Hi Jess! 😍 I made this with the foam but was thinking of switching it up on my next bag. What are your thoughts on using decovil heavy on the sides of the bag? Would that be too stiff or heavy?
I'm still having issues figuring out the main dimensions. Following the pattern and not making any changes, I have a chunky purse. Tried to increase both sides and center and its too big. I'm now on bag #3. We'll see how this looks. I've also been wondering how it would be to add a center divide in the liner. Any thoughts?
@@sherib6261 no I haven’t tried the heavy yet. My bag didn’t look as thin and polished as hers, so I’m going to try the heavy with some nicer vinyl, waiting for it to come in. I’m going to omit the middle panel and make it all the same material for a simpler look. Wish me luck
@@sherib6261 I followed directions and my center panel ended up wider than Jess’ and my side panels smaller. Going to count the squares for the finished front panels and make adjustments accordingly. A center divider sounds great but might not work as well with the recessed zipper? Are you using the soft and stable foam by Annie? I used the Pellon foam on another bag and it turned out chunky.
I could not have made this bag, especially the zipper part, without your video!!! Thank you so much for guiding me through the entire process! And yes I agree, fun fabrics are the best!
Hi Jess I am very proud of you. You take your time and explain things so well that even me a 74 year old can under stand.You don't run through what ever you are making that is what make you one of the best teachers on RU-vid God bless you love you hopefully I could get to meet you one day
Thank you so much for this Rolda! It means more than you know to hear that these videos are helpful. I love making them and talking to you all so much.
I love your explanations of the bag tutorials you've made. You have a clear, pleasing and easy to understand voice. You explain how to do things thoroughly and to the point without constant repetitions as with other you tubers I've experienced. Camera angles and shots are easy to see what you are doing. Awesome, glad I found your channel and please continue to make wonderful tutorials for people like me who are new to bagmaking and benefit from your insights and helpful hints along the way.
I have seen references to your videos and finally sat down to watch this one. Your teaching methods and clarity of your voice are wonderful. Very easy to follow. Making this for a client and having to size up the pattern first. It is going to be a big bag LOL I did go to your website and you do videos for many of my favorite designers!
I’ve been binge watching your bag making videos all weekend! Long story but I think I’ve found my jam. Years ago I was so mad I didn’t think to do Vera Bradley bags. She got away with quilt making in the form of a purse. I made two little bags this weekend and I’ll have to invest in more tools to make more. Thanks so much for these video tutorials.
I’m currently working on the Dillan lunch box and scaled it at 85% . But once I am done I will make this one ♥️ Thank you Jess because before May I didn’t know how to sew and here I am. I love sewing bags ♥️🤗 THANK YOU!!!
Jess OklaRoots ok I am almost done. I am one step before binding the top and bottom. I think if I decide to make the lunch box for my son I might try 90% just so I can fit in the water bottle. I will post the photo in the group and the final measurements 😊
You just have the best style of teaching. I watch your videos whether I’m going to make the project or not because I learn something every time. Thanks
Totally LOVE this tutorial! You are an amazing instructor. Thank you for such a thorough tutorial. I have my pattern & hope to get this bag started this week 🥰
@@OklaRoots I would love to see a tutorial for the brooklyn bag and mia ,would be nice to see from when you are cutting out pattern and interfacing, and for the mia wallet , your such a great and helpful teacher and you listen to your viewers, thank you for that
I just love your tutorials! While I don't make a lot of bags, I still learn so many techniques from you and ways to make steps easier. I would love to see you make a quilted purse that could still have good shape to it. Thanks for sharing.
I did this bag today! I had to wait for a few things I ordered so I could do it all at once. I only had an issue with the distance between the handles and my foot for topstitching so I will have to move mine down 1/2" so I can accommodate the foot so my topstitching can be accomplished better. This bag is HUGE and my poor Bernina 770 QE wasn't thrilled with it but I got it - Thanks for the video made a big difference and love the zipper panel and the Rivet press is da bomb!! Pic to come! Thanks!!
Beautiful bag, just lovely for your Mom. Nothing wrong with a little sweet and SALTY...lol! Love your videos, keep them coming! Your cheery disposition is just what we all need right now!
Thank you so much Jess! You’re such a fantastic teacher, I am having such a problem with the bottom of one of my bags and your step by step instructions will hopefully help me conquer this obstacle.
Girrrrl! Yes! Love this design. Your tutorials are so easy to follow. You explain yourself very well. I've always been scared of trying vinyl until I stubbled upon your channel.
I love this pattern and have used your tutorial. If you could make another tutorial with the zipper pocket on the outside of the front center panel That would be great. Thanks
When I watch your videos, you make me want to get back to sewing and then the urge passes quickly. My desire to create has slowly died in the past year.
Thank God for you! I just printed out this pattern and hopped on line to see if you had a tutorial for it and you do! Your videos make my sewing life a dream come true :)
Well I followed your video Jess and after 14 hours and many many bad words, it’s done. I do like the pattern, next time no vinyl! I’m sticking to WPC and cotton. Thank you for your video!
I think im gonna have to make this bag for my momma and MIL. You made me laugh when you mentioned flinging the zipper pull off the tape. Ive done thag more times than I ever wanted to...lol... so beautiful and you make it look sooooo easy peasy!! Thanks for this great tutorial. Off to pick out some fabric!
Hi Jess! I LOVE your tutorials, they are so detailed and easy to follow. I also like that you always include where you get the materials used. I just finished this tote and I love the shape and look. Thank you so much!!!😍
Thanks for your easy to follow tutorials.I am an 81 year old man and I took up sewing about a year ago.it has really kept me engaged during this period and I am sure for a long time yet. I am really enjoying making this tote. I have made a front exterior zipper pocket as you suggested. I am now at the point of attaching the foam to the 2 exterior panels. How do I attach the foam to the front panel so that the additional front zipper pocket is accessible?
That is awesome! So I installed the exterior zipper pocket completely and close the opening on the bottom of the zipper pocket lining (we leave the one in the lining of the bag open for turning out later. After the zipper is topstitched in place and the pocket is all closed up, you can add the side panels and then just baste stitch the foam to the sides of the entire outer panel.
THANK YOU for this outstanding tutorial. I just made my first EDT and I wouldn’t have made it through without your tips and tricks. So glad I found your channel!
thank you very much for your tutorial! I just finished my bag. your video was very helpful because it was the first bag-pattern I sewed in english. I am from Germany and sewed a few pattern im german language but english and with imperial system it was really challenging to finish this tote. It took me over a week to finish it. hopefully my next one will be finished faster now that I know how to sew it. :)
Jess you are an awesome 👌 teacher ❤. I think it would help when you are talking about the different pieces also show on the bag where those pieces go, sometimes there are so many pieces i just get lost trying to follow throughout. Thank you so much for your teaching
:-D I love your mum's attitude! So right! The bag and tutorial amazing as always! I need a laptop bag for our trip to Italy and this is going to be spot on! I will use canvas for this though.
I look forward to Mondays so I can view another of your handbag tutorials. I can't tell you how many patterns I have purchased after seeing the bags you make . (my wallet doesn't appreciate it, but I do!!) I appreciate your attention to detail and love how you explain the reasons you do what you do. I love the tiny foot on your Juki, unfortunately, my machine has no such option. Thank you!
I also had been looking for a little bit of an upscale tote bag and you hit the ball out of the park by glamming up the straps. I love it and can hardly wait until I receive my supplies from Emalline. In the meantime, I'm going to cut out a few of these because my two sisters will fight over the bag if I only make one. Thank you so much BTW, I think I have already made almost a dozen of the sunshine crossbody bag after watching your tutorial! Love bagstock patterns.
You've inspired me im printing the pattern as I type this! I've had such a hard time trying bags but you explain this out in such detail I'm giving it one more go
I've made this bag a few times, pretty much the only thing I change is to angle the strap anchor points to match the angle of the side panels rather than placing them vertically as per the pattern
I had seen this bag and didn’t think I wanted to make it until I saw this tutorial. Now I want to make it right this instant 😂 I absolutely love the one your mum has. Gotta love a wee bit of sass 😜😜
I forgot to mention, I love all your bag making videos. I'm just waiting to get my Sewing Machine. Today is my B'day, and I'm supposed to get it this wknd. Wish me luck. 🙏🙏
I’m addicted to your tutorials!! You’re such a great teacher. I love this pattern, I just finished the “tourist bag” and the main complaint was it has no closing zipper, so this one solves the problem! Do you think the decovil would be enough ? I’m not a big fan of the foam... Have a wonderful week and greetings from Spain!🌞❤️
Hi Jess, if you're open to video ideas, I've been sewing bag tutorials (thanks to you!) however right when i get to the last step of top stitching the top of the body of the bag, my Singer Patchwork (with a denim needle), what tips and tricks are there to get through the large layers of fabric without jamming my machine? A live Q&A would be amazing too!
Thanks Jess for this video. After seeing you sew this, I think I may buy this pattern to make as a gift. It was you that introduced me to Spencer Ogg and I have made several of her patterns too. Just a thought on this pattern. I saw another pattern where a slit is made in the front of the bag and the straps are pulled in through this slit. A rivet is used close to the slit to hold the strap down. I do believe this is done on a vinyl front. I have not used rivets but recently bought some Chicago screws to use in their place. Thanks for all your inspiration! Keep those great, inspirational videos coming!
Well I just found you!!! 😀 I’ve been looking for a bag pattern like this for a while! Your sewing and teaching skills are superb ❤️♥️🌸🌺 Definitely will use your link for the pattern🥰
