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A Sewing Life
United Kingdom
Приєднався 28 бер 2019
Welcome to my sewing channel.
My name is Lisa and this little corner of UA-cam is about all things sewing related. My hope is to inspire a love of sewing for as many people as possible and bring a little sewing happiness into your day.
If you’d like to find out more, visit:
Website: www.asewinglife.com
Instagram: asewinglife
If you have any questions, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.
Lisa@asewinglife.com
My name is Lisa and this little corner of UA-cam is about all things sewing related. My hope is to inspire a love of sewing for as many people as possible and bring a little sewing happiness into your day.
If you’d like to find out more, visit:
Website: www.asewinglife.com
Instagram: asewinglife
If you have any questions, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.
Lisa@asewinglife.com
A fold away grocery bag / shopping bag, tote bag. Make a lined bag.
Make this lined grocery, shopping bag. It has an inbuilt pocket that it can be folded into and packed away inside your handbag.
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Lined tote bag ua-cam.com/video/MIgYTh4tPuw/v-deo.html
🛒 SHOP
🌎 My patterns www.asewinglife.com
📦 Amazon Storefront www.amazon.com/shop/asewinglife
🧵 My sewing equipment amzn.to/49lFzoo
MY OTHER SOCIALS
🌎 My website www.asewinglife.com
❤️Instagram asewinglife
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📧 lisa@asewinglife.com
🕙 TIMESTAMPS 🕙
0:00 Intro
1:19 Cut out bag pattern
2:15 Cut out lining
3:00 Attach outer & lining
4:02 Handles
5:34 Make pocket
9:33 Turn inside out
💖 WHO AM I?
Hi. My name is Lisa and I’ve been sewing for many, many years. I’m self-taught and I’ve sewn almost everything and anything over the years.
I hope that you enjoy my videos. My aim is to break sewing projects down into simple steps to make every project easy and accessible for everyone. Once you’re a sewer, there’s no going back.
Happy sewing 🧵
😊 Disclaimer. This video description contains affiliate links. That means that I receive a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you.
🍿 WATCH NEXT
Tote bag ua-cam.com/video/2ax-CHlwaik/v-deo.html
Reversible bag in a bag ua-cam.com/video/gl4g_Hm6ofk/v-deo.html
Lined tote bag ua-cam.com/video/MIgYTh4tPuw/v-deo.html
🛒 SHOP
🌎 My patterns www.asewinglife.com
📦 Amazon Storefront www.amazon.com/shop/asewinglife
🧵 My sewing equipment amzn.to/49lFzoo
MY OTHER SOCIALS
🌎 My website www.asewinglife.com
❤️Instagram asewinglife
💙 Facebook asewinglife
📧 lisa@asewinglife.com
🕙 TIMESTAMPS 🕙
0:00 Intro
1:19 Cut out bag pattern
2:15 Cut out lining
3:00 Attach outer & lining
4:02 Handles
5:34 Make pocket
9:33 Turn inside out
💖 WHO AM I?
Hi. My name is Lisa and I’ve been sewing for many, many years. I’m self-taught and I’ve sewn almost everything and anything over the years.
I hope that you enjoy my videos. My aim is to break sewing projects down into simple steps to make every project easy and accessible for everyone. Once you’re a sewer, there’s no going back.
Happy sewing 🧵
😊 Disclaimer. This video description contains affiliate links. That means that I receive a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you.
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So cute!
Thank you
I am so happy i found your vid. so clear and easy to understand.. and guess what? i did my 1st zipper pouch last night and managed to do 11 of it! ehehehhe.. thank you for sharing, love! ❤
Wow that’s amazing. You made 11 of them?! That’s very productive
You explained everything very clearly 😊
Thank you 😀
You are the QUEEN! I’m an experienced sewist but have had all kinds of trouble with the zip ends being perfect. Always a bit wonky and have searched the internet over for weeks. Everyone else’s idea made my bag better but not perfect until you. A friend gifted me some expensive gorgeous embroidered double sided upholstery fabric and finally after 7 bags, using your technique, I have a PERFECT bag. The only difference is I like to quilt mine and make small box corners but that is easy for me. Thank you and God Bless.
Thank you soooooo much. I love your message and it made me very happy to know that it has helped you 😀
Lovely video and explanation. Do the seams at zip ends when doing the final seam all round(bar the turning gap) have to face towards the lining or towards the outers when putting clip on before machining round please?
I push the seams towards the lining 😀
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. Very much appreciated and I shall definitely be making some of your ideas.
Oh that’s brilliant. Please let me know which ones you make.
Thankyou Lisa . I love your tutorials so clear and well explained. These will make great gifts for my friends 😁
Oh thank you Lucy. This is a great bag. I hope your friends love it .
Think you forgot to link the pound(?) Fabric site Lisa. 🤔
Thank you so much for letting me know. Here’s the link poundfabrics.co.uk I’ve also added it into the description
Great video thank you! In sewing class we push the corners out with a chopstick ❤ 3:00
Oh that’s a good idea
amei ! bem explicado !! ficou linda !!!!!!!!
Gracias
Your video is great! Very thorough explanation and clear view of material. Thank you
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it
If i dont want to box it then is it okey to avoid the last step?
Yes definitely. It will work just as well
So dang cute! 🫠
Aw thank you
Thank you! Clear instructions & beautiful pouches. 🥰
I’m glad it helped
Thanks! Great directions
Thank you
Ok, so I had to watch this twice because that song took me BACK and I got super distracted ! lol! I was like OMG 😩 Haven’t heard this in forever!!!! ❤ Love the song and scrap ideas!
I’ve not watched this one for a while so thank you for reminding me about it. It is a pretty cool song 😀
Very enjoyable and easy to follow. I’ll be making this bag for my daughter who is a special education Instructional aid for elementary school children. I made her a tote bag out of a school inspired print and she chose a coordinating polka dot so I’m going to be using leftover fabric from that project so she’ll have a zipper pouch for pencils and other small items.
Oh that sounds lovely. I’d love to see a photo lisa@asewinglife.com if you’d like to email me 😀😀
Wow, thank you!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀
Great pouch. I was here for the zipper pull ❤
It’s cute isn’t it❤️ my daughter became obsessed with making Pom Poms during lockdown and it inspired me to make one
Looks amazing. Your fabric stash is so nice too. I like your taste in fabrics.
Oh thank you. My stash is way too big. There’s actually more that I didn’t show😬
perfect tutorial
Thank you 😀
Fantastic step by step, thankyou😊
You’re welcome 😀
Hi could you tell me what kind of felt you use for ironing pad? If I use polyester felt cover with cotton fabric on top,will it be okay?
Hi. I used 100% wool felt which is probably better than polyester as it’s a natural fibre and can breath better with the steam. I would say if you are going to the effort of making one of these, it’s probably worth the effort of using 100% wool felt as this will possibly be something that you use for many years and get quite a bit of use out of. It won’t cost much for the wool felt.
@@asewinglife Thank you 😊!
Thank you so much. Will be making a few. I usually have problems with putting in zippers, they just don't lay right at each end, so hopefully with the tabs there it will work. Thank you for the detailed video...very helpful.
I’m glad you found it helpful. Let me know how they turn out😀
Thanks a lot, very well explained but my for some reason my zipper ends do not come up neat. Not sure what I am doing wrong.
I hope I can help via email
Thanks a lot, very well explained but my for some reason my zipper ends do not come up neat. Not sure what I am doing wrong.
I’m happy to have a look if you’d like to send me a photo on my email lisa@asewinglife.com Have you left enough seam allowance? If you have sewn the sides too close to the ends of the zip then there isn’t enough space for the zip tabs to come up and sit neatly above the purse. That seems to be a common mistake that people make so it might be that? Let me know as I’m happy to help 😀
Very helpful tutorial!
I’m glad you liked it 😀
Great tutorial. So, it is ok to have a tiny hole at the end of the zipper tabs? When I try it, I always think it is a mistake, but I see you have it as well.
Yes that’s definitely ok. That allows the tab so sit neatly and look more professional
BRILLIANT 🎉 it falls so beautifully from the shoulders. What a wonderful fit!
Thank you. I did a full tutorial on it as well as the short reel if you would like the see the full process
Awesome! If I wanted to seam tape the inside when using water resistant materials, could I do those exterior "definition" stitches before turning the tote inside out?
Yes I think that should work
I LOVE IT! I'm going to try to make one or two of those and toss them in the car for grocery shopping. Glad I tripped over your video.
Great. That’s what I’ve done as well. They make very pretty grocery bags❤️
Enjoyed this
I’m very glad 😀
Wow ,explained so well .Search my fabric stash and make one.TFS
That’s excellent. Enjoy making it
Very easy to follow ,will use your method as much easier.I discovered I had quite a few zippers I had purchased over the years ,so thought I would use them up making bags.TFS
Great. Enjoy the sewing 😀
Love how you teach step by step. Thank you for this. My pouches never turned out exactly right with zippers. But, now I know how to do zippers correctiyZ
That’s great. I hope they work out 😀
Thank you for your excellent video! I have made my second zipped bag today. The only thing I am having trouble with is the sewing over the side seams where the zip cover is. I think the covers and zipper “pops” up too much, and the zip cover looks squeezed, not a smooth half covering the zipper. If you have another video that provides more info or pictures on this part, i would appreciate a link. Wish i could add a pic of my finished bag! I embroidered designs on both sides, the sewed it. Its quite pretty!
I’d love to see a photo. You could email it to me if you wanted to. Lisa@asewinglife.com
Same problem here! The top corners keep looking squished in!
@@juliebuyse3440 lisa explained that it was likely I was sewing too close to the zipper ends. So for the next bag, I sewed the side seams but kept a couple of millimeters away from the zipper covers. You definitely don’t want to sew over them, and in fact you need to give them space to “stand proud” as Lisa described it. It worked perfectly then! The zipper covers are no longer squished, and have a nice pop up shape. Hope this helps!
Thanks Nancy. You are exactly correct 😀I hope this works Julie.
I just finished this bag using some old favorite t-shirts. I also used t-shirts for the lining and finished the edges of the inside like the outside so it is reversible. Turned out super cute!
oh that sounds lovely
It's so cute😍
thank you 😀
Love your close-ups!!
Thank you 😀
You are easy to follow 😊. Thank you very much
Thank you 😀
This is beautifully finished. I cant wait to make one (or several!)
Excellent. I hope they turn out well 😀
Did you do a full tutorial for this?
Hi yes I did. Here’s the link ua-cam.com/video/ctJ6d1uFKXI/v-deo.htmlsi=iHC_BhFc7TJfHxB7
Lovely room tour. I have my sewing space in my bedroom which has a build in wardrobe which gives me good space. I have 2 tables in there, one for sewing and cutting and one that holds all the sewing notions and big rulers and rotating self-healing mat. My large self-healing mat stays on my cutting and sewing table. I also have a chest of draws on which I have my pressing mat and iron and the fabric and interfacing and such, is in the Draws. Underneath my table with the sewing notions is a plastic bin with scraps and also a bag with toy filling. I wish I had a larger table to cut fabric on, but do like my setup. I LOVE patchwork and making bags and pouches, cushions and those things.
That sounds like you have a great set up. I love hearing about other people’s sewing places
@@asewinglife Thank you, yes, I am happy with it and can not complain.
This is such a great Tutorial. I cut the template and will attempt to sew it all tomorrow.
I hope it turns out well 😀
Thanks so much Lisa , you explained this so clearly and my pouch turned out great 😊
That’s lovely. I’m really glad
Could I use soft sand?
I’ve never used that so I’m not sure but it would give the same ability to mould the ham to the curved seam shape
@@asewinglife thank you
lovely tutorial, thank you.
Thank you
Have watched numerous tutorials on zip tabs. This is by far the best and easiest to follow. Now in the process of making a pouch and will employ this method, which by the way, finishes much more cleanly than others I've watched. Thank you so much for the great tutorial!
Thank you very much. I’m so glad it helped
🎉Push towards the zipper tabs towards the lining!!! That’s the magic step I kept missing. 😊
The magic step ❤️