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Virginia Sews
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Приєднався 3 лис 2022
Sharing my sewing stories and bits of my life with you.
Hello fellow sewers!
I have been sewing consistently since 2020. While I benefit from learning extensively from other sewing talents from paid and free tutorials, I also just attempt many projects, make a lot of mistakes, and improve steadily that way!
"You have to make a lot of bad art before good art happens."
I feel comfortable attempting patterns labeled "confident beginner" and "intermediate" even though the things I make don't always turn out. But it helps to remind ourselves that in mastering any skill, there's always that hidden creative process where "ugly" and "bad art" happens. Learning from mistakes and persisting in making are the only way to get better.
A couple of people who inspire me to creative work (or any work at all, really) are:
Theodore Roosevelt: "Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Austin Kleon, author of "Steal Like an Artist," "Show Your Work," and "Keep Going."
Hello fellow sewers!
I have been sewing consistently since 2020. While I benefit from learning extensively from other sewing talents from paid and free tutorials, I also just attempt many projects, make a lot of mistakes, and improve steadily that way!
"You have to make a lot of bad art before good art happens."
I feel comfortable attempting patterns labeled "confident beginner" and "intermediate" even though the things I make don't always turn out. But it helps to remind ourselves that in mastering any skill, there's always that hidden creative process where "ugly" and "bad art" happens. Learning from mistakes and persisting in making are the only way to get better.
A couple of people who inspire me to creative work (or any work at all, really) are:
Theodore Roosevelt: "Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Austin Kleon, author of "Steal Like an Artist," "Show Your Work," and "Keep Going."
A Mini but Mighty Backpack - A Great Beginner's Backpack!
Want to try your hand at sewing a proper backpack like I have for a while? This is a wonderful entry project into the world of backpacks! Even though there are many components and steps, the sewing is fairly straight-forward and simple. And don't be fooled by its "mini" status; it's actually much more spacious than it looks.
*Get your pattern at noodle-head.com/products/making-backpack-pdf-pattern (she has an Etsy presence as well). For the price of one, you get both the large and the mini pattern! What a deal!!
What I've learned and/or done differently:
🧵Interfacing I've used in this project includes: Pellon SF101 (woven interfacing), Pellon 808 or 809 (the ones I fused onto the main panels only for added sturdiness), and Pellon Matte Vinyl Fuse (the vinyl that I added to all exterior pieces).
🧵Add or subtract interfacing, stabilizer, or any finish according to your chosen material. For example, you can safely omit woven interfacing when you use faux leather, vinyl, oil cloth, heavy-duty canvas, etc...
🧵I dyed the webbing and zippers to match the fabric. The color turned out lighter than expected but it still worked.
🧵The lining I used is a failed curtain project I dyed and made years ago. I was so glad I could finally re-purpose it!
🧵The binding tape was made with the same curtain fabric.
🧵I hand-stitched a leather tag for the first time in this project!
🧵Rivets are more fun than functional in this backpack but they definitely elevate!
Chapters/ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Step 1: Materials
1:38 Step 2: Straps
2:04 Step 3: Front Pocket
3:39 Step 4: Front Handle
4:25 Step 5: Tag
4:34 Step 6: Gusset
6:59 Step 7: Connectors
8:22 Step 8: Back Straps
9:49 Step 9: Zip Pocket
11:32 Step 10: Assembly
12:21 Step 11: Gusset
15:01 Step 12: Binding
17:25 Step 13: You're Done!
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Music provided by Chillhop Music
Aviino, Blue Wednesday - Upstream
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L'Indécis - Blind
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Ruck P - Destination
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*Disclaimer: All links are provided here for attribution and/or informational purpose only. I am not an affiliate to any of the above entities. If you shop from these link(s), I will not earn a commission.
#bagmaking #sewingtutorial
*Get your pattern at noodle-head.com/products/making-backpack-pdf-pattern (she has an Etsy presence as well). For the price of one, you get both the large and the mini pattern! What a deal!!
What I've learned and/or done differently:
🧵Interfacing I've used in this project includes: Pellon SF101 (woven interfacing), Pellon 808 or 809 (the ones I fused onto the main panels only for added sturdiness), and Pellon Matte Vinyl Fuse (the vinyl that I added to all exterior pieces).
🧵Add or subtract interfacing, stabilizer, or any finish according to your chosen material. For example, you can safely omit woven interfacing when you use faux leather, vinyl, oil cloth, heavy-duty canvas, etc...
🧵I dyed the webbing and zippers to match the fabric. The color turned out lighter than expected but it still worked.
🧵The lining I used is a failed curtain project I dyed and made years ago. I was so glad I could finally re-purpose it!
🧵The binding tape was made with the same curtain fabric.
🧵I hand-stitched a leather tag for the first time in this project!
🧵Rivets are more fun than functional in this backpack but they definitely elevate!
Chapters/ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Step 1: Materials
1:38 Step 2: Straps
2:04 Step 3: Front Pocket
3:39 Step 4: Front Handle
4:25 Step 5: Tag
4:34 Step 6: Gusset
6:59 Step 7: Connectors
8:22 Step 8: Back Straps
9:49 Step 9: Zip Pocket
11:32 Step 10: Assembly
12:21 Step 11: Gusset
15:01 Step 12: Binding
17:25 Step 13: You're Done!
================================================
Music provided by Chillhop Music
Aviino, Blue Wednesday - Upstream
chll.to/451c2775
L'Indécis - Blind
chll.to/6f4402a3
Ruck P - Destination
chll.to/da8c8daf
================================================
*Disclaimer: All links are provided here for attribution and/or informational purpose only. I am not an affiliate to any of the above entities. If you shop from these link(s), I will not earn a commission.
#bagmaking #sewingtutorial
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A Quick and Easy Project Bag
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A handy grab bag for your small knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other small projects. Get this cute pattern from: www.etsy.com/listing/702002990/drawstring-bag-sewing-pattern-beginner 🧵 Short cut: I used cotton webbing instead of making the handle to save time and fabric. Check out my other ua-cam.com/play/PLVVMjTyaJyeWuX4ZRObhQ4Sj0aWsOz2w6.html Music provided by Chillhop Music Misha, Jussi ...
Virginia's Log 01: Of Dyeing Fabric
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Sturdy Gusseted Tote with Exterior Pockets - No Hardware!
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Easy Market Tote with Strong Sewn-in-Seam Straps and Boxed Corners
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Simplest Tote with French Seams
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Crossbody Tote Bag with Adjustable Strap - Free Pattern
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Making My Handsewn Planner for 2024
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Easy Peasy Tool Roll
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Laptop Bag with Adjustable Strap & Two Hidden Pockets
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Tutorial: The Double Vision Case by SewYours - Making a case for two... pairs of glasses! 😎😎
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Simple and Rustic Placemats to Grace Your Table!
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Quick and Cute Wristlet - Free Pattern
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Zipper Pouch - Learn to Sew a Good-Looking Pouch with Zipper Tabs!
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Drawstring Bag - Fully Lined with Boxed Bottom
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Drawstring Bag - Another Way to Sew It and What to Do with the Unfinished Edges
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Drawstring Bag - Real Simple: Unlined, with or without Boxed Bottom
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Easy Front-Tie Apron with Adjustable Neck Strap & Generous Pockets
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Faux Leather Vest - Formal Affair or Fun Costume
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How to Thread a Juki DNU 1541s Sewing Machine
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A Simple Clutch - Quick Accessory with a Formal Flair
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A Mini "Moto" Bag - Compact Cross Body Bag with a Twist
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A Mini "Moto" Bag - Compact Cross Body Bag with a Twist
Is this the first backpack video? Beautiful!!!
There is no point in being selectively angry. So you don’t believe in buying fake bags, a purchase is a purchase, regardless of the intention. I personally think it's crazy to care too much about how people want to spend their money. I bought real coach, marc jacobs, and mcm. If it's more than 1500, I'll buy a replica luxrul . Guess what else I have in the bank, I'm a homeowner and drive a Lexus. I saw someone on UA-cam who had tons of luxury items, lived in their mom's house, and was broke
Love the stitching and closeups of pulling the needle through!
Such crisp lines on this bag! Thanks for documenting this project!
The color combo is sweet! I like that the vinyl makes it wipeable!
This backpack is deceptively large! It can hold so much stuff. Great job!
This is such a great pattern from Kandou Crafts. It's still my go to bag for gifting 😊
Please see all measurements in the pattern which I have linked in the description. I will be including chapter breaks/ timestamps going forward... happy sewing! Chapters/ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Step 1: Materials 1:38 Step 2: Straps 2:04 Step 3: Front Pocket 3:39 Step 4: Front Handle 4:25 Step 5: Tag 4:34 Step 6: Gusset 6:59 Step 7: Connectors 8:22 Step 8: Back Straps 9:49 Step 9: Zip Pocket 11:32 Step 10: Assembly 12:21 Step 11: Gusset 15:01 Step 12: Binding 17:25 Step 13: You're Done!
When you add the bias tape, the video shows you pinning it open on one side and then sewing, but the next scene shows the bias tape fully attached. Did you anchor it on one side, then fold it around and topstitch it again? I rarely work with bias tape, apologies if this is a very obvious point.
Yes, that's exactly you would do! You pin the bias tape down, sew all around to secure it, then fold over, and top stitch to finish. So, you would've sewn the bias tape twice using this method. I believe some people fold, pin, and sew once for all but I don't have that kind of precision to do that! 😅 Have fun!! 😊
Thank you very much. I'm making a travel jewelry case, not a bible cover, but I'm using your basic construction method. This video has been very helpful.
@@sarahmckenna8906 Very nice!
What a great bag for on the go projects!
Yes it is! Thank you for watching!
So perfect ❤ thanks for useful video, Can you write the sizes of the pattern pieces, please?
Thank you! Pattern link is listed in the video description.
Wow, the fabric matches are awesome!
Yes, they work very well together!
This is so neat! Great for keeping projects contained!
Yes, it does! Thank you for watching.
this one is so satisfying to watch! I like the foam addition!
Yay! Thanks for watching!
Cool! Looking forward to more sewing-related tips!
Yes!
This V-log is like the bonus features!
Awesome!
measurements(cm) please ❤
Thank you for watching! Pattern link is listed in the video description.
👍👍
0:09 look at all the stuff this bag can hold! maybe next time, can we watch you carry it around?
Definitely! Thanks for the tips!
I learned a lot. This is easy to follow. Thank you!
That is so cool! Thank you!
This is an awesome design and easy to follow!
Awesomeness!
This bag is so cute! Great job with the video! 👏
Thank you so much!
Guess. Who's. Back! ♥
Yay!!
Wonderful tote bag in a great video. Good to see a new one.
I totally needed this today ❤
I have same bible and I’ve been looking to make a cover for it!! Thanks for the video ☺️
Can I use cork/vinyl snd skip binding either raw edge?
Go for it! Cork and vinyl don't typically fray so they should work without binding. I learn that some people like to use a product called Edge Kote to finish cork edges. I have used Mod Podge to finished faux leather with great result.
Actually I was interested in the dimensions of the cover v. The dimensions of the Bible. For instance, how many additional inches did you leave for the top and sides, taking into consideration a 1/4” seam?
I measured my Bible and added 1/4" to every edge.
This project is beautiful! I love the fabric and handle!
very good
I did buy the pattern but the zipper on the outside is vertical on pattern and on this one it’s horizontal…. How do the measurements change because I think it’s better horizontal. Should say my daughter bought the pattern for me 😊
I followed the instructions in the pattern on pp. 20-21 (for cover C) except that I cut 1.75" from the edge of the Outer Pocket for the zipper. ☺
Gorgeous Bible coverI shall try to make one
Do you have a link for the pattern?
I was wondering the same thiing
Just bought my first sewing machine… this will be my first project for Myyy TX sized Bible 😊 🤟🏼 I definitely need to add some cardboard tho 👍🏼
Hi,I need the measurements of the laptop bag please.it’s so creative work 😊
Hi, thanks for the kind words! You can purchase this pattern from the desinger: sallietomato.com/collections/pdf-download/products/morning-post-pattern-instant-download (I am not an affiliate of this company and receive no commission from your purchase.) Happy sewing! 😊
Beautiful!!!!! You have a great talent!!!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much 😊
I love it and I wish I could make one but since I am not an expert or at least good sewing I wish measurements and slower details were given, I am a senior and I was trying to follow the video but it was to fast for me to learn the steps. It is a beautiful a great job!!
Hi!! Thanks for the kind words. Since I did not write this pattern, I cannot give measurements away. But you can purchase the pattern from the link I put in the video description (By the way, I do not earn any commission if you buy from that link). As to the speed of the video, you can slow it down by clicking on the gear icon in the video, select playback speed, then adjust the speed to your liking. You can also pause whenever it is going too fast for you. I hope this helps and I hope you get to make the bible cover to your liking!
You should try making makeup bags or pencil bags to start of with, I did and learned so much with zipper part and now I feel like I can move up to a new level
Thank you for the video - helpful! What interfacing did you use?
Hi, my go-to is Pellon SF 101. Thanks for watching!
@@VirginiaSews I got the pattern and was helped by seeing your video - my bible cover came out GREAT!!
Congratulations on your new bible cover!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy it and praise the Lord! 💓💓💓
Beautiful "market tote"!
Awww... thank you! 😄
What a monstrous tote! I'm glad you showed exactly what to do with the cut outs for the boxed corners (4:37) when you were sewing up the sides!
I'm glad it's helpful! 💕😊
Wow, I really like the porcelian-like orange fabric! Good job on the bag! 🍊
Thanks! I love that fabric too!! 💕😊
Le quedó precioso.
Thank you so much!! 💕😊
Hi, thank you for the great video! I have a question. What happens between the shot at 7:34 and the shot at 7:35? I can make mine look like the 7:34 shot, but I don't know how to get to the 7:35 shot. I have a mess of waded up material on both ends of the hole and yours looks so neat at 7:35. How did you get there? I don't want to trim anything I'm not supposed to. The pattern does not call for that. Thank you again!
Hi! You can watch this bit on my other video explaining that process: ua-cam.com/video/A6ZRwvs7RPY/v-deo.htmlsi=Z2FgKLx75XAPxJR8&t=90. Feel free to slow the video down to 0.25 speed. I hope that helps! Much success on your project!
Download this lovely pattern for free (as of 9/23/24) at bluecallapatterns.com/collections/free-patterns/products/the-thistle-pocket-tote-cross-body-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern
i love this pattern and wanted to buy it but it says it's no longer available.
Oh no! You are so right! It is no longer available! I wonder what happened? 🤔😞
It is now available as a free download at bluecallapatterns.com/collections/free-patterns/products/the-thistle-pocket-tote-cross-body-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern (as of 9/23/24)!
Pena que não tem as medidas para tentarmos fazer ! Mas ficou lindíssima!
You can buy a copy of this pattern from the designer here: www.etsy.com/listing/621013724/ (I earn no commission from your purchase.) Happy sewing! 😊
I like how you made it to match the size of a fat quarter!
Best way to utilize your stash! 😄
Wow, incredibly simple and pretty! Good choice naming it the "simplest tote"!
Thank you for watching you! 😄
The fabric looks so cool! And the zipper tabs really do elevate!
I thought so!! Thank you for watching! 😄
Not too fast, not too slow Your productions (both bags and videos) continually improve!
Thanks for noticing!! 😄😄