I can take my time making them extra pretty
I've been sewing for 16 years, and have been a professional seamstress for 2, and never once thought of using magnets instead of pins. You, sir, are the future! That will work so much better for stuff like vinyl or leathers that you can't pin, and it could stay out of the way where clips couldn't! Genius.
This is a very good tutorial for people who aren’t proficient in sewing. It can always be frustrating that you feel like you gotta master a skill just to do one project. I happen to already know how to sew, but I feel like this would be easy to follow if you’ve never sewn before.
This is the moment I’ve been waiting for! I recently got a set of Die Hard Dice, and after they showed up I realized I didn’t have enough space in my dice bag for them. I’ve been looking to find a dice bag online but they’re all really expensive. It’s good to know I can watch one of your videos to make one.
Mate recently tried this myself. Very similar designs and yes I can vouch sewing machine makes all the difference. Also to finish the openings look up ' ladder stitch '. Love the video. 🖖
For someone who didn't know how and was afraid of making a Video about it: you did fine! There are technics to make it easier, but you did fine! You are rightfully proud :)
@@Rybonator I quilt/sew as a business and usually do not mark my seam allowance! It's really a matter of what is easiest for you / your preference :) I have been wanting to make dice bags with my scrap fabric recently and will be trying both of these designs, once I get some cord/ribbon!
I used to mark my seam allowance when sewing so I could see where to put my stitches. I predominantly do tiny plushies in felt, and doll clothes, so they are TINY. Like, 1cm. I don't need to anymore when I sew things with tiny allowances. But sewing masks right now for my family, I've realized I NEED to mark them on larger projects with BIG seam allowances, or my stitches migrate back to that tiny one right at the edge of the fabric out of habit. It can definitely be helpful until you're used to eyeballing things and develop the skill to stitch straight without it. Or when using a thread that blends in with the fabric REALLY well (like black on black, how I detest sewing black on black).
@@Rybonator In a way the wobbly seam might help people who are new to sewing not feel as intimidated by it. :D It shows that even someone not very trained can make it.
MusicandMagic yes it does! It’s called the mother of dragons dice bag here is the ravlery link or u can just type it into google! www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mother-of-dragons-dice-bag
For a first time, you did a GREAT job! And not knowing 'proper' terminology (like right sides together/wrong sides together referring to the front/back of the fabric) means that you described it all in a way that others who don't know them, either, can understand without having to explain more, or for them to have to look up what that means. SO many of us that sew regularly can totally forget that a total newbie wouldn't know any of that when first starting out and need the extra help/explanation. You've got some AMAZING tips in the comments, too from so many people. I will add, myself, that when it comes to hand sewing, the more you do it, the faster you'll get, the more even your stitching will get. And if it's something you REALLY want to pursue looking up embroidery and hand sewing how-tos here on youtube for basic stitches can be AMAZING for figuring out other ways to do things that could be better, easier, or take a little less time!
I am charmed beyond belief by your wonderful video! You not only did a great job of engineering and executing this bag, but you made it without any of the fancy tools I've come to rely on in years of sewing and you broke it down in terms anyone can understand. Keep making new stuff!
Ok I will join in...as someone who has been sewing for over 3 decades I am gonna tell y'all what I tell my hubby. Just because he doesn't do it the way you do it doesn't make it wrong. Came to see the bag made but I am gonna watch how to make my hubby & one of my boys some dice. Thanks for the tutorial.
I really love this channel and how you show both the successes and failures when you make something and how you show all the steps to making it. I also like that you branch out and make more than regular dice by making unique dice and molds and boxes and now dice bags! You mentioned that you didn't like how it looked seeing the stitching along the outside of the round bag; as someone who does a lot of sewing, I wanted to give you a tip if you decide to make more dice bags if you stitch the channel - the part you use to hold the drawstring in place - before you turn it right-side-out then you will not be able to see the stitching. And if you use a ladder-stitch on the parts you use to turn the bags right-side-out then you can finish closing them without leaving any obvious seams.
I wanna say I love your videos a lot. I suffer from chronic pain and your videos are a fun thing to watch when I need a distraction. You've actually kind of inspired me to start making my own dice.
Thank you for this comment Robert :) I'm glad that I am able to distract and help in some small way. Best of luck in your dice making journey my friend :)
This comment section is fantastic. First time on this channel I feel like I can give good input from experience. I've also found so many other commenters with sewing tips and dice bag ideas.
I'm rather new to dice bag making but I'm surprised you didn't do much ironing. It really helps get some crisp edges and generally helps everything line up. I've seen a few comments about the ladder stich already and the tunnel for the cord, but to male that a bit easier you can hook the end with a safety pin to pull it through. Next time (if you get a sewing machine) you could also make a bag with pockets! Which is far easier than it sounds.b
Mostly because I figured you wouldn't see the ends, and it was going to be cinched closed anyway, and ruin any ironing :) But yeah, great tips! I WISH I had the machine for the pockets. Maybe a round 2 will be in order :)
As someone who has made many a circle skirt in her day, you can also really easily cut a circle by folding a piece of fabric into quarters and using a length of yarn equal to the radius of your circle tied to chalk or a fabric marker to outline! More tips: To sew up the last bit of the circle, you can do a ladder stitch (also called a blind stitch). It’s a super easy hand stitch, and you can’t see it once you’re done. As well, for the cord, it might be easier to sew the channel first and then thread the material you’re using for the cord through using a safety pin.
So I have been watching this channel a lot recently because I really want to figure out how to make dice. Well, I don't have the resin or molds, let alone a pressure pot or vacuum thing, but I do have a sewing machine and I have made dice bags recently! They're a similar style to the circular one you made, but have a firmer bottom and pockets for individual sets or dice types as well as a big open middle pouch. I'm glad you made a couple bags of your own!
I also harvest back pockets off old pairs of pants (my kiddos give me smaller pockets, so yay for size options!) and use those in some of my bags to add pockets. Sure I could make them from the ground up, but... I'm lazy and that was easier. Handy too if you want uniform pockets for something and don't mind a slightly raggy look to your project.
With the round bag, you could totally make the inside material felt and have a dice bag for on the go that turns into a dice mat once you make it to the game.
I see a lot of people recommending a ladder stitch for sewing the outside closed and I would also like to recommend a whip stitch. A whip stitch is super easy for beginners! I learned it in home economics as a kid sewing pillows. Just sew with very short stitches close to the edge. Also ironing the fabric first will help you follow the circle shape when sewing it closed.
For feeding the cord, you can also do it the elastic waistband method by sewing your second line around the bag first, leaving a gap of course, then attaching a safety pin to one end of the cord and scrunching it through the channel you made by pulling the safety pin along through the fabric (easier seen than written i think >>)
These dice bags look really good for a first attempt! They’re really pretty and honestly look amazing for a fully hand sewn bag, but I honestly really like making dice bags that have compartments. I’ve personally made quite a few in this style to give to my friends and family and they’re really good just to keep things organised. They’re more of a cylinder shape so they can have the 6 compartments, but they honestly turn out really cool and useful when it comes to getting all your dice ready for a game. To get the actual compartments in, it does take some tricky hand sewing but it’s definitely worth it and I can recommend giving it a try!
Loving the supportive sewists and loved the video! Just wanted to chime in with some sewing terminology that may help simplify instructions. The "good" side of the fabric, or the side that is to be visible, is called the "right" side. So saying to put the sides that will be visible on the final product facing each other can be shortened to "place the right sides together". Secondly, the excess of fabric (gap flap)after stitching is called a hem. Hopefully knowing the terms will help you explain the process a bit easier :)
Beautiful bags! I have a little tip for sewing on a curve like on the circular bag. Before you turn the fabric inside out you want to go around and cut out little notches out of the half inch of fabric towards the seam. Careful not to cut your own sewing! This assures that then you turn it right side out the edges will lay flatter because the fabric inside won't pucker. Also for a finishing touch you can iron the edges and even sew the circumference again so that the edges stay flat.
I made a circular dice bag a few weeks ago, but looking at the rectangular one, I'm really a fan of it. It'd maybe be a little much, but i can't help but think something super fluffy would make a really fun lining for it. Comfy dice! I personally don't like eyelets, but if anyone wants to make these bags without them, look up a button stitch. It's so easy and it'll stop the holes from fraying. Because they definitely will fray if you have raw edges for holes. Also invest in sewing pins to pin your fabric. They're cheap and they make sewing so much easier. Oh, and if you're using a ribbon or something that isn't as stiff as the thread to pull the bags shut, tie it to something like a pencil and shove the pencil through the hole.
Gotta remember to push those corners out on the rectangle bag before you seal off the inside 😍. Makes nice points. Bravo well done! My favorite fabrics are velvets outside and satin inside but man that velvet gets really thick and cinches bulky lol. These look lovely.
i’m sure you’re getting tons of advice from people but i’m in a sewing class at school and i recommend pressing your seams open for the second type of bag so it lays flat ! also to make lining things up a ton easier, use pins ! they keep everything in place and they’re super cheap, but they make everything much easier :D
Heyo! If you want a more finished edge on the gap you get when you turn the fabric, you can what I think is called a ladder stitch. Pretty much you just sew the part that gets folded inside so if you aren’t the best at hand stitching (like me) no one has to know;)
as someone who's done a lot of hand sewing, i would really recommend using a whip stitch or blanket stitch when doing hand sewing like this! it's way easier to stay consistent with your seam allowance and i trust it more than i do a back stitch. that being said i think you did a great job overall :)
Like the shimmery round bag, seems like it would work great as a dice mat to go (although maybe in a bit smaller of a scale). Careful with that rotary cutter, like you said it is sharp...a friend who does quilting recently cut a chunk off her index finger a few weeks ago when she was being inattentive. Respect the blades.
Oh yeah, I cut myself with it when I first worked with leather... she's a sharp mistress. I totally want to make a smaller circle if I ever get a sewing machine :)
Man, that's some dedication. As someone with moderate sewing skills I can't even remember a time when I sat down and did 2+hrs of hand sewing. Some straight pins and an iron would have given you a much nicer cleaner finish but for a first time try you did amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Great to see you braving sewing, it's a skill everyone should have. If you want the back stitch to be even sturdier, the shorter the needle travels with each stitch the stronger the seam will be (more connecting fibers, less likely to rip from being used). Also be careful with trimming the tails of the knot you made on the thread at the beginning, if you cut it too close it will unravel and if you didn't properly anchor the thread at the beginning you will have the seam unravel from that end. I use weights to make sure the fabric don't shift when cutting/marking, it makes the whole process much less stressful if the fabric has a tendency to move around. Pressing/ironing the seams also sinks the thread into the fabric a bit, making for stronger seams. You did great for a first project! Hope you keep sewing in the future~
Your videos always make me wish I had a group to play D&D with. Used to a few years ago, but constant hospitalizations tend to make meeting up a little challenging. But damn, do I ever miss it!
I just stitched for the first time and I made a square dice bag and it's super cute and small and came out super well because of you. Thank you so much!!! 🥰❤️
as someone who has sewed by hand and by machine for a long time - THIS was awesome! Sewing is not that mysterious, and if you have the DEX to make other crafty arty things, you can do this!
Amazing job for first try! As someone who knows how to sew, if you don't want to close edges, choose a non-woven fabric like felt or leather or you can try to slightly melt the edge of synthetic fabrics. Maybe look up topstitching and French seam if you grab meanwhile a sewing machine. Still loving both bags!
Really well explained and simple patterns. A tip when feeding the cord through: you can put a safety pin on the end of the cord and then you can feed the cord through and feel the safety pin easier. Made it much easier for me when I learnt it.
Thanks for showing this! I was trying to make a round bottom dice bag (circle on the bottom, rectangular piece for the side) but seeing this, this looks a lot easier.
I love this tutorial! My family recently bought a new sewing machine, and yeah the time to make this with one is definitely cut in half. If you are interested to buying one for future projects I do recommend the Singer Heavy Duty. It’s a powerhouse of sewing machines and the model I have can sew through 3 oz leather if that’s something you wanna do.
very excited to try this in future - side note about the rotating mirror shots. With my limited video production background a neat thing I learned when filming for a jewelry commercial with the same idea was that silly putty is great for removing dust and hair that will inevitably find their way on to your mirror.
My mother gifted me her old sewing machine recently for making masks and i've been looking for something worthwhile to develop my sewing skills further. I NEVER THOUGHT OF DICE BAGS! I will have to give this a go.
When I was first getting into collecting dice I flipped a faux leather glove inside out and cut off the fingers and sewed it shut and then cut holes where the wrist was and used a shoelace to cinch it closed. Turned out great with the leather on the outside and soft felt on the inside.
Here's some sewing tips: First of all, you are 100% correct about using a sewing machine, not only is it faster, but it gives tighter and straighter seams.. :P To close those gaps, I'd use a ladder stitch (I can't explain it in text, but there are awesome tutorials of it here on RU-vid), this makes the thread blend in, making it barely visible.. ^^ And then to put the cord in, on the round bag, I'd sew a lane for the cord first, and then for both of them, I'd put the cord in by attatching a safety pin that'll fit through the eyelets to one end of it, and then use that to maneuver the cord through the lane.. :P Hope this'll help with future bag-making! :D
having a great deal of sewing experience, it is incredibly interesting to watch someone learn from square one. Things that are so commonplace for me are brand new to you. You should be very proud of your work! And i commend you for doing that much hand sewing. I imagine it would be the same way for you if I ever tried to make dice, or do resin work, as that is not something I have ever tried. to anyone looking to begin their sewing journey, dice bags are a great place to start! They are very forgiving to mistakes, unlike garments. And you can really personalize them and have fun with crazy fabrics and patterns.
@@stillnotstill I'm glad you like it! I hope Rybonator sees it. I saw that there were so many people commenting on what he could do better. I feel like people forget that everyone begins as a novice.
This tutorial really helped me to make dice bags for my friends! It was really easy to follow and allowed me easily adjust how big or small the bag I made was.
Very neat to see your attempts at sewing! Not too bad for a beginner. I'm glad you heard about the ladder stitch, that'll make things look much nicer. I also wanted to comment on the channel for the strings... You can make your life easier by just marking an inch from the edge of your fabric all the way around, sewing on that line, and then putting your paracord through the channel. It'll save a lot of struggle, and it'll look more uniform. If there's any troubles getting the paracord through the channel, thread it through a straw and you can pull it through way faster too!
as someone who sews regularly, not bad!! very great outcome on the project, it turned out really nice. there's a stitch that I can't remember the name of for the life of me, but you essentially get the effect of having done a running stitch and turned it inside out but you do it from the outside. that's what I would've done for the finishing stitch around the outside. immediate edit: it's called a ladder stitch lol
