You are such a skilled and thorough teacher, with a perfect voice. You have taken the time to show and explain every step of the way. There is no music or other background noise, and you have organized everything so logically - thank you! I can’t wait to give this one a go!
Best tutorial I have EVER seen!!!! From your sweet voice to your perfect and detailed instructions!!!! Thank you, dear Rosie ... now to go catch up on the tutorials I've missed!!! ❤
I really loved watching your video. You took time to demonstrate each step in a manner where I can keep up. You explained everything in great details. I absolutely found it to be a pleasure without the stress. Thank you.
Thank you for this great tutorial! I appreciate all the explanations you gave for the seam allowance, stitch length, and steady demonstration. I have recently started sewing again and trying projects not formally tried. I love how you showed the darts!
Great video! Thank you. I'm a beginner sewer and am intimidated venturing into the unknown, but with your complete explanations- I think I can do this as long as I watch your steps each way. Thanks.
This is the perfect tutorial and project for the beginner or anyone wanting to make a easy professional tote! You are always thorough and clear in your directions. Thanks for a great tutorial!
Excellent tutorial, thank you! The only thing I would change is to lay the snap tabs down so that they lay flat against the lining before topstitching. That way they lay flat inside the bag when the bag is closed and the top seam is also flat all the way around.
Rosie, thank you for another great video. This came just in time as I was pondering what pattern to use to make a bag for a friend who moved away recently. I can’t wait to get started.
This is a very thorough tutorial. I’ve been itching to sew a project since my garden work is nearly over. It’s definitely worth the effort as it looks like a it will be a quality piece when it’s finished👍 thank you!
Exceptional tutorial! I readily admit I am a hardcore critic of tutorials. I believe that if you are going to take the time to do them you should take time to do them well and you've done it! Subscribed.
I was wondering why the 2 open seams inside the bag. Then when I saw how easy the turning was as you pulled the bag right side out through the larger opening & then close it by pulling it through the zippered pocket opening, you just blew my mind completely! You are so clever!! Thanks for a wonderful video demonstration! Is there a chance you could do a video on adding a recessed zippered top?
Great tutorial but it should be noted she leaves out the foam sewn in lining; something I wanted but did not notice was missing until it was too late. i was doing an 'experiment ' by not printing out the instructions and only using a tutorial. Lesson learned. Rosie is very talented and an excellent instructor. The bag came out very well and I am proud to give it as the gift for which it was intended.
This is my first time watching your channel but I have definitely subscribed. Thank you so very much for this wonderfully informative video. You are a wonderful teacher. A beginner could follow your instructions and make this bag. I wish I had a machine capable of making this bag. This may sound funny but I love the sound of your sewing machine. There is just something about that particular machine sound that is comforting and relaxing to me. I guess it is from when I started sewing at 13 years old and my sewing machine at that time sounded like yours. Your bag is beautiful. Please take care and stay safe. ~Barbara
Thank you for your kind comments! I do understand what you are saying about the sound of the machine. It reminds me of when I started learning how to sew on my mother’s 1950s Singer. I wish I still had her old machine! You can make this bag on a domestic machine depending on the materials your choose.
Just so you know, Barbara, I used a Brother cs6000i to see my pelican and it even had vinyl accents and waterproof canvas lining. I’m sure most domestics can handle this pattern.
Really enjoyed this tutorial and I realised I actually downloaded that pattern and hadn't made it yet....great time to now..thank you....Lindy ps big thank you for giving us time stamps!
Thank for the great tutorial! The Pelican Tote was my very first bag and thank to your detailed instruction I'm really pleased with how it turned out. I used vinyl where you used cork. I'm looking forward to making more of this great bag for friends and family.
It seems that the two pockets could have sewn at their bottoms at the same time as their sides; since you used the liner to reverse. Thank you for the excellent video!!
I have A little story that you might think is funny. But first thank you for this pattern I think it’s lovely and I will be doing it soon. The story: I was in the shower this evening and I had your video playing in the background. My dog started howling like she didn’t know where I was. I peeked out and scolded her and told her to stop howling and got back in the shower. When I finished, I got out and continued to listen to the video. Just then as I listened I realized my dog wasn’t howling but you were sewing and it was your machine that sounded like a howl only when the shower was running! I had scolded my dog for nothing! Don’t be upset…I just thought it was funny and the joke was on me!
Thank you for a very detailed tutorial. I have a query why did you keep the opening in the pocket lining and the bag lining both . you could have any one for turning the bag.
I just printed this pattern yesterday so this tutorial is very much appreciated! Love the camera angle. So helpful!! Thank you for such a great tutorial. I’m subscribing to your channel now 🤗
TFS. I've been watching your tutorials for a while. You thorough and you can teach anyone. Also, love your hacks. Can you tell me what industrial sewing machine you are using?
I really enjoyed watching you sew this bag. Since I do not have an electronic sewing machine, is it possible to give an approximative stich lenght from 0 to 4 on my mechanical machine for when you choose to change the size of stiches. Thank you F. Cool Quebec, Canada
This is a new pattern for me. Did you use additional interfacing than is mentioned in the instructions in the print pattern? I have read through the print and have the pieces cut out. I’m glad I found your tutorial first. I’ll add the second interior pocket!
Your purse came out really nice. I love the zipper. I never knew zippers had multi-colors. Can you please share where did you get the zipper? Thank you.
I see and I love this pattern so much I would make it. But I would also pay for your bag cause I love those color choices so much!!! Where do you get those fabrics? Great video
Thank you so much! I buy a lot of my fabric from my local quilt shop. This bag was gifted a a friend and I do not usually sell them. Thanks for watching!
Rosie, I just love your tutorials. You I have made this bag three times and I love it. But I am having a problem with the lining. It keeps coming out to big and I have to rip it out and keep cutting it down in size. Can you advise me on what i Could be doing wrong.? thank you.
Great tutorial, i understand everything. Thank you. But i just got an industrial sewing macine, how do you manage to control your machine speed? Its crazy speed. Please tell
Why did you leave the pocket lining open on the bottom when you birthed the bag from the opening from the lining of the bag? I've only seen the pocket lining left open to birth the bag, but you left two openings, so I was just confused. Thank you I love this bag and I never miss one of your tutorials.
It is easier to birth the bag through a larger opening in the lining. The bottom of the pocket is left open because after you birth the bag, you can pull the opening of the lining through the pocket to close it. Birthing the bag through the pocket is difficult because the opening would be too small. I hope this makes sense.
I’m having the hardest time figuring out how to place my handles correctly on my bag. Could you direct me to a photo of how to place them as they should be before tacking them down. Thanks. PBerne
I recently purchased the Sailrite Fabricator and wanted to make bags with it. Beginner here! When you use the Mara 70 thread, what is your needle size? It’s probably listed on their website based on the Tex number….
Thank you for your very thorough and informative tutorials! I have been looking for a good pair of scissors for clipping to the corners for the zipper pocket window. Where did you get the pair you used in this video. They look perfect.
Thank you for your kind comment. I think I was using my Tula Pink scissors in the video. Fiskars also makes small scissors that are very sharp to the point. Thanks for watching!
Is it necessary to use both interfacings? I’m new to bag making and using a nice medium interfacing right now…I’d rather not invest in two or three different types.
would you consider redoing this one, but the variation with the zip top? I refuse to use a bag that's not closed at the top. between slipping off the car seat, or pickpockets or simply dropping the bag. Bags need to be enclosed -- completely
Thank you for such a well done, thorough tutorial! So nice to watch and sew together. I would like to use faux leather in place of the cork and use that for my handles too, being this is my first time sewing with it, how would I "press" the faux leather, or would you advise just using the cotton for the handles instead? TIA
Why do you wait to stitch the bottom of the pockets? You didnt turn the bag thru the pocket. Just confused. Great video, really appreciate it. Will be making soon.
The bag is turned through the opening in the bottom of the lining, but then the opening of the lining is sewn closed through the opening in the pocket. It’s easier to turn the bag through this way and gives a nice neat finish. 😊
Hi Rosie, that was a great tutorial! Thank you so much for your time. I have one question though. I am a beginner at bags and this one called for the foam lining. I noticed you skipped so I am guessing it’s not necessary?
The pattern does call for form interfacing, but I chose to use different interfacings. As you make bags and become more experienced, you will see that you do not always have to use the materials that the pattern recommends. Foam will make a more structured bag, but with the cork fabric and Decovil light, I did not need (or want) to use the foam. Have fun making bags!!
