Vinyl Front, Project Bag Tutorial for Cross Stitch Projects

This video is a walk through of how to put together a simple project bag with a vinyl front. This bag can be completely customized depending on your needs. Have fun sewing and feel free to ask questions in the comments!
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What you need:
Backing Fabric - 13 x 16 inches
Inside Fabric - 11 x 14 inches
Zipper Bands - 2 of 2.5 x 14 inches
Vinyl - 10 x 14 inches
Interfacing - 2 of 11 x 14 inches
14 inch zipper
What I used:
Backing - www.fatquartershop.com/bee-cr...
Inside - Heather Ross, Honey Bears (Out of print)
Vinyl -shrsl.com/46s8i
Interfacing - Pellon 987f shrsl.com/46s8b
By Annie purse zippers - shrsl.com/43iya
SewLine Air Erase Pen - shrsl.com/44lfh
*some links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase something through one of those links, thanks!

[@jeannekenna8200]

This was the best vinyl bag tutorial that I’ve seen, and, believe me, I’ve watched them all. I now feel comfortable and confident trying to do this with your tutorial at my side. You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for sharing your talent with us newbies to sewing!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh yay, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Happy Sewing!

[@margofry8056]

I looked at several bag tutorials before I discovered yours and I am so happy that I did! I put your video up on my iPad in my sewing room and you walked me through the entire process, step by step. Never having put in a zipper before forced me to figure out which was the zipper foot for my machine and how to use it so it was a very positive leaning experience as well. Can't thank you enough, Elizabeth, for enabling me to do a project that I was unsure that I was capable of doing and which turned out so well. You are an excellent teacher!

[@beckyhautanen1774]

Your one piece backing binding technique is absolutely wonderful! Oh my goodness does that look much easier than the 2 1/2 inch strip business! Going to try on my next project bag...Thank you! Thank you!

[@Shelekele]

I just made one! -- it is about 15 seconds old 😄... and I couldn't wait to THANK YOU for this tutorial! I already have a fabric project bag but always wanted a vinyl one. On my last trip to Walmart I bought a sad looking vinyl remnant for 62c ... found your wonderful tutorial and gave it a whirl, it's adorable! No more zip lock bags for me! I really like that there is no binding to fuss with and since I only stitch small cross stitch I was able to make it a smaller size. (now to make more!)

[@TorunnRL]

Thank you so much, I made one today, watching you very closely, and repeated when needen :-) I am very proud of the result, and will absolutely make more. From Norway with love 🙂

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh I’m so happy to hear that! Yay!

[@dinacolligan9366]

You are not just an excellent stitcher and sewer, but an excellent teacher as well! Great tutorial, thank you.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you! 😊

[@karenkijinski6271]

Great! Can't wait to make these. Beautiful job.

[@conniegriffin6467]

Great tutorial Liz!! Thank you so much! 💕

[@IdRatherBeeStitching]

I just made my first project bag ever!! Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I'm not very good at sewing and I couldn't have done it without you!

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

That looks amazing...thanks for sharing

[@patmcmillan8676]

Wow amazing

[@deecourter5414]

Love it thank you so much fir this tut!😁

[@joanmorton9844]

Thank you for making this tutorial!

[@susanradford9503]

Thank you Liz - that was such a clear tutorial.

[@kathykelly9866]

Great video! Thanks for your tutorial!

[@phyllislundy8803]

Thanks for the tutorial Liz! Your instructions were very helpful!

[@jerseygirlstitches2270]

Liz, Great tutorial. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@bettyechristain9711]

Excellent!!!Thanks!!

[@Kitten49able]

Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@kris_cross_stitches5748]

Thank you so much for the tutorial Liz.

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

I absolu6love your tutorials- so helpful.

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Very clear instructions! Thank you! ❤❤

[@margoegan5248]

You are an amazing teacher!! Thank you so much!!

[@marlahouseholder8911]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@janinebell763]

Thank you for doing this.

[@marymoffitt1624]

This was a great tutorial!

[@jaynekeck7038]

This is great. You have done a wonderful job. Love this.

[@deborahfitzer6877]

Great tutorial! I like the self binding!

[@vickiprofant]

Thank you! Great tutorial! 👍🏼🥰

[@aubreysprite]

Great tutorial!

[@debanderson1075]

Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@sandrapeterson3370]

Thanks for a fantastic tutorial.

[@territheoldneedleshop996]

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Another great tutorial. Thank you.

[@eunicesanchez4456]

Best tutorial!! Thanks so much !!

[@one_crafty_nana3220]

Awesome tutorial! Can’t wait to make my own bags. Thank you 😊

[@aysuntaylor5490]

Great tutorial. Very simple and clear

[@suekay5353]

Great tutorial! I have made a few bags and found through trial and error that I like to add some light interfacing to the top zipper piece for added stability.

[@furfighter211065]

Excellent tutorial. Simple and straightforward explanations. Thank you ❤️

[@ccam504]

great tutorial, easy-to-follow instructions!

[@maryfannin5422]

Thank you so much, so needed!

[@Ariesspinn]

Thank You! this was so clear and concise. Happy Stitching.

[@user-sd3bj7ki9j]

Great simplified tutorial! Thanks!

[@Usdukes]

What a darling bag! Very clear directions and I think I will give it a try. Thank you!😊

[@missylucas9449]

This is perfect! Thank you so much!

[@mrshannahwolstenholme]

Wow Liz you make this look so easy xx

[@joanneb6059]

Love it. Thanks so much 😄

[@peggyyoung1839]

Great bag video

[@fasertraume628]

Very well done and totally encouraging 😍 Thanks sew much for sharing this 👍💖

[@momentobooks]

You're a great teacher, I love your video! Thank you so much!

[@nyneedleworker1032]

Best tutorial I've seen to make vinyl project bags😊 Wish I'd seen this one first.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandraketchem4935]

Elizabeth, Fabulous video.. Thank you

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Thank you for the tutorial!
Very helpful.
Marilyn

[@judyannyelton3906]

Great tutorial.

[@PrettyPettyWynes]

Great job Girl!!!

[@briedubbels8690]

This was so helpful!! Thank you!!!

[@VanessaBinspires]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I’ve been wanting to make one for myself. You’re the best.

[@cherryschiestel7203]

Loved this. I’m going to try it.

[@marywoolley-nb7ct]

Fantastic video. Thank you 😊

[@bridget572]

Great tutorial

[@sandyheller5438]

Great tutorial. Thank You.

[@dragonflycait7184]

Bought my first one last week, and now I want to make my own. I’m addicted to the sight of them rather than my tote bag that I carry around…….

[@judithavery2897]

This is encouraging that I might could create such a cute bag, thank you

[@lauraraczek6459]

One of the best project bag tutorials I’ve seen thank you!!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Great project bag. Wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@sharronyeates1255]

So nice to watch a tutorial that speaks to us as equals. No yelling, great descriptive tutorial. Feel I can do this. Thank you.😊

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh thats so nice to hear, glad you found it helpful!

[@kellycrooks4061]

I have never done anything like this before, but your tutorial is so well done that I think I might actually be able to do it! Thank you 😊

[@betsywashburn9106]

I really like your project bag. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@rebeccareyes776]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you! 😘❤️. Rebecca

[@deniseschneider2896]

Great tutorial. Love the backing that has the binding!,

[@carollee2513]

Excellent tutorial...I have watched a ton of project bag tutorials, and yours was the best! Well organized, to the point and nicely delivered. Good job! Thank you!

[@cynthiasalow2034]

Great tutorial thank you so much!

[@SeamsStitchyFlosstube]

Sew easy. Off to make mine now. Thank you.

[@rosejackson8]

Thank you for sharing, This was a super easy to follow video and one of the best i have seen on floss tube!!

[@Alegria.penarth]

Great tutorial, the self binding is so quick, thank you

[@kristyross2591]

Great video! Very helpful - thanks for making the binding step look so easy. Tissue paper under the vinyl does help it slide along the sewing table. I’ve been waiting for this tutorial & can’t wait to make some vinyl-front bags!!

[@flyinggeese50]

u did a beautiful job!

[@helenmerkis6420]

Love this tutorial. I just bought some vinyl and I will use your tutorial for my first bag. Can't wait. Thank you!!

[@maryhanna5578]

Excellent! Enjoyed especially the corners

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@catzilla216]

nice job. looking forward to making this.

[@merribretz4932]

Thank you for making this video tutorial! I made 2 bags this afternoon! I’m so excited! I plan on making more!

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for sharing your project bag tutorial 😊💗🤗🧵🪡

[@WaterfallFW]

Great tutorial as usual. You are so easy to follow. ❤️love the honey bears!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cindyhawkins4527]

Thank you so much for such a clear, concise tutorial!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You’re so welcome!!

[@jansfrontporch5512]

Terrific tutorial! I think I can do it!

[@sheliaburton541]

Thank you Elizabeth!!! Great tutorial!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@English1995]

On my 2 do list this spring. Thank you!!

[@Sanditjb]

Great job. Easy to follow. Thank you so much.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You're very welcome!

[@jeannettegodwin4268]

Great tutorial loved the basic way. I will try it. Hugs

[@sharonpetterson478]

Fabulous tutorial,thanks Elizabeth

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@ruthcole4723]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It was so helpful!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

I'm so glad!

[@candykwedar1183]

Thank you so much for making this tutorial! You're such a good teacher!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@stephanieange8750]

Thanks for making such an informative and easily understood tutorial to make a project bag!!! I’m on it this weekend.

[@Aidastitches]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It’s very clear and well made. X

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

I'm so glad!

[@erikas2936]

Very nice❤ Thank you

[@susanolson184]

Elizabeth! Great video, so clear and will be very helpful, to me and I’m sure many others. Thank so so much.😍

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

So glad!

[@cindypeterson1629]

Excellent tutorial Elizabeth!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you! 😊

[@cindyreid4495]

Excellent tutorial Liz!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you! 😊

[@juliekaufman8635]

Thank you for the tutorial! I’m super excited to try it out this weekend!!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@toverby4520]

Thank you! This was so helpful to see. You made it look so easy. Great tutorial!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!